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Archive: June, 2013

Wake avenger, Bastion defender: Marine shows why Harrier squadron stands out June 24, 2013 — “I love talking about this sort of thing,” said Staff Sgt. Jesse Colburn about how to cultivate great leadership. “I would love to go around and talk about this and train Marines all the time if I could.”The quality assurance representative with Marine Attack Squadron 211 lamented that he had been turned down for recruiting duty - too many visible MORE

Combat Center Marines use training to save life June 24, 2013 — They were all strangers. The three of them had never met before that evening. Their weekend had just begun like any other. Little did they know they would be thrown into a situation that would save Rebecca’s life after her motorcycle collided with a car on Highway 62.Marines are trained for combat, an unknown scenario where any and every piece of MORE

Changing hands: MWHS-3 gets new commanding officer June 21, 2013 — Marines and families with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 attended a change of command ceremony for the squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 21. Lt. Col. Michael Tyson, the out-going commanding officer for the squadron and a Lancaster, Pa., native, relinquished control of MWHS-3 to Lt. Col. Shawn Budd, the on-coming MORE

Visiting Japanese general gets first-hand view of MV-22B June 19, 2013 — Japanese Lt. Gen. Koichi Isobe, the vice chief of the joint staff with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, received an inside look at the MV-22B Osprey aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 18. As part of the Dawn Blitz 2013 initiative between the United States, Japan and other allies, the Japanese general paid a visit to the air MORE

Three stripes up, crossed rifles in center: sergeants keep Corps tough 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

3rd MAW sergeant leads evening colors ceremony dedicated to military spouses 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

Never give in: road to CrossFit regional 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

Drill field to air field: Marine spends 12 years doing what he loves 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

MCAS Miramar highlights landfill energy anniversary 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

Into the drop zone: ‘Greyhawks’ assist with parachute training 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