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 assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 return to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., after their deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Thursday, May 12, 2017. The 11th MEU embarked mid-October 2016 aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, trained alongside armed forces from foreign nations, and supported operations throughout the Western Pacific, Middle East and Horn of Africa. - U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 return to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., after their deployment with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Thursday, May 12, 2017. The 11th MEU embarked mid-October 2016 aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, trained alongside armed forces from foreign nations, and supported operations throughout the Western Pacific, Middle East and Horn of Africa.
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)
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)
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.
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.
A motorcycle patrol officer with the California Highway Patrol demonstrates advanced riding techniques after a motorcycle safety awareness press conference aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 14. The demonstration is a part of a course all Marines who ride a motorcycle must attend. - A motorcycle patrol officer with the California Highway Patrol demonstrates advanced riding techniques after a motorcycle safety awareness press conference aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 14. The demonstration is a part of a course all Marines who ride a motorcycle must attend.
The Consolidated Bachelors Quarters laundry facilities installed solar panels aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. The solar panels heat water before it enters the boilers to conserve energy. - The Consolidated Bachelors Quarters laundry facilities installed solar panels aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. The solar panels heat water before it enters the boilers to conserve energy.
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)
Megan Blucher, second from the right, engineering branch manager, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., stands with Harve Hnatiuk, left, president of the National Society of Professional Engineers, Maj. Gen. Juan Ayala, second from the left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Installations Command, Headquarters Marine Corps, and David Scott Wolf, right, NSPE board member, as she holds her Federal Engineer of the Year Award as the Marine Corps’ top engineer in 2014, after a ceremony in Washington, D.C., Feb. 26. During her time on the air station, she has managed a team engineers and engineering technicians that handle the major maintenance and sustainment of the facilities. - Megan Blucher, second from the right, engineering branch manager, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., stands with Harve Hnatiuk, left, president of the National Society of Professional Engineers, Maj. Gen. Juan Ayala, second from the left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Installations Command, Headquarters Marine Corps, and David Scott Wolf, right, NSPE board member, as she holds her Federal Engineer of the Year Award as the Marine Corps’ top engineer in 2014, after a ceremony in Washington, D.C., Feb. 26. During her time on the air station, she has managed a team engineers and engineering technicians that handle the major maintenance and sustainment of the facilities.
Officers from Bahrain, Philippines, Singapore and South Korea pose for a photo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 10. The officers toured the base as part of the 58th annual International Senior Officer Amphibious Planning Course. - Officers from Bahrain, Philippines, Singapore and South Korea pose for a photo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 10. The officers toured the base as part of the 58th annual International Senior Officer Amphibious Planning Course.
Captain Niloofar Rahmani, the first female fixed-wing pilot in the Afghan Air Force, speaks with female pilots from across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 9. Rahmani received the 2015 International Women of Courage award by the Department of state for her courage in advocating women’s rights despite personal risk. - Captain Niloofar Rahmani, the first female fixed-wing pilot in the Afghan Air Force, speaks with female pilots from across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 9. Rahmani received the 2015 International Women of Courage award by the Department of state for her courage in advocating women’s rights despite personal risk.
Col. John Farnam, right, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, makes a speech commending the Miramar Fire Department during 2015 Scripps Ranch Civic Association Recognition Night at Scripps Ranch Library in San Diego, March 2. Firefighters with the Miramar Fire Department were recognized for their outstanding service to the community at the event. - Col. John Farnam, right, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, makes a speech commending the Miramar Fire Department during 2015 Scripps Ranch Civic Association Recognition Night at Scripps Ranch Library in San Diego, March 2. Firefighters with the Miramar Fire Department were recognized for their outstanding service to the community at the event.
Robert Jones, former Navy pilot with then Attack Squadron (VA) 146, holds a piece of wreckage of his FJ-4B Fury at Rancho Guejito in Escondido, Calif., Feb. 5. Jones ejected from the plane in 1957 and with no knowledge of where it crashed until it was discovered at the ranch. - Robert Jones, former Navy pilot with then Attack Squadron (VA) 146, holds a piece of wreckage of his FJ-4B Fury at Rancho Guejito in Escondido, Calif., Feb. 5. Jones ejected from the plane in 1957 and with no knowledge of where it crashed until it was discovered at the ranch.
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.
Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, spoke during a morning colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 9. The ceremony was held to commemorate the end of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s presence in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. - Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, spoke during a morning colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 9. The ceremony was held to commemorate the end of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s presence in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Sgt. Charles Sicklesteel, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office Kennel, releases Ralf, a military working dog with the kennel, during aggression training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 1. Handlers team up to help train the dogs, which can sometimes mean wearing a protective jacket and being bitten repeatedly. - Sgt. Charles Sicklesteel, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office Kennel, releases Ralf, a military working dog with the kennel, during aggression training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 1. Handlers team up to help train the dogs, which can sometimes mean wearing a protective jacket and being bitten repeatedly.
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.
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.
Sgt. Jeremy Pillai, an aircraft recovery specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), exercises with a battle rope during a workout at the High Intensity Tactical Training Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 22. The Aircraft Recovery Marines began taking part in the program’s workouts earlier in October and continue to go as often as they can. - Sgt. Jeremy Pillai, an aircraft recovery specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), exercises with a battle rope during a workout at the High Intensity Tactical Training Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 22. The Aircraft Recovery Marines began taking part in the program’s workouts earlier in October and continue to go as often as they can.
Susan Belt, a fire inspector with the Miramar Fire Department tells preschool children not to be afraid of firefighters in full gear during a fire safety class aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 14. Firefighters showed the kids what a smoke alarm is, how to move through smoke and how to stop, drop and roll. - Susan Belt, a fire inspector with the Miramar Fire Department tells preschool children not to be afraid of firefighters in full gear during a fire safety class aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 14. Firefighters showed the kids what a smoke alarm is, how to move through smoke and how to stop, drop and roll.