Story by 1st Lt. Brandon Daniels | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | 07.11.2025
When a Marine reflects on legacy, they look to the past and the time-honored traditions passed down from one generation to the next....
Story by 1st Lt. Madison Walls | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | 07.31.2024
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.--Demonstrating the Marine Corps’ commitment to aviation advancement, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, declared initial operational capability on July 31, 2024....
Story by 2nd Lt. James Estillore | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | 10.18.2023
Marine Corps Cpl. Skylar Hays not only excels as an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 11, but volunteers in the San Diego community. When Hays isn’t testing, inspecting, and maintaining assemblies for the F/A-18 Hornet aircraft, he’s serving children with developmental disabilities through surfing....
Story by 1st Lt. Duane Kampa | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | 08.11.2022
The “Black Knights” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 returned today from their deployment with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). The Black Knights are the first Marine Corps squadron to deploy the F-35C Lightning II aboard an aircraft carrier....
Story by Sgt. David Bickel and Maj. Josef Patterson | 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | 02.01.2019
In an extraordinary display of raw power, military might, and operational readiness, ground and air crews from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), launched more than 35 aircraft near simultaneously in support of scheduled training today....
Courtesy Story | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 12.07.2018
More than 350 Marines and Sailors gathered at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Bob Hope Theater to celebrate the 97th birthday of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 11, Dec. 7, to reflect on the unit’s heritage and accomplishments over the past year....
Story by Sgt. Brytani Musick | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 06.08.2018
Leave is time for Marines to take off the uniform and spend a few days with friends or family - to reset, refocus and take care of their personal and mental well-being. It’s deemed an essential requirement to improve morale....
Story by Lance Cpl. Jake McClung | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 11.05.2016
The city of Coronado, California, honored 17 heroes during their 4th biannual Hometown Hero Banner event at the Coronado Clubroom, Nov. 5....