Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 conducts a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14, as part of an annual birthday tradition. Marines also used it as a time to also conduct classes ranging from chemical biological radiological neurological defense to domestic and child abuse awareness training. - Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 conducts a six-mile hike through the east side of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 14, as part of an annual birthday tradition. Marines also used it as a time to also conduct classes ranging from chemical biological radiological neurological defense to domestic and child abuse awareness training.

Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 shout and cheer during a non-commissioned officer mess night at the officer’s club aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 8. Marines carried out the traditions of the mess night including shouting “say it ain’t so” when a rule of the night is broken. - Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 shout and cheer during a non-commissioned officer mess night at the officer’s club aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 8. Marines carried out the traditions of the mess night including shouting “say it ain’t so” when a rule of the night is broken.

Marine with Marine Wing Communication Squadron run the last mile and half during a Birthday Run aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 10. During the last mile and half, the commanding officer carried the baton to the finish line. - Marine with Marine Wing Communication Squadron run the last mile and half during a Birthday Run aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 10. During the last mile and half, the commanding officer carried the baton to the finish line.