Stories

A Marine with the Basic Reconnaissance Course, School of Infantry West, leaps into San Diego Bay as part of helocast training, April 30. The students learned the basics of helocasting with classroom instruction, walk-through's and practical application. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo)(Released) - A Marine with the Basic Reconnaissance Course, School of Infantry West, leaps into San Diego Bay as part of helocast training, April 30. The students learned the basics of helocasting with classroom instruction, walk-through's and practical application. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo)(Released)

Jim Russel, a member of the board for the Cal-Diego chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, reviews his target face after completing the 25-yard slow-fire portion of the orginations 2nd annual pistol competition in Highland, Calif., April 13. - Jim Russel, a member of the board for the Cal-Diego chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, reviews his target face after completing the 25-yard slow-fire portion of the orginations 2nd annual pistol competition in Highland, Calif., April 13.

Sgt. Stefawn Payne and Lance Cpl. Travon Keahey, both members of the Marine Corps Air Station men's basketball team, guard a player from the Hawaii team as he attempts to drive it towards the basket during the 2009 West Regional Men's Basketball Tournament April 14. Miramar placed second overall in the tournament. - Sgt. Stefawn Payne and Lance Cpl. Travon Keahey, both members of the Marine Corps Air Station men's basketball team, guard a player from the Hawaii team as he attempts to drive it towards the basket during the 2009 West Regional Men's Basketball Tournament April 14. Miramar placed second overall in the tournament.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR- Marines from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 debark a Northwest Airlines plane during a homecoming event at the Visiting Aircraft Line here Apr. 14. The squadrons, both 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing units, returned from their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman) - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR- Marines from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 161 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16 debark a Northwest Airlines plane during a homecoming event at the Visiting Aircraft Line here Apr. 14. The squadrons, both 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing units, returned from their deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Fredrick J. Coleman)

Geoff Tate’s the lead singer for Queensryche sings about the strugle of being a soldier and his experiences with his father, who served in the Marines and the Air Force, durring the band concert at the House of Blues San Diego, April 23. The , band recently visited the Marine Corps Exchange, on base, to sign autographs and promote their new album, “American Soldier.” - Geoff Tate’s the lead singer for Queensryche sings about the strugle of being a soldier and his experiences with his father, who served in the Marines and the Air Force, durring the band concert at the House of Blues San Diego, April 23. The , band recently visited the Marine Corps Exchange, on base, to sign autographs and promote their new album, “American Soldier.”

Staff Sgt. Oscar Diaz a maintenance controller with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, the “Wolfpack,” photographs custom trucks in El Cajon, Calif. April 22. Diaz photographs custom vehicles all over California durring his free time. - Staff Sgt. Oscar Diaz a maintenance controller with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, the “Wolfpack,” photographs custom trucks in El Cajon, Calif. April 22. Diaz photographs custom vehicles all over California durring his free time.

Cpl. Scott Romeo, a crew chief with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Reinforced), looks out of the CH-53E over Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., durring helicopter raids, April 16. The squadron participated in the training to prepare for their deployment with the 11th MEU in the fall. - Cpl. Scott Romeo, a crew chief with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Reinforced), looks out of the CH-53E over Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., durring helicopter raids, April 16. The squadron participated in the training to prepare for their deployment with the 11th MEU in the fall.

Maj. Gen. Terry G. Robling, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing was the guest speaker for the volunteer luncheon at the Officer's Club here. He commended all the volunteers aboard the air staion on their selfless, hard work. - Maj. Gen. Terry G. Robling, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing was the guest speaker for the volunteer luncheon at the Officer's Club here. He commended all the volunteers aboard the air staion on their selfless, hard work.

Capt. John E. Kellner, a trial counsel for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron the proper way to drive the ball succesfully. Marines can take advantage of the free golf lessons every Wednensday. - Capt. John E. Kellner, a trial counsel for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron the proper way to drive the ball succesfully. Marines can take advantage of the free golf lessons every Wednensday.