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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

San Diego, California

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1st Lt. Bryan Boer and 1st Lt. Emily Favorite, F/A-18 pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, talk with Bridget Naso, a military reporter with NBC 7 Sand Diego, during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Media Day aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 29. The MCAS Miramar Media Day allowed the media an opportunity to delve deeper into the moving parts that make the air station and the Marine Corps work. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning)

1st Lt. Bryan Boer and 1st Lt. Emily Favorite, F/A-18 pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, talk with Bridget Naso, a military reporter with NBC 7 Sand Diego, during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Media Day aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 29. The MCAS Miramar Media Day allowed the media an opportunity to delve deeper into the moving parts that make the air station and the Marine Corps work. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning

Col. Anthony Bianca, former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, speaks to Marines and guests during the MAG-16 change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. Bianca relinquished command of the group to Col. Chad Blair. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Col. Anthony Bianca, former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, speaks to Marines and guests during the MAG-16 change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. Bianca relinquished command of the group to Col. Chad Blair. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Col. Chad Blair, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, left, receives the MAG-16 battle standard from Col. Anthony Bianca, former commanding officer of MAG-16, during the MAG-16 change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. The passing of the flag signified the passing of command from Bianca to Blair. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Col. Chad Blair, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, left, receives the MAG-16 battle standard from Col. Anthony Bianca, former commanding officer of MAG-16, during the MAG-16 change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. The passing of the flag signified the passing of command from Bianca to Blair. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Col. Chad Blair, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, and past commanding officers of MAG-16, salute Marines marching in formation during the MAG-16 change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. Blair received the command from Col. Anthony Bianca, who will work as the Director of Expeditionary Warfare for the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Col. Chad Blair, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, and past commanding officers of MAG-16, salute Marines marching in formation during the MAG-16 change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. Blair received the command from Col. Anthony Bianca, who will work as the Director of Expeditionary Warfare for the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Col. Chad Blair, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, speaks to Marines and guests during the MAG-16 change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. Blair received the command from Col. Anthony Bianca, who will work as the Director of Expeditionary Warfare for the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Col. Chad Blair, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, speaks to Marines and guests during the MAG-16 change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. Blair received the command from Col. Anthony Bianca, who will work as the Director of Expeditionary Warfare for the Chief of Naval Operations at the Pentagon. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Maj. Gen. Mike Rocco, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Anthony Bianca, former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, during the MAG-16 change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. MAG-16 accumulated more than 60,000 flight hours, 1.1 million maintenance man-hours and flew more than 59,000 flight missions while Bianca commanded the group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Maj. Gen. Mike Rocco, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Anthony Bianca, former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, during the MAG-16 change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. MAG-16 accumulated more than 60,000 flight hours, 1.1 million maintenance man-hours and flew more than 59,000 flight missions while Bianca commanded the group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Col. Anthony Bianca, former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, right, shakes hands with Col. Chad Blair, commanding officer of MAG-16, during the group’s change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. Bianca led MAG-16, and its subordinate units, through 13 deployments in support of Unit Deployment Programs, Marine Expeditionary Units, Operation Enduring Freedom and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Col. Anthony Bianca, former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, right, shakes hands with Col. Chad Blair, commanding officer of MAG-16, during the group’s change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. Bianca led MAG-16, and its subordinate units, through 13 deployments in support of Unit Deployment Programs, Marine Expeditionary Units, Operation Enduring Freedom and Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16 march in formation during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. Col. Anthony Bianca, former commanding officer of MAG-16, relinquished command to Col. Chad Blair. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16 march in formation during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 30. Col. Anthony Bianca, former commanding officer of MAG-16, relinquished command to Col. Chad Blair. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Col. John P. Farnam, center, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, poses with the plaque after a proclamation for “Colonel John P. Farnam Day” at the San Diego City Council, July 28. Farnam received the plaque from San Diego council members to commemorate the proclaimed day in his honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn/Released)

Col. John P. Farnam, center, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, poses with the plaque after a proclamation for “Colonel John P. Farnam Day” at the San Diego City Council, July 28. Farnam received the plaque from San Diego council members to commemorate the proclaimed day in his honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Kristin Camper, community plans and liaisons director for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, hugs Col. John P. Farnam, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar, after the proclamation for “Colonel John P. Farnam Day” at the San Diego City Council, July 28. Council members present during the proclamation also spoke about the initiatives Farnam took while at MCAS Miramar, including water and energy conservation aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn/Released)

Kristin Camper, community plans and liaisons director for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, hugs Col. John P. Farnam, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar, after the proclamation for “Colonel John P. Farnam Day” at the San Diego City Council, July 28. Council members present during the proclamation also spoke about the initiatives Farnam took while at MCAS Miramar, including water and energy conservation aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Kristin Camper, community plans and liaisons director for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, talks about her experience working with Col. John P. Farnam, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar, during the proclamation for “Colonel John P. Farnam Day” at the San Diego City Council, July 28. Council members present during the proclamation also spoke about the initiatives Farnam took while at MCAS Miramar, including water and energy conservation aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn/Released)

Kristin Camper, community plans and liaisons director for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, talks about her experience working with Col. John P. Farnam, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar, during the proclamation for “Colonel John P. Farnam Day” at the San Diego City Council, July 28. Council members present during the proclamation also spoke about the initiatives Farnam took while at MCAS Miramar, including water and energy conservation aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Mark Kersey, San Diego councilman for Fifth District, gives a plaque to Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, at the end of the “Colonel John P. Farnam Day” proclamation at the San Diego City Council, July 28. The city council members also described Farnam’s initiatives during his time at MCAS Miramar, including his conservation efforts on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn/Released)

Mark Kersey, San Diego councilman for Fifth District, gives a plaque to Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, at the end of the “Colonel John P. Farnam Day” proclamation at the San Diego City Council, July 28. The city council members also described Farnam’s initiatives during his time at MCAS Miramar, including his conservation efforts on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Chris Cate, San Diego councilman for Sixth District, says a few words about Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, during the “Colonel John P. Farnam Day” proclamation at the San Diego City Council Chambers, July 28. The city council members also described Farnam’s initiatives during his time at MCAS Miramar, including his conservation efforts on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn/Released)

Chris Cate, San Diego councilman for Sixth District, says a few words about Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, during the “Colonel John P. Farnam Day” proclamation at the San Diego City Council Chambers, July 28. The city council members also described Farnam’s initiatives during his time at MCAS Miramar, including his conservation efforts on the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Amaya Lewis, grandaughter of Vandra Lewis, Navy veteran and San Diego native, makes a bracelet with the help of Gary Elfman, a volunteer with Alvarado and Paradise Valley Hospitals at the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families, July 18. Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

Amaya Lewis, grandaughter of Vandra Lewis, Navy veteran and San Diego native, makes a bracelet with the help of Gary Elfman, a volunteer with Alvarado and Paradise Valley Hospitals at the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families, July 18. Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Two volunteers from the Rockabilly Mafia Dolls organize clothing during the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families, July 18. Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

Two volunteers from the Rockabilly Mafia Dolls organize clothing during the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families, July 18. Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Charles Johnson, Navy Veteran and a Chicago, Illinois native, selects clothes during the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families of San Diego, July 18. Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

Charles Johnson, Navy Veteran and a Chicago, Illinois native, selects clothes during the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families of San Diego, July 18. Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

A veteran selects clothes at a service tent during the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families, July 18. Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

A veteran selects clothes at a service tent during the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families, July 18. Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Hayden Sumner, a Navy veteran who served in the Persian Gulf and native of Houston, Texas, waits in line with his dog, Durant, at the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families in San Diego, July 18. marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

Hayden Sumner, a Navy veteran who served in the Persian Gulf and native of Houston, Texas, waits in line with his dog, Durant, at the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families in San Diego, July 18. marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, speaks to the council on behalf of the MCAS Miramar Single Marine Program at the City Administration Building, San Diego, July 21. The SMP received recognition for contributing more than 300 hours of volunteer effort to the city of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, speaks to the council on behalf of the MCAS Miramar Single Marine Program at the City Administration Building, San Diego, July 21. The SMP received recognition for contributing more than 300 hours of volunteer effort to the city of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Chris Cate, San Diego councilmember of District 6, presents the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Single Marine Program 20th Anniversary proclamation to Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar during a council meeting at the City Administration Building, San Diego, July 21. The SMP received recognition for contributing more than 300 hours of volunteer effort to the city of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Chris Cate, San Diego councilmember of District 6, presents the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Single Marine Program 20th Anniversary proclamation to Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar during a council meeting at the City Administration Building, San Diego, July 21. The SMP received recognition for contributing more than 300 hours of volunteer effort to the city of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar