U.S. Marines and aircraft with Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a formation flight as part of Project Legacy off the coast of San Diego, March 4, 2025. The Project Legacy flight was a unique opportunity for all aircraft platforms across MAG-11 to fly as one team, practice tight formations, and take part in the documentation of a historical flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez) - U.S. Marines and aircraft with Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a formation flight as part of Project Legacy off the coast of San Diego, March 4, 2025. The Project Legacy flight was a unique opportunity for all aircraft platforms across MAG-11 to fly as one team, practice tight formations, and take part in the documentation of a historical flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Systems Command, fire a Stinger Missile from a Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, December 13, 2023. The MADIS Mk1, pictured, and Mk2 form a complementary pair and will be the basic building block of the Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalions’ ground-based air defense capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Virginia Guffey) - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Systems Command, fire a Stinger Missile from a Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS) at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, December 13, 2023. The MADIS Mk1, pictured, and Mk2 form a complementary pair and will be the basic building block of the Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalions’ ground-based air defense capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Virginia Guffey)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing retire the evening's colors for a special spousal appreciation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 6. The evening's special guest was Maggie Coleman, widow of Jerry Coleman, a World War II and Korean War veteran. - Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing retire the evening's colors for a special spousal appreciation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 6. The evening's special guest was Maggie Coleman, widow of Jerry Coleman, a World War II and Korean War veteran.
Col. John Farnam, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, talks to Marines during a station-wide cleanup aboard MCAS Miramar, California, April 20. Farnam made stops in each of the sectors to give his appreciation to all the service members. - Col. John Farnam, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, talks to Marines during a station-wide cleanup aboard MCAS Miramar, California, April 20. Farnam made stops in each of the sectors to give his appreciation to all the service members.
Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, thanks members of the air station for participating in the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Walk aboard MCAS Miramar, California, April 20. The annual event encourages the prevention of sexual assault and related incidents on and off the instillation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Released) - Col. John Farnam, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, thanks members of the air station for participating in the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Walk aboard MCAS Miramar, California, April 20. The annual event encourages the prevention of sexual assault and related incidents on and off the instillation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Released)
Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, left, presents an award to Cpl. Ryan Kent during the Volunteer Appreciation Celebration aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 16. Kent received distinct recognition with the silver level of the President’s Volunteer Service award for more than 225 hours of volunteer service to the San Diego House Rabbit Society over the past year. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Released) - Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, left, presents an award to Cpl. Ryan Kent during the Volunteer Appreciation Celebration aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 16. Kent received distinct recognition with the silver level of the President’s Volunteer Service award for more than 225 hours of volunteer service to the San Diego House Rabbit Society over the past year. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Released)
Chuck Hagel, secretary of defense, speaks to Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 13. Marines and Sailors also had the opportunity to ask questions, take photos with Hagel and receive coins. - Chuck Hagel, secretary of defense, speaks to Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 13. Marines and Sailors also had the opportunity to ask questions, take photos with Hagel and receive coins.
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.
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.
Jabari Moore, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons’ quarterback, receives the snap during a game against the 3rd Amphibian Assault Battalion Gators at Paige Fieldhouse aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 21. The Falcons eliminated the Gators from playoff contention with the 30-0 win. - Jabari Moore, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons’ quarterback, receives the snap during a game against the 3rd Amphibian Assault Battalion Gators at Paige Fieldhouse aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 21. The Falcons eliminated the Gators from playoff contention with the 30-0 win.
Retired Sgt. Maj. Mike Zacker, Secretary of the Board of Directors and docent at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum and Historical Foundation, poses for a photo in front of an HRS-1 at the museum aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Calif., Sept. 10. Zacker spent 18 of his 30 year career working on the HRS-1 and similar helicopters. - Retired Sgt. Maj. Mike Zacker, Secretary of the Board of Directors and docent at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum and Historical Foundation, poses for a photo in front of an HRS-1 at the museum aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Calif., Sept. 10. Zacker spent 18 of his 30 year career working on the HRS-1 and similar helicopters.
Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing pick up trash during a station wide cleanup aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 4. Approximately 250 Service members participated in the event to promote environmental stewardship. - Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing pick up trash during a station wide cleanup aboard MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 4. Approximately 250 Service members participated in the event to promote environmental stewardship.
Manti Te’o, a San Diego Chargers’ linebacker, signs an autograph for a child during a military appreciation day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 27. The Chargers practiced with the MCAS Miramar Falcons before socializing with fans. - Manti Te’o, a San Diego Chargers’ linebacker, signs an autograph for a child during a military appreciation day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 27. The Chargers practiced with the MCAS Miramar Falcons before socializing with fans.
Lance Cpl. Thomas Flanigan, a marksmanship instructor at the Carlos Hathcock Range Complex aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., offers guidance to a shooter after a course of fire, July 29. The Corps’ newest pistol marksmanship qualification, the Combat Pistol Program, implemented October 2013, allows marksmanship coaches Corpswide to make training more realistic for the thousands of Marines and Sailors who qualify annually. - Lance Cpl. Thomas Flanigan, a marksmanship instructor at the Carlos Hathcock Range Complex aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., offers guidance to a shooter after a course of fire, July 29. The Corps’ newest pistol marksmanship qualification, the Combat Pistol Program, implemented October 2013, allows marksmanship coaches Corpswide to make training more realistic for the thousands of Marines and Sailors who qualify annually.
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.
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.
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.
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.