Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 11.02.2010
“TIC, TIC, TIC” is the radio call that commands Marines to sprint to waiting aircraft on the flightline for an immediate takeoff. It can happen at any time of day, and two attack helicopters from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 are always ready for tasking when the call is received.
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Story by Staff Sgt. Christine Polvorosa | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 10.27.2010
Two High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles were spotted entering a vehicle check point here without clearance, and the drivers had been identified as local nationals. With the potential threat to security imminent and the base primary force protection assets committed elsewhere, Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection......
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 10.25.2010
Afghan security and coalition forces work diligently to keep roads here clear of improvised explosive devises, but many are still too dangerous to travel; in these situations, troops call upon the numerous airborne assets of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) for safe transport....
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 10.17.2010
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), is down to the last 30 days of their deployment while still maintaining and upholding the standards with which they arrived....
Story by Cpl. Derek Carlson | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 10.07.2010
Two 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) Marines recently volunteered to serve with the Joint Security Academy Southwest, and have been acting as troop escorts for the Afghan National Security Forces attending training....
Story by Cpl. Derek Carlson | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 10.05.2010
Two U.S. Marines were recognized by a senior U.K. official Oct. 5 for accomplishments they achieved while working at the Air Traffic Control tower here....
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 10.05.2010
Marines of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward), teamed up with Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division (Forward), to hone their aerial insertion skills here Oct. 5....
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 09.29.2010
U.S. and U.K. aircraft flew International Security Assistance Force officials here Sept. 29 to discuss the construction plans of Route 611....
