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Master GySgt. Carlice Moffett, the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons' head coach, fires up the players before their third game this season aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 10. The Falcons played Pendleton's Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans ending in a 23-0 score, the Falcons' third victory. - Master GySgt. Carlice Moffett, the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons' head coach, fires up the players before their third game this season aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 10. The Falcons played Pendleton's Headquarters and Support Battalion Spartans ending in a 23-0 score, the Falcons' third victory.

Bryan Mack, a defensive tackle with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, sacks the quarterback during a game against the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders at the Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 17. The Falcons won the game with a final score of 25-21. - Bryan Mack, a defensive tackle with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, sacks the quarterback during a game against the 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Highlanders at the Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Sept. 17. The Falcons won the game with a final score of 25-21.

Sgt. Roberto Gonzalez with MWSS 373, and the reviewing officer for the 9/11 Warrior Recognition Evening Colors Ceremony speaks to guests aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 11. The ceremony was part of the the committed and engaged leadership initiative, which aims to empower noncommissioned officers with tasks they normally would not have the opportunity to perform. - Sgt. Roberto Gonzalez with MWSS 373, and the reviewing officer for the 9/11 Warrior Recognition Evening Colors Ceremony speaks to guests aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 11. The ceremony was part of the the committed and engaged leadership initiative, which aims to empower noncommissioned officers with tasks they normally would not have the opportunity to perform.

Sgt. Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, poses for a photo with Marines and Sailors from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing after a leadership symposium in the MCAS Miramar station auditorium, Sept. 11. - Sgt. Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, poses for a photo with Marines and Sailors from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing after a leadership symposium in the MCAS Miramar station auditorium, Sept. 11.

Dakota Meyer, the youngest living Medal of Honor recipiant, stands at attention while Marines, Sailors and first responders salute the colors as taps played aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., during a 9/11 Warrior Recognition Evening Colors Ceremony, Sept. 11. The Marines of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar observed Patriot Day by honoring the sacrifice of the first responders and service members who gave their lives, as well as recognizing Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible and Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell for their actions during the attack on Camp Bastion, Sept. 14, 2012. - Dakota Meyer, the youngest living Medal of Honor recipiant, stands at attention while Marines, Sailors and first responders salute the colors as taps played aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., during a 9/11 Warrior Recognition Evening Colors Ceremony, Sept. 11. The Marines of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar observed Patriot Day by honoring the sacrifice of the first responders and service members who gave their lives, as well as recognizing Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible and Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell for their actions during the attack on Camp Bastion, Sept. 14, 2012.

Dave Largent, left, a mechanic with Rancho Auto Body and an Encinitas, Calif., native, and Jimmy Gillan, right, owner of Rancho Auto Body, and an Encinitas, Calif., native, look at the plaque given to them by the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 for helping them complete the Fighter Truck, VMFA-232’s squadron vehicle, during a sendoff for VMFA-232 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather) 225 at the Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sep. 6. - Dave Largent, left, a mechanic with Rancho Auto Body and an Encinitas, Calif., native, and Jimmy Gillan, right, owner of Rancho Auto Body, and an Encinitas, Calif., native, look at the plaque given to them by the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 for helping them complete the Fighter Truck, VMFA-232’s squadron vehicle, during a sendoff for VMFA-232 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather) 225 at the Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sep. 6.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Emily Riley, a corpsman with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 and a Dallas native, receives the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter Award from Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 16. Riley is highlighted as one of 3rd MAW’s outstanding leaders as part of Busby’s Committed and Engaged Leadership campaign. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Emily Riley, a corpsman with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 and a Dallas native, receives the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s Junior Sailor of the Quarter Award from Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 16. Riley is highlighted as one of 3rd MAW’s outstanding leaders as part of Busby’s Committed and Engaged Leadership campaign.

A Marine with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Detachment A, uses night vision goggles and an infrared laser to fire upon his target during pre-deployment training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 28. NVGs and infrared lasers help Marines overcome the challenges of acquiring and firing on targets in the dark. - A Marine with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Detachment A, uses night vision goggles and an infrared laser to fire upon his target during pre-deployment training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 28. NVGs and infrared lasers help Marines overcome the challenges of acquiring and firing on targets in the dark.

Sgt. Nicholas Lang, a senior intelligence analyst with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and a Tacoma, Wash. native, bows his head during the invocation prior to the August evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 6. Lang orchestrated the ceremony for more than 2,000 viewers, demonstrating the leadership capabilities of a committed and engaged Marine noncommissioned officer. - Sgt. Nicholas Lang, a senior intelligence analyst with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and a Tacoma, Wash. native, bows his head during the invocation prior to the August evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 6. Lang orchestrated the ceremony for more than 2,000 viewers, demonstrating the leadership capabilities of a committed and engaged Marine noncommissioned officer.

Marines present colors during the pregame show before the San Diego Chargers’ 25th annual salute to the military at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Aug. 29. Marines, soldiers and sailors participated before the game and during halftime. - Marines present colors during the pregame show before the San Diego Chargers’ 25th annual salute to the military at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Aug. 29. Marines, soldiers and sailors participated before the game and during halftime.