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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

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Col. John Farnam, left, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, MCAS Miramar sergeant major, converse with Russ Chaby, Marine Corps Community Services Business Operations Director, during the grand opening of the food court aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., June 16. The event marked the official opening of Wendy’s, Panda Express and Subway, and featured raffles, food giveaways, two bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, a balloon artist and a prize wheel.

Col. John Farnam, left, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, MCAS Miramar sergeant major, converse with Russ Chaby, Marine Corps Community Services Business Operations Director, during the grand opening of the food court aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., June 16. The event marked the official opening of Wendy’s, Panda Express and Subway, and featured raffles, food giveaways, two bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, a balloon artist and a prize wheel.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Piehl

Chamile Cepeda, 5, waits with her mother, Alice Cepeda, for a balloon animal during the grand opening of the food court aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. The event marked the official opening of Wendy’s, Panda Express and Subway, and featured raffles, food giveaways, two bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, a balloon artist and a prize wheel.

Chamile Cepeda, 5, waits with her mother, Alice Cepeda, for a balloon animal during the grand opening of the food court aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. The event marked the official opening of Wendy’s, Panda Express and Subway, and featured raffles, food giveaways, two bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, a balloon artist and a prize wheel.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Piehl

A crowd of military members, Department of Defense employees and family members form a line during the grand opening of the food court aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. The event marked the official opening of Wendy’s, Panda Express and Subway, and featured raffles, food giveaways, two bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, a balloon artist and a prize wheel.

A crowd of military members, Department of Defense employees and family members form a line during the grand opening of the food court aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. The event marked the official opening of Wendy’s, Panda Express and Subway, and featured raffles, food giveaways, two bounce houses, a rock climbing wall, a balloon artist and a prize wheel.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Piehl

Firefighters with the Miramar Fire Department and the Laguna Hotshots work together during a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The Miramar Fire Department conducts these burns to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Firefighters with the Miramar Fire Department and the Laguna Hotshots work together during a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The Miramar Fire Department conducts these burns to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Photo by Cpl. Raquel Barraza

A firefighter with the Miramar Fire Department manages a fire during a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The Miramar Fire Department worked with the Laguna Hotshots, a crew with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, during the burn.

A firefighter with the Miramar Fire Department manages a fire during a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The Miramar Fire Department worked with the Laguna Hotshots, a crew with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, during the burn.

Photo by Cpl. Raquel Barraza

Firefighters with the Miramar Fire Department and the Laguna Hotshots walk to the burn site before conducting a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The Miramar Fire Department conducts these burns to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Firefighters with the Miramar Fire Department and the Laguna Hotshots walk to the burn site before conducting a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The Miramar Fire Department conducts these burns to reduce the risk of wildfires.

Photo by Cpl. Raquel Barraza

Paul Tompkins, operations chief with the Miramar Fire Department and range incident commander for this prescribed burn, talks on a radio during a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The Miramar Fire Department worked with the Laguna Hotshots, a crew with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, during the burn.

Paul Tompkins, operations chief with the Miramar Fire Department and range incident commander for this prescribed burn, talks on a radio during a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The Miramar Fire Department worked with the Laguna Hotshots, a crew with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, during the burn.

Photo by Cpl Raquel Barraza

Paul Tompkins operations chief with the Miramar Fire Department and range incident commander for this prescribed burn, conducts a brief before a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The burns were held to prevent wildfires on an explosive ordnance disposal range aboard the air station.

Paul Tompkins operations chief with the Miramar Fire Department and range incident commander for this prescribed burn, conducts a brief before a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The burns were held to prevent wildfires on an explosive ordnance disposal range aboard the air station.

Photo by Cpl. Raquel Barraza

Paul Tompkins, operations chief with the Miramar Fire Department and range incident commander for this prescribed burn, conducts a brief before a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The burns were held to prevent wildfires on an explosive ordnance disposal range aboard the air station.

Paul Tompkins, operations chief with the Miramar Fire Department and range incident commander for this prescribed burn, conducts a brief before a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The burns were held to prevent wildfires on an explosive ordnance disposal range aboard the air station.

