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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

San Diego, California

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Marines and their family members watch a unit presentation during the Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The Devil Dog Family Day is an event for the family members of Marines to experience and learn what it’s like to be a Marine.

Marines and their family members watch a unit presentation during the Devil Dog Family Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The Devil Dog Family Day is an event for the family members of Marines to experience and learn what it’s like to be a Marine.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Marines aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1) preform engine tests on the F-35B Lightning II during F-35B operational testing, May 20, 2015. Data and lessons learned from OT-1 will be the groundwork for future F-35B operations and deployments aboard Navy amphibious ships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Remington Hall/Released)

Marines aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1) preform engine tests on the F-35B Lightning II during F-35B operational testing, May 20, 2015. Data and lessons learned from OT-1 will be the groundwork for future F-35B operations and deployments aboard Navy amphibious ships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Remington Hall/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Remington Hall

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 participate in a basketball competition during the MWSS-373 Field Meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The field meet commemorates the birthday of the unit.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 participate in a basketball competition during the MWSS-373 Field Meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The field meet commemorates the birthday of the unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 wait for the results of the Humvee-pull competition during the MWSS-373 Field Meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The field meet commemorates the birthday of the unit.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 wait for the results of the Humvee-pull competition during the MWSS-373 Field Meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The field meet commemorates the birthday of the unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 participate in the Humvee-pull event during the MWSS-373 Field Meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The field meet commemorates the birthday of the unit.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 participate in the Humvee-pull event during the MWSS-373 Field Meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The field meet commemorates the birthday of the unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 participate in tug-of-war during the MWSS-373 Field Meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The field meet commemorates the birthday of the unit.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 participate in tug-of-war during the MWSS-373 Field Meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The field meet commemorates the birthday of the unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 participate in the “dizzy izzy” event during the MWSS-373 Field Meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The field meet commemorates the birthday of the unit.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 participate in the “dizzy izzy” event during the MWSS-373 Field Meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 26. The field meet commemorates the birthday of the unit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams

San Diego Earthworks, a non-profit corporation, staged a podium and flower display for the Environmental Act and Restoration that Helps awards, May 28. The ceremony served to recognize many people and organizations dedicated to a sustainable future.

San Diego Earthworks, a non-profit corporation, staged a podium and flower display for the Environmental Act and Restoration that Helps awards, May 28. The ceremony served to recognize many people and organizations dedicated to a sustainable future.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

U.S. Airmen with the Bagram Air Field (BAF) honor guard fold the U.S. flag during a remembrance ceremony and retreat in Afghanistan, May 26, 2015. Service members at BAF gathered during the ceremony to remember those who gave their lives while deployed to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)

U.S. Airmen with the Bagram Air Field (BAF) honor guard fold the U.S. flag during a remembrance ceremony and retreat in Afghanistan, May 26, 2015. Service members at BAF gathered during the ceremony to remember those who gave their lives while deployed to Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford/Released)

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford

Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, attends the Environmental Act and Restoration that Helps awards in San Diego, May 28. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar received the Clean Air Award for various environmental programs and sustainable practices.

Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, attends the Environmental Act and Restoration that Helps awards in San Diego, May 28. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar received the Clean Air Award for various environmental programs and sustainable practices.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Luis Eria, a Marine Corps Air Station Miramar environmental engineer and air quality program manager, holds the Clean Air Award given to MCAS Miramar in San Diego, May 28. The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District considered several of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar’s environmental and energy programs implemented since 2010.

Luis Eria, a Marine Corps Air Station Miramar environmental engineer and air quality program manager, holds the Clean Air Award given to MCAS Miramar in San Diego, May 28. The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District considered several of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar’s environmental and energy programs implemented since 2010.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Robert Kard, director of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, speaks at the Environmental Act and Restoration that Helps awards ceremony shortly before presenting the Clean Air Award to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, May 28.

Robert Kard, director of the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, speaks at the Environmental Act and Restoration that Helps awards ceremony shortly before presenting the Clean Air Award to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, May 28.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Col. John Farnam, right, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and Luis Eria, center, a MCAS Miramar environmental engineer and air quality program manager accept the Clean Air Award from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District in San Diego, May 28. Miramar reduced electrical energy and water use, and increased energy from renewable resources.

