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02.06.2012
MCAS Miramar's Feb. 6, 2012 edition of The Flight Jacket.
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01.23.2012
MCAS Miramar's Jan. 23, 2012 edition of The Flight Jacket.
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01.09.2012
The first 2012 edition of The Flight Jacket. The Flight Jacket will now publish every two weeks. Check out our next edition on Jan. 23.
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12.19.2011
The Dec. 19, 2011, edition of the Flight Jacket.
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12.05.2011
Dec. 5 edition of MCAS Miramar's The Flght Jacket
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11.21.2011
The Nov. 21, 2011, edition of The Flight Jacket.
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News Stories Tuition assistance picks up scuba tab
Some people think of scuba diving as a career, many as just a leisure activity. Regardless of the reason to scuba dive though, it requires certification.
02.4.12 Story by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Eller
 Helping Marines choose their path: Career Planner of the Year
Out of 62 career planners in the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, only one earned the distinction Career Planner of the Year.
Sgt. Molly A. Howe, a career planner with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, won continuously takes initiative to better herself and takes time to help Marines choose the right paths for their careers.
02.3.12 Story by Pfc. Christopher Johns
 Punch, shoot, dive: Marine teaches with passion
Hidden underneath his sunglasses are bright blue eyes and a sun-tan line too familiar to range personnel.
Sgt. Jacob Pridgeon is a range safety officer with Marksmanship Training Unit and a Clearwater, Minn., native who dedicates his time to teaching fellow Marines in several ways. Pridgeon is a former Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor, a former rifle and pistol coach and is training to become a scuba diving instructor.
02.2.12 Story by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Eller
 Dental Corps celebrates 100 years of service
This year, the Navy Dental Corps will celebrate 100 years of service to the Navy and Marine Corps.
Since the Dental Corps’ establishment on Aug. 22, 1912, after the 62nd Congress passed an act later signed by President Taft, it has maintained its mission of “providing oral healthcare for war fighters and maintaining operational readiness.”
02.1.12 Story by Lance Cpl. Erica Disalvo
 Military hockey team back-checks shortness of funds
Almost 1,000 fans came to the San Diego Ice Arena to watch service members with the United States Military All-Stars play hockey against the San Diego Gulls alumni to raise funds for charities, Jan. 28.
The funds raised at the game were donated to the Warrior Foundation and San Diego youth hockey.
02.1.12 Story by Pfc. Christopher Johns
...more news from MCASM |
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Recent Video MCAS Miramar Colors Celebration recognizing Montford Point Marines
B-roll of the MCAS Miramar colors ceremony in which Montford point Marines were recognized. Available in high definition
Taken: 02.03.2012
 MWSS-373 Mechanics Wrench Through Repairs
Motor transport Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 perform maintenance on vehicles in support of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar operations. Also available in high definition
Taken: 01.23.2012
 MWSS-373 Mechanics Wrench Through Repairs, With Graphics
Motor transport Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 perform maintenance on vehicles for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar operations. Produced by Lance Cpl. Erica Disalvo. This version includes graphics. Also available in high definition.
Taken: 01.23.2012
 Miramar Minute- Japanese Representatives Visit MCAS Miramar
Two members of the Japanese House of Representatives visited Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 19 to better understand the MV-22B Osprey aircraft that will soon be stationed aboard the Marine Corps’ air stations in Japan. Available in High Definition.
Taken: 01.19.2012
 Japanese Dignitaries Visit Miramar (B Roll)
Dignitaries from Japan visited Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to learn about and fly in the MV-22 Osprey before the Osprey becomes operational in Japan. Available in High Definition.
Taken: 01.19.2012
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Marine Corps: past meets present
A group of retired Marine officers, from The Basic School classes of 1952, listens to a presentation at flight simulator facilities aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 7. Marine Aircraft Group 39 pilots gave classes to the retired Marines about modern warfare equipment like heat sensitive sighting mechanisms for finding enemies. |
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Tuition assistance picks up scuba tab02/4/2012
Story by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Eller
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. - Some people think of scuba diving as a career, many as just a leisure activity. Regardless of the reason to scuba dive though, it requires certification.
What many do not know is that Marines can use tuition assistance to get scuba diving certified. North County Scuba Center collaborates with Mira Costa College to offer them a chance to receive different levels of diving certifications.
The program offers all the levels of certification, from basic open water diver to master diver.
“I love it, it's a great opportunity,” said Cpl. Doug Burkhart, an Arabic linguist with 1st Radio Battalion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and a Porterville, Calif., native. “I've always wanted to scuba dive and [TA] gave me a shot to try it out, and I really liked it.”
Service members only have to pay for their gear and North County Scuba Center offers a 10 percent discount for all military personnel.
“A lot of these [Marines] are getting out, the Marine Corps is downsizing and these guys want to have some sort of job,” said Greg Knyper, chief diving officer and owner of North County Scuba Center and a Del Mar, Calif., native.
While most might not consider scuba diving as a career, there are several different jobs related to scuba diving, such as rescue diver, underwater welder, underwater tour guide or instructor.
“I know it's a professional certificate, so it just kind of opened up another avenue after the Marine Corps for something I'd want to do,” said Burkhart.
The program not only offers a possible career after the Marine Corps, but also provides confidence.
Lance Cpl. Kasey Goulet, an avionics electrician technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 and a Vacaville, Calif., native, was shy before entering the program and since being enrolled in the program has gained the confidence to do several different things.
“It gave me the confidence to achieve some goals that I otherwise wouldn't believe in myself to do,” said Goulet.
Whether using the certifications to make scuba diving a career or just a hobby, tuition assistance can help cover the cost.
“It was a fun experience and a great experience that I would have never been able to do without taking advantage of TA,” said Goulet.
For more information on the program visit http://northcountyscubacenter.com/usmc-ta-ow-dm-program/. |
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Recent Image Galleries
Marine Corps: past meets present
A group of retired Marine officers, many who served in the Korean War era, prepares to enter a...
Taken: 02.07.2012
Tuition assistance picks up scuba tab
Students with the North County Scuba Center prepare to enter the Pacific Ocean for an underwater...
Taken: 02.04.2012
Punch, shoot, dive: Marine teaches with passion
Sgt. Jacob Pridgeon, a range safety officer with Marksmanship Training Unit and a Clearwater,...
Taken: 02.03.2012
Morning colors ceremony honors Black History Month
Col. Frank A. Richie, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, speaks during a...
Taken: 02.03.2012
Helping Marines choose their path: Career Planner of the Year
Career planner of the Year Sgt. Molly A. Howe, center, a career planner with Marine Wing...
Taken: 02.03.2012
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Recent AudioGunny Sgt. Bryan Cox
Gunny Sgt. Bryan Cox from Louisville Ky. talks to a Courier-Journal reporter about being a triathlete.
Taken: 10.28.2011
Cpl. Steven Posy
Marine Cpl. Steven Posy talks to a My Local News reporter about a group of Girls Scouts who made Valentine's Day cards for Marines deployed in Aghanistan.
Taken: 02.04.2011
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