Bonnie Amos, First lady of the Marine Corps, and Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, stand with employees after the unveiling the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold plaque at the Miramar Inn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 13. Amos toured the inn the see the eco-friendly changes made to the facility. - Bonnie Amos, First lady of the Marine Corps, and Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, stand with employees after the unveiling the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold plaque at the Miramar Inn aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 13. Amos toured the inn the see the eco-friendly changes made to the facility.
Marine and civilian students review their work together in the same classroom aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 11. Both groups went through the same training at the Marine Corps Police Academy West: Marines for follow-on training and civilian students for certification to become Marine Corps civilian police officers. - Marine and civilian students review their work together in the same classroom aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 11. Both groups went through the same training at the Marine Corps Police Academy West: Marines for follow-on training and civilian students for certification to become Marine Corps civilian police officers.
A 1944 International Harvester FFN-3 fire and crash crew engine waits for restoration at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum warehouse aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 12. This particular fire engine was first used to fight fire aboard Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, Calif., in 1944, making it a piece of MCAS Miramar’s illustrious history. - A 1944 International Harvester FFN-3 fire and crash crew engine waits for restoration at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum warehouse aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 12. This particular fire engine was first used to fight fire aboard Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, Calif., in 1944, making it a piece of MCAS Miramar’s illustrious history.
Pilots in the cockpit of an EA-6B Prowler fold the aircraft’s wings after flying from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 4. The Prowler is the newest aircraft slated to be displayed at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum as the Navy and Marine Corps transition to the EA-18G Growler. - Pilots in the cockpit of an EA-6B Prowler fold the aircraft’s wings after flying from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash., to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 4. The Prowler is the newest aircraft slated to be displayed at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum as the Navy and Marine Corps transition to the EA-18G Growler.
A Marine from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing reflects on the sacrifices made by the service members who died from the attack on Pearl Harbor at the USS Arizona Memorial and Museum during a Committed and Engaged Leadership seminar Jan. 24. This seminar was the third CEL seminar supporting the 3rd MAW commanding general’s Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative. - A Marine from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing reflects on the sacrifices made by the service members who died from the attack on Pearl Harbor at the USS Arizona Memorial and Museum during a Committed and Engaged Leadership seminar Jan. 24. This seminar was the third CEL seminar supporting the 3rd MAW commanding general’s Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative.
A bee lands on a native California plant in a garden used to observe endangered and non-endangered plants outside the station environmental office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 29. The area has experienced a decline in bees due to sickness spreading in the bee population. Endangered plants rely on bees to carry their pollen from plant to plant in order to reproduce. - A bee lands on a native California plant in a garden used to observe endangered and non-endangered plants outside the station environmental office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 29. The area has experienced a decline in bees due to sickness spreading in the bee population. Endangered plants rely on bees to carry their pollen from plant to plant in order to reproduce.
Pfc. Aaron Allen, water turret operator with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and also hazardous materials technician with the exercise, hangs a marking flag during a practical application portion of a hazardous materials course at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal complex aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 24. The flag will notify medical teams of which groups of simulated casualties need the most care, and in what order, or they may die. - Pfc. Aaron Allen, water turret operator with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and also hazardous materials technician with the exercise, hangs a marking flag during a practical application portion of a hazardous materials course at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal complex aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 24. The flag will notify medical teams of which groups of simulated casualties need the most care, and in what order, or they may die.
Sgt. Aaron Gardner, a training clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., performs a handstand push up while warming up during the Orange County Throwdown at the Orange County Fair Grounds, Jan. 11. Gardner pushed himself through each grueling repetition and, despite an injury to one of his abdominal muscles early the second day, finished 20th. - Sgt. Aaron Gardner, a training clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., performs a handstand push up while warming up during the Orange County Throwdown at the Orange County Fair Grounds, Jan. 11. Gardner pushed himself through each grueling repetition and, despite an injury to one of his abdominal muscles early the second day, finished 20th.
Hangar 7, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., is the newest hangar to the flight line that uses green energy to help sustain its power needs. Buildings like this provide the efficient use of resources by using energy from methane-powered generators at the Miramar Landfill and other natural resources such as solar power providing clean renewable energy. - Hangar 7, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., is the newest hangar to the flight line that uses green energy to help sustain its power needs. Buildings like this provide the efficient use of resources by using energy from methane-powered generators at the Miramar Landfill and other natural resources such as solar power providing clean renewable energy.
Tiffani Straw, center, recipient of the Bonnie Amos Award stands with Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, left, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and a family readiness officer after receiving her award aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Straw was the first Committed and Engaged Spouse of the Year to be awarded. - Tiffani Straw, center, recipient of the Bonnie Amos Award stands with Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, left, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and a family readiness officer after receiving her award aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Straw was the first Committed and Engaged Spouse of the Year to be awarded.
Cpl. Justin Peterson with Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 3 and Juliann Peterson, his wife, pose in a wehicle aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Juliann works to spread knowledge and support throughout MCB Camp Pendleton and MASS-3. - Cpl. Justin Peterson with Marine Air Support Squadron (MASS) 3 and Juliann Peterson, his wife, pose in a wehicle aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. Juliann works to spread knowledge and support throughout MCB Camp Pendleton and MASS-3.
Santa Claus takes his hat off for the retiring of the colors at Carillo Elementary School, Dec. 20. The elementary school held a ceremony dedicated to the donations being given to Marines with Marine Aircraft (MAG) Group 39 stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. - Santa Claus takes his hat off for the retiring of the colors at Carillo Elementary School, Dec. 20. The elementary school held a ceremony dedicated to the donations being given to Marines with Marine Aircraft (MAG) Group 39 stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.
Players from the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons football team, pose with their awards and trophy after the championship game at Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Nov. 19. The Falcons received a second place trophy, first place going to the 1st Radio Battalion FREQS. - Players from the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons football team, pose with their awards and trophy after the championship game at Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Nov. 19. The Falcons received a second place trophy, first place going to the 1st Radio Battalion FREQS.
Lance Cpl. Damien Newman, a student in the Basic Rider’s Course with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 and a Galva, Ill., native, moves on to the next portion of a riding course at the Motorcycle Safety Range aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14. The courses help riders learn how to react and properly maneuver their motorcycles in turns and in basic handling. - Lance Cpl. Damien Newman, a student in the Basic Rider’s Course with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 and a Galva, Ill., native, moves on to the next portion of a riding course at the Motorcycle Safety Range aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14. The courses help riders learn how to react and properly maneuver their motorcycles in turns and in basic handling.
Marines participate in the Marine Corps 238th birthday run during a brisk morning at the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. Marines held a cake cutting ceremony the same day, recognizing the passing of wisdom from the oldest and youngest Marine. - Marines participate in the Marine Corps 238th birthday run during a brisk morning at the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. Marines held a cake cutting ceremony the same day, recognizing the passing of wisdom from the oldest and youngest Marine.
Visitors of The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum view the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 17. The museum celebrated the F/A-18’s 35th anniversary of its first flight with the aircraft itself on display and models with information on the aircraft indoors. - Visitors of The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum view the cockpit of an F/A-18 Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 17. The museum celebrated the F/A-18’s 35th anniversary of its first flight with the aircraft itself on display and models with information on the aircraft indoors.
Michael Young, Falcons’ defensive lineman, drags a 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlander running back to the ground at Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 12. The Falcons defense held the Highlanders to only six points during the 29-6 victory. - Michael Young, Falcons’ defensive lineman, drags a 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlander running back to the ground at Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 12. The Falcons defense held the Highlanders to only six points during the 29-6 victory.
Sgt. Aaron Gardner, a training clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), bench presses 225 pounds during one of his daily training sessions aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Gardner trains up to three times a day in preparation for the OC (Orange County) Throwdown, Jan. 11 to 12, and has pursued the opportunity to perform in this competition since 2011, when he first heard about it on deployment. - Sgt. Aaron Gardner, a training clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), bench presses 225 pounds during one of his daily training sessions aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Gardner trains up to three times a day in preparation for the OC (Orange County) Throwdown, Jan. 11 to 12, and has pursued the opportunity to perform in this competition since 2011, when he first heard about it on deployment.
Marines escort the ceremonial cake during a 238th birthday cake cutting ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. The cake cutting ceremony symbolizes the passing of wisdom from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine. - Marines escort the ceremonial cake during a 238th birthday cake cutting ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 7. The cake cutting ceremony symbolizes the passing of wisdom from the oldest Marine to the youngest Marine.
A Kaman HOK-1 helicopter remains in a warehouse portion of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 25. The museum holds aircraft such as the HOK-1 indoors to help protect them from inclement weather. - A Kaman HOK-1 helicopter remains in a warehouse portion of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 25. The museum holds aircraft such as the HOK-1 indoors to help protect them from inclement weather.
A motorcycle patrol officer with the San Diego Police Department demonstrates advanced riding techniques after the “Share the Road” motorcycle safety program announcement aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 5. Officials with the California Highway Patrol, San Diego Police Department, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, MCAS Miramar, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing spoke about their partnership in spreading safety awareness to riders and drivers. - A motorcycle patrol officer with the San Diego Police Department demonstrates advanced riding techniques after the “Share the Road” motorcycle safety program announcement aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 5. Officials with the California Highway Patrol, San Diego Police Department, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, MCAS Miramar, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing spoke about their partnership in spreading safety awareness to riders and drivers.