Photo by Cpl. Raquel Barraza

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Staff Sgt. Jonathan Rogers, data communications staff noncommissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, wins a prize for two Davey’s Locker Whale Watching boarding passes at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Information Tickets and Tours Expo 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. Prizes were awarded to raffle participants at the ITT Expo every 15 minutes. This is the first expo the air station has hosted in five years.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Staff Sgt. Jonathan Rogers, data communications staff noncommissioned officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, wins a prize for two Davey’s Locker Whale Watching boarding passes at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Information Tickets and Tours Expo 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. Prizes were awarded to raffle participants at the ITT Expo every 15 minutes. This is the first expo the air station has hosted in five years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Thorn

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Sgt. Dustin Brown, an instructor with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, spins a prize wheel at the San Diego Padres vendor stand during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Information Tickets and Tours Expo 2014, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. Prize wheels such as this were some of the free events and offers provided for service members, department of defense employees and their families at the ITT Expo. This is the first expo the air station has hosted in five years.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Sgt. Dustin Brown, an instructor with the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit, spins a prize wheel at the San Diego Padres vendor stand during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Information Tickets and Tours Expo 2014, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. Prize wheels such as this were some of the free events and offers provided for service members, department of defense employees and their families at the ITT Expo. This is the first expo the air station has hosted in five years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Thorn

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Cpl. Jaime Santos, ground radio repair specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, shoots at a mannequin to win a free paintball session during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Information Tickets and Tours Expo 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The game was one of the free events and offers provided for service members, department of defense employees and their families at the ITT Expo. This is the first expo the air station has hosted in five years.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Cpl. Jaime Santos, ground radio repair specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, shoots at a mannequin to win a free paintball session during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Information Tickets and Tours Expo 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The game was one of the free events and offers provided for service members, department of defense employees and their families at the ITT Expo. This is the first expo the air station has hosted in five years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Thorn

Cpl. Ruben Gomez, administrative specialist with installation personnel administration center, climbs a rock wall at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Information Tickets and Tours Expo 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. Climbing the rock wall was one of the free events and offers provided for service members, department of defense employees and their families at the ITT Expo. This is the first expo the air station has hosted in five years.

Cpl. Ruben Gomez, administrative specialist with installation personnel administration center, climbs a rock wall at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Information Tickets and Tours Expo 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. Climbing the rock wall was one of the free events and offers provided for service members, department of defense employees and their families at the ITT Expo. This is the first expo the air station has hosted in five years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Thorn

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Gabi Jarrett, an entertainment representative with SeaWorld, stands next to Shamu, the theme park’s mascot, during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Information Tickets and Tours Expo 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. SeaWorld was one of 26 vendors at the ITT Expo displaying what they have to offer service members stationed at MCAS Miramar. This is the first expo the air station has hosted in five years.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Gabi Jarrett, an entertainment representative with SeaWorld, stands next to Shamu, the theme park’s mascot, during the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Information Tickets and Tours Expo 2014 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. SeaWorld was one of 26 vendors at the ITT Expo displaying what they have to offer service members stationed at MCAS Miramar. This is the first expo the air station has hosted in five years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Thorn

An American flag and two-star flag fly above the crowd of Marines and Sailors gathered for an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

An American flag and two-star flag fly above the crowd of Marines and Sailors gathered for an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Piehl

Sgt. Johnte Hall, drum major and musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, stands during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd MAW and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

Sgt. Johnte Hall, drum major and musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, stands during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd MAW and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Piehl

Sgt. Lindsey Schindler, commander of troops and crew master with Marine Aerial Refueling and Transportation Squadron (VMGR) 352, stands at parade rest during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

Sgt. Lindsey Schindler, commander of troops and crew master with Marine Aerial Refueling and Transportation Squadron (VMGR) 352, stands at parade rest during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Piehl

San Diego Chargers cheerleaders perform at an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

San Diego Chargers cheerleaders perform at an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Piehl

Marines and Sailors cheer on the San Diego Chargers cheerleaders following their performance at an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

Marines and Sailors cheer on the San Diego Chargers cheerleaders following their performance at an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Piehl

Sgt. Erich Woolley, an enlisted conductor and musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, conducts a tune during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd MAW and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

Sgt. Erich Woolley, an enlisted conductor and musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, conducts a tune during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd MAW and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Piehl

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar