Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 11.23.2010
While driving down the dusty roads of Afghanistan, Marines watch out the windows of their vehicles. The lead driver halts the convoy and calls for a search team to dismount. A possible improvised explosive device has been spotted....
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 11.20.2010
In a ceremony held here Nov. 20, the “Red Devils” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), relinquished their area of operation to the “Werewolves” of VMFA-122....
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 11.16.2010
Since 2003, KC-130Js have played a vital role in transporting coalition forces and cargo throughout Helmand and Nimroz provinces; however, the latest KC-130 to enter the area is providing a new kind of support....
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 11.14.2010
In the crisp afternoon air on Nov. 14, the Marines of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), transferred authority to HMLA-169, 3rd MAW (Fwd)....
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 11.11.2010
On Nov. 4, seven F/A-18 Hornets took off from here en route to Kajaki Dam to take out several known enemy firing positions. Their mission – to deny the enemy the ability to attack coalition forces from compounds in the area....
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 11.09.2010
In 1966, the CH-53D Sea Stallion began its service in the Marine Corps. Today, the Sea Stallion is still operating in deployed environments and serving the Corps with its heavy lift capabilities....
Story by Cpl. Derek Carlson | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 11.07.2010
Convoys provide vital lifelines for troops, supplies and vehicles across Afghanistan; however, it requires an immense amount of teamwork, dedication and proficiency to keep these assets moving across the vast desert terrain....
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 11.04.2010
The “Ugly Angels” of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), spent a portion of their maintenance day competing in some healthy competition at the squadron on the flightline here....
