Members of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369 “Gunfighters,” walk to a UH-1Y Huey before a familiarization flight aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 16. Pilots and crews fly with the aircraft as often as possible to build proficiency that would benefit Marines on the ground should they ever need their support. - Members of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369 “Gunfighters,” walk to a UH-1Y Huey before a familiarization flight aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 16. Pilots and crews fly with the aircraft as often as possible to build proficiency that would benefit Marines on the ground should they ever need their support.

Cpl. Jonathan Soriano, Supply Repairable Control Branch noncommissioned officer in charge and Cpl. Roberto Contreras, a supply clerk, both with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 11, perform bicep curls during an afternoon workout aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 19. Soriano shares his knowledge and passion freely with fellow Marines, whether leading physical training sessions or answering any questions they might have about their personal goals as Soriano learns more about fitness. - Cpl. Jonathan Soriano, Supply Repairable Control Branch noncommissioned officer in charge and Cpl. Roberto Contreras, a supply clerk, both with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 11, perform bicep curls during an afternoon workout aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Sept. 19. Soriano shares his knowledge and passion freely with fellow Marines, whether leading physical training sessions or answering any questions they might have about their personal goals as Soriano learns more about fitness.

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 “Greyhawks,” flies after a troop-movement flight with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 over Southern California, Aug. 20. The squadron supported the logistics unit’s movement from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to the airport for a mountain training exercise. The flight doubled as a familiarization flight for both units who are slated to work together during their upcoming deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. - An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 “Greyhawks,” flies after a troop-movement flight with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 over Southern California, Aug. 20. The squadron supported the logistics unit’s movement from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., to the airport for a mountain training exercise. The flight doubled as a familiarization flight for both units who are slated to work together during their upcoming deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

A CH-53E Super Stallion with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing carries an empty bucket to a simulated fire during the wildland firefighting exercise with the Miramar Fire Department aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 14. The fire department here can call upon 3rd MAW Marines and reliably assist from the ground and the air when other fire combating elements like the United States Forest Service request additional assets to support fires throughout California. - A CH-53E Super Stallion with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing carries an empty bucket to a simulated fire during the wildland firefighting exercise with the Miramar Fire Department aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 14. The fire department here can call upon 3rd MAW Marines and reliably assist from the ground and the air when other fire combating elements like the United States Forest Service request additional assets to support fires throughout California.

Lance Cpl. Thomas Flanigan, a marksmanship instructor at the Carlos Hathcock Range Complex aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., offers guidance to a shooter after a course of fire, July 29. The Corps’ newest pistol marksmanship qualification, the Combat Pistol Program, implemented October 2013, allows marksmanship coaches Corpswide to make training more realistic for the thousands of Marines and Sailors who qualify annually. - Lance Cpl. Thomas Flanigan, a marksmanship instructor at the Carlos Hathcock Range Complex aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., offers guidance to a shooter after a course of fire, July 29. The Corps’ newest pistol marksmanship qualification, the Combat Pistol Program, implemented October 2013, allows marksmanship coaches Corpswide to make training more realistic for the thousands of Marines and Sailors who qualify annually.

A KC-130J Hercules flown by pilots with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 “Raiders” flies over mountainous terrain during low-level tactical navigation training outside of Yuma, Ariz., July 24. The training allowed pilots to earn qualifications, known as codes, under the instruction of a flight commander. - A KC-130J Hercules flown by pilots with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 “Raiders” flies over mountainous terrain during low-level tactical navigation training outside of Yuma, Ariz., July 24. The training allowed pilots to earn qualifications, known as codes, under the instruction of a flight commander.

An engineer equipment electrical systems technician, or generator mechanic, with Combat Logistics Company 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, disassembles a broken fuel injector while repairing a generator aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 22. Generator mechanics attend the Marine Corps Engineer School in Courthouse Bay, Camp Lejeune, N.C., for more than five months to learn about the different generators used in the Marine Corps. - An engineer equipment electrical systems technician, or generator mechanic, with Combat Logistics Company 11, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, disassembles a broken fuel injector while repairing a generator aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 22. Generator mechanics attend the Marine Corps Engineer School in Courthouse Bay, Camp Lejeune, N.C., for more than five months to learn about the different generators used in the Marine Corps.

Gunnery Sgt. Adam Pezdek, small ensemble leader and vocalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Rock Band, sings “Enjoy the Silence,” by Depeche Mode, during rehearsal aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 16. The entire band is slated to perform at Marine Week Seattle, scheduled for July 26 - Aug. 3. - Gunnery Sgt. Adam Pezdek, small ensemble leader and vocalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Rock Band, sings “Enjoy the Silence,” by Depeche Mode, during rehearsal aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 16. The entire band is slated to perform at Marine Week Seattle, scheduled for July 26 - Aug. 3.

Sgt. Kevin McVey, desk sergeant and collateral duty inspector with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, goes over scheduled maintenance with his shift aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 10. The desk sergeant acts as a middleman between maintenance control and the airframes mechanics. His responsibilities include delegating tasks, ordering parts and ensuring the Marines know what aircraft to fix and how to fix it. - Sgt. Kevin McVey, desk sergeant and collateral duty inspector with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, goes over scheduled maintenance with his shift aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 10. The desk sergeant acts as a middleman between maintenance control and the airframes mechanics. His responsibilities include delegating tasks, ordering parts and ensuring the Marines know what aircraft to fix and how to fix it.

The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's color guard lines up along the baseball field before the Padres' pre-game ceremony here, Aug. 2, 2013. The 11th MEU's color guard performed precision drill and honors to the colors during the pre-game ceremony.(Photo courtesy of Cpl. Demetrius Morgan) - The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's color guard lines up along the baseball field before the Padres' pre-game ceremony here, Aug. 2, 2013. The 11th MEU's color guard performed precision drill and honors to the colors during the pre-game ceremony.(Photo courtesy of Cpl. Demetrius Morgan)