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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

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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

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting coordinate with San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Department to set up an instant command center before collecting possible contaminated samples during an exercise aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., May 29. The training was held to certify the efficiency of all the groups working together.

Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting coordinate with San Diego Fire-Rescue Department and the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Department to set up an instant command center before collecting possible contaminated samples during an exercise aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., May 29. The training was held to certify the efficiency of all the groups working together.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Firefighters with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Department construct a decontamination site during a Biowatch exercise aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., May 29. The exercise was held to test the effectiveness of interagency response to a biological incident.

Firefighters with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Department construct a decontamination site during a Biowatch exercise aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., May 29. The exercise was held to test the effectiveness of interagency response to a biological incident.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Cpl. Ernest Andrews, an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, takes off his HAZMAT suit after going through the decontamination process aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 29. Andrews collected samples at the contamination site during the exercise to be sent to the San Diego Vector Disease and Diagnostic Lab to determine if there is a contamination.

Cpl. Ernest Andrews, an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, takes off his HAZMAT suit after going through the decontamination process aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 29. Andrews collected samples at the contamination site during the exercise to be sent to the San Diego Vector Disease and Diagnostic Lab to determine if there is a contamination.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Pfc. Aaron Allen, an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron collects a swab sample during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 29. The training was held to ensure the effectiveness of an interagency response to a biological incident.

Pfc. Aaron Allen, an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron collects a swab sample during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 29. The training was held to ensure the effectiveness of an interagency response to a biological incident.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Lance Cpl. Emanual Cooper, consolidated automated support system tech with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 16 competes in a relay race during the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. The meet was one of several events being held for the three-month 101 Days of Summer program to emphasize participating Marines’ overall strengths.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Lance Cpl. Emanual Cooper, consolidated automated support system tech with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 16 competes in a relay race during the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. The meet was one of several events being held for the three-month 101 Days of Summer program to emphasize participating Marines’ overall strengths.

Photo by Cpl. Kevin Crist

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Staff Sgt. David Nadrchal, company gunnery sergeant with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38, top, and Cpl. Kyle Stresemann, track operator with MWCS-38, compete in rock climbing during the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. The meet was part of the 101 Days of Summer program and focused on bringing awareness to various health and fitness issues.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Staff Sgt. David Nadrchal, company gunnery sergeant with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38, top, and Cpl. Kyle Stresemann, track operator with MWCS-38, compete in rock climbing during the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. The meet was part of the 101 Days of Summer program and focused on bringing awareness to various health and fitness issues.

Photo by Cpl. Kevin Crist

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Lance Cpl. Loryn Graham, weather forecaster with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, looks through “beer goggles” in preparation of the “Dizzy Izzy” competition during the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. The “Dizzy Izzy” involved putting on “beer goggles”, which simulated being intoxicated for those who wore them, and sprinting from one point to another.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Lance Cpl. Loryn Graham, weather forecaster with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, looks through “beer goggles” in preparation of the “Dizzy Izzy” competition during the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. The “Dizzy Izzy” involved putting on “beer goggles”, which simulated being intoxicated for those who wore them, and sprinting from one point to another.

Photo by Cpl. Kevin Crist

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Marines compete in a tug-of-war match during the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. The meet was one of several events being held for the three-month 101 Days of Summer program to emphasize participating Marines’ overall strengths.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Marines compete in a tug-of-war match during the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. The meet was one of several events being held for the three-month 101 Days of Summer program to emphasize participating Marines’ overall strengths.

Photo by Cpl. Kevin Crist

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar