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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.

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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.

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. 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.

Two Marines put new corporal rank insignia on Cpl. Megan Scullin, combat videographer with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and a Troy, Mont., native aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan 6. Scullin attended the Corporals indoctrination and Corporals Course immediately following her promotion. - Two Marines put new corporal rank insignia on Cpl. Megan Scullin, combat videographer with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and a Troy, Mont., native aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan 6. Scullin attended the Corporals indoctrination and Corporals Course immediately following her promotion.

Marines and Sailors from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing tour the USS Missouri to gain a greater understanding of the nation's history, as well as leadership and esprit de Corps, during a Committed and Engaged Leadership seminar Jan. 25. This seminar was the third CEL seminar supporting the 3rd MAW commanding general’s Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative. - Marines and Sailors from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing tour the USS Missouri to gain a greater understanding of the nation's history, as well as leadership and esprit de Corps, during a Committed and Engaged Leadership seminar Jan. 25. This seminar was the third CEL seminar supporting the 3rd MAW commanding general’s Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative.

Third Marine Aircraft Wing sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants gather for a group photo during a Committed and Engaged Leadership professional military education course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21-23. The course was held to put the commanding general’s intent into action aboard the air station. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Eryn Rudolph) - Third Marine Aircraft Wing sergeants major and master gunnery sergeants gather for a group photo during a Committed and Engaged Leadership professional military education course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21-23. The course was held to put the commanding general’s intent into action aboard the air station. (U. S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Eryn Rudolph)