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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

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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

Marines retire the colors 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.

Marines retire the colors 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

Marines pose for a photo with members of the San Diego Chargers following 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 pose for a photo with members of the San Diego Chargers following 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

Members of the San Diego Chargers give retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Melissa Haskins a standing ovation after her speech during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar hosted the event to recognize the services rendered by the San Diego Chargers to honor the military community. Haskins was personally effected by the Chargers when she underwent chemotherapy for leukemia. The team invited her to watch a practice and to eat lunch with them. Haskins claims that moment positively impacted her treatment and was thankful to be able to give recognition and appreciation back to the team.

Members of the San Diego Chargers give retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Melissa Haskins a standing ovation after her speech during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar hosted the event to recognize the services rendered by the San Diego Chargers to honor the military community. Haskins was personally effected by the Chargers when she underwent chemotherapy for leukemia. The team invited her to watch a practice and to eat lunch with them. Haskins claims that moment positively impacted her treatment and was thankful to be able to give recognition and appreciation back to the team.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Piehl

Marines retire the colors 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 ceremony 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 retire the colors 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 ceremony 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

Retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Melissa Haskins speaks during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar hosted the event to recognize the services rendered by the San Diego Chargers to honor the military community. Haskins was personally effected by the Chargers when she underwent chemotherapy for leukemia. The team invited her to watch a practice and to eat lunch with them. Haskins claims that moment positively impacted her treatment and was thankful to be able to give recognition and appreciation back to the team.

Retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Melissa Haskins speaks during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. Marines and Sailors of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar hosted the event to recognize the services rendered by the San Diego Chargers to honor the military community. Haskins was personally effected by the Chargers when she underwent chemotherapy for leukemia. The team invited her to watch a practice and to eat lunch with them. Haskins claims that moment positively impacted her treatment and was thankful to be able to give recognition and appreciation back to the team.

Photo by Cpl. Michelle Piehl

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Three teams of two competed for the title of the Culinary Team of the Quarter at the 31 Area Mess Hall on Edson Range here June 11. The winners for this quarter were Team 1, Dustin Delmar and Anthony Stewart who work at the 33 Area Mess Hall here.

The competition is a two-day event. On the first day, 12 teams competed in a book test and a Jeopardy-style quiz. Only four teams qualified to move on to the cooking portion of the competition the following day.

The theme of the cooking competition this third quarter was barbeque, and each team was expected to make a protein dish using chicken or pork, cornbread and a salad. For the first time this quarter the competition included 45 minutes of assistance to each team from guest chef Rahm Fama.

This competition is used not only as an training tool, but also to build camaraderie among the food service community, said Donovan Brown, the Marine Corps Installations West regional executive chef.

From Left to Right: 2nd place winners Cpl. Katherine Castaneda and Lance Cpl. Stephen Van Hout, 1st place winners Dustin Delmar and Anthony Stewart, and 3rd place winners Sgt. Raphael Castillo and Sgt. Matthew Mata.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Three teams of two competed for the title of the Culinary Team of the Quarter at the 31 Area Mess Hall on Edson Range here June 11. The winners for this quarter were Team 1, Dustin Delmar and Anthony Stewart who work at the 33 Area Mess Hall here. The competition is a two-day event. On the first day, 12 teams competed in a book test and a Jeopardy-style quiz. Only four teams qualified to move on to the cooking portion of the competition the following day. The theme of the cooking competition this third quarter was barbeque, and each team was expected to make a protein dish using chicken or pork, cornbread and a salad. For the first time this quarter the competition included 45 minutes of assistance to each team from guest chef Rahm Fama. This competition is used not only as an training tool, but also to build camaraderie among the food service community, said Donovan Brown, the Marine Corps Installations West regional executive chef. From Left to Right: 2nd place winners Cpl. Katherine Castaneda and Lance Cpl. Stephen Van Hout, 1st place winners Dustin Delmar and Anthony Stewart, and 3rd place winners Sgt. Raphael Castillo and Sgt. Matthew Mata.

Photo by Sgt. Valerie C. Eppler

Jose Maldonado, lead instructor with Homeland Security Solutions, Inc., instructs Marines on the proper procedures expected of them during a field sobriety test aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The annual training was held with the help of intoxicated volunteers to better simulate the effects of alcohol.

Jose Maldonado, lead instructor with Homeland Security Solutions, Inc., instructs Marines on the proper procedures expected of them during a field sobriety test aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The annual training was held with the help of intoxicated volunteers to better simulate the effects of alcohol.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Jose Maldonado, lead instructor with Homeland Security Solutions, Inc., instructs Marines on the proper procedure to perform a standard field sobriety test aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The annual training was held with the help of intoxicated volunteers from various commands around the air station.

Jose Maldonado, lead instructor with Homeland Security Solutions, Inc., instructs Marines on the proper procedure to perform a standard field sobriety test aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The annual training was held with the help of intoxicated volunteers from various commands around the air station.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office perform standard field sobriety test training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The training was held as part of an annual requirement.

Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office perform standard field sobriety test training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The training was held as part of an annual requirement.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Jose Maldonado, lead instructor with Homeland Security Solutions, Inc., teaches a driving-under-the-influence detection class as part of annual training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The training consisted of volunteers under the influence of alcohol.

Jose Maldonado, lead instructor with Homeland Security Solutions, Inc., teaches a driving-under-the-influence detection class as part of annual training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The training consisted of volunteers under the influence of alcohol.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Lance Cpl. Valorie Watson, a military police officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, performs a field sobriety test on an intoxicated volunteer during driving under the influence detection training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The training was held to help the participants better understand the effects of alcohol.

Lance Cpl. Valorie Watson, a military police officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, performs a field sobriety test on an intoxicated volunteer during driving under the influence detection training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The training was held to help the participants better understand the effects of alcohol.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines collect water samples during an exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 29. The Marines collected the samples to send to the San Diego Vector Disease and Diagnostic Lab to test for a contaminant.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines collect water samples during an exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 29. The Marines collected the samples to send to the San Diego Vector Disease and Diagnostic Lab to test for a contaminant.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar