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3D Marine Aircraft Wing
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, (04.27.2012) Marines attended a drawdown brief hosted by Headquarters Marine Corps aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 25. The Marine Corps plans to reduce manpower in specific military occupational specialties by 20,000 Marines within the next four years.  (Photo by Pfc. Michelle Piehl)
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR,  (04.27.2012) Lance Cpl. Vinson Michael, right, an airframe mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 and a Houston native, repairs a strut on a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 23. It may take three Marines more than two hours to repair one strut. (Photo by Pfc. Melissa Eschenbrenner)
RIVERSIDE, Calif., (04.27.2012) Gunnery Sgt. Jesse L. Barta, the drum major for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., and a Milwaukee, Wis., native, leads the band through the streets of Riverside, Calif., during A Salute to Veterans Parade April 21. The parade draws support from thousands of community members annually.  (Photo by Pfc. Michelle Piehl)
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan, (04.27.2012) Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 mount a memorial plaque at the entrance of their flight line aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 17, 2012. The squadron renamed their flight line Camp Weis, in honor of fallen AH-1W Super Cobra pilot Maj. James Weasel Weis. Weis was killed in action while performing close air support for infantry Marines in 2010.  (Photo by Cpl. Lisa Tourtelot)
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., (04.27.2012) Lance Cpl. Daniel A. Durso, an air traffic control specialist with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron and a Lansdale, Pa., native, explains the radar system used to track all air traffic aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 17. Local air traffic Marines are required to maintain contact with multiple aircraft at one time on both the ground and the air.  (Photo by Pfc. Michelle Piehl)
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., (04.27.2012) Ashley Reyes, an instructor of the H2O Boot Camp, observes service members as they tread water during a class aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 16. H2O Boot Camp is an intense workout routine consisting of swimming sprints, swimming with kickboards and core and leg exercises both in and out of the water.  (Photo by Pfc. Melissa Eschenbrenner)
'Sweathogs' construct new helo pad for isolated outpost
SOUTHERN HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan - (05.12.2012)

The Marines and Sailors of Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, live minimally - to say the least - at their tiny outpost in southwestern Afghanistan.

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Story by Cpl. Lisa Tourtelot
Last surviving China Band Marine relives experiences
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - (05.09.2012)

Every Marine a rifleman. Regardless of military occupational specialty, Marines throughout history trained to fight, defend and carry out the duties of an infantryman should their country call. For members of the Fourth Marine Regiment Band, "The Last China Band," this call to arms became their new persona on Dec. 8, 1942.

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Story by Lance Cpl. Michelle Piehl
3D MAW (FWD) explores the use of unmanned helicopters
HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan - (05.07.2012)

Improvised explosive devices have changed the way the Marine Corps engages hostile forces. The need has risen for supplies to reach the most remote parts of Afghanistan quickly, reliably and safely.

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Story by Cpl. Isaac Lamberth
Mobile air traffic control Marines stand watch over Afghan skies
FORWARD OPERATING BASE EDINBURGH, Afghanistan - (05.03.2012)

Staff Sgt. James Fishburne and Sgt. Travis Shiflett, a Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team leader and an air traffic controller, respectively, with Marine Air Control Squadron 1, clear two AH-1W Super Cobras to land at their airfield aboard Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, known as FOB Edi, April 28, 2012.

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Story by Cpl. Lisa Tourtelot
Cyclops fuels up 1st Tanks
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan - (05.02.2012)

After being delayed by rain and high winds, a small break in the clouds opens, allowing a short window for two CH-53E Super Stallions from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 to deliver much needed fuel and supplies to 1st Tank Battalion, operating in northern Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 26.

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Story by Cpl. Isaac Lamberth
In close quarters: HMH-361 aerial refueling
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. - (04.27.2012)

A CH-53E Super Stallion flies close enough to a KC-130J Hercules that the rivets outlining the frame can be counted.

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Story by Pfc. Michelle Piehl
Ospreys soar for maneuvering, landing exercises
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. - (04.26.2012)

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., flew two MV-22B Ospreys to practice aerial maneuvering and landing on uneven terrain on San Clemente Island, Calif., April 24.

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Story by Pfc. Melissa Eschenbrenner
Flying under the radar with air traffic control
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. - (04.21.2012)

Towering high above base is an octagon-shaped pillar filled with the hum of technology and the buzz of busy workers.

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Story by Pfc. Michelle Piehl
'Dealer 54' honored on USMC flight line
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan - (04.20.2012)

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 mount a memorial plaque at the entrance of their flight line aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 17, 2012.

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Story by Cpl. Lisa Tourtelot
Ugly Angels assist 3/3 in narcotics, weapons search operation
FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELHI, Afghanistan - (04.14.2012)

As the sun rises over Afghanistan, two CH-53D Sea Stallions from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, the "Ugly Angels," roll down the runway at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, to await their turn for takeoff.

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Story by Cpl. Isaac Lamberth
Gunfighters celebrate 40 years
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan - (04.09.2012)

"'Gunfighters rule' is more than a motto, it's a way of life," said Lt. Col. Ian Clark, the commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, at the squadron's 40th anniversary and battle colors ceremony aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, April 1, 2012.

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Story by Cpl. Lisa Tourtelot
HMLA-169 pilot named Marine Corps ground safety officer of the year
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. - (04.06.2012)

Capt. Phillip A. Wiktor, a UH-1Y Huey pilot and the hazardous materials officer-in-charge with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 and a Rochester, Minn., native, received the 2011 Marine Corps Ground Safety Officer of the Year Award at the 26th Executive Force Preservation Board in Washington, D.C., March 28.

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Story by Lance Cpl. Erica Disalvo
For Marines on the battlefield, urgent care is just a call away
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - (04.05.2012)

A four-vehicle convoy travels along the barren desert when the first vehicle is suddenly struck by an improvised explosive device. A Marine in the first vehicle is hit in the face by shrapnel. A Navy corpsman riding in the third vehicle jumps out and pulls the injured Marine from the vehicle and rushes to assess his injuries. The convoy commander immediately radios for a medical evacuation.

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Story by Cpl. Isaac Lamberth
Harvest Hawk gives Marines peace of mind
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - (04.04.2012)

A modified KC-130J flies over Afghanistan ready to unleash a tremendous amount of firepower for the Marines it supports.

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Story by Cpl. Isaac Lamberth
Blue Knights give 2/6 a lift
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan - (04.03.2012)

The rotor blades are spinning and low chatter is drifting in over the internal communication system. The flight crews of the two MV-22B Ospreys awaiting takeoff – again – have been flying since before 5 a.m., March 28. It's late morning now and their day is far from over.

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Story by Cpl. Lisa Tourtelot
From the showroom to the battlefield: technology expo comes to Miramar
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. - (04.02.2012)

The Officers Club hosted a technology exposition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 29.

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Story by Pfc. Christopher Johns
Gunfighters aid 1st LAR insertion
CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan - (03.23.2012)

An hour before the break of dawn, offices on the flight line of Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, were abuzz with the day's upcoming operations; one of which included providing close-air-support for Marines on the ground.

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Story by Cpl. Isaac Lamberth
Snipers of the Sky: 3rd LAAD Bn. trains on San Clemente Island
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. - (03.16.2012)

An assistant gunner looks through his binoculars to see an aircraft coming his way and points it out to the other two Marines in this three man team of 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Marines.

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Story by Lance Cpl. Kevin Crist
Going out with flare: XO's last flight
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. - (03.15.2012)

Lt. Col. Wes Spaid, the executive officer and pilot of the MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165 "White Knights," flew his last flight with the squadron over San Clemente while performing Ground Threat Reaction training March 15.

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Story by Pfc. Christopher Johns
'Eyes in sky' aid in largest drug bust in history
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - (03.14.2012)

Opium poppy grows abundant in the fields of Afghanistan and the harvesting of this plant in the spring helps fund terrorist organizations all year. However, this year, with the help of "eyes in the sky," U.S. troops on the ground along with their Afghan counterparts were able to put a hole in the insurgents' pockets.

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Story by Staff Sgt. Tiffany Carter
Marines take lead on green ideas
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. - (03.12.2012)

Well on its way to becoming the Department of Defense's first net zero energy installation, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., continues to bring energy efficient ideas to life in waste disposal and renewable energy.

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Story by Lance Cpl. Erica Disalvo
San Diego-based Marines assume aviation command in Afghanistan
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan, - (03.09.2012)

More than 3,000 Marines with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) officially assumed aviation responsibilities in the Regional Command Southwest area of operations Feb. 29 aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan.

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Story by Cpl. Lisa Tourtelot
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 serves 60 years
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., - (03.02.2012)

Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 celebrated its 60th anniversary aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 1.

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Story by Pfc. Christopher Johns
Bulk fuel Marines refuel Harriers on Ie Shima
IE SHIMA, Japan, - (03.01.2012)

As the AV-8B Harrier jets hovered over the airfield, Marines prepared to quickly and efficiently carry out the task in front of them. Pumping more than 130 gallons per minute, the Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 filled the Harrier jets with the fuel needed to complete the mission.

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Story by Pfc. Codey Underwood
Within the world of MAG-13 supply
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz., - (02.24.2012)

There is approximately $9.5 million worth of gear at the Marine Aircraft Group 13 supply warehouse.

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Story by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison
Kuwait-born Marine repays corps with service
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz., - (02.23.2012)

Marines bring to the Corps a multitude of anecdotes, like hunting with Dad out in the woods or the usual fodder of drill instructor scares from boot camp. But how many can attest to watching Marines parade down the streets after Kuwait's liberation in the Persian Gulf War?

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Story by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison
MWCS-38 Marines recognized for heroic response
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., - (02.17.2012)

For their embodiment of honor, courage and commitment through their life-saving actions in the spring and summer of 2011, two Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., received prestigious medals, Feb. 15.

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Story by Lance Cpl. Erica Disalvo
Illustrious history: The Corps' oldest aviation logistics squadron
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., - (02.16.2012)

Flying Marines to the heart of Helmand province, Afghanistan, and carrying cargo to villages in Africa in need of supplies are just two of the many responsibilities of Marine Corps aviation assets.

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Story by Pfc. Christopher Johns
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