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Sgt. Lindsey Schindler, commander of troops and crew master with Marine Aerial Refueling and Transportation Squadron (VMGR) 352, stands at parade rest during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general. - Sgt. Lindsey Schindler, commander of troops and crew master with Marine Aerial Refueling and Transportation Squadron (VMGR) 352, stands at parade rest during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

Cpl. Oalandre Ricks, an aircraft maintenance administration specialist with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, climbs over an obstacle during a Corporal’s Indoctrination course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 8. The three-day course was held to teach newly promoted Marines what is expected of them as newly promoted noncommissioned officers in the Marine Corps. - Cpl. Oalandre Ricks, an aircraft maintenance administration specialist with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, climbs over an obstacle during a Corporal’s Indoctrination course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 8. The three-day course was held to teach newly promoted Marines what is expected of them as newly promoted noncommissioned officers in the Marine Corps.

Cpl. Ruben Madriles (left), flight equipment technician with Marine Fight Attack Squadron (All-Weather) 225 and an Albuquerque, N.M., native, and Cpl. Kyle Venstrom, aviation ordnance specialist with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 and a Wilmington, Ill., native, look at a display of a service uniform at the National Museum of the Marine Corps during a two-day Committed and Engaged Leadership Seminar in Washington, D.C., April 26. The museum spans the history of the Marine Corps since 1775. - Cpl. Ruben Madriles (left), flight equipment technician with Marine Fight Attack Squadron (All-Weather) 225 and an Albuquerque, N.M., native, and Cpl. Kyle Venstrom, aviation ordnance specialist with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 and a Wilmington, Ill., native, look at a display of a service uniform at the National Museum of the Marine Corps during a two-day Committed and Engaged Leadership Seminar in Washington, D.C., April 26. The museum spans the history of the Marine Corps since 1775.

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.

Sgt. Alan Hill, manpower and personnel chief with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 38, poses for a photo next to the color sergeant board at MACG-38 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 9. Hill acts as the unit’s color sergeant on top of his usual duties. - Sgt. Alan Hill, manpower and personnel chief with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 38, poses for a photo next to the color sergeant board at MACG-38 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 9. Hill acts as the unit’s color sergeant on top of his usual duties.

Cpl Victor Henriquez, an air traffic control radar technician with Marine Air Control Squadron 1, demonstrates what to do in a uniform inspection formation during a Committed and Engaged Leadership Indoctrination course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 1-3. During the three-day course, some periods of instruction included uniform inspections, how to lead guided discussions, communications and counseling, and an introduction to the NCO Creed. - Cpl Victor Henriquez, an air traffic control radar technician with Marine Air Control Squadron 1, demonstrates what to do in a uniform inspection formation during a Committed and Engaged Leadership Indoctrination course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 1-3. During the three-day course, some periods of instruction included uniform inspections, how to lead guided discussions, communications and counseling, and an introduction to the NCO Creed.

Gunnery sergeants and master sergeants take part in a guided discussion during the Master Sergeant – Gunnery Sergeant Committed and Engaged Leadership Symposium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 19 – 21. For three days they held discussions with topics ranging from remembering the Staff NCO Creed and ethical leadership to leadership panels and personal and unit missions. - Gunnery sergeants and master sergeants take part in a guided discussion during the Master Sergeant – Gunnery Sergeant Committed and Engaged Leadership Symposium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 19 – 21. For three days they held discussions with topics ranging from remembering the Staff NCO Creed and ethical leadership to leadership panels and personal and unit missions.

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band plays “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” during a colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 12. The ceremony honored friends of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing as a part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Committed and Engaged Leadership Initiative. - The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band plays “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” during a colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 12. The ceremony honored friends of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing as a part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Committed and Engaged Leadership Initiative.

Sgt. Matthew Weiss, center left, colors sergeant with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 and a Broken Arrow, Okla., native, stands with the color guard in San Diego during a Veterans Day ceremony. Weiss mentors the Marines of the color guard as well as Marines throughout his unit. - Sgt. Matthew Weiss, center left, colors sergeant with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 and a Broken Arrow, Okla., native, stands with the color guard in San Diego during a Veterans Day ceremony. Weiss mentors the Marines of the color guard as well as Marines throughout his unit.

Sgt. Ryan-Michael Daffin (front row standing), an avionic technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, stands with his Marine Corps Martial Arts Program students after one of his sessions aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28. Daffin mentored more than 300 Marines utilizing the martial arts program as his teaching aid. - Sgt. Ryan-Michael Daffin (front row standing), an avionic technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, stands with his Marine Corps Martial Arts Program students after one of his sessions aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28. Daffin mentored more than 300 Marines utilizing the martial arts program as his teaching aid.