Falcons glide to 5-0 record
September 27, 2013 — The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons defeated the 7th Engineer Support Battalion Engineers 35-0, at Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., in an impressive fashion, Sept. 24.The Falcon’s offense and defense were firing on all cylinders as they backed the Engineers into a corner and would not let them leave. The MORE
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Red Dragons prepare to say good bye to Sea Knight
September 26, 2013 — Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 “Red Dragons” took their last deployment for training to Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., Sept. 2- 18. This is the last training mission the squadron will conduct before they begin their transition to the replace the CH-46E Sea Knight with the MV-22B Osprey. “We will start selecting who will MORE
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MCAA benefits Semper Fi Fund
September 26, 2013 — The Marine Corps Aviation Association hosted the 4th Annual 1,000 Springs Ranch Golf Scramble along with a social event and silent auction in support of the Semper Fi Fund and was able to raise $115,000 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 19 and 20.There were approximately 100 participants at the golf scramble who came out and MORE
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A VMM’s light in dark of night
September 26, 2013 — An MV-22B Osprey from the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 “Greyhawks” circles the sky above the drop zone. As the signal is given the crew drops their first pay load. Although there is nothing explosive about them, these flares light the area for the pilots conducting an integrated training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center MORE
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3rd MAW welcomes new sergeant major
September 20, 2013 — Sgt. Maj. Patrick Kimble assumed his position as the new sergeant major of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing during an appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 13.The 3rd MAW community welcomed Kimble with open arms and he expressed his eagerness to get to work.“We are already finishing each other’s sentences as we go MORE
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Spartans fall prey to Falcons
September 20, 2013 — The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons played the Camp Pendleton Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans in a football game aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 10. The Falcons defense left nothing to be desired as they completely shut down the Spartans offense every play resulting in a sweeping Falcon victory of MORE
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Falcons stay undefeated after 1st LAR BN matchup
September 17, 2013 — The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons defeated the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders 25-21, at the Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., with late game heroics, Sept. 17. Both defenses held strong until the Falcons’ quarterback, Casey Rogers, connected with wide receiver, Jeremy Rodriguez, MORE
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3rd MAW remains committed, engaged for 9/11 colors ceremony
September 13, 2013 — Each month, Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, identifies a sergeant to take the role of reviewing officer for a colors ceremony, to demonstrate the abilities of the “VIP” of 3rd MAW, the noncommissioned officer.Sgt. Roberto Gonzalez, the reviewing officer, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, stood before MORE
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Medal of Honor recipient visits 3rd MAW, Miramar Marines
September 13, 2013 — Sgt. Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, paid a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 10. Meyer, a Columbia, Ky. native, visited the air station to talk to Marines and to participate in the 9/11 colors ceremony.“This is the biggest thing that’s happened here on base while I’ve been around,” said Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, the MORE
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3rd MAW hosts special colors ceremony in memory of 9/11 and Camp Bastion attack
September 13, 2013 — Thousands of Marines, Sailors and guests gathered for the 9/11 Warrior Recognition Evening Colors Ceremony hosted by the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., aboard the air station, Sept. 11. The ceremony served as a memorial to all who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the service members who gave MORE
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