Lance Cpl. Aaron Vega, center, a military police officer with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., gets stunned during annual Taser training, July 18. The Taser causes neuromuscular incapacitation that contracts the muscles, causing them to lock up making the individual unable to move. - Lance Cpl. Aaron Vega, center, a military police officer with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., gets stunned during annual Taser training, July 18. The Taser causes neuromuscular incapacitation that contracts the muscles, causing them to lock up making the individual unable to move.
Lt. Col. Mitchell A. Criger, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron commanding officer, addresses Marines, Sailors, family and friends during his change of command ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., July 18. Criger will follow Lt. Col. Daniel J. Levasseur as the new commanding officer for the squadron. - Lt. Col. Mitchell A. Criger, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron commanding officer, addresses Marines, Sailors, family and friends during his change of command ceremony aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., July 18. Criger will follow Lt. Col. Daniel J. Levasseur as the new commanding officer for the squadron.
Drew Brees, left, New Orleans Saints quarterback and former San Diego Charger, greets Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, right, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar sergeant major and Col. John P. Farnam, MCAS Miramar commanding officer, before the start of the NFL Football Star Experience aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 15. Football players, like Brees, performed drills and signed autographs for service members and families aboard the air station. - Drew Brees, left, New Orleans Saints quarterback and former San Diego Charger, greets Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, right, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar sergeant major and Col. John P. Farnam, MCAS Miramar commanding officer, before the start of the NFL Football Star Experience aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 15. Football players, like Brees, performed drills and signed autographs for service members and families aboard the air station.
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, left, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, presents an American flag to Gary Sinise, actor and musician with the Lt. Dan Band, after a colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 7. Sinise performed for service members and their families with his band. - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, left, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, presents an American flag to Gary Sinise, actor and musician with the Lt. Dan Band, after a colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 7. Sinise performed for service members and their families with his band.
Safety is a top priority aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., and anything considered hazardous should be reported to Station Safety at (858)577-1359 or the MCAS Miramar Provost Marshal’s Office at (858) 577-4068. (Photo illustration by: Cpl. Owen Kimbrel) - Safety is a top priority aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., and anything considered hazardous should be reported to Station Safety at (858)577-1359 or the MCAS Miramar Provost Marshal’s Office at (858) 577-4068. (Photo illustration by: Cpl. Owen Kimbrel)
Cpl. Andrew Martinez, a crew chief with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, helps children operate a fire hose during a Lil’ Leatherneck day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 27. The Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron event served as an interactive tool for children to gain understanding about their parents’ military life. - Cpl. Andrew Martinez, a crew chief with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, helps children operate a fire hose during a Lil’ Leatherneck day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 27. The Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron event served as an interactive tool for children to gain understanding about their parents’ military life.
Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, Medal of Honor recipient, speaks during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Calif., June 23. Carpenter, the most recent Medal of Honor recipient, attended the ceremony as the guest of honor and spoke about the impact noncommissioned officers can make on junior Marines. - Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, Medal of Honor recipient, speaks during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Calif., June 23. Carpenter, the most recent Medal of Honor recipient, attended the ceremony as the guest of honor and spoke about the impact noncommissioned officers can make on junior Marines.
Cpl. Fernado Verdoza, a military police officer with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Provost Marshal’s Office, fires an M-9 pistol during a practical weapons course aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., June 18. The training helped keep Marines and police officers current with annual training requirements. - Cpl. Fernado Verdoza, a military police officer with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Provost Marshal’s Office, fires an M-9 pistol during a practical weapons course aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., June 18. The training helped keep Marines and police officers current with annual training requirements.
Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, right, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar sergeant major, congratulates Bryce R. Charles, left, scholarship winner, and his father Patrick Charles, center, for winning a $2,000 scholarship aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., June 19. Participants wrote essays about the difficulties military families face in order to win the scholarship. - Sgt. Maj. Richard Charron, right, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar sergeant major, congratulates Bryce R. Charles, left, scholarship winner, and his father Patrick Charles, center, for winning a $2,000 scholarship aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., June 19. Participants wrote essays about the difficulties military families face in order to win the scholarship.
Marines practice proper riding techniques during an American Supercamp course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. The two-day course helped Marines improve their riding skills on the track and the street. - Marines practice proper riding techniques during an American Supercamp course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 16. The two-day course helped Marines improve their riding skills on the track and the street.
Firefighters with the Miramar Fire Department and the Laguna Hotshots work together during a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The Miramar Fire Department conducts these burns to reduce the risk of wildfires. - Firefighters with the Miramar Fire Department and the Laguna Hotshots work together during a prescribed burn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 12. The Miramar Fire Department conducts these burns to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Sgt. Johnte Hall, drum major and musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, stands during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd MAW and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general. - Sgt. Johnte Hall, drum major and musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, stands during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd MAW and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.
