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A CH-46E “Sea Knight” from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 prepares to make a mountain landing in El Toro,::r::::n::Feb. 5. The “White Knights” of HMM-165 also practiced maneuvering through mountainous terrain. (Inset) Cpl. Larry::r::::n::Hughes, a crew chief with HMM-165, peers out the window of a CH-46E as it flies above the California countryside. - A CH-46E “Sea Knight” from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 165 prepares to make a mountain landing in El Toro,::r::::n::Feb. 5. The “White Knights” of HMM-165 also practiced maneuvering through mountainous terrain. (Inset) Cpl. Larry::r::::n::Hughes, a crew chief with HMM-165, peers out the window of a CH-46E as it flies above the California countryside.

A future Department of Defense leader is hoisted out of water at the Aviation Survival Training Center at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Feb 9. Civilian and military participants of the Executive Leadership Development Program receive training similar to the training aircrew receive. - A future Department of Defense leader is hoisted out of water at the Aviation Survival Training Center at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Feb 9. Civilian and military participants of the Executive Leadership Development Program receive training similar to the training aircrew receive.

An F/A-18A ?Hornet? belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, sits on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar?s flight line as aircrews prepare the squadron?s aircraft for take-off, Feb. 2. The Texas-based squadron is the only reserve fighter attack squadron in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released) - An F/A-18A ?Hornet? belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, sits on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar?s flight line as aircrews prepare the squadron?s aircraft for take-off, Feb. 2. The Texas-based squadron is the only reserve fighter attack squadron in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Bryan K. Cox, the flight line division chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 11 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marine veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam during their visit to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Jan. 27. The squadron gave the veterans a tour of a CH-53E ?Super Stallion? and answered their many questions about Marine aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released) - Gunnery Sgt. Bryan K. Cox, the flight line division chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 11 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marine veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam during their visit to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Jan. 27. The squadron gave the veterans a tour of a CH-53E ?Super Stallion? and answered their many questions about Marine aviation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released)

Cpl. Griselda Benjamin, an aviation supply clerk with Marine Aviation Logistics 16, hugs her best, Madison, after returning from a six-deployment to Iraq, Jan 25. Over 300 Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton returned home after spending six months or a year deployment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines returning to MCAS Miramar were attached to several units, including MALS-16, Marine Aircraft Group 16 and Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3. - Cpl. Griselda Benjamin, an aviation supply clerk with Marine Aviation Logistics 16, hugs her best, Madison, after returning from a six-deployment to Iraq, Jan 25. Over 300 Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton returned home after spending six months or a year deployment overseas in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines returning to MCAS Miramar were attached to several units, including MALS-16, Marine Aircraft Group 16 and Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3.

Lance Cpl. Michael K. Pappan, an airframe mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, tightens hydraulic lines inside a CH-53E. These Marines work on both the interior and exterior of the aircraft. - Lance Cpl. Michael K. Pappan, an airframe mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465, tightens hydraulic lines inside a CH-53E. These Marines work on both the interior and exterior of the aircraft.

Staff Sgt. Hugh E. Wurts, a musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, gives pointers to Manu V. Taufa and Jaime M. Marsh, both members of the Westwood High School Band. The Marines helped the students fine tune their musical skills. - Staff Sgt. Hugh E. Wurts, a musician with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, gives pointers to Manu V. Taufa and Jaime M. Marsh, both members of the Westwood High School Band. The Marines helped the students fine tune their musical skills.

Capt. Daniel W. Denton, a pilot for Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225, alongside Lt. Col. Douglas W. Pasnik, the commanding officer for VMFA(AW), who surpassed over 3,000 flying hours recently. Pasnik is a seasoned F/A-18D "Hornet weapons and sensor operator, having been assigned to multiple duty stations throughout his illustrious career. - Capt. Daniel W. Denton, a pilot for Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225, alongside Lt. Col. Douglas W. Pasnik, the commanding officer for VMFA(AW), who surpassed over 3,000 flying hours recently. Pasnik is a seasoned F/A-18D "Hornet weapons and sensor operator, having been assigned to multiple duty stations throughout his illustrious career.

Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, practice boarding and exiting two CH-46E ?Sea Knights? belonging to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 11 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. During the week-long training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 14, the squadron helped the battalion prepare for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released) - Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, practice boarding and exiting two CH-46E ?Sea Knights? belonging to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 11 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. During the week-long training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Jan. 14, the squadron helped the battalion prepare for deployment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released)