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Marines from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performed for a second time, during the Veterans Day "Salute to the Military" episode of CBS's "The Price is Right," Aug. 11, in Los Angeles. The Marines played each branch's song when a service member won a prize on the show. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) - Marines from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band performed for a second time, during the Veterans Day "Salute to the Military" episode of CBS's "The Price is Right," Aug. 11, in Los Angeles. The Marines played each branch's song when a service member won a prize on the show. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)

‘Come on down!’ 3rd MAW Band performs on ‘The Price is Right’

The energetic sounds of trumpets, bass drums, trombones and various instruments filled a television studio as contestants on the nation’s longest running game show competed for various big-ticket prizes. Producers from “The Price is Right,” invited Marines from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing band to lend their musical talent for the second annual

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Staff Sgt. Israel Arredondo, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, holds his daughter Katarina, after arriving at the air station, during his squadron's homecoming, August 9. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released) - Staff Sgt. Israel Arredondo, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, holds his daughter Katarina, after arriving at the air station, during his squadron's homecoming, August 9. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released)

‘Flying Tigers’ arrive home after deployment

Cheers and shouts of joy from families and friends nearly drowned out the sound of a passenger jet as it taxied down the air station flight line transporting their Marines and sailors Aug. 9 night. Personnel from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 returned from a five-month deployment in support of

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Every pilot of an F/A-18 puts on pounds of gear in preparation of flight. The main components of the gear are the anti-g suit, the parachute harness, the helmet and the survival vest. The preparation that goes into every flight is several hours long. - Every pilot of an F/A-18 puts on pounds of gear in preparation of flight. The main components of the gear are the anti-g suit, the parachute harness, the helmet and the survival vest. The preparation that goes into every flight is several hours long.

Flight preparation makes efficient, safe training

Marines often watch as F/A-18s take seconds to gain enough speed for flight, but do not see the hours of preparation flight crews take before pilots climb into an aircraft. For a flight that lasts around an hour, the crews take three to four hours of preparation the day of the flight to ensure safety precautions are taken.“Accidents happen on

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Montford Point Marines jump over an obstacle course during recruit training at Montford Point Camp, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. - Montford Point Marines jump over an obstacle course during recruit training at Montford Point Camp, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Pioneers in non-segregated Corps carry on valued traditions.aspx

The United States needed more troops because of their involvement in World War II. The Marine Corps responded by integrating African American troops into its force as a temporary solution with plans to later discharge them. However, the African American Marines proved vital for mission accomplishment. The Marine Corps saw one color—green. Monfort

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Sgt. Maj. Don M. Gallagher, takes a noncommissioned officers sword from Maj. Gen. Terry G. Robling, former commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, marking his assumption of responsibilities as 3rd MAW sergeant major. Retired Sgt. Maj. Louis M. Espinal, former 3rd MAW sergeant major passed on his responsibilities before receiving his retirement orders after 30 years of service. - Sgt. Maj. Don M. Gallagher, takes a noncommissioned officers sword from Maj. Gen. Terry G. Robling, former commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, marking his assumption of responsibilities as 3rd MAW sergeant major. Retired Sgt. Maj. Louis M. Espinal, former 3rd MAW sergeant major passed on his responsibilities before receiving his retirement orders after 30 years of service.

3rd MAW welcomes new CG, senior enlisted advisor

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing recently welcomed a new commanding general and sergeant major as Maj. Gen. Terry G. Robling and Sgt. Maj. Louis M. Espinal relinquished their responsibilities to Maj. Gen. Thomas L. Conant and Sgt. Maj. Don W. Gallagher. Robling passed on the 3rd MAW battle colors to Conant Aug. 7, officially marking the beginning of

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A pilot with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 lands a F-5 after completing a training flight with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, aboard the air station, Aug. 4. The squadron often trains with Miramar squadrons over California's deserts. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released) - A pilot with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 lands a F-5 after completing a training flight with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, aboard the air station, Aug. 4. The squadron often trains with Miramar squadrons over California's deserts. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released)

Adversary squadron trains MCAS Miramar Hornet pilots

An F/A-18 “Hornet” pilot scans the sky for an unseen “enemy” fighter as he flies over the Pacific Ocean. Suddenly, an F-5 appears behind the Hornet and obtains a missile lock. Instead of firing a missile, the adversary gives the Hornet pilot some advice and the two break off to practice more aerial maneuvers during a training flight. Marine Fighter

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Sgt. Matthew A. Siegrist, a tool room chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, gathers tools to install a distributor cap, coil and ignition module for his 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle inside his hobby shop, Aug. 16. Siegrist has been working on cars for more than 20 years. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released) - Sgt. Matthew A. Siegrist, a tool room chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, gathers tools to install a distributor cap, coil and ignition module for his 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle inside his hobby shop, Aug. 16. Siegrist has been working on cars for more than 20 years. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released)

‘Wolfpack’ tool-room Marine repairs American muscle

After a day spent managing and repairing the tools that mechanics use to fix CH-53E “Super Stallions,” one 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine turns to his own tools to restore classic automobiles. Sgt. Matthew A. Siegrist, a tool room chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, has repaired more than 30 automobiles in 21 years. His first car was

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An F-16 "Fighter Falcon" belonging to 34th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, arrives at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar's flight line after conducting close air support missions, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twenty-nine Palms, Calif. July 14. The Rude Rams also worked with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121 July 8 through 18. - An F-16 "Fighter Falcon" belonging to 34th Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, arrives at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar's flight line after conducting close air support missions, at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twenty-nine Palms, Calif. July 14. The Rude Rams also worked with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121 July 8 through 18.

Marines, airmen share skies to accomplish joint training mission

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121 hosted 75 airmen and four F-16 “Fighting Falcons” with the 34th Fighter Squadron from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, July 8 through 18. The primary mission of the 34th FS “Rude Rams” was to provide air support for the Enhanced Mojave Viper training at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine

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The face of hangar six aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar now extends 60 ft. longer and is 65 ft. tall to accomadate the MV-22 Oprey squadron coming next year. Soltek Pacific Construction has been on the job since December 2008 and should complete the project February 2010. - The face of hangar six aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar now extends 60 ft. longer and is 65 ft. tall to accomadate the MV-22 Oprey squadron coming next year. Soltek Pacific Construction has been on the job since December 2008 and should complete the project February 2010.

‘Greyhawks’ trade old wings for new

Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 will transition into a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron, VMM-161, by January 2010 aboard the air station. The transition will be the first for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, as the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing has conducted multiple CH-46D “Sea Knight” to MV-22 Osprey transitions. The squadron will receive 12

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Marines get personal look at suicide effects

Marines received a first hand experience of the affects of suicide as a Marine wife told the story of her first husband’s suicide.Jay Chen, wife of Lt. Col. Cliff D. Chen, the commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, spoke to the Marines to show the effects of suicide through her personal experience during MALS-11 safety brief

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