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Three stripes up, crossed rifles in center: sergeants keep Corps tough
By Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | June 17, 2013
Although every rank in the Marine Corps is vital to mission accomplishment, one rank in particular plays the largest role in the development of Marines junior to them and building future leaders – the sergeant. Many traits must be cultivated to embody what it means to be a sergeant. “The rank insignia itself does not cause a Marine to become a MORE
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3rd MAW sergeant leads evening colors ceremony dedicated to military spouses
By Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | June 15, 2013
Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., honored military spouses during an evening colors ceremony As part of a committed and engaged leadership initiative, which empowers small unit leaders to carry out complex command priorities, Sgt. Christopher Prior, a 3rd MAW noncommissioned officer and a Cedar MORE
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Never give in: road to CrossFit regional
By Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | June 14, 2013
Gunnery Sgt. Randall “Jay” Johnson, an ordnance staff noncommissioned officer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 “Black Knights,” received quite a surprise when he was invited to the CrossFit Games Asia Regional in Seoul, South Korea, where he competed against 47 other athletes from around the world. From May 31 to June 2, Johnson competed MORE
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Drill field to air field: Marine spends 12 years doing what he loves
By Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | June 14, 2013
After two years of community college and working for UPS Inc., Jonathan Ferguson desired something greater; a challenge beyond the norm. The challenge: joining the United States Marine Corps. “I knew it was time for something bigger,” said Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Ferguson, the Corporal’s Course director aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, MORE
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MCAS Miramar highlights landfill energy anniversary
By Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | June 14, 2013
Marines and local community leaders highlighted the anniversary of the first use of the Miramar Landfill’s methane-powered generators at the Miramar Landfill, San Diego, June 7. The generators began producing energy for the air station June 14, 2012 by collecting methane gas and converting it into energy, while boosting eco-friendly consumption of MORE
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Into the drop zone: ‘Greyhawks’ assist with parachute training
By Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns | June 14, 2013
Pilots and crews with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 provided aviation support for parachute training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 23. The crews landed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., to pick up groups of parachute jumpers with 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion and flew them to a drop zone MORE
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New element in combat training
By Cpl. Ali Azimi | June 13, 2013
Since their arrival at the Combat Center in early May, MAG-11 has provided support for Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314. The exercise provided a vigorous training opportunity and updated approach to aviation ITX training.In past exercises, Tactical Training MORE
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VMA-211 “Wake Island Avengers” Change of Command
By Cpl. William Waterstreet | June 13, 2013
Under the shade of the iconic Marine Attack Squadron 211 hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., leadership of this historic squadron passed from one commander to another, signaling the end of one era and the beginning of another.The outgoing commander of VMA-211, Lt. Col. Troy Pehrson, relinquished command and symbolically passed the MORE
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