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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

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Col. Rick Uribe, former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, addresses Marines, Sailors, family members and friends during his change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 10. Uribe was awarded the Legion of Merit during the ceremony and will continue his career at Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

Col. Rick Uribe, former commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, addresses Marines, Sailors, family members and friends during his change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 10. Uribe was awarded the Legion of Merit during the ceremony and will continue his career at Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Col. John P. Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks during a rededication ceremony at the Airman and Marine Memorial Chapel aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 12. The chapel underwent a three-year renovation culminating in the rededication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Col. John P. Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks during a rededication ceremony at the Airman and Marine Memorial Chapel aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 12. The chapel underwent a three-year renovation culminating in the rededication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Navy Cmdr. Bob Freiberg, command chaplain for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and a Minnetonka, Minnesota, native, speaks during a rededication ceremony at the Airman and Marine Memorial Chapel aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 12. The chapel underwent a three-year renovation culminating in the rededication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Navy Cmdr. Bob Freiberg, command chaplain for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and a Minnetonka, Minnesota, native, speaks during a rededication ceremony at the Airman and Marine Memorial Chapel aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 12. The chapel underwent a three-year renovation culminating in the rededication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Color Guard presents the colors during the rededication ceremony at the Airman and Marine Memorial Chapel aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 12. The chapel underwent a three-year renovation culminating in the rededication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Color Guard presents the colors during the rededication ceremony at the Airman and Marine Memorial Chapel aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 12. The chapel underwent a three-year renovation culminating in the rededication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

Unit flags line the walls of the Airman and Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 12. The flags are part of many new additions made to the chapel over the last three years as a reminder to pray for the units that are deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Unit flags line the walls of the Airman and Marine Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 12. The flags are part of many new additions made to the chapel over the last three years as a reminder to pray for the units that are deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

A rededication plaque hangs at the entrance of the Airman and Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 12. The plaque is displayed across from the original dedication plaque for the Airman Memorial Chapel in 1957. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

A rededication plaque hangs at the entrance of the Airman and Memorial Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 12. The plaque is displayed across from the original dedication plaque for the Airman Memorial Chapel in 1957. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning

A fireworks display goes off at SeaWorld San Diego before the theme park closes for Independence Day, July 4. SeaWorld also held a flag-raising ceremony in the morning for the holiday before the day’s showing of Waves of Honor, a time SeaWorld dedicates to military members worldwide.

A fireworks display goes off at SeaWorld San Diego before the theme park closes for Independence Day, July 4. SeaWorld also held a flag-raising ceremony in the morning for the holiday before the day’s showing of Waves of Honor, a time SeaWorld dedicates to military members worldwide.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Sgt. Jennifer Quinn, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11 operations chief, stands with her family at the Shamu Stadium at SeaWorld San Diego, July 4. Quinn was one of the Marines from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing scheduled to make an appearance during Waves of Honor, a time SeaWorld dedicates to military members worldwide.

Sgt. Jennifer Quinn, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11 operations chief, stands with her family at the Shamu Stadium at SeaWorld San Diego, July 4. Quinn was one of the Marines from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing scheduled to make an appearance during Waves of Honor, a time SeaWorld dedicates to military members worldwide.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Sgt. Jennifer Quinn, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11 operations chief, stands to be recognized at Shamu Stadium at SeaWorld San Diego, July 4. Quinn was one of the Marines from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing scheduled to make an appearance for Waves of Honor, a time SeaWorld dedicates to military members worldwide.

Sgt. Jennifer Quinn, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11 operations chief, stands to be recognized at Shamu Stadium at SeaWorld San Diego, July 4. Quinn was one of the Marines from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing scheduled to make an appearance for Waves of Honor, a time SeaWorld dedicates to military members worldwide.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Former and current members of the military stand up at Shamu Stadium during Waves of Honor, July 4. Waves of Honor, a time SeaWorld dedicates to military members worldwide, is scheduled to be held every day in July.

Former and current members of the military stand up at Shamu Stadium during Waves of Honor, July 4. Waves of Honor, a time SeaWorld dedicates to military members worldwide, is scheduled to be held every day in July.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS) 38 post a color guard during a flag-raising ceremony at SeaWorld San Diego, July 4. SeaWorld is also scheduled to host service members during the month of July as part of their Waves of Honor tribute, which is a daily event to thank service members around the world.

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron (MWCS) 38 post a color guard during a flag-raising ceremony at SeaWorld San Diego, July 4. SeaWorld is also scheduled to host service members during the month of July as part of their Waves of Honor tribute, which is a daily event to thank service members around the world.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Lance Cpl. Marshall Cheatham, an airframes mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, performs maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

Lance Cpl. Marshall Cheatham, an airframes mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, performs maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 prepares to receive Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The helicopter’s air crew and the infantry Marines conducted night fast-rope training, a useful skill for both units.

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 prepares to receive Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The helicopter’s air crew and the infantry Marines conducted night fast-rope training, a useful skill for both units.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

One Marine from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment communicates with the air crew of a CH-53E Super Stallion during nighttime fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The infantry Marines conducted the training with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466.

One Marine from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment communicates with the air crew of a CH-53E Super Stallion during nighttime fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The infantry Marines conducted the training with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

One Marine with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment directs others away from the landing area during nighttime fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The infantry Marines conducted fast-rope training with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466.

One Marine with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment directs others away from the landing area during nighttime fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The infantry Marines conducted fast-rope training with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

A CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 conducts preflight checks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

A CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 conducts preflight checks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Air crew with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, the “Wolfpack,” conduct preflight checks for a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Air crew with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, the “Wolfpack,” conduct preflight checks for a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment fast rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The helicopter pilots maintained a steady hover while Marines fast-roped to the ground below.

Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment fast rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The helicopter pilots maintained a steady hover while Marines fast-roped to the ground below.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Two crew chiefs with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 look out the back door of a CH-53E Super Stallion en route to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The air crew conducted night fast-rope training with Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.

Two crew chiefs with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 look out the back door of a CH-53E Super Stallion en route to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The air crew conducted night fast-rope training with Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Lance Cpl. Marshall Cheatham, an airframes mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, performs maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Lance Cpl. Marshall Cheatham, an airframes mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, performs maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar