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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

San Diego, California

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A group of the black volunteers in their dress uniforms, May 1943. Although a dress uniform was not a part of the regular equipment, most of the black Marines spend $54 out of their pay for what is generally considered the snappiest uniform in the armed services. (Photo by Roger Smith/Released)

A group of the black volunteers in their dress uniforms, May 1943. Although a dress uniform was not a part of the regular equipment, most of the black Marines spend $54 out of their pay for what is generally considered the snappiest uniform in the armed services. (Photo by Roger Smith/Released)

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Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps enlisted blacks, June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 black volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square-miles Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The first Negro to enlist was Howard P. Perry. (Photo by Roger Smith/Released)

Breaking a tradition of 167 years, the U.S. Marine Corps enlisted blacks, June 1, 1942. The first class of 1,200 black volunteers began their training three months later as members of the 51st Composite Defense Battalion at Montford Point, a section of the 200-square-miles Marine Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The first Negro to enlist was Howard P. Perry. (Photo by Roger Smith/Released)

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Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, former sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks during his relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Charron relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, former sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, former sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks during his relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Charron relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, former sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning

Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, former sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, listens to remarks during his relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Charron relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, former sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, former sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, listens to remarks during his relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Charron relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, former sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning

Col. Jason Woodworth (right), commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, sergeant major of MCAS Miramar, Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron and two former MCAS Miramar sergeants major salute during a pass and review near the end of Charron and Walton’s relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Charron relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, former sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning/Released)

Col. Jason Woodworth (right), commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, sergeant major of MCAS Miramar, Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron and two former MCAS Miramar sergeants major salute during a pass and review near the end of Charron and Walton’s relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Charron relinquished command to Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, former sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning

Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, former sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, receives the Legion of Merit during his relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Charron relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, former sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, former sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, receives the Legion of Merit during his relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Charron relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, former sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning

Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks to attendees of his relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Walton became sergeant major of MCAS Miramar after serving as the sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning/Released)

Sgt. Maj. Michael Walton, sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks to attendees of his relief and appointment ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., March 2. Walton became sergeant major of MCAS Miramar after serving as the sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines gather around the Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device as Greg Hudson, MAFTD program manager and an Orlando, Fla., native, talks about the different functions of the device aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 24. The MAFTD is used by ARFF to conduct live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines gather around the Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device as Greg Hudson, MAFTD program manager and an Orlando, Fla., native, talks about the different functions of the device aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 24. The MAFTD is used by ARFF to conduct live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Greg Hudson, Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device program manager and an Orlando, Fla., native, reviews testable material on operating the Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device with the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 24. The MAFTD is used by ARFF to conduct live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Greg Hudson, Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device program manager and an Orlando, Fla., native, reviews testable material on operating the Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device with the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 24. The MAFTD is used by ARFF to conduct live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

An Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marine participates in testing to become certified to operate a Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 22. The MAFTD is used by ARFF to conduct live-fire training. The MAFTD is computer-operated and the different functions are controlled via a panel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

An Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marine participates in testing to become certified to operate a Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 22. The MAFTD is used by ARFF to conduct live-fire training. The MAFTD is computer-operated and the different functions are controlled via a panel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Greg Hudson, Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device program manager and an Orlando, Fla., native, talks to the Marines about the functions of the Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 22. The MAFTD is a computer-operated device and the different functions are controlled via a panel. The MAFTD is used by Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines to conduct live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Greg Hudson, Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device program manager and an Orlando, Fla., native, talks to the Marines about the functions of the Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 22. The MAFTD is a computer-operated device and the different functions are controlled via a panel. The MAFTD is used by Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines to conduct live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines gather around the Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device as Greg Hudson, MAFTD program manager and an Orlando, Fla., native, talks about the different functions of the device aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 24. The MAFTD is used by ARFF to conduct live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines gather around the Mobile Aircraft Fire Training Device as Greg Hudson, MAFTD program manager and an Orlando, Fla., native, talks about the different functions of the device aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 24. The MAFTD is used by ARFF to conduct live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Staff Sgt. Caba places casings from the 21-gun salute inside the flag before handing it to the daughter of the deceased at a funeral aboard Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of “Taps,” the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased, and the 21-gun salute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Staff Sgt. Caba places casings from the 21-gun salute inside the flag before handing it to the daughter of the deceased at a funeral aboard Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of “Taps,” the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased, and the 21-gun salute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Staff Sgt. Caba presents the American flag to the daughter of the deceased during a funeral at the Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of “Taps,” the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased, and the 21-gun salute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Staff Sgt. Caba presents the American flag to the daughter of the deceased during a funeral at the Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of “Taps,” the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased, and the 21-gun salute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar salute during “Taps” at a funeral aboard Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of “Taps,” the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased, and the 21-gun salute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar salute during “Taps” at a funeral aboard Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of “Taps,” the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased, and the 21-gun salute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar prepare the American flag for presentation to the daughter of the deceased at a funeral aboard Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of “Taps,” the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased, and the 21-gun salute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar prepare the American flag for presentation to the daughter of the deceased at a funeral aboard Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of “Taps,” the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased, and the 21-gun salute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar place the ashes of the deceased on display during a funeral aboard Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of "Taps", the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased and the 21-gun salute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar place the ashes of the deceased on display during a funeral aboard Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, Feb. 16. Funeral detail honors a military tradition for fallen active-duty members and veterans alike. The tradition includes the playing of "Taps", the folding of an American flag to be presented to the next-of-kin of the deceased and the 21-gun salute. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Mick Wasco, energy program manager for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., explains to William Torre, a member of a Korean delegation, the uses of a Primus Power battery during the delegation’s visit aboard MCAS Miramar, Feb. 17. A Primus Power battery is a liquid battery used for energy storage on the electric grid aboard the installation. The delegation consisted of 14 South Korean citizens and two American citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Mick Wasco, energy program manager for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., explains to William Torre, a member of a Korean delegation, the uses of a Primus Power battery during the delegation’s visit aboard MCAS Miramar, Feb. 17. A Primus Power battery is a liquid battery used for energy storage on the electric grid aboard the installation. The delegation consisted of 14 South Korean citizens and two American citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

William Torre, a member of a Korean delegation, takes a picture of a Primus Power battery during their visit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 17. A Primus Power battery is a liquid battery used for energy storage on the electric grid aboard the installation. The delegation consisted of 14 South Korean citizens and two American citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

William Torre, a member of a Korean delegation, takes a picture of a Primus Power battery during their visit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 17. A Primus Power battery is a liquid battery used for energy storage on the electric grid aboard the installation. The delegation consisted of 14 South Korean citizens and two American citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Mick Wasco, energy program manager for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., explains to a Korean delegation the uses of a Primus Power battery during their visit aboard MCAS Miramar, Feb. 17. A Primus Power battery is a liquid battery used for energy storage on the electric grid aboard the installation. The delegation consisted of 14 South Korean and two American citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Mick Wasco, energy program manager for Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., explains to a Korean delegation the uses of a Primus Power battery during their visit aboard MCAS Miramar, Feb. 17. A Primus Power battery is a liquid battery used for energy storage on the electric grid aboard the installation. The delegation consisted of 14 South Korean and two American citizens. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar