It takes an exceptionally courageous individual to run willingly into the face of danger. Firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians (EMT) are all men and women who have a rare resiliency within themselves over the average citizen. They have a gentle hand that cares for the injured, a fierce determination to save lives and the intelligence to find those who have wronged others. First responders are special characters...
Exercise Black Stratus was a two-part event held at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., from July 31 through Aug. 9, 2019 to help MACS-1 train and gain hands-on experience with the new meteorological facility.
For Red Flag 19-3, Marines from Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron (MTACS) 38, Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), comprised the core group of Marines leading the Combined Air Operations Center Nellis (CAOC-N) on Nellis Air Force Base, July 7 to August 3, 2019. The group was augmented by other units across both 2nd and 3rd MAW. This was the first time in recent history that Marines have led the CAOC-N.
