New logo to celebrate 100 years of air excellence
May 22, 2009 — The Marine Corps Aviation Association has developed a logo contest to design the centennial logo for Marine Corps aviation in 2012. The contest is open to Marines, civilian Marines and their friends and families. Deadline for submission is July 31, and the winning artist will be awarded $500.Entries should depict the 100 years of traditions of MORE
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Warrior Challenge provides realistic training for Miramar Marines
May 18, 2009 — Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar who wanted to train for the realism and pressures of combat had the opportunity to test themselves during the Warrior Challenge recently. The participants armed themselves with a variety of airsoft weapons that resemble the real M16-A2 service rifles, AK-47s, M4 carbines, and sniper MORE
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Pacific Fleet Matches Highlight Miramar Marksmanship
May 15, 2009 — Eight military shooting teams from across the western region competed in the 2009 Pacific Fleet Rifle and Pistol Matches May 3-8 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The five-day event showcased each team’s skills from 200 to 500 yards with a rifle and 25 and 50 m.m. pistol in both individual and team shooting.Throughout the week, each team MORE
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Motorcycle Awareness Month
May 15, 2009 — The air station will continue its aggressive safety campaign during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month by hosting a free event May 19 featuring demonstrations by professional riders, motorcycle vendors, safety booths and information on future courses aboard the air station. The event focuses on motorcycle safety and awareness for riders and MORE
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Ordnance Marines give ‘Sharpshooters’ their bang
May 8, 2009 — Each time a pilot from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 takes off from the flight line here, the aviation ordnance technicians ensure that the pilot can use a variety of live and training ordnance for completing his mission. The Marines, sailors and civilians with the squadron known as the “Sharpshooters” repair, monitor and maintain all MORE
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Economy woes hit home for Marines
May 2, 2009 — Home ownership is a giant step into building a foundation for life,families and the future. When faced with financial trouble, Marines must learn to adapt and overcome before it’s too late. Over the past year, the number of Marines with trouble making payments on their residence have grown, said Craig Hughes, an accredited financial counselor at MORE
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