Jose Maldonado, lead instructor with Homeland Security Solutions, Inc., instructs Marines on the proper procedures expected of them during a field sobriety test aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The annual training was held with the help of intoxicated volunteers to better simulate the effects of alcohol. - Jose Maldonado, lead instructor with Homeland Security Solutions, Inc., instructs Marines on the proper procedures expected of them during a field sobriety test aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 4. The annual training was held with the help of intoxicated volunteers to better simulate the effects of alcohol.
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines collect water samples during an exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 29. The Marines collected the samples to send to the San Diego Vector Disease and Diagnostic Lab to test for a contaminant. - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines collect water samples during an exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 29. The Marines collected the samples to send to the San Diego Vector Disease and Diagnostic Lab to test for a contaminant.
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Lance Cpl. Emanual Cooper, consolidated automated support system tech with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 16 competes in a relay race during the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. The meet was one of several events being held for the three-month 101 Days of Summer program to emphasize participating Marines’ overall strengths. - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Lance Cpl. Emanual Cooper, consolidated automated support system tech with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 16 competes in a relay race during the Stronger Warrior Field Meet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 22. The meet was one of several events being held for the three-month 101 Days of Summer program to emphasize participating Marines’ overall strengths.
Headstones stand in straight rows aboard Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, May 15. The cemetery serves as an annex to the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and was dedicated January 2010. - Headstones stand in straight rows aboard Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, May 15. The cemetery serves as an annex to the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery and was dedicated January 2010.
Water drips off of a freshly watered plant outside the Marine Mart aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 9. As California experiences a drought, MCAS Miramar works to cut back on water consumption to aid the city of San Diego, as well as the rest of the state to conserve this precious resource. - Water drips off of a freshly watered plant outside the Marine Mart aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 9. As California experiences a drought, MCAS Miramar works to cut back on water consumption to aid the city of San Diego, as well as the rest of the state to conserve this precious resource.
Marines, sailors, families and civilian working aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., walk along the streets to raise awareness about sexual assault during the fifth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Walk aboard the air station, April 29. Participants of different ranks, jobs and creeds gathered to show support in stopping sexual assault. - Marines, sailors, families and civilian working aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., walk along the streets to raise awareness about sexual assault during the fifth annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Walk aboard the air station, April 29. Participants of different ranks, jobs and creeds gathered to show support in stopping sexual assault.
Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, left, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, and Col. John Farnam, right, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, hold a check of a $350,000 donation to Marine Corps Community Services aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., April 24. The check was presented to Busby and Farnam on behalf of all the hard work of volunteers throughout the air station and 3rd MAW during the 2014 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration, which honored the efforts of Marines, Sailors and family members who volunteer in the community. - Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, left, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, and Col. John Farnam, right, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, hold a check of a $350,000 donation to Marine Corps Community Services aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., April 24. The check was presented to Busby and Farnam on behalf of all the hard work of volunteers throughout the air station and 3rd MAW during the 2014 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration, which honored the efforts of Marines, Sailors and family members who volunteer in the community.
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron traverse uphill during a five mile hike aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 18. The Marines participated in professional military education classes and fired M4 shotguns and M16 rifles at Carlos Hathcock Range. - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. – Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron traverse uphill during a five mile hike aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 18. The Marines participated in professional military education classes and fired M4 shotguns and M16 rifles at Carlos Hathcock Range.
Seaman Valentin Zherelyev, a corpsman with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather) 225, moves an old concrete slab for Earth Day near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 22. Marines and Sailors also picked up litter near the roads. - Seaman Valentin Zherelyev, a corpsman with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather) 225, moves an old concrete slab for Earth Day near Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 22. Marines and Sailors also picked up litter near the roads.
Col. Robert Boyles, incoming commanding officer for Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101, goes over statistics for the F/A-18 APG-73 Radar System Integrated Test Bench during an inauguration ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28. The bench will be used to correct radar issues with Boyles’ future aircraft. - Col. Robert Boyles, incoming commanding officer for Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101, goes over statistics for the F/A-18 APG-73 Radar System Integrated Test Bench during an inauguration ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28. The bench will be used to correct radar issues with Boyles’ future aircraft.
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Military and civilian police officers with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Provost Marshal’s Office, force an acting suspect on the ground during an active shooter exercise at the Navy Marine Reserve Center aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., April 2. The exercise tested the officers’ readiness in the event of a real emergency. - Military and civilian police officers with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Provost Marshal’s Office, force an acting suspect on the ground during an active shooter exercise at the Navy Marine Reserve Center aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., April 2. The exercise tested the officers’ readiness in the event of a real emergency.
Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, center, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, takes a team photo with Marine Aircraft Group 16 spouses after receiving the Committed and Engaged Spouses Support League “Friday Night Lights” Football Tournament trophy aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28. Nine teams ranging from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., participated in the tournament. - Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, center, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, takes a team photo with Marine Aircraft Group 16 spouses after receiving the Committed and Engaged Spouses Support League “Friday Night Lights” Football Tournament trophy aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28. Nine teams ranging from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., participated in the tournament.