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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

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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

Mick Wasco, the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Energy Program Manager, talks to Gina McCarthy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, about reclaimed water and water conservation efforts the air station currently implements at the public works building aboard MCAS Miramar, California, May 20. McCarthy awarded the station the 2015 EPA Federal Green Challenge Award for Energy.

Mick Wasco, the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Energy Program Manager, talks to Gina McCarthy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, about reclaimed water and water conservation efforts the air station currently implements at the public works building aboard MCAS Miramar, California, May 20. McCarthy awarded the station the 2015 EPA Federal Green Challenge Award for Energy.

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

A Marine holds a pamphlet during the Marine Installations Board aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 19. Installation commanders provide insight during the board to ensure the goal of supporting their bases’ civilian workers, Marines, Sailors and their families during the board.

A Marine holds a pamphlet during the Marine Installations Board aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 19. Installation commanders provide insight during the board to ensure the goal of supporting their bases’ civilian workers, Marines, Sailors and their families during the board.

Photo by Sgt. Raquel Barraza

Col. Yori Escalante, Marine Corps Installations East deputy commander, makes a presentation during the Marine Installations Board aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 19. The presentations ranged from managing occupancy to reduction of civilian manpower and how to handle these changes.

Col. Yori Escalante, Marine Corps Installations East deputy commander, makes a presentation during the Marine Installations Board aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 19. The presentations ranged from managing occupancy to reduction of civilian manpower and how to handle these changes.

Photo by Sgt. Raquel Barraza

Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Marine Corps Installations West commanding general, makes a presentation during the Marine Installations Board aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 19. The board serves as an opportunity for commanders to advise each other on Marine Corps-wide concerns.

Brig. Gen. Edward Banta, Marine Corps Installations West commanding general, makes a presentation during the Marine Installations Board aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 19. The board serves as an opportunity for commanders to advise each other on Marine Corps-wide concerns.

Photo by Sgt. Raquel Barraza

Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, Marine Corps Installations Command commanding general, speaks to commanders during the Marine Installations Board aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 19. The MIB is held every six months to ensure it is a continuing initiative for commanders to improve their installations and welfare of their Marines.

Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, Marine Corps Installations Command commanding general, speaks to commanders during the Marine Installations Board aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 19. The MIB is held every six months to ensure it is a continuing initiative for commanders to improve their installations and welfare of their Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Raquel Barraza

Col. John Farnam, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, speaks to commanders during the Marine Installations Board aboard MCAS Miramar, California, May 19. The MIB is held every six months to ensure it is a continuing initiative for commanders to improve their installations and welfare of their Marines.

Col. John Farnam, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, speaks to commanders during the Marine Installations Board aboard MCAS Miramar, California, May 19. The MIB is held every six months to ensure it is a continuing initiative for commanders to improve their installations and welfare of their Marines.

Photo by Sgt. Raquel Barraza

Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, Marine Corps Installations Command commanding general, speaks to commanders during the Marine Installations Board aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 19. The board serves as an opportunity for commanders to advise each other on Marine Corps-wide concerns.

Maj. Gen. Juan G. Ayala, Marine Corps Installations Command commanding general, speaks to commanders during the Marine Installations Board aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 19. The board serves as an opportunity for commanders to advise each other on Marine Corps-wide concerns.

Photo by Sgt. Raquel Barraza

An All-Marine soccer player defends against members of the Air Force soccer team May 18 during the 2015 Armed Forces Soccer Championship at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. All teams were evenly matched prior to the day's game.

An All-Marine soccer player defends against members of the Air Force soccer team May 18 during the 2015 Armed Forces Soccer Championship at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. All teams were evenly matched prior to the day's game.

Photo by Sgt. Brian Marion

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar