Marines stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., gather for a formation after completing a base-wide cleanup on MCAS Miramar, Nov. 16. Marines picked up trash, pulled weeds and cut the grass aboard the station and outside the gate.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released) - Marines stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., gather for a formation after completing a base-wide cleanup on MCAS Miramar, Nov. 16. Marines picked up trash, pulled weeds and cut the grass aboard the station and outside the gate.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)
Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks during the MCAS Miramar and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing cake-cutting ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., Nov. 10. The cake-cutting ceremony is one of many traditions the Marines honor to celebrate the birth of the Marine Corps. - Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks during the MCAS Miramar and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing cake-cutting ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., Nov. 10. The cake-cutting ceremony is one of many traditions the Marines honor to celebrate the birth of the Marine Corps.
Sgt. Cornelius Greer, a military working dog handler with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar’s Provost Marshal’s Office and a Dallas native, hides narcotics in the training area during narcotics detection training aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., Oct. 19. PMO trains their dogs to detect a variety of narcotics, including marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamines. - Sgt. Cornelius Greer, a military working dog handler with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar’s Provost Marshal’s Office and a Dallas native, hides narcotics in the training area during narcotics detection training aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., Oct. 19. PMO trains their dogs to detect a variety of narcotics, including marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamines.
Marines conducted a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration during the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 2. This year's air show theme honored veterans and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released) - Marines conducted a Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration during the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 2. This year's air show theme honored veterans and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform at the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 2. The Blue Angels show audiences around the world the capabilities of the armed forces’ aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released) - The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform at the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 2. The Blue Angels show audiences around the world the capabilities of the armed forces’ aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)
Marines with 1st Marine Division shake hands with audience members during the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show’s Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 2. The MAGTF demonstration shows the capabilities of several Marine Corps assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released) - Marines with 1st Marine Division shake hands with audience members during the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show’s Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 2. The MAGTF demonstration shows the capabilities of several Marine Corps assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs during the opening ceremony of the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 2. Demonstrations and static displays followed the kick-off ceremony for the world’s largest military air show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Hunt/Released) - The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performs during the opening ceremony of the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 2. Demonstrations and static displays followed the kick-off ceremony for the world’s largest military air show. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michele Hunt/Released)
The 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show is scheduled to be held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 2-4. - The 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show is scheduled to be held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 2-4.
Service members with the U.S. Men’s Armed Forces Soccer Team huddle around one of the coaches during a practice session aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 21. The team is scheduled to play in the upcoming World Military Games in South Korea. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released) - Service members with the U.S. Men’s Armed Forces Soccer Team huddle around one of the coaches during a practice session aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 21. The team is scheduled to play in the upcoming World Military Games in South Korea. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)
Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and base firefighters stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, check a simulated crash site for victims during an aircraft mishap response exercise aboard the air station, Sept. 3. The aircraft mishap response included two simulated crashes where responding personnel had to extinguish any fires and locate and assist crash victims. - Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and base firefighters stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, check a simulated crash site for victims during an aircraft mishap response exercise aboard the air station, Sept. 3. The aircraft mishap response included two simulated crashes where responding personnel had to extinguish any fires and locate and assist crash victims.
Former Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, commanding officers join Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar, during the pass and review portion of the change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. Woodworth took command from Col. John Farnam, making it his fourth tour of duty in MCAS Miramar. - Former Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, commanding officers join Col. Jason Woodworth, commanding officer of MCAS Miramar, during the pass and review portion of the change of command ceremony aboard the air station, Aug. 28. Woodworth took command from Col. John Farnam, making it his fourth tour of duty in MCAS Miramar.
