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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

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A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 prepares to receive Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The helicopter’s air crew and the infantry Marines conducted night fast-rope training, a useful skill for both units.

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 prepares to receive Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The helicopter’s air crew and the infantry Marines conducted night fast-rope training, a useful skill for both units.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

One Marine from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment communicates with the air crew of a CH-53E Super Stallion during nighttime fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The infantry Marines conducted the training with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466.

One Marine from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment communicates with the air crew of a CH-53E Super Stallion during nighttime fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The infantry Marines conducted the training with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

One Marine with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment directs others away from the landing area during nighttime fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The infantry Marines conducted fast-rope training with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466.

One Marine with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment directs others away from the landing area during nighttime fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The infantry Marines conducted fast-rope training with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

A CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 conducts preflight checks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

A CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 conducts preflight checks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Air crew with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, the “Wolfpack,” conduct preflight checks for a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Air crew with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, the “Wolfpack,” conduct preflight checks for a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment fast rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The helicopter pilots maintained a steady hover while Marines fast-roped to the ground below.

Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment fast rope from a CH-53E Super Stallion on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The helicopter pilots maintained a steady hover while Marines fast-roped to the ground below.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Two crew chiefs with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 look out the back door of a CH-53E Super Stallion en route to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The air crew conducted night fast-rope training with Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.

Two crew chiefs with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 look out the back door of a CH-53E Super Stallion en route to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The air crew conducted night fast-rope training with Marines from Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Lance Cpl. Marshall Cheatham, an airframes mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, performs maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Lance Cpl. Marshall Cheatham, an airframes mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, performs maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 lands to receive Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The helicopter’s air crew and infantry Marines conducted night fast-rope training, a useful skill for both units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 lands to receive Marines with Golf Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2. The helicopter’s air crew and infantry Marines conducted night fast-rope training, a useful skill for both units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Capt. Joseph Tremaine, a CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, conducts preflight checks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Capt. Joseph Tremaine, a CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, conducts preflight checks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 2. The aircrew prepares the aircraft for night fast-rope training on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Lance Cpl. Raymond Guerrero, a technical controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a Rio Hondo, Texas, native, shoots the M1014 shotgun during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 30. SAF training is a two-week course that teaches service members arrest techniques and defensive tactics.

Lance Cpl. Raymond Guerrero, a technical controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a Rio Hondo, Texas, native, shoots the M1014 shotgun during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 30. SAF training is a two-week course that teaches service members arrest techniques and defensive tactics.

Photo by Cpl. Alissa Schuning

Service members wait to clear the M1014 shotgun for the next shooter during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 30. This course includes members from the Marine Corps, the Navy and the Air Force.

Service members wait to clear the M1014 shotgun for the next shooter during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 30. This course includes members from the Marine Corps, the Navy and the Air Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Pfc. Caston Mai, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and an Arlington, Texas, native, shoots the M1014 shotgun during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 30. During the course, trainees learn arrest techniques and defensive tactics.

Pfc. Caston Mai, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and an Arlington, Texas, native, shoots the M1014 shotgun during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 30. During the course, trainees learn arrest techniques and defensive tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Service members shoot the M9 pistol during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 1, 2015. SAF training is a two-week course that teaches service members arrest techniques and defensive tactics.

Service members shoot the M9 pistol during security augment force training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 1, 2015. SAF training is a two-week course that teaches service members arrest techniques and defensive tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Chief Warrant Officer Alexander Sosa, an expeditionary airfield and emergency services officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, supervises his son with a training rifle at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. Marines, spouses and children visited several locations to learn about Marine Corps jobs, weapons and training during Devil Dog Family Day.

Chief Warrant Officer Alexander Sosa, an expeditionary airfield and emergency services officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, supervises his son with a training rifle at the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. Marines, spouses and children visited several locations to learn about Marine Corps jobs, weapons and training during Devil Dog Family Day.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Sadie Beck, daughter of Capt. Thomas Beck with the Provost Marshal’s Office, prepares to practice her marksmanship in the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer during the Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. Marines and their families traveled to various locations on base to learn about various jobs, equipment and training.

Sadie Beck, daughter of Capt. Thomas Beck with the Provost Marshal’s Office, prepares to practice her marksmanship in the Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer during the Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. Marines and their families traveled to various locations on base to learn about various jobs, equipment and training.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Sparky, left, the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) mascot, and Lance Cpl. Cole Vessey, a firefighter with ARFF and a Tualatin, Oregon native, pose at ARFF’s static display during the Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. A handful of ARFF Marines presented a firetruck and examples of equipment to Marines, spouses and children.

Sparky, left, the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) mascot, and Lance Cpl. Cole Vessey, a firefighter with ARFF and a Tualatin, Oregon native, pose at ARFF’s static display during the Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. A handful of ARFF Marines presented a firetruck and examples of equipment to Marines, spouses and children.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

A boy dons a protective jacket and helmet typically worn by explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians to withstand explosions during the Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The EOD technicians explained the purpose of the equipment they use to Marines, spouses and children.

A boy dons a protective jacket and helmet typically worn by explosives ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians to withstand explosions during the Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The EOD technicians explained the purpose of the equipment they use to Marines, spouses and children.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

A boy watches as explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians explain their equipment during Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The Devil Dog Day gave Marines a chance to show their families a glimpse of day-to-day life in the Marine Corps.

A boy watches as explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians explain their equipment during Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron’s Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The Devil Dog Day gave Marines a chance to show their families a glimpse of day-to-day life in the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Summer Sosa, daughter of Chief Warrant Officer Alexander Sosa, an expeditionary airfield and emergency services officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, looks through the scope of a training rifle under the supervision of a marksmanship coach during the Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The Devil Dog Family Day allowed Marines to bring their family members to different locations on MCAS Miramar to learn more about the Marine Corps.

Summer Sosa, daughter of Chief Warrant Officer Alexander Sosa, an expeditionary airfield and emergency services officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, looks through the scope of a training rifle under the supervision of a marksmanship coach during the Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The Devil Dog Family Day allowed Marines to bring their family members to different locations on MCAS Miramar to learn more about the Marine Corps.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar