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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

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A Solar panel gathers light from the sun to provide energy aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 13. These panels perform one of two jobs aboard the installation, warming water used by service members in their homes or at the barracks, or storing solar energy to bolster power supplied by methane-powered generators at the Miramar Landfill.

A Solar panel gathers light from the sun to provide energy aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 13. These panels perform one of two jobs aboard the installation, warming water used by service members in their homes or at the barracks, or storing solar energy to bolster power supplied by methane-powered generators at the Miramar Landfill.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns

Hangar 7, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., is the newest hangar to the flight line that uses green energy to help sustain its power needs. Buildings like this provide the efficient use of resources by using energy from methane-powered generators at the Miramar Landfill and other natural resources such as solar power providing clean renewable energy.

Hangar 7, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., is the newest hangar to the flight line that uses green energy to help sustain its power needs. Buildings like this provide the efficient use of resources by using energy from methane-powered generators at the Miramar Landfill and other natural resources such as solar power providing clean renewable energy.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns

A portion of the installation’s newly opened obstacle course, named after a Marine aboard the installation, stands ready for use at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 6. After an observation from another Marine, Sgt. Mark Willoughby, an air intercept controller with Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron (MTACS) 38, brought attention of the installation’s lack of an obstacle course to Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general, who made sure the Marines received one.

A portion of the installation’s newly opened obstacle course, named after a Marine aboard the installation, stands ready for use at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 6. After an observation from another Marine, Sgt. Mark Willoughby, an air intercept controller with Marine Tactical Air Control Squadron (MTACS) 38, brought attention of the installation’s lack of an obstacle course to Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general, who made sure the Marines received one.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns

Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general, speaks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new obstacle course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 6. Busby listened to observations made by his noncommissioned officers, then put a plan into action to build an obstacle course for the Marines and Sailors of MCAS Miramar.

Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general, speaks during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new obstacle course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 6. Busby listened to observations made by his noncommissioned officers, then put a plan into action to build an obstacle course for the Marines and Sailors of MCAS Miramar.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns

Sgt. Gerardo Laurido, section head at motor transportation with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, maneuvers over an obstacle after the ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the obstacle course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 6. Marines participated in a post-opening training session with the course.

Sgt. Gerardo Laurido, section head at motor transportation with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, maneuvers over an obstacle after the ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the obstacle course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 6. Marines participated in a post-opening training session with the course.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar opens its new obstacle course during a ribbon-cutting ceremony aboard the installation, Jan. 6. The installation received the course through the actions of noncommissioned officers who brought the issue to light during a uniform inspection by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general.

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar opens its new obstacle course during a ribbon-cutting ceremony aboard the installation, Jan. 6. The installation received the course through the actions of noncommissioned officers who brought the issue to light during a uniform inspection by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) commanding general.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns

A poster displayed announces the Committed and Engaged Leader of the Year and recipient of the first Cpl. Mario Arias Award at a holiday party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Major General Steven Busby, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), hosted the party to bring people together to recognize committed and engaged spouses and leaders.

A poster displayed announces the Committed and Engaged Leader of the Year and recipient of the first Cpl. Mario Arias Award at a holiday party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Major General Steven Busby, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), hosted the party to bring people together to recognize committed and engaged spouses and leaders.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Eschenbrenner

Tiffani Straw, center, recipient of the Bonnie Amos Award stands with Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, left, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and a family readiness officer after receiving her award aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Straw was the first Committed and Engaged Spouse of the Year to be awarded.

Tiffani Straw, center, recipient of the Bonnie Amos Award stands with Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, left, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and a family readiness officer after receiving her award aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Straw was the first Committed and Engaged Spouse of the Year to be awarded.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Eschenbrenner

Sergeant Michael Burgess receives the Cpl. Mario Arias Award naming him the first Committed and Engaged Leader of the Year aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Morgan, center left, former commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, and Sgt. Maj. Donna Dunbar, left, sergeant major of HMLAT-303, attended to commend their successful Marine.

Sergeant Michael Burgess receives the Cpl. Mario Arias Award naming him the first Committed and Engaged Leader of the Year aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Morgan, center left, former commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, and Sgt. Maj. Donna Dunbar, left, sergeant major of HMLAT-303, attended to commend their successful Marine.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Eschenbrenner

A poster displayed announces the Committed and Engaged Spouse of the Year and recipient of the first Bonnie Amos Award at a holiday party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Major General Steven Busby, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), hosted the party to bring people together to recognize committed and engaged spouses and leaders.

A poster displayed announces the Committed and Engaged Spouse of the Year and recipient of the first Bonnie Amos Award at a holiday party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Major General Steven Busby, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), hosted the party to bring people together to recognize committed and engaged spouses and leaders.

Photo by Cpl. Melissa Eschenbrenner

Cpl. Justin Peterson with Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 3 and Juliann Peterson, his wife, pose in a wehicle aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Juliann works to spread knowledge and support throughout MCB Camp Pendleton and MASS-3.

Cpl. Justin Peterson with Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 3 and Juliann Peterson, his wife, pose in a wehicle aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Juliann works to spread knowledge and support throughout MCB Camp Pendleton and MASS-3.

Photo by Courtesy Asset

Cpl. Justin Peterson with Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 3 and Juliann Peterson, his wife, pose in a vehicle aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Juliann Peterson works to spread knowledge and support throughout MCB Camp Pendleton and MASS-3.

Cpl. Justin Peterson with Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 3 and Juliann Peterson, his wife, pose in a vehicle aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Juliann Peterson works to spread knowledge and support throughout MCB Camp Pendleton and MASS-3.

Photo by Courtesy Asset

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 place donated goods in the back of an MK27 extended cargo truck with the assistance of students from Carillo Elementary School, Dec. 20. The school donated food, toys, clothing and other lightly used goods to the Marines from MAG-39 for Marine families in need.

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 place donated goods in the back of an MK27 extended cargo truck with the assistance of students from Carillo Elementary School, Dec. 20. The school donated food, toys, clothing and other lightly used goods to the Marines from MAG-39 for Marine families in need.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Thorn

Santa Claus takes his hat off for the retiring of the colors at Carillo Elementary School, Dec. 20. The elementary school held a ceremony dedicated to the donations being given to Marines with Marine Aircraft (MAG) Group 39 stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Santa Claus takes his hat off for the retiring of the colors at Carillo Elementary School, Dec. 20. The elementary school held a ceremony dedicated to the donations being given to Marines with Marine Aircraft (MAG) Group 39 stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Thorn

Cadets from San Marcos High School Air Force JROTC stand together with Marines from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 at Carillo Elementary School, Dec. 20. The elementary school held a large donation of goods for the Marines, and held performances by the students including singing and dancing.

Cadets from San Marcos High School Air Force JROTC stand together with Marines from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 at Carillo Elementary School, Dec. 20. The elementary school held a large donation of goods for the Marines, and held performances by the students including singing and dancing.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Thorn

Students from Carillo Elementary School perform in different musical acts for Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 39 stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 20. The elementary school donated food, toys, clothing and other lightly used good for Marines and their families in need.

Students from Carillo Elementary School perform in different musical acts for Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 39 stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 20. The elementary school donated food, toys, clothing and other lightly used good for Marines and their families in need.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Thorn

Marines escort the ceremonial cake during a 238th birthday cake cutting ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. The cake cutting ceremony symbolizes the passing of wisdom from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine.

Marines escort the ceremonial cake during a 238th birthday cake cutting ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. The cake cutting ceremony symbolizes the passing of wisdom from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Marines stand and salute the flag as the sound of colors plays during a cake cutting ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. Marines also participated in a motivational birthday run earlier the same morning.

Marines stand and salute the flag as the sound of colors plays during a cake cutting ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. Marines also participated in a motivational birthday run earlier the same morning.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Marines display the Marine Corps uniforms during a cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 238th birthday of the Marine Corps aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. The ceremony symbolized the passing of wisdom from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine.

Marines display the Marine Corps uniforms during a cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 238th birthday of the Marine Corps aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. The ceremony symbolized the passing of wisdom from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Col. John Farnam, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, MCAS Miramar sergeant major and Lt. Col. Daniel Levasseur, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron commanding officer, lead a mass of Marines during the 238th Marine Corps birthday run aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. The Marines also held a traditional cake cutting ceremony the same day.

Col. John Farnam, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, MCAS Miramar sergeant major and Lt. Col. Daniel Levasseur, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron commanding officer, lead a mass of Marines during the 238th Marine Corps birthday run aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. The Marines also held a traditional cake cutting ceremony the same day.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar