March 27, 2009 — Saturday mornings at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar about two dozen Young Marine recruits fervently line up in a formation for accountability.These 8 to 17-year-old boys and girls aspiring to become Young Marines are part of the San Diego Young Marine Program, one of two units aboard the air station. The program teaches traits essential for a MORE
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March 27, 2009 — When vital, confidential information needs to be transferred from one point to another in a timely manner there is only one team of Marines to call: Marine Wing Communication Squadron 38’s Radio Satellite Communication Team. The team’s mission is to provide long range, secure communications for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.“As part of MWCS-38, we MORE
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March 27, 2009 — Marines nearing the end of their active service have three choices – re-enlist, join the reserves or get out completely. To get the information Marines need to make an educated decision, they can turn to their career retention specialists.There are 34 specialists aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar who are assigned to squadrons and groups. They MORE
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March 25, 2009 — A day at the beach for most people involves surfing and jumping over waves – reconnaissance Marines pack their gear and jump from helicopters.Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 trained with Radio Reconnaissance Platoon, 1st Radio Battalion, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton March 25.The training was part of the Radio Reconnaissance MORE
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March 20, 2009 — Sgt. Lucas J. Torwal, the flight line quality assurance representative for Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, works long hours as a mechanic for the CH-53E “Super Stallion.” However, Torwal also holds an additional job title. He flies the skies aboard Super Stallions as an aerial observer for the “Heavy Haulers.”Earning his aerial observer wings MORE
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March 19, 2009 — More than 140 Marines and sailors from across the Southern California region participated Monday in a one-day umpire camp hosted by Major League Baseball in Tony Gwynn Stadium at San Diego State University. The day was geared towards showing Marines and sailors a great opportunity in a field they can excel in and to also enjoy a day at the MORE
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March 16, 2009 — Learning to ride a motorcycle could be dangerous, that is unless it’s just a simulation. The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps and the commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing unveiled the Marine Corps’ new, state-of-the-art motorcycle simulator with a ribbon-cutting ceremony here, March 16. “What we have progressively seen is a MORE
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March 14, 2009 — A red tail hawk dives at breakneck speeds like a missile toward a Marine. In a split second the bird changes speed to gently land on a leather gauntlet.To Sgt. Thomas Parker, a ground safety manager with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, his hawk Akando, is not a pet, but a MORE
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March 13, 2009 — On Aug. 1, 2009, veterans and active duty will have the opportunity to decide between the Post 9/11 GI Bill and Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty. Any service member who served a minimum of 90 days active duty after Sept. 10, 2001, and received an honorable discharge is eligible for the new GI Bill. Veterans should take a close look at which bill will MORE
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March 13, 2009 — Nearly 40 service members from across the southern California region, participated in Track Day here, Saturday on the flight line, hosted by the California Superbike School. Instructors utilized two half-day sessions to teach beginning riders safety awareness and basic rider skills. This type of training helped Marines recognize motorcycle safety MORE
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