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Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

San Diego, California

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$Ralf, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal’s Office Kennel, bites a sleeve during aggression training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 1. It takes about 160 pounds of pressure to fracture a strong bone and each day these handlers step into the ring with these dogs to be bitten over and over again with each bite ranging up to 265 to 328 pounds of force.$

Ralf, a military working dog with the Provost Marshal’s Office Kennel, bites a sleeve during aggression training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 1. It takes about 160 pounds of pressure to fracture a strong bone and each day these handlers step into the ring with these dogs to be bitten over and over again with each bite ranging up to 265 to 328 pounds of force.

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Johns

Signs meant to deter trespassers stand posted around the installations borders aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 24. Special Reaction Teams with the Miramar and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Provost Marshal’s Offices came together for a routine all-terrain vehicle patrol of the eastern portion of Miramar for training and to keep the public safely off the installation.

Signs meant to deter trespassers stand posted around the installations borders aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 24. Special Reaction Teams with the Miramar and Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Provost Marshal’s Offices came together for a routine all-terrain vehicle patrol of the eastern portion of Miramar for training and to keep the public safely off the installation.

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Johns

Staff Sgt. Darryl Cuenca, Special Reaction Team commander with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Provost Marshal’s Office, watches the horizon and trails for trespassers aboard eastern portion of Miramar, Nov. 24. Encroachment continues to be an issue that Miramar officials and military police take very seriously for a number of reasons.

Staff Sgt. Darryl Cuenca, Special Reaction Team commander with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Provost Marshal’s Office, watches the horizon and trails for trespassers aboard eastern portion of Miramar, Nov. 24. Encroachment continues to be an issue that Miramar officials and military police take very seriously for a number of reasons.

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Johns

Staff Sgt. Darryl Cuenca, Special Reaction Team commander with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Provost Marshal’s Office, leads the way during a routine patrol for trespassers aboard eastern portion of Miramar, Nov. 24. Trespassing aboard the installation’s property could result in anything from a verbal or written warning to hefty fines and, in extreme cases, serious injury.

Staff Sgt. Darryl Cuenca, Special Reaction Team commander with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Provost Marshal’s Office, leads the way during a routine patrol for trespassers aboard eastern portion of Miramar, Nov. 24. Trespassing aboard the installation’s property could result in anything from a verbal or written warning to hefty fines and, in extreme cases, serious injury.

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Johns

Lance Cpl. Clint Kepley, Special reaction Team member with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Provost Marshal’s Office, follows the patrol leader during a routine patrol for trespassers aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 24. With extra sets of eyes from the military police officers with MCRD San Diego along, the SRT has increased their ability to watch for trespassers by almost 100 percent. The idea behind the two teams coming together is to train, and build familiarity and cohesion.

Lance Cpl. Clint Kepley, Special reaction Team member with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Provost Marshal’s Office, follows the patrol leader during a routine patrol for trespassers aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 24. With extra sets of eyes from the military police officers with MCRD San Diego along, the SRT has increased their ability to watch for trespassers by almost 100 percent. The idea behind the two teams coming together is to train, and build familiarity and cohesion.

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Johns

Marines and Sailors with the National Naval Officer Association listen to sergeants major and command master chiefs during a professional military education class aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 18. The class was held to help the junior and mid-grade officers better understand the role a senior enlisted advisor has and how they can help.

Marines and Sailors with the National Naval Officer Association listen to sergeants major and command master chiefs during a professional military education class aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 18. The class was held to help the junior and mid-grade officers better understand the role a senior enlisted advisor has and how they can help.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Sergeants major and command master chiefs from throughout Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton participate in a panel to answer questions from National Naval Officer Association members on leadership styles and various experiences. The NNOA regularly gives professional military education classes to help junior and mid-grade officers excel in their regular duties.

Sergeants major and command master chiefs from throughout Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton participate in a panel to answer questions from National Naval Officer Association members on leadership styles and various experiences. The NNOA regularly gives professional military education classes to help junior and mid-grade officers excel in their regular duties.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Sergeants major and command master chiefs from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton speak to junior and mid-grade officers during a monthly National Naval Officer Association meeting aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., Nov. 18. The NNOA supports the development of a diverse officer corps through recruitment, retention, and career development.

Sergeants major and command master chiefs from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton speak to junior and mid-grade officers during a monthly National Naval Officer Association meeting aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., Nov. 18. The NNOA supports the development of a diverse officer corps through recruitment, retention, and career development.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Command Master Chief Frank Dominguez, the I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) command master chief, addresses members of the National Naval Officer Association during a professional military education class aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 18. The class was held to highlight the role of a senior enlisted advisor and receive their point of view on various situations.