Col. John Farnam, right, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and Luis Eria, center, a MCAS Miramar environmental engineer and air quality program manager accept the Clean Air Award from the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District in San Diego, May 28. Miramar reduced electrical energy and water use, and increased energy from renewable resources.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Col. John Farnam, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, gives his closing remarks at the end of a Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony aboard the installation, June 2. “It’s all about the Marines and Sailors being honored today,” said Farnam. “Leadership sitting here is what makes it possible. Give it five or 10 years down the road, and it will be these Marines and Sailors sitting there, remembering this.”

Col. John Farnam, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, gives his closing remarks at the end of a Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony aboard the installation, June 2. “It’s all about the Marines and Sailors being honored today,” said Farnam. “Leadership sitting here is what makes it possible. Give it five or 10 years down the road, and it will be these Marines and Sailors sitting there, remembering this.”

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

A representative with the Marine Corps League congratulates Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during a Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony aboard the air station, June 2. Representatives from different organizations, such as the Marine Corps League, showed their support with a variety of gifts for the Marines and Sailors awarded at the ceremony. The Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony is held to honor those service members that have been recognized for their outstanding performance.

A representative with the Marine Corps League congratulates Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during a Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony aboard the air station, June 2. Representatives from different organizations, such as the Marine Corps League, showed their support with a variety of gifts for the Marines and Sailors awarded at the ceremony. The Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony is held to honor those service members that have been recognized for their outstanding performance.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Col. John Farnam, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, MCAS Miramar sergeant major, present awards to Marines and Sailors with MCAS Miramar during a Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony aboard the installation, June 2. The Marines and Sailors were awarded for their outstanding performance. Representatives from outlets such as GEICO and Navy Federal Credit Union showed their thanks and support with gifts for those awarded at the ceremony.

Col. John Farnam, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, MCAS Miramar sergeant major, present awards to Marines and Sailors with MCAS Miramar during a Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony aboard the installation, June 2. The Marines and Sailors were awarded for their outstanding performance. Representatives from outlets such as GEICO and Navy Federal Credit Union showed their thanks and support with gifts for those awarded at the ceremony.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, presents awards to Marines and Sailors with 3rd MAW during a Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 2. Marines and Sailors from 3rd MAW and MCAS Miramar were recognized for their outstanding performance. Representatives from outlets such as GEICO and Navy Federal Credit Union showed their thanks and support with gifts for those awarded at the ceremony.

Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, presents awards to Marines and Sailors with 3rd MAW during a Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 2. Marines and Sailors from 3rd MAW and MCAS Miramar were recognized for their outstanding performance. Representatives from outlets such as GEICO and Navy Federal Credit Union showed their thanks and support with gifts for those awarded at the ceremony.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, presents his opening remarks before a Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 2. Rocco emphasized the significance of those awarded at the event. “We’re here to honor these great Marines and Sailors,” said Rocco. “It’s not about those here in the front row, but about those being awarded today.”

Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, presents his opening remarks before a Noncommissioned Officer, Marine and Sailors of the Quarter awards ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 2. Rocco emphasized the significance of those awarded at the event. “We’re here to honor these great Marines and Sailors,” said Rocco. “It’s not about those here in the front row, but about those being awarded today.”

Photo by Cpl. Michael Thorn

Gina McCarthy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, congratulates Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California on receiving the 2015 EPA Federal Green Challenge Award for Energy at the public works building on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 20. The station received the award because it had the greatest percentage reduction in energy use nationwide in 2014.

Gina McCarthy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, congratulates Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California on receiving the 2015 EPA Federal Green Challenge Award for Energy at the public works building on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 20. The station received the award because it had the greatest percentage reduction in energy use nationwide in 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Mick Wasco, the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Energy Program Manager, talks to Gina McCarthy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, about energy conservation efforts at the public works building aboard MCAS Miramar, California, May 20. The station reduced its total fuel oil consumption by 98% by building a new aircraft hangar, which brought a natural gas system to the installation and eliminated the old diesel fuel system in 2014.

Mick Wasco, the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Energy Program Manager, talks to Gina McCarthy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, about energy conservation efforts at the public works building aboard MCAS Miramar, California, May 20. The station reduced its total fuel oil consumption by 98% by building a new aircraft hangar, which brought a natural gas system to the installation and eliminated the old diesel fuel system in 2014.

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar