RM2J5EM4B–A firefighting robot demonstrates its capabilities to Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, during a training demonstration on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, April 19, 2022. ARFF Marines had the opportunity to perform a live demonstration with advanced firefighting equipment to test its ability to reduce risks placed on Marines responding to fire emergencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia)
RM2GKEMGE–U.S. Marine Sgt. Qihang Lin, a station captain with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, adjusts his helmet on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, March 31, 2021. Lin was recognized as the 2020 Marine Corps Firefighter of the Year for his dedication to improving himself and the Marines around him.
RM2B14F5A–U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, land a KC-130J aircraft on the runway during a strategic lift drill at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, May 3, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton supports a variety of training and mission necessities for not only its tenant squadrons, but squadrons across the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)
RM2AEJTNG–Actor and Director Clint Eastwood, center, poses with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Matthew Hilton, left, and Master Sgt. Kristin Bagley, following an advanced showing of Eastwoods latest movie at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton December 7, 2019 in Oceanside, California.
RM2M5FDGT–U.S. Marine Corps Col. David B. Moore, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, shakes hands with Col. Nathan S. Marvel, right, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, March 10, 2022. The Marines met with the commodores of Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Pacific, and Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Pacific to discuss enhanced interoperability between Marine and Naval rotary wing aviation.
RM2H6XW3E–Pacific Ocean. 10th Nov, 2021. An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, based at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, Calif., conducts flight operations aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) during Mercy Exercise (MERCEX) 22-1, Nov. 10, 2021. MERCEX 22-1 is a three-week-long pierside and underway training evolution that highlights integration, training and camaraderie between MSC civilian mariners and MTF Sailors. USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) can steam to assist anywhere to provide relief as a symbol of Navy Medicin
RMDGWPP0–The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons hoist the Gold Division trophy at Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 22. The Falcons scored 34 points in the game against the 11th Marine Cannon Cockers.
RMDPEEAY–(published 05/08/2003; B-10:1,7) (SignOn gallery: 05/07/2003) KEYWORDS: WAR AGAINST IRAQ | AFTERMATH. Family and friends of members of HMLA-267, Marine Light Attack Aircraft Squadron, cheered as the buses transporting the soldiers from MCAS Miramar arrived at Camp Pendleton early Wednesday morning. The squadron had been serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. KEYWORDS: FAMILIES. FLAGS.
RMPKEX60–The Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton (MCAS) color guard wait for the MCAS Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony to begin at the Santa Margarita Ranch House, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 2, 2018. The color guard is responsible for rendering appropriate military.
RM2J5EM4C–A firefighting robot demonstrates its capabilities to Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, during a training demonstration on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, April 19, 2022. ARFF Marines had the opportunity to perform a live demonstration with advanced firefighting equipment to test its ability to reduce risks placed on Marines responding to fire emergencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nataly Espitia)
RM2GKEMGC–U.S. Marine Sgt. Qihang Lin, a station captain with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, poses for a photo on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, March 31, 2021. Lin was recognized as the 2020 Marine Corps Firefighter of the Year for his dedication to improving himself and the Marines around him.
RM2B14W53–A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey is parked at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 10, 2019. The MCAS mission is to maintain and operate air station facilities and property to provide support to I Marine Expeditionary Force, and other units visiting Camp Pendleton to enhance their mission capability and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels)
RM2M9P367–US Marine Corps (USMC) Captain (CAPT) Justin W. Eggstaff and First Lieutenant (1LT) Matt Sticksel, pilots from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 (HMLA-369), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, fly an AH-1W Super Cobra over the helo pads to clear it of sand, at Ali Asleem Air Base, Kuwait, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. (Substandard image). Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Ali Al Salem Air Base Country: Kuwait (KWT)
RMDGWPEX–Eric Campbell, Falcons' wide receiver, checks with the line judge to ensure his position before the snap against the 11th Marine Cannon Cockers at Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 22. The Falcons defeated the Cannon
RMDPEEB2–(published 05/08/2003; B-10:1,2,7; B-4:6) (SignOn gallery: 05/07/2003) TITLE: WAR AGAINST IRAQ | AFTERMATH. Corporal Brian Douglas, and his girlfriend Crystal Bytheway (cq), shared a quiet moment after soldiers from the HMLA-267, Marine Light Attack Aircraft Squadron, arrived at Camp Pendleton after being transported by bus from MCAS MIramar, early Wednesday morning. The squadron h
RMRTCA58–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chance Rogers, bulk fuel specialist, Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, examines the tempurature of fuel at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 12, 2019. Every morning, bulk fuel specialists gather samples to ensure fuel is clear of harmful contaminants.
RM2AH4WPA–U.S. Marine aircraft sit in the rain on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 23, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to maintain and enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)
RM2GKEMGT–U.S. Marine Sgt. Qihang Lin, a station captain with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, puts on his turnout gear on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, March 31, 2021. Lin was recognized as the 2020 Marine Corps Firefighter of the Year for his dedication to improving himself and the Marines around him.
RM2B14H5A–U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 prepare several AV-8B Harrier II aircraft to conduct support missions during Exercise Winter Fury 18 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 29, 2017. The exercise spans several locations including Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, MCAS Miramar and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nadia J. Stark)
RM2M5FDJ1–U.S. Marine Corps Col. David B. Moore, center, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, speaks with Col. Nathan S. Marvel, right, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and U.S. Navy Capt. Edward Weiler, left, commodore, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing (HSC) Pacific, at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, March 10, 2022. Marines met with the commodores of HSM and HSC to discuss enhanced interoperability between Marine and Naval rotary wing aviation.
RMDGWPFN–Falcons' fullback, Patrick 'Junior' Williams, extends the ball across the goal line for the score against the 11th Marine Cannon Cockers at Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 22. Junior scored an additional three times
RMDPEEB0–(published 05/08/2003; B-1:1,2,7) (SignOn gallery: 05/07/2003) TITLE: WAR AGAINST IRAQ | AFTERMATH. Three-year old Cassidy Greer played with her dad, Corporal Arthur Greer, as they stood in an aircraft hanger after soldiers from the HMLA-267, Marine Light Attack Aircraft Squadron, arrived at Camp Pendleton after being transported by bus from MCAS MIramar, early Wednesday morning. T
RMRTCA59–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chance Rogers, bulk fuel specialist, Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, logs fuel sample temperatures at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 12, 2019. Every morning, bulk fuel specialists gather samples to ensure fuel is clear of any harmful contaminants.
RM2AH4WRC–U.S. Marine aircraft sit in the rain on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 23, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to maintain and enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)
RM2P1249H–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Gonzalez, left, the outgoing sergeant major for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, bows his head during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. During the ceremony Gonzalez relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Robert Catching.
RM2M5FDH8–U.S. Marine Corps Col. David B. Moore, center-left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, and Col. Nathan S. Marvel, right, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Navy Capt. Brannon Bickel, center-right, commodore, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing (HSM) Pacific, and Capt. Edward Weiler, left, commodore, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing (HSC) Pacific, walk together at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, March 10, 2022. Marines met with the commodores of HSM and HSC to discuss enhanced interoperability between Marine and Naval rotary
RMDGWPGH–The Falcons' offense awaits the snap against the 11th Marine Cannon Cockers during a 34-0 win at Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 22. The Falcons clenched the Gold Division and solidified their spot in the playoffs.
RMDPEEB1–(Published 05/08/2003, B-1:1,2,6,7; SignOn gallery: 05/07/2003; Year-end SignOn Gallery: 12/30/2003, E-1) TITLE: WAR AGAINST IRAQ | AFTERMATH. Staff Sgt. Scott Lee, and his wife Brenda, shared a kiss after soldiers from the HMLA-267, Marine Light Attack Aircraft Squadron, arrived at Camp Pendleton after being transported by bus from MCAS MIramar, early Wednesday morning. The squadr
RMRTCA5A–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chance Rogers, bulk fuel specialist, Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Camp Pendleton, logs in temperatures of fuel at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 12, 2019. Every morning, bulk fuel specialists gather samples to ensure fuel is clear of any harmful contaminants.
RM2AH4WP5–U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft sit in the rain on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 23, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to maintain and enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)
RM2P18HNE–U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band stand at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. During the ceremony Sgt. Maj. David Gonzalez, the outgoing sergeant major for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Camp Pendleton, relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Robert Catching.
RM2MA7B0F–051029-N-9222M-094. [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Marine Corps (USMC) CH-46E Sea Knight, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 (Reinforced) (HMM-262), Aviation Combat Element (ACE), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, North Carolina (NC), and a US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), Assault Craft Unit 5 (ACU-5) Detachment Western Pacific, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California (CA), conduct a simultaneous landing of troops and armored vehicles during an Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) at Ternate beach. The annual bilatera
RMDGWPMP–Patrick 'Junior' Williams, Falcons' fullback, reacts to a block from Falcons' offensive lineman Ryan Holland against the 11th Marine Cannon Cockers at Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 22. The Falcons clenched the Gol
RMT45TEM–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rodrigo Rodriguezceron, air traffic controller trainee with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, updates flight strips in the air traffic control tower at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2019. The mission of ATC is to provide the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in their airspace.
RM2AH4WP7–U.S. Marine UH-1Y Venom helicopters sit in the rain on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 23, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to maintain and enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)
RM2P1NG51–U.S. Marines with the 1st Marine Division Band play a pre-ceremony serenade during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. During the ceremony Sgt. Maj. David Gonzalez, the outgoing sergeant major for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Camp Pendleton, relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Robert Catching.
RMDGWPP5–The Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons raise the Gold Division trophy at Paige Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 22. Miramar played the 11th Marine Cannon Cockers and came out on top with a 34-0 win, finishing the reg
RMT45TEJ–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rodrigo Rodriguezceron, air traffic controller trainee with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, uses an air chart to see local restricted areas in the air traffic control (ATC) tower at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2019. The mission of ATC is to provide the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of air traffic in their airspace.
RM2B7ET7Y–A U.S. Marine AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, taxies down the flight line during the “Whiskey Sundown” flight at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 13, 2020. Whiskey Sundown was the platform's last flight on the West Coast. The Super Cobra has been on MCAS Camp Pendleton for over 15 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)
RM2P0MPX8–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robert Catching, the incoming sergeant major for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, and his son pose for a photo after a relief and appointment ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. Catching relieved Sgt. Maj. David Gonzalez, the outgoing sergeant major for H&HS, MCAS Camp Pendleton, of his duties.
RMT45TEK–U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hamilton Hull, air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, enters flight plans into the flight data input-output (FDIO) peripheral in the air traffic control tower at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, March 8, 2019. The FDIO organizes the flight information to print flight data strips to relay information to the pilots.
RM2B7ET84–A U.S. Marine AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, makes it’s final landing after the “Whiskey Sundown” flight at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 13, 2020. Whiskey Sundown was the platform's last flight on the West Coast. The Super Cobra has been on MCAS Camp Pendleton for over 15 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)
RM2P16CH9–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Gonzalez, the outgoing sergeant major for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, delivers a speech during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. After two years of serving his role as sergeant major for H&HS, MCAS Camp Pendleton, Gonzalez relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Robert Catching, the incoming sergeant major.
RMPKEX5X–U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton (MCAS) stand at parade rest during the MCAS Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 2, 2018. The ceremony formally marked the transfer of authority and responsibility of MCAS Camp Pendleton to Col. Richard T. Anderson, incoming commanding officer, MCAS Camp Pendleton.
RM2B7ET7A–A U.S. Marine AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, taxies down the flight line during the “Whiskey Sundown” flight at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 13, 2020. Whiskey Sundown was the platform's last flight on the West Coast. The Super Cobra has been on MCAS Camp Pendleton for over 15 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)
RM2MB3ADA–U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Frank A. Savarese, the outgoing commanding officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, speaks to Marines, families and guests at a change of command ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, June 10, 2022. Savarese commanded H&HS as it made history by becoming a flying squadron for the first time in the unit’s existence. The Marines of H&HS support other Camp Pendleton units with their airlift capabilities and ability to transport critical personnel and equipment.
RMPKFA0D–U.S. Marine Corps Robert Brewer, rescueman/emergency medical technician (EMT), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, and Lance Cpl. Adam Vitek, handline man/EMT, MCAS Camp Pendleton, participate in a handline drill at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 10, 2018. The drill was conducted to prepare crash crewmen to engage and extinguish fuel fires with water or foam.
RM2B7ET7H–U.S. Marine AH-1W Super Cobra and AH-1Z Viper helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, takeoff for a “Whiskey Sundown” flight at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 13, 2020. Whiskey Sundown was the platform's last flight on the West Coast. The Super Cobra has been on MCAS Camp Pendleton for over 15 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)
RM2GKDC71–A U.S. Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, works together with Marine Corps Community Services volunteers to check in runners for the 2021 Shamrock Stampede Fun Run at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, March 20, 2021. Active duty military members and their families aboard Camp Pendleton were able to participate in a 10- or 5-kilometer run in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. The participants received a finishers medal, a Shamrock Stampede t-shirt, and snacks.
RMPKEX65–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ian R. Clark, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton (MCAS) outgoing, salutes during the playing of the national anthem at the Santa Margarita Ranch House, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 2, 2018. Clark relinquished command of MCAS Camp Pendleton to Col. Richard T. Anderson, incoming commanding officer, MCAS Camp Pendleton. Clark served as the commanding officer for MCAS Camp Pendleton for three years.
RM2B7ET7D–A U.S. Marine AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, flies over the air traffic control tower during the “Whiskey Sundown” flight at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 13, 2020. Whiskey Sundown was the platform's last flight on the West Coast. The Super Cobra has been on MCAS Camp Pendleton for over 15 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)
RM2NX6EW3–U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephen Borrett, left, the commanding officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. David Gonzalez, the outgoing sergeant major for H&HS, MCAS Camp Pendleton, stand at attention during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. After two years of serving his role as sergeant major for H&HS, MCAS Camp Pendleton, Gonzalez relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Robert Catching, the incoming sergeant major.
RMPKEX62–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ian R. Clark, right, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton (MCAS), congratulates Col. Richard T. Anderson, incoming commanding officer, MCAS Camp Pendleton, during the MCAS Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 2, 2018. Clark relinquished command of MCAS Camp Pendleton after three years to Anderson.
RM2JK2EJP–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft lands during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)
RM2MB3AE0–U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Stephen W. Borrett, the incoming commanding officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, speaks to Marines, families and guests at a change of command ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, June 10, 2022. During the ceremony, Borrett accepted command of H&HS from Lt. Col. Frank A. Savarese. The Marines of H&HS support other Camp Pendleton units with their airlift capabilities and ability to transport critical personnel and equipment. Borrett is a native of El Paso, Texas.
RMPKEX61–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard T. Anderson, left, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton (MCAS), holds the organizational standard during the MCAS Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 2, 2018. Anderson was the commanding officer of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Expeditionary Operations Training Group for two years before taking command of MCAS Camp Pendleton from Col. Ian R. Clark.
RM2JK2EJY–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft prepares to land during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)
RM2MB3ACX–U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. David Gonzalez, the sergeant major for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, delivers the organizational colors to Lt. Col. Frank A. Savarese, the outgoing commanding officer for H&HS, during a change of command ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, June 10, 2022. Savarese commanded H&HS as it made history by becoming a flying squadron for the first time in the unit’s existence. The Marines of H&HS support other Camp Pendleton units with their airlift capabilities and ability to transport critical personnel and equipment.
RMPKEX68–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard T. Anderson, incoming commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton (MCAS), gives a speech during the MCAS Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 2, 2018. Anderson was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps in 1993. During his career, he led and trained many Marines, and was made a CH-53E Weapons and Tactics Instructor in October of 2001.
RM2JK2EJW–U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft are staged on a flight line during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)
RM2P0EFNR–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Gonzalez, left, the outgoing sergeant major for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, renders a salute to Lt. Col. Stephen Borrett, the commanding officer for H&HS, MCAS Camp Pendleton, during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. After two years of serving his role as sergeant major for H&HS, MCAS Camp Pendleton, Gonzalez relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Robert Catching, the incoming sergeant major.
RMPKEX67–U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ian R. Clark, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton (MCAS), gives a speech during the MCAS Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, August 2, 2018. Clark enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1989; he was later commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1992. Clark deployed support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
RM2JK2EJ7–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with 517th Airlift Squadron, 3rd Operations Group, Pacific Air Forces 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmondorf-Richardson, Alaska parks on a flight line during a joint training exercise, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III air
RM2P0GCNE–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. David Gonzalez, left, the outgoing sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Robert Catching, the incoming sergeant major and Lt. Col. Stephen Borrett, the commanding officer, all with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, stand at attention for a Pass In Review during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. After two years of serving his role as sergeant major for H&HS, MCAS Camp Pendleton, Gonzalez relinquished his duties to Robert Catching.
RMPKFA08–U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Ridgeway, right, handline man, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, uses a K12 rescue saw to cut through metal while Lance Cpl. Mikael Salisbury, a turret man, MCAS Camp Pendleton, holds the metal during a vehicle extrication drill at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 10, 2018. Crash crewmen are trained in a variety of drills at least once a week to ensure that they are always capable and ready in case of emergency.
RM2JK2EJJ–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with 21st Airlift Squadron, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California sits on a flight line during a joint training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time
RM2NYYH94–U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robert Catching, left, the incoming sergeant major for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Lt. Col. Stephen Borrett, the commanding officer for H&HS, MCAS Camp Pendleton, during a relief and appointment ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 15, 2023. After two years of serving his role as sergeant major for H&HS, MCAS Camp Pendleton, Sgt. Maj. Gonzalez relinquished his duties to Robert Catching, the incoming sergeant major.
RMPKEX66–U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, left, pins the Legion of Merit award on Col. Ian R. Clark, outgoing commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton (MCAS) during the MCAS Camp Pendleton change of command ceremony at the Santa Margarita Ranch House, MCB Camp Pendleton, California, August 2, 2018. Clark received the award for exceptional, meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services as a commanding officer for MCAS Camp Pendleton from June 2015 to August 2018.
RM2JK2EHT–A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft with 21st Airlift Squadron, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California prepares to land on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, during a joint training exercise, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different Air Force squadrons and U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at the same time. (U
RM2MB3ACH–U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, congratulates Lt. Col. Frank A. Savarese, the outgoing commanding officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, during a change of command ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, June 10, 2022. Savarese commanded H&HS as it made history by becoming a flying squadron for the first time in the unit’s existence. The Marines of H&HS support other Camp Pendleton units with their airlift capabilities and ability
RMT44NXC–U.S. Army MH-47 Chinooks with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) land at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 20, 2019. Soldiers from the 160th SOAR were conducting joint operations at MCAS Camp Pendleton.
RM2JK2EJK–U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division board a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station at one time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shaina Jupiter)
RM2MB3ADG–U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, salutes Lt. Col. Frank A. Savarese, the outgoing commanding officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, during a change of command ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, June 10, 2022. Savarese commanded H&HS as it made history by becoming a flying squadron for the first time in the unit’s existence. The Marines of H&HS support other Camp Pendleton units with their airlift capabilities and ability to tran
RMT44NXE–U.S. Army MH-47 Chinooks with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) land at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 20, 2019. Soldiers from the 160th SOAR were conducting joint operations at MCAS Camp Pendleton.
RM2JK2EHX–U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division and U.S. Airmen with 21st Airlift Squadron, 60th Air Mobility Wing load a Humvee onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during a joint training exercise on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, July 25, 2022. This exercise included aircraft from five different U.S. Air Force squadrons and Marines with 3/5, 1st MarDiv to enhance their expeditionary operations in a joint-training environment. This was the first time MCAS Camp Pendleton staged five C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on the air station
RM2MB3ADB–U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Jason G. Woodworth, the commanding general for Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speaks to Marines, families and guests at a change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 10, 2022. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Frank A. Savarese transferred command of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Camp Pendleton, to Lt. Col. Stephen W. Borrett. The Marines of H&HS support other Camp Pendleton units with their airlift capabilities and ability to transport critical personnel and equipment.
RMRTC8MK–U.S. Marines with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton,refuel an AH-1Z Viper helicopter at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 11, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton Bulk Fuel Specialists receive, store and dispense fuel to aircraft supported by the air station.
RMPGWD4B–U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, conduct a hand-line drill at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Aug. 27, 2018. The training simulated a notional plane crash that required the hand linemen to suppress a fuel-leakage fire in order for ARFF Marines to reach victims. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Emmanuel Necoechea)
RM2MB3ACM–U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Stephen W. Borrett, the incoming commanding officer for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, receives the organizational colors from Lt. Col. Frank A. Savarese, the outgoing commanding officer for H&HS, during a change of command ceremony on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, June 10, 2022. Savarese commanded H&HS as it made history by becoming a flying squadron for the first time in the unit’s existence. The Marines of H&HS support other Camp Pendleton units with their airlift capabilities and ability to transport critical personn
RMRTC8MG–U.S. Marines with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, refuel an AH-1Z Viper helicopter at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 11, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton Bulk Fuel Specialists receive, store and dispense fuel to aircraft supported by the air station.