U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Samuel Follansbee, a defense counsel with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, discusses his role as a defense counsel and 2025 All-Marine Rugby Team Captain at MCAS Miramar, California, Jan. 6, 2026. The duty of a defense counsel is to uphold, protect, and defend the constitutional rights of Marines, while maintaining legal integrity, professionalism, and commitment to justice. The All-Marine Rugby Team is selected annually from the best Marine rugby players to compete against other teams across the Department of War. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2025)—The sight of thousands of people smiling, the roar of aircraft echoing freedom, the sharp scent of jet fuel mingling with buttery popcorn, and the warmth of sunshine on your skin—it has once again been a thrilling time at America’s Air Show.
This year was even bigger and better. As the Marine Corps celebrates 250 years of exceptional warfighting legacy, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar did not disappoint in bringing new performances and demonstrations over the three-day event. The Silent Drill Platoon, consisting of 24 hand-selected infantry Marines, highlighted their rigorous training and excellent endurance and discipline with five performances, making this the first...
