Story by Master Sgt. Christine Polvorosa | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 02.26.2019
It’s been said after joining the military, service members become part of two families—the one they are born into and the one they choose to selflessly serve—so when it comes time for Marines to transfer to a new duty station, no matter the distance, family will always be there....
Story by Sgt. Brytani Musick | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 03.08.2018
Marines and Sailors with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing wrapped up Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise March 8, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, where they tested their readiness to support I MEF during a deployment....
Story by Cpl. Erica Kirsop | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 09.06.2013
United States Marine Corps Noncommissioned Officer: someone to look up to, someone who takes charge of both responsibilities and opportunities, someone who does not just tell people what to do, but teaches them so that they can teach others, someone who treats everyone both up and down the chain of command with dignity, someone who looks out for the welfare of those around them both......
Story by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 06.21.2013
Marines and families with Marine Wing Headquarter Squadron 3 attended a change of command ceremony for the squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 21....
Story by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 07.27.2012
Marines with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 held their annual MWHS-3 Breakers Beach Party aboard Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., July 27. Marines and families went to the beach to raise morale, family togetherness and unit cohesion by spending the day together playing games in an environment where rank wasn’t an issue....
Story by Pfc. Melissa Lee | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 07.19.2012
The first Stronger Warrior Field Meet was held at Mills Park aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 19. The event was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services programs including sexual assault prevention, drug demand reduction, Semper Fit and Semper Health to give Marines fun activities that discourage drug and alcohol use....
Story by Lance Cpl. Erica Kirsop | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 10.19.2011
Suit up, get down range, assess the situation, decide what tools to use on site, control contamination while fully encapsulated in a “Level A” hazardous material suit with a limited amount of air and an alarm that goes off after every 12 seconds of non-movement, come back and go through multiple level decontamination. You have 45 minutes; go!...
Story by Sgt. Deanne Hurla | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar | 01.20.2011
In 2009, the Marine Corps recorded 52 suicides, the highest number since 2001. Thirty-six of those Marines had seen combat, and 11 of the self-inflicted deaths took place in Iraq and Afghanistan....
