Sharpshooters have a blast on ‘live-fire day’
February 27, 2014 — Marines and Sailors with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFAT) 101 participated in a live-fire field trip in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 27. The live-fire exercise consisted of four F/A-18D Hornets training with live ordnance including two Mark-82 bombs, four Zuni rockets and approximately 500 20mm rounds for Marines and Sailors to see.The 48 Marines and MORE
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CG invites spouses to luncheon, shows appreciation of their work
February 24, 2014 — Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and his wife, Cindy Busby hosted more than 40 spouses at their house for lunch aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 13. As part of his Committed and Engaged Spouses initiative, Busby invited the spouses to learn about their personal endeavors in the MORE
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Leader prepares junior Marines to take his place
February 21, 2014 — Many leaders can take charge of a situation and complete the task without a hitch, but not every leader is depended on by more people than just those he leads.Sgt. Matthew Weiss, noncommissioned officer in charge of operations, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 and a Broken Arrow, Okla., native, is one sergeant who is reliable to many people MORE
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Military police work alongside civilian police aboard air station
February 14, 2014 — Marines and civilian police officers attend the Basic Police Officer Course beginning Jan. 6 at the Marine Corps Police Academy West aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. Marine military police stationed on west coast installations and civilian students go through this 12-week training course consisting of topics such as law, traffic MORE
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MCMAP instructor embraces Committed and Engaged Leadership
February 12, 2014 — Sgt. Ryan-Michael Daffin, an avionic technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, teaches Marines the techniques and core values of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program along with committed and engaged leadership principles aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28.The Committed and MORE
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Marines participate in school’s annual Jog-a-Thon
February 7, 2014 — Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, volunteered for an annual Jog-a-Thon at Morning Creek Elementary School in San Diego Feb. 6.The Jog-a-Thon is an event where Marines and students participate in a “fun run” while listening to music.MALS-16 has been involved with the “Partnerships in Education” MORE
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Meritorious corporal begins new responsibility seamlessly
February 7, 2014 — Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, has put many programs into effect to strengthen the noncommissioned officers corps across the wing since the beginning of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative.Busby encourages every new corporal to attend the Committed and Engaged Corporals Indoctrination MORE
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A different perspective: 3rd MAW’s small-unit leaders engage each other
February 3, 2014 — A select group of Marines and Sailors from units throughout 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing had the opportunity to attend a Committed and Engaged Leadership seminar in Oahu, Hawaii, Jan. 24 – 25. “These Marines and Sailors were picked for this seminar because they are the top small-unit leaders in their shops,” said Capt. Stephen Hand, officer in charge MORE
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