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Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, left, new 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, right, outgoing commanding general, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 17. Busby took command of 3rd MAW Aug. 10, 2012, and is slated to go to U.S. Central Command to take over as director for Strategy, Plans and Policy after turning over command to Rocco. - Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, left, new 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, right, outgoing commanding general, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 17. Busby took command of 3rd MAW Aug. 10, 2012, and is slated to go to U.S. Central Command to take over as director for Strategy, Plans and Policy after turning over command to Rocco.

NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth Taylor, right, and his wife, Adela Taylor, pose for a photo before the 6th annual San Diego Metro Academic Military Recognition Ceremony aboard Naval Base San Diego, Calif., June 13. The Taylors recently earned their degrees, Kenneth Taylor received a bachelor’s degree in information systems security and Adela Taylor received an associate degree in general studies. - NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth Taylor, right, and his wife, Adela Taylor, pose for a photo before the 6th annual San Diego Metro Academic Military Recognition Ceremony aboard Naval Base San Diego, Calif., June 13. The Taylors recently earned their degrees, Kenneth Taylor received a bachelor’s degree in information systems security and Adela Taylor received an associate degree in general studies.

Seamus Herrington, a Junior Jarhead with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, smiles for a photo before falling in to formation during the group’s Junior Jarhead Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 7. MAG-16 invited Marines, Sailors and families to bring their children to the event for a fun day of learning about the Marine Corps. - Seamus Herrington, a Junior Jarhead with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, smiles for a photo before falling in to formation during the group’s Junior Jarhead Day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 7. MAG-16 invited Marines, Sailors and families to bring their children to the event for a fun day of learning about the Marine Corps.

A Marine’s cover sits on a bleacher during a question and answer portion of a three-day Committed and Engaged Leadership Indoctrination Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 3-5. Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general, implemented the course to teach new - A Marine’s cover sits on a bleacher during a question and answer portion of a three-day Committed and Engaged Leadership Indoctrination Course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 3-5. Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general, implemented the course to teach new

Bonnie Amos, first lady of the Marine Corps, greets Sgt. Jeremy Hight, reviewing officer for the evening colors ceremony with Marine Air Control Squadron 1, during the event to honor military spouses aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 19. Amos spoke as the guest of honor for the ceremony and thanked spouses in attendance for their continued service to their Marines and Sailors who volunteered to give all of themselves for the freedoms they enjoy. - Bonnie Amos, first lady of the Marine Corps, greets Sgt. Jeremy Hight, reviewing officer for the evening colors ceremony with Marine Air Control Squadron 1, during the event to honor military spouses aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 19. Amos spoke as the guest of honor for the ceremony and thanked spouses in attendance for their continued service to their Marines and Sailors who volunteered to give all of themselves for the freedoms they enjoy.

Staff Sgt. James Timmins, left, operations chief with Marine Attack Squadron 211, speaks with Master Sgt. Jose Rena, right, a symposium mentor with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, about a topic during Committed and Engaged Staff Sergeant Professional Military Education aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 22. Participants took part in guided discussions where they could sit down with an important topic and tackle it with help from peers to better equip themselves, their Marines and the Marine Corps. - Staff Sgt. James Timmins, left, operations chief with Marine Attack Squadron 211, speaks with Master Sgt. Jose Rena, right, a symposium mentor with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, about a topic during Committed and Engaged Staff Sergeant Professional Military Education aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 22. Participants took part in guided discussions where they could sit down with an important topic and tackle it with help from peers to better equip themselves, their Marines and the Marine Corps.

Marines and Sailors with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 attend an informal lecture before moving on to the next station during The Great Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Race aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 15. Participants visited 10 different stations throughout the race, learning facts about sexual assault in the military and how to prevent and respond to sexual assault. - Marines and Sailors with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 attend an informal lecture before moving on to the next station during The Great Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Race aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 15. Participants visited 10 different stations throughout the race, learning facts about sexual assault in the military and how to prevent and respond to sexual assault.

Sgt. Aaron Gardner, a training clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), bench presses 225 pounds during one of his daily training sessions aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Gardner trains up to three times a day in preparation for the OC (Orange County) Throwdown, Jan. 11 to 12, and has pursued the opportunity to perform in this competition since 2011, when he first heard about it on deployment. - Sgt. Aaron Gardner, a training clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), bench presses 225 pounds during one of his daily training sessions aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Gardner trains up to three times a day in preparation for the OC (Orange County) Throwdown, Jan. 11 to 12, and has pursued the opportunity to perform in this competition since 2011, when he first heard about it on deployment.