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Major League Baseball umpires taught Marines how to properly call a batter or runner out during an MLB umpire camp at Tony Gwynn Field April 16. Marines were able to get behind home plate and make real calls for batters from El Camino College, Compton, Calif.,who volunteered in the event. - Major League Baseball umpires taught Marines how to properly call a batter or runner out during an MLB umpire camp at Tony Gwynn Field April 16. Marines were able to get behind home plate and make real calls for batters from El Camino College, Compton, Calif.,who volunteered in the event.

Marines have what it takes for pro umping

More than 140 Marines and sailors from across the Southern California region participated Monday in a one-day umpire camp hosted by Major League Baseball in Tony Gwynn Stadium at San Diego State University. The day was geared towards showing Marines and sailors a great opportunity in a field they can excel in and to also enjoy a day at the

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General James F. Amos, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps takes 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's new::r::::n::motorcycle simulator for a spin at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March::r::::n::16. The simulator will soon be used for the basic and advanced motorcycle::r::::n::rider course at the air station. - General James F. Amos, the assistant commandant of the Marine Corps takes 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's new::r::::n::motorcycle simulator for a spin at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March::r::::n::16. The simulator will soon be used for the basic and advanced motorcycle::r::::n::rider course at the air station.

Safety first as 3rd MAW unveils motorcycle simulator

Learning to ride a motorcycle could be dangerous, that is unless it’s just a simulation. The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps and the commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing unveiled the Marine Corps’ new, state-of-the-art motorcycle simulator with a ribbon-cutting ceremony here, March 16. “What we have progressively seen is a

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Sgt. Thomas Parker, a ground safety manager with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, unsecures a leash attached to his raptor Akando, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. March 17. The raptor?s natural enhanced vision enables him to see prey more than a 100 yards away in a detailed view. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released) - Sgt. Thomas Parker, a ground safety manager with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, unsecures a leash attached to his raptor Akando, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. March 17. The raptor?s natural enhanced vision enables him to see prey more than a 100 yards away in a detailed view. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released)

HMLA(T)-303 Marine ‘wings it’ with falconry

A red tail hawk dives at breakneck speeds like a missile toward a Marine. In a split second the bird changes speed to gently land on a leather gauntlet.To Sgt. Thomas Parker, a ground safety manager with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, his hawk Akando, is not a pet, but a

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The San Diego Padres mascot Friar John plays a game of craps with Marines during the welcome home party inside Hangar 1 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March 13. Throughout the afternoon, Marines and sailors played poker, shook hands with celebrities and listened to live music. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released) - The San Diego Padres mascot Friar John plays a game of craps with Marines during the welcome home party inside Hangar 1 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March 13. Throughout the afternoon, Marines and sailors played poker, shook hands with celebrities and listened to live music. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released)

Thank you for serving! Marines get ‘r & r’ at welcome home event

Marines and sailors from Third Marine Aircraft Wing spent 2008 and part of 2009 answering the nation’s call to arms in support of the Global War on Terror. The units celebrated the success of their recent deployments with a welcome home party at Hangar 1 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March 13. Hundreds of service members wandered

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Over 40 service members from the San Diego region participated in Track Day, Saturday hosted by California Subperbike School instructors on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The service members were instructed on performing proper throttle control during the day. - Over 40 service members from the San Diego region participated in Track Day, Saturday hosted by California Subperbike School instructors on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The service members were instructed on performing proper throttle control during the day.

Marines master basic motorcycle maneuvers

Nearly 40 service members from across the southern California region, participated in Track Day here, Saturday on the flight line, hosted by the California Superbike School. Instructors utilized two half-day sessions to teach beginning riders safety awareness and basic rider skills. This type of training helped Marines recognize motorcycle safety

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Service members should do their research before choosing between the proposed Post 9/11 G.I. Bill and Montgomery G.I. Bill-Active Duty. Which bill benefits the most depends on the individual's situation. - Service members should do their research before choosing between the proposed Post 9/11 G.I. Bill and Montgomery G.I. Bill-Active Duty. Which bill benefits the most depends on the individual's situation.

Understand differences before selecting GI Bill options

On Aug. 1, 2009, veterans and active duty will have the opportunity to decide between the Post 9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty. Any service member who served a minimum of 90 days active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, and received an honorable discharge is eligible for the new GI Bill. Veterans should take a close look at which bill will

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Sgt. Anthony Poznanski, a drill instructor with Company M, 3rd Recruit Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, pulls Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory M. Brandon, a corpsman with Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton during full-gear rescue swims aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March 11. The Marines and sailors spent three weeks training to become Marine Combat Instructors of Water Survival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released) - Sgt. Anthony Poznanski, a drill instructor with Company M, 3rd Recruit Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, pulls Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Cory M. Brandon, a corpsman with Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton during full-gear rescue swims aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March 11. The Marines and sailors spent three weeks training to become Marine Combat Instructors of Water Survival. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released)

Marines, sailors swim through MCIWS course to graduation

Marine Corps’ swim training has granted generations of Leathernecks the capability to defend freedom from any shore throughout the world. A select few are trained to instill and develop those skills and to pass on the knowledge of water survival to the next generation. Marines and sailors from the region graduated the 15-day Marine Combat

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(Right) Staff Sgt. Michael D. Sanford, the airframes staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, dissasembles the fuselage of a CH-53E “Super Stallion” with Sgt. Eric T. Proffitt, also an airframe mechanic for the squadron. - (Right) Staff Sgt. Michael D. Sanford, the airframes staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, dissasembles the fuselage of a CH-53E “Super Stallion” with Sgt. Eric T. Proffitt, also an airframe mechanic for the squadron.

'Warhorse' sets example, upholds Marine Corps standards

Staff Sgt. Michael D. Sanford, the airframes staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, has overcome numerous hardships and accomplished countless goals throughout his career.Before his military career began, Sanford made a decent living in a factory in Las Vegas, but he was not satisfied.“My job was good, but

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Marines from the Advanced School of Infantry dodge the high winds and flying debris during a troop insertion excercise Tuesday in the hills of MCB Camp Pendleton. - Marines from the Advanced School of Infantry dodge the high winds and flying debris during a troop insertion excercise Tuesday in the hills of MCB Camp Pendleton.

HMH-462 participates in troop insertion, turf training

Rolling emerald-green hills sit silently covering the outskirts of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. As the sun breaks through the clouds, the shadow of a CH-53E “Super Stallion,” appears on the hillside. Soon the silence is shattered by the thunderous roar of the aircraft as it lands on the hilltop. This was the scene Feb. 24, as Marines from

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Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 and Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 17, Landing Support Team, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton participated in external lifts exercises while on their Creech Air Force Base Detachment from Feb. 9 through 19. They conducted different training exercises during the detachment. - Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 and Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 17, Landing Support Team, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton participated in external lifts exercises while on their Creech Air Force Base Detachment from Feb. 9 through 19. They conducted different training exercises during the detachment.

'Warhorse' pilots qualify at Creech AFB

Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 flew into Creech Air Force Base, Feb. 9 to conduct training over the next ten days with a detachment of Marines from Southern Californian units.HMH-465, the “Warhorse,” traveled to the base surrounded by both rocky and snow-capped mountains so their pilots and crew chiefs can obtain certifications and

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