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Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fire an FIM-92A stinger missile at an unmanned aerial target during training at San Clemente Island, July 28. The battalion only trains with the weapons system once a year. (Official U.S. Marine Corp photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released) - Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion fire an FIM-92A stinger missile at an unmanned aerial target during training at San Clemente Island, July 28. The battalion only trains with the weapons system once a year. (Official U.S. Marine Corp photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released)

3rd LAAD ‘stings’ aerial targets from sky

A Marine armed with an FIM-92A Stinger Weapon System has one shot to take out an aircraft flying in the distance. The Marine gets the aircraft in his sights, launches a missile and within seconds it destroys the target. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, trained with the missile weapon system against

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A RQ-7B "Shadow 200 beloning to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1, sits on top of its launcher before a training flight aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 27. The launcher ejects the unmanned aircraft at speeds exceeding 20 mph to get the 375-pound aircraft airborne. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released) - A RQ-7B "Shadow 200 beloning to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1, sits on top of its launcher before a training flight aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, July 27. The launcher ejects the unmanned aircraft at speeds exceeding 20 mph to get the 375-pound aircraft airborne. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released)

‘Launch em!’ VMU-1 keeps eyes on training, skies

In today’s world of high-speed data gathering, satellites can provide up-to-date information to Marines all over the world. When Marines need intelligence and no satellites are available, the Corps has another tool to obtain information from the sky using unmanned aerial vehicles. A 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing squadron from Marine Corps Air Ground

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MWSS-373 receive new commander

Lt. Col. Todd M. Jenkins, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, relinquished his command to Lt. Col. Thomas M. Fahy during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, July 24. Fahy earned his commission through the Platoon Leaders Class in 1992, and after completing The Basic School, began his career

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Lance Cpl. Michael D. Pride and Gunnery Sgt. Yosef A. Levine, wounded warriors, look at San Diego's beautiful coastline during the flight. The flight aboard the CH-46D "Sea Knight" took the wounded warriors around San Diego. - Lance Cpl. Michael D. Pride and Gunnery Sgt. Yosef A. Levine, wounded warriors, look at San Diego's beautiful coastline during the flight. The flight aboard the CH-46D "Sea Knight" took the wounded warriors around San Diego.

HMM-165 aircrew lift wounded warriors’ spirits

Marines from the Wounded Warrior Detachment, Balboa Naval Hospital soared above the San Diego sky-line, July 24 courtesy of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165. The “White Knights’” mission was to show the wounded warriors a good time in a Fleet Marine Force environment. “Today we took some time out to show appreciation and gratitude for the

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Lance Cpl. Ryan A. Moglia, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, unsecures doors to a cargo pod to grab gear for the squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, July 23. The squadron will train aboard the air station until early September, providing close-air support for exercises. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released) - Lance Cpl. Ryan A. Moglia, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, unsecures doors to a cargo pod to grab gear for the squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, July 23. The squadron will train aboard the air station until early September, providing close-air support for exercises. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released)

‘Bats’ return to Miramar

A former 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing squadron arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after travelling thousands of miles across the ocean, July 23.Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, also known as the “Bats,” traveled from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to support local exercises and train for the next few weeks. “Southern

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Army Capt. Katharine Frank, a veteranarian with the Navy Marine Mammal Program, helps Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Haire, a marine mammal handler with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, spray water onto a mine hunting dolphin after being transported to MCB Camp Pendleton, July 22. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 transported the mammal handlers and the dolphins to support routine training. ::r::::n::(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released) - Army Capt. Katharine Frank, a veteranarian with the Navy Marine Mammal Program, helps Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy Haire, a marine mammal handler with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 1, spray water onto a mine hunting dolphin after being transported to MCB Camp Pendleton, July 22. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 transported the mammal handlers and the dolphins to support routine training. ::r::::n::(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin)(Released)

HMH-466 Marines transport dolphin mine hunters

The CH-53E “Super Stallion” is the largest helicopter in the U.S. military. Boasting three gas-powered turbine engines, the power of the Super Stallion enables it to provide the Corps with multiple support roles such as lifting artillery pieces, moving humvees or transporting troops. Instead of fulfilling their usual support role, the Marines with

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Marines from the 4th Light Armored Reconasaiance Batalion load a simulated casualty onto a CH-46E "Sea Knight" during a casualty evacuation excercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton July 22. - Marines from the 4th Light Armored Reconasaiance Batalion load a simulated casualty onto a CH-46E "Sea Knight" during a casualty evacuation excercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton July 22.

Training here to save lives there

Marines from 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, “Iron Horse Marines,” charged a CH-46E “Sea Knight,” while carrying simulated causalities during a training exercise supported by Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165, the “White Knights,” here July 22. Marines participated in insertion, extraction, and casualty evacuation drills to prepare

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Sgt. Adrian Moreno explains the steps to perfomring a shoulder toss to a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class July 1. Moreno is the combat conditioner and MCMAP instructor for Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 aboard the air station. - Sgt. Adrian Moreno explains the steps to perfomring a shoulder toss to a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program class July 1. Moreno is the combat conditioner and MCMAP instructor for Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 aboard the air station.

MCMAP instructor goes above, beyond

Growing up in a rough East Texas neighborhood, Sgt. Adrian Moreno was fighting at a young age. He took the fighting from the street, to the boxing ring and later to the Marine Corps. Moreno started his career in the Corps in 2003 as a supply clerk. After leaving his last duty station, he arrived at the air station in 2007 as a tan belt in the

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Handmade “Day Of The Dead” skulls sit on display in a local craft shop in Old Town. These shops carry large selections of handmade items from Mexico and Southwest America. - Handmade “Day Of The Dead” skulls sit on display in a local craft shop in Old Town. These shops carry large selections of handmade items from Mexico and Southwest America.

Step back in time visit Old Town

The smells of open fires and roasted chili peppers permeates the air while the sounds of mariachi music fill the town square beneath an American flag originally raised over 145 years ago.Old Town San Diego State Historic Park has a wide variety of attractions including museums, national historic sites, one-of-a-kind restaurants, and shops all in an

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MAG-11 welcomes new CO

Col. Erik K. Fippinger, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 11, relinquished command to Col. Kevin J. Killea during a change of command ceremony here July, 10. Killea received a bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University, and was commission in 1988.After completing Amphibious Warfare School in Quantico, Va., in 1996, Killea reported

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