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Marine’s keen attention to detail saves lives

Story by Cpl. Anthony Ward Jr | Regional Command Southwest | Date: 10.17.2012

Those familiar with how wars are fought understand the importance of air superiority; without control of the skies, everything becomes more challenging. Catching the minor issues before they become serious... Read More

82nd CAB air traffic controllers use brainpower to control FOB Shank skies

Story by Sgt. Ken Scar | 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 04.16.2012

Perform an Internet search of the most stressful job and air traffic controller invariably pops up near the top of the list. Being responsible for the movements of large aircraft full of human beings onto and... Read More

Marines provide hot-fuel service for training

Story by Lance Cpl. Courtney White | III Marine Expeditionary Force / Marine Corps Installations Pacific | Date: 04.13.2012

Jets roared across the flight line as they took off with a tank full of fuel and a mission to complete. Read More

Leaving on a jet plane: Air Force welcomes service members to the flightline home

Story by Spc. Anthony Zane | 362nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 11.22.2011

Service members in Iraq on their way home from deployment have bags packed, flights booked, and high spirits as they prepare to go home and reunite with their loved ones. Before flying out of country, all... Read More

56th MCAS Miramar Air Show salutes San Diego

Story by Pfc. Kevin Crist | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar / 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | Date: 10.02.2011

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar hosted the 56th annual Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, themed “A Salute to San Diego: Birthplace of Naval Aviation 1911-2011,” on the flight line Sept. 30 through... Read More