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U.S. Marine Lt. Col. James K. Everett, the outgoing commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, and Lt. Col. Earl A. Sweigart Jr, the incoming commanding officer of H&HS, MCAS Miramar, conduct their change of command ceremony at MCAS Miramar, California, Sep. 21, 2026. The change of command ceremony signifies transition of new leadership that will prepare the Marine Corps for the next generation of innovation, technology, and advancements to the force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James K. Everett, the former commanding officer of Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, retires with Marines, family, and friends in attendance at MCAS Miramar, California, Sep. 21, 2026. Everett served the Marine Corps honorably for 18 years and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Sears, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the importance and benefits of conducting station-wide clean-ups at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 15, 2026. In an effort to maintain the standard for operational readiness and aesthetic appearance, Marines and Sailors with MCAS Miramar, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and tenant commands focus on cleaning the roadways, buildings, parking lots and vegetation around the station. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Edwin Coaquehua Gonzales, an air traffic control radar flight data controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, discusses the importance and benefits of conducting station-wide clean-ups at MCAS Miramar, California, May 14, 2026. In an effort to maintain the standard for operational readiness and aesthetic appearance, Marines and Sailors with MCAS Miramar, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and tenant commands focus on cleaning the roadways, buildings, parking lots and vegetation around the station. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Madsen, a mobile facility maintenance mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the importance and benefits of conducting station-wide clean-ups at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 14, 2026. In an effort to maintain the standard for operational readiness and aesthetic appearance, Marines and Sailors with MCAS Miramar, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and tenant commands focus on cleaning the roadways, buildings, parking lots and vegetation around the station. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rodolfo Cristobal, an aircraft avionics technician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the importance and benefits of conducting station-wide clean-ups at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, May 14, 2026. In an effort to maintain the standard for operational readiness and aesthetic appearance, Marines and Sailors with MCAS Miramar, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and tenant commands focus on cleaning the roadways, buildings, parking lots and vegetation around the station. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marines and Sailors stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and a non-federal entity conduct a quarterly station-wide clean-up at MCAS Miramar, California, May 11, 2026. In an effort to maintain the standard for operational readiness and aesthetic appearance, Marines and Sailors with MCAS Miramar, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and tenant commands focus on cleaning the roadways, buildings, parking lots and vegetation around the station. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

Service members, family, and friends attend the funeral service of the late U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Juan Jose Valdez at the Miramar National Cemetery, California, March 4, 2026. Valdez who enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1955 and served in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967, was the last Marine to board the final helicopter leaving the U.S. Embassy before Saigon fell on April 30, 1975. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marines and Sailors stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar conduct a quarterly station-wide clean-up at MCAS Miramar, California, Feb. 24, 2026. In an effort to maintain the standard for operational readiness and aesthetic appearance, Marines and Sailors with MCAS Miramar, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and tenant commands focus on cleaning the roadways, buildings, parking lots, vegetation, and unaccompanied housing around the station. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marine Corps aircraft rescue and firefighting specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, conduct their Physical Assessment Test at MCAS Miramar, California, Jan. 22, 2026. This training is crucial to sustaining a high level of readiness and proficiency to perform firefighting and rescue operations during airfield emergencies that involve aircraft, aircrew, and airfield personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Joealfred Damaso and Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Samuel Follansbee, a defense counsel with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, discusses his role as a defense counsel and 2025 All-Marine Rugby Team Captain at MCAS Miramar, California, Jan. 6, 2026. The duty of a defense counsel is to uphold, protect, and defend the constitutional rights of Marines, while maintaining legal integrity, professionalism, and commitment to justice. The All-Marine Rugby Team is selected annually from the best Marine rugby players to compete against other teams across the Department of War. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

This video was created to showcase the preparation, execution, tear-down and the statistics of America’s Air Show 2025 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Nov. 4, 2025. America's Air Show 2025 is a unique and incredible opportunity to witness joint aviation capabilities, to see first-hand the innovative spirit of the Marine Corps through emerging technologies and forward-thinking and to celebrate the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps alongside Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I Marine Expeditionary Force, conducts an aerial demonstration of its vertical landing and short take off capabilities during the 2025 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Airshow in San Diego, Sept. 28, 2025. The F-35B Lightning II are flown by aviators with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 502 and is designed to operate from austere bases, along with a range of aviation-capable ships with its short take off and vertical landing capability. America's Airshow 2025 is a unique and incredible opportunity to witness Marine and joint aviation capabilities, civilian performers, and the world-famous Blue Angels; to celebrate the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps alongside Marines, and to see first-hand the innovative spirit of the Marine Corps through emerging technologies and forward-thinking. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force conduct the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration during the 2025 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show in San Diego, Sept. 28, 2025. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, armor, artillery and infantry forces and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. Americas Air Show 2025 is a unique and incredible opportunity to witness Marine and joint aviation capabilities, civilian performers and the world-famous Blue Angels; to celebrate the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps alongside Marines and to see first-hand the innovative spirit of the Marine Corps through emerging technologies and forward-thinking. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang)(This video contains licensed music by Adobe Stock: Elonix - Expressive-Violin)