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Stacey Willis, sexual assault response coordinator, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, introduces the new sexual assault prevention training to volunteers aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21. Volunteers from 3rd MAW will train to act out different scenarios to give a more real experience for target audiences receiving sexual assault prevention training. - Stacey Willis, sexual assault response coordinator, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, introduces the new sexual assault prevention training to volunteers aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21. Volunteers from 3rd MAW will train to act out different scenarios to give a more real experience for target audiences receiving sexual assault prevention training.

Corporals with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 17. Marines are not entitled to wear the traditional blood stripe until they reach the rank of corporal, signifying their status as a noncommissioned officer. - Corporals with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 17. Marines are not entitled to wear the traditional blood stripe until they reach the rank of corporal, signifying their status as a noncommissioned officer.

Cadets from San Marcos High School Air Force JROTC stand together with Marines from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 at Carillo Elementary School, Dec. 20. The elementary school held a large donation of goods for the Marines, and held performances by the students including singing and dancing. - Cadets from San Marcos High School Air Force JROTC stand together with Marines from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 at Carillo Elementary School, Dec. 20. The elementary school held a large donation of goods for the Marines, and held performances by the students including singing and dancing.

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons face off against the 1st Radio Battalion FREQS in a championship football game aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 19. The Falcons lost to the FREQS 19-7 after playing a tough fight. - Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons face off against the 1st Radio Battalion FREQS in a championship football game aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 19. The Falcons lost to the FREQS 19-7 after playing a tough fight.

Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 17 coordinate with Marines aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion to attach a single-point hook to a model tank during an external lift exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 20. The exercise required communication between Marines on the ground and in the air for successful lifts. - Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 17 coordinate with Marines aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion to attach a single-point hook to a model tank during an external lift exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 20. The exercise required communication between Marines on the ground and in the air for successful lifts.

The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum allows visitors to climb into their F/A-18 Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 17. The museum celebrated the F/A-18’s 35th anniversary of its first flight with the aircraft itself on display and additional models and information for visitors to see. - The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum allows visitors to climb into their F/A-18 Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 17. The museum celebrated the F/A-18’s 35th anniversary of its first flight with the aircraft itself on display and additional models and information for visitors to see.

Maricella Villegas, a family readiness assistant with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, poses with her husband’s squadron’s signage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 24. Villegas is highlighted as part of the Committed and Engaged Spouse campaign. - Maricella Villegas, a family readiness assistant with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314, poses with her husband’s squadron’s signage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 24. Villegas is highlighted as part of the Committed and Engaged Spouse campaign.

Kimberly Reed, a volunteer with Marine Aircraft Group 11, poses with her husband’s squadron’s signage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 10. Reed is highlighted as part of the Committed and Engaged Spouse campaign. - Kimberly Reed, a volunteer with Marine Aircraft Group 11, poses with her husband’s squadron’s signage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 10. Reed is highlighted as part of the Committed and Engaged Spouse campaign.

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen James F. Amos, explains the importance of the Corps’ noncommissioned officers during an informal seminar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 17. Amos said, “NCOs, you are the opportunity. You are the Corps’ main effort.” - Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen James F. Amos, explains the importance of the Corps’ noncommissioned officers during an informal seminar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 17. Amos said, “NCOs, you are the opportunity. You are the Corps’ main effort.”

Breeanne Youngers, a Family Readiness Assistant with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101, proudly poses with her husband’s squadron’s signage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 9. Youngers is highlighted as part of the Committed and Engaged Spouse campaign. - Breeanne Youngers, a Family Readiness Assistant with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101, proudly poses with her husband’s squadron’s signage aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 9. Youngers is highlighted as part of the Committed and Engaged Spouse campaign.