Cpl. Kyle Byrdsong, a running back for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, avoids a tackle while running the ball during a football game against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24. The Miramar Falcons won the game with a score of 35-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released) - Cpl. Kyle Byrdsong, a running back for the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, avoids a tackle while running the ball during a football game against the 1st Maintenance Battalion War Machines aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24. The Miramar Falcons won the game with a score of 35-0. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)
Capt. Melanie Salinas, public affairs officer with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, briefs the media before the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Media Day aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 29 The MCAS Miramar Media Day allowed the media an opportunity to delve deeper into the moving parts that make the air station and the Marine Corps work. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning) - Capt. Melanie Salinas, public affairs officer with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, briefs the media before the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Media Day aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 29 The MCAS Miramar Media Day allowed the media an opportunity to delve deeper into the moving parts that make the air station and the Marine Corps work. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning)
Amaya Lewis, grandaughter of Vandra Lewis, Navy veteran and San Diego native, makes a bracelet with the help of Gary Elfman, a volunteer with Alvarado and Paradise Valley Hospitals at the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families, July 18. Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens) - Amaya Lewis, grandaughter of Vandra Lewis, Navy veteran and San Diego native, makes a bracelet with the help of Gary Elfman, a volunteer with Alvarado and Paradise Valley Hospitals at the San Diego Stand Down for Homeless Veterans and their families, July 18. Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar transported, set-up and maintained the tents and other equipment used during the stand down. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens)
Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, speaks to the council on behalf of the MCAS Miramar Single Marine Program at the City Administration Building, San Diego, July 21. The SMP received recognition for contributing more than 300 hours of volunteer effort to the city of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released) - Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, speaks to the council on behalf of the MCAS Miramar Single Marine Program at the City Administration Building, San Diego, July 21. The SMP received recognition for contributing more than 300 hours of volunteer effort to the city of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)
Private First Class Anthony Tucker, a military police officer with the Provost Marshals Office (PMO), receives a 50,000-volt charge from a Taser X26 during annual Taser training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 15. Personnel endured a charge from the Taser X26 for their initial training with the Taser. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released) - Private First Class Anthony Tucker, a military police officer with the Provost Marshals Office (PMO), receives a 50,000-volt charge from a Taser X26 during annual Taser training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 15. Personnel endured a charge from the Taser X26 for their initial training with the Taser. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)
National Football League players run through drills led by Todd Durkin, a professional performance-enhancement coach and personal trainer, during the NFL Star Experience at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Sports Complex, July 14. The football players practiced with the Miramar Falcons football team and interacted with service members and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released) - National Football League players run through drills led by Todd Durkin, a professional performance-enhancement coach and personal trainer, during the NFL Star Experience at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Sports Complex, July 14. The football players practiced with the Miramar Falcons football team and interacted with service members and families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)
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.
Col. John P. Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks during a rededication ceremony at the Airman and Marine Memorial Chapel aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 12. The chapel underwent a three-year renovation culminating in the rededication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released) - Col. John P. Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks during a rededication ceremony at the Airman and Marine Memorial Chapel aboard MCAS Miramar, California, July 12. The chapel underwent a three-year renovation culminating in the rededication ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)
A fireworks display goes off at SeaWorld San Diego before the theme park closes for Independence Day, July 4. SeaWorld also held a flag-raising ceremony in the morning for the holiday before the day’s showing of Waves of Honor, a time SeaWorld dedicates to military members worldwide. - A fireworks display goes off at SeaWorld San Diego before the theme park closes for Independence Day, July 4. SeaWorld also held a flag-raising ceremony in the morning for the holiday before the day’s showing of Waves of Honor, a time SeaWorld dedicates to military members worldwide.
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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)
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.
Marines engage targets during the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 24. The course trained Marines to become combat marksmanship coaches to further improve Marines’ shooting abilities Marine Corps-wide. - Marines engage targets during the Combat Marksmanship Coaches Course at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 24. The course trained Marines to become combat marksmanship coaches to further improve Marines’ shooting abilities Marine Corps-wide.
Cpl. Quinton Milsap, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, inserts hearing protection before shooting at the Carlos Hathcock Range aboard the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 8. Marines must wear hearing protection while at the range to ensure they reduce any hearing loss caused by shooting their weapons. - Cpl. Quinton Milsap, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, inserts hearing protection before shooting at the Carlos Hathcock Range aboard the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 8. Marines must wear hearing protection while at the range to ensure they reduce any hearing loss caused by shooting their weapons.
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.