U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Aaron Figueroa, a fire and effects targeting chief with I Marine Expeditionary Force, poses for a photo following a Bronze Star award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 14, 2026. Figueroa received the Bronze Star for his actions in support of Operation Epic Fury. Figueroa is a native of Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Bustamante)
U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, are welcomed home at a homecoming celebration at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 13, 2026. Homecomings highlight the resilience and unwavering support of military families, whose sacrifices help sustain the 3rd MAW’s global mission. The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's mission is to provide combat-ready expeditionary aviation forces capable of short-notice worldwide deployment to Marine Air Ground Task Force, fleet and unified commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Melanie Soni Flores)