Command Master Chief Frank Dominguez, the I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) command master chief, addresses members of the National Naval Officer Association during a professional military education class aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 18. The class was held to highlight the role of a senior enlisted advisor and receive their point of view on various situations.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 conducts a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14, as part of an annual birthday tradition. Marines also used it as a time to also conduct classes ranging from chemical biological radiological neurological defense to domestic and child abuse awareness training.

Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 conducts a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14, as part of an annual birthday tradition. Marines also used it as a time to also conduct classes ranging from chemical biological radiological neurological defense to domestic and child abuse awareness training.

Photo by Cpl. Raquel Barraza

Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 conducts a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14, as part of an annual birthday tradition. Marines of MWCS-38 conduct a squadron-wide training evolution the day before their Marine Corps birthday ball as an annual tradition.

Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 conducts a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14, as part of an annual birthday tradition. Marines of MWCS-38 conduct a squadron-wide training evolution the day before their Marine Corps birthday ball as an annual tradition.

Photo by Cpl. Raquel Barraza

Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 wear their gas masks during a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14, as part of an annual birthday tradition. The Marine of MWCS-38 practiced their readiness for chemical biological radiological neurological defense while on the hike.

Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 wear their gas masks during a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14, as part of an annual birthday tradition. The Marine of MWCS-38 practiced their readiness for chemical biological radiological neurological defense while on the hike.

Photo by Cpl. Raquel Barraza

Cpl. Spencer Studer, training noncommissioned officer with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38, dons and clears his mask during a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14. The hike was a part of the squadrons’ annual birthday tradition.

Cpl. Spencer Studer, training noncommissioned officer with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38, dons and clears his mask during a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14. The hike was a part of the squadrons’ annual birthday tradition.

Photo by Cpl. Raquel Barraza

Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 conducts a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14, as part of an annual birthday tradition. Marines used it as a time to also conduct classes ranging from chemical biological radiological neurological defense to domestic and child abuse awareness training.

Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 conducts a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14, as part of an annual birthday tradition. Marines used it as a time to also conduct classes ranging from chemical biological radiological neurological defense to domestic and child abuse awareness training.

Photo by Cpl. Raquel Barraza

Greg Sargeant, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons’ quarterback attempts a pass during a game against the Headquarters Support Battalion Spartans aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 4. The Falcons lost to the Spartans in overtime 7-0.

Greg Sargeant, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons’ quarterback attempts a pass during a game against the Headquarters Support Battalion Spartans aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 4. The Falcons lost to the Spartans in overtime 7-0.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Patrick Williams, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons’ fullback, dodges a Headquarters Support Battalion Spartan defender during a football game at Paige Fieldhouse aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 4. The Falcons lost to the Spartans 7-0 ending their playoff run.

Patrick Williams, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons’ fullback, dodges a Headquarters Support Battalion Spartan defender during a football game at Paige Fieldhouse aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 4. The Falcons lost to the Spartans 7-0 ending their playoff run.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Leo Briggs, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons’ running back dodges several Headquarters Support Battalion Spartan defenders during a game aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 4. The Falcons lost to the Spartan 7-0 in overtime.

Leo Briggs, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons’ running back dodges several Headquarters Support Battalion Spartan defenders during a game aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 4. The Falcons lost to the Spartan 7-0 in overtime.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Greg Sargeant, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons’ quarterback, hands the football off to Leo Briggs, Falcons’ running back during a game against the Headquarters Support Battalion Spartans aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 4. The Falcons lost to the Spartans 7-0, ending their chances for the title of “Best in the West.”

Greg Sargeant, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons’ quarterback, hands the football off to Leo Briggs, Falcons’ running back during a game against the Headquarters Support Battalion Spartans aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 4. The Falcons lost to the Spartans 7-0, ending their chances for the title of “Best in the West.”

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

A cast of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons takes down a Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters Support Battalion Spartan running back during a game at Paige Fieldhouse aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 4. The Falcons lost in overtime 7-0, ending their playoffs run.

A cast of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons takes down a Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Headquarters Support Battalion Spartan running back during a game at Paige Fieldhouse aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 4. The Falcons lost in overtime 7-0, ending their playoffs run.

Photo by Cpl. Owen Kimbrel

Sgt. Gilbert Camacho, an aircraft recovery specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), performs plyometric push ups during a workout at the High Intensity Tactical Training Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 22. The HITT Program is designed to challenge Marines’ cardiovascular systems while improving agility, speed, power, endurance and strength.

Sgt. Gilbert Camacho, an aircraft recovery specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), performs plyometric push ups during a workout at the High Intensity Tactical Training Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 22. The HITT Program is designed to challenge Marines’ cardiovascular systems while improving agility, speed, power, endurance and strength.

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Johns

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar