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Home of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the largest and best military air show in the nation. MCAS Miramar and 3rd MAW have a long, rich history with our neighbors in San Diego and with those from around the nation. We value this relationship and consider it an honor to serve and protect the citizens of the United States. In appreciation of this relationship, the Miramar Air Show will be held from the 1st to the 3rd of October, honoring the 65th Anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima with our theme, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marines: A Tradition Of Uncommon Valor.â&#x20AC;? We are once again pleased to welcome back the world-famous U. S. Navy Blue Angels and again to play host to the renowned Canadian Snowbirds for the second year in a row. These elite, precision flying teams will be taking to the skies over San Diego with other military and civilian aircraft, including the AV-8B Harrier, the F/A-18 Hornet, the F-16 Fighting Falcon, and the Marine Corps Air and Ground Task Force demonstration. We invite you to join us this fall to partake of these amazing aerial performances by both military and civilian aviators, and let them amaze you with their unmatched professional flying skills.

T. L. Conant Major General, U.S. Marine Corps Commanding General, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Additionally, the Miramar flight line will be filled with static displays, showcasing both past and present military equipment, air show memorabilia, and plenty of refreshments to keep you cool while you enjoy the inspiring feats and daring aerobatics of our amazing performers. Stop by and explore our military aircraft, or just sit back on the flight line and enjoy the opportunity to talk to the Marines, Sailors, Soldiers, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen who are there to ensure you have a wonderful experience and enjoy the show. Many of the young service members you will meet have already deployed numerous times to secure peace throughout the world. Their enthusiasm for what they do and their passion for protecting our way of life will impress you. Finally, in addition to the great people of California, the Miramar Air Show is a salute to the military families who support their loved ones who stand ready and constantly answer the call of duty around the world. Please take a moment to honor these family members who maintain vigilance here at home as their husbands, wives, sons, and daughters routinely deploy to preserve the freedoms we enjoy every day. They are truly American heroes. On behalf of MCAS Miramar and 3rd MAW Marines and Sailors, we would like to thank San Diego for its unprecedented support of our young men and women in uniform. The Air Show is our way of thanking the residents of this fine city for all that you do for us, and we formally invite you to attend this grand event. We are honored to share this amazing experience and truly hope you enjoy the show. Semper Fidelis

F. A. Richie Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps Commanding Officer, MCAS Miramar

“Marines: A Tradition of Uncommon Valor”

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WELCOME FROM OUR COMMANDING OFFICERS

ANNOUNCERS & NATIONAL ANTHEM SINGER

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A SALUTE TO MARINE AVIATION

FLYING LEATHERNECK AVIATION MUSEUM

U.S. MARINE CORPS AIRCRAFT

MILITARY PERFORMERS

THE BLUE ANGELS

AIR SHOW MORNING SCHEDULE

AIR SHOW AFTERNOON SCHEDULE

AIR SHOW TWILIGHT SCHEDULE

STATIC DISPLAYS

THE CANADIAN FORCES SNOWBIRDS

MARINE AIR-GROUND TASK FORCE (MAGTF)

CIVILIAN PERFORMERS

REMEMBERING THE FALLEN

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PUBLISHER Colleen Mata, Military Guides MARKETING DIRECTOR Kelly McClellan PROGRAM DESIGN Military Guides MCCS Marketing DIRECTOR OF MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES (MCCS) Francis McComb AIR SHOW COORDINATOR Ed Downum MCCS MARKETING / GRAPHICS Suzi Gold, David Kauler, Sean Stell MCCS Marketing Staff PROGRAM COORDINATOR Nate Robb

Published at no cost to the Government by Military Guides, a non-profit organization in no way connected to the US Navy or US Marine Corps, under exclusive written contract with MCCS. This program, or any portion thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of Military Guides, or Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. All rights reserved. To all the photographers who have contributed their work to this Souvenir Program, and to past publications, we extend our sincere thanks for your time, talent and generosity. This publication would not be possible without you. Cover artwork courtesy of Gavin Fine Arts.

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-35 F LIGHTNING II The U.S. Marine Corps’ first stealth fighter – the F-35B – is the first-ever supersonic, stealth strike fighter with short takeoff/vertical landing capabilities. With all three versions now flying, the F-35 Lightning II is poised to deliver next-generation fighter capabilities to our nation and its allies for decades to come.

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Rob Reider (Announcer) Air Show Announcer, recipient of the coveted ICAS “Sword of Excellence,” entertainer, pilot, Midwest television personality, singer, performer, writer, and winner of five Emmy awards, has put all his experience into bringing the excitement of air shows “up close and personal” to audiences all over the country. 2010 marks Rob’s 32nd year as an announcer and his 5th as a full-time air show announcer. With 88 shows completed in the last three years, he’s excited about the upcoming season. At the International Council of Air Shows 2007 convention in Las Vegas, Rob became the 34th recipient of the ICAS “Sword of Excellence,” the highest award an air show professional can receive. All of his entertainment, show business, video, and aviation experience has given him the ability to communicate the excitement of air shows to the audience. “I’ve never gotten over just how amazing air show performers are,” Rob says. “Narrating a show is a wonderful opportunity to try to put an audience ‘into the cockpit.’ Besides, when I’m announcing, I have the best seat in the house!” During his 13-year career, he’s won five Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions. Over the years he appeared as a soloist with the famed Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and has sung both “The Star Spangled Banner” and “O Canada” for many air shows and major league baseball games. Rob began to work on the “air show circuit” and has been a member of ICAS for 15 years. ICAS has also recognized his talent by asking him to be the master of ceremonies for the final night convention “Chairman’s Banquet” for nine of the last ten years. Rob’s 2010 schedule will take him to 20 shows, making him one of the busiest and most sought-after announcers in North America. He’ll be working at shows from Rhode Island to California as well as Florida’s “Sun ‘n Fun” and EAA’s “Airventure” at Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Sandy Sanders (Announcer) Sandy Sanders is one of only a few people in the country who claims air show announcing as a full time job. After nearly 40 years behind the microphone, Sandy’s expertise is evident, twice earning him the title of Favorite Air Show Announcer by the readers of General Aviation News and Flyer. He got his start as an announcer at the prestigious National Championship in Reno, Nevada, in 1965. Although only a two-week program at the time, Sandy was responsible for all the event’s announcing, including calling races, introducing visiting dignitaries, making public announcements and announcing air show acts. His first year went so well, that he has been invited back to announce the event every year since. Before becoming an announcer, Sandy was an actual air show performer with Gold Coast Airshows, along with his crop-dusting partner, Bud Fountain. To add to his list of credentials, Sandy has also worked as a narrator for several motion pictures.

Victoria Robertson (National Anthem Singer) Victoria Robertson was awarded the title Miss USO San Diego in the year 2000 for her performance work for the US Military and supporting organizations, a title that she continued to hold for seven years. She has toured internationally as a patriotic performer to Germany, Greenland, England, Netherlands and the Philippines to entertain the troops and US Ambassadors. Victoria is that rare performer who is truly multi-faceted and continually conquers new musical territory including classical, musical theater, and pop. Her opera and art song performances won her several distinguished vocal competition titles such as the Musical Merit Competition, National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition, and the La Jolla Symphony Competition. She recently performed in the World Premier of Séance on a Wet Afternoon by Stephen Schwartz (composer of Wicked) with Santa Barbara Opera. Victoria’s local performance history includes San Diego Symphony, La Jolla Symphony, TICO Orchestra, San Diego Opera, with the Santa Barbara Opera. Look for upcoming events at www.victoriarobertson.com.

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MARINE CORPS A Since Oct. 1, 1997, Marines and Sailors have been living and working aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. The 23,000-acre facility is home to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and more than 10,000 Marines that support this highly operational unit. After 233 years of proud service, the Marine Corps remains the nation’s premier expeditionary “Total Force in Readiness.” Operating in task-organized, combined arms Marine Air Ground Task Forces, the Marine Corps is always on call for critical operations when the Nation needs us. We are primarily a naval force whose strength evolves our abilities as the military’s elite. We project Marine forces from land or sea bases for operations as part of a joint or combined force. We provide defense of the homeland by operating from forward deployed locations throughout the world. For the past 66 years, 3rd MAW has played a critical role in that endeavor.

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s primary mission is to provide combat ready expeditionary aviation forces capable of short notice world-wide deployment to Marine Air Ground Task Force, fleet and unified commanders. Our mostvalued resource is the individual Marine, Sailor or Civilian Marine. They make the team. 3rd MAW is the Aviation Combat Element of the I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). The Wing conducts air operations in support of the MEF to include offensive air support, anti-air warfare, assault support, aerial reconnaissance, electronic warfare and control of aircraft and missiles.

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar MCAS Miramar’s primary mission is to maintain and operate the facilities and provide services and material to support the operations of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and other tenant organizations. The success of this mission is only made possible by MCAS Miramar’s most valuable asset, its people. Marines, Sailors and Civilian Marines are the driving force behind what enables MCAS Miramar to accomplish its mission. We are committed to and sustained by our families, the American people, and our operational partners. We are devoted to each other and the cause of freedom. MCAS Miramar is a vital installation in carrying out the Marine Corps’ mission to train, equip and deploy our forces to respond to a variety of crises around the world. The expeditionary, sometimes moments-notice mission of the Navy-Marine Corps team requires strategic co-location with other Department of Defense partners in order to maintain the flexibility required for national security needs. MCAS Miramar is centrally located near more than ten West Coast Navy and Marine Corps installations. Sixty-seven percent of the DoD aviation training airspace is located in three southwestern states – California, Arizona and Nevada. MCAS Miramar is ideally positioned to maximize training dollars and prepare Marines for operational commitments.

The real benefits of this strategic locale are the performances of MCAS Miramar-based Marines and Sailors in the Global War on Terrorism, various relief efforts and humanitarian assistance operations.

Community Relations As a member of the San Diego community, MCAS Miramar’s and 3rd MAW’s goal has always been to be a good neighbor to our surrounding communities. Besides the numerous community relations activities conducted on and off the

AIR STATION MIRAMAR to the community for events such as the annual MCAS Miramar Air Show, Open Cockpit Days at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, monthly tours, Educators’ Workshops and youth activities. MCAS Miramar and 3rd MAW are dedicated to ensuring that the air station and the communities of San Diego County continue to live and grow together.

Overseas Deployments Currently, 3rd MAW Marines and its subordinate units are deployed throughout the world in support of the Long War. From Iraq and Afghanistan to the Horn of Africa and from Naval amphibious ships throughout the Pacific, this volunteer force of dedicated young men and women have distinguished themselves in some of the most dangerous areas of the world. Additionally, 3rd MAW continues to maintain a ready contingent of trained Marines and Sailors from its bases in the continental United States.

Environmental Stewardship MCAS Miramar is host to several endangered species and plants. As the largest undeveloped land in the county, the Marine Corps takes its responsibility to preserve the environment in Southern California very seriously. MCAS Miramar has an environmental team that provides valuable guidance to commanders in an effort to protect the vegetation, water supply, land and wildlife. MCAS Miramar continues to be responsible stewards of the environment through proactive programs that ensure the proper balance between the operational needs of the Marine Corps and the protection and preservation of the environment for future generations. MCAS Miramar has several continuing initiatives that highlight the air station’s aggressive pollution and source reduction efforts, such as water testing, recycling and natural-gas operated buses. It is also our goal to incorporate the use of environmentally-friendly products into our operations. MCAS Miramar believes that environmental stewardship is a team effort that involves all sectors of the MCAS Miramar community which includes working with county and state governments.

installation, MCAS Miramar and 3rd MAW Marines, Sailors and Civilian Marines provide countless hours of volunteer activities at local schools and civic organizations, at city-wide military appreciation events, and they open their doors to scheduled visitors from across America. Many of our service members and their family members serve as coaches, educators and mentors to the San Diego community. Our installation is open for tours through our Consolidated Public Affairs Office and plays host to numerous civic organizations who wish to learn more about the air station and its operations. We also open our gates

“Tom Brokaw wrote a book about America’s greatest generation … they rose to the task and set the stage for the liberties, freedoms and quality of life we enjoy today. Well, the Marines, Sailors and Soldiers of 3rd MAW are doing the same thing today. Without them and their dedication to completing the task our generation is presented with, our future will have a different outcome. I am privileged to serve with the finest our country has to offer.” — Lt. Col. Eric Steidl, operations officer, 3rd MAW (Fwd) [Dec. 2006]

U . S . M A R I N E C O R P S AV I AT I O N

A Salute to Marine Aviation

ne hundred years ago, Orville and Wilbur Wright took turns guiding their woodand-fabric ‘Flyer’ over the dunes of Kitty Hawk, N.C. Just over five years later, the Navy had made up its mind to acquire flying machines. Unfortunately, the then-Secretary of the Navy stated, ‘The Department does not consider that the development of the aero plane has progressed sufficiently at this time for use in the Navy.’ The Navy persisted, and by 1912 had four aviators on its rolls. Aviation pioneer Glenn Curtiss was training pilots and developing flying boats here in San Diego. Daring pilots were making carrier landings and take-offs, and learning to drop bombs on ships and trenches. On May 22, 1912, Marine Corps 1st Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham, reported for flight training. He soloed after only two hours and 40 minutes of instruction (in a Wright Bros. Model B-1), and became Naval Aviator No. 5. In his honor, May 22 has become the official ‘date of birth’ of Marine Corps aviation. When the United States joined World War I in 1917, the Marine Corps had just five aviators and 30 enlisted men, including Cunningham. At war’s end, Marine aviation included 282 officers and 2,180 enlisted men. Marine aviators won two Medals of Honor during World War I. Marines learned close ground support while fighting rebels in Nicaragua, again earning awards for bravery, including the Medal of Honor for close air support. The sudden immersion of the United States in World War II found the Marines on the front lines, defending Wake Island against a better-equipped, more-experienced Japanese force. Marine aviators

1st Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham

led the attack in the famous Battle of Midway, an American victory despite high losses to pilots and aircraft. Marines ended World War II with 125 aces and eight Medals of Honor. The Marines’ F4U Corsair had become famous as a symbol of Marine Corps ground support and air superiority in the Pacific.

The Marines continued their close relationship of air and ground forces in Korea, deploying jet aircraft and helicopters for the first time while still making excellent use of the legendary Corsair. The introduction of helicopters in combat increased mobility in rugged terrain and, combined with field hospitals, greatly reduced the number of combat deaths in the field. The 1960s found Marines fighting communism in the swamps and jungles of Vietnam while, at the same time, pioneering America’s entry into space. The first U.S. combat troops brought into this Southeast Asian conflict, American Marines landed at Da Nang in 1965, supported by F-4 Phantom IIs and A-4 Skyhawks. From Hue to Chu Lai to Khe Sanh, Marines on the ground depended on their Flying Leathernecks. And in 1962, Marine Corps Col. John Glenn became the first American astronaut to orbit the earth, a voyage lasting less than five hours. In 1998, Glenn returned to space as the oldest American to do so, with 144 orbits over nine days. Marines have been deployed to many exotic locations, from operations in Grenada and Panama to the protection of American Embassies under attack around the world, before being called upon in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom and most recently Operation Iraqi Freedom II. These operations were supported by USMC F/A-18 Hornets (refueled in flight by the Marine Corps’ own KC-130 tankers), AV-8B Harriers, and squadrons of rotary-wing aircraft (including the CH-46, CH-53E, UH-1N, AH-1W and MV-22).

Vought F4U-1 Corsair Fighter

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From the skies of France in World War I to the skies over MCAS Miramar today, Marine Corps aviators have displayed the skills and the bravery that have helped to make the United States Marine Corps a premier fighting force. The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum preserves that long and proud history. The Museum’s 40 plus aircraft and other aviation exhibits bring history to life. The aircraft on display are a part of America’s history – and it’s a part of history that can be touched. See the gull-winged F4U “Corsair,” the type of plane made famous by Col “Pappy” Boyington’s “Black Sheep” Squadron in World War II. See the FJ-3 “Fury” and the MiG-15, foes who clashed over Korea in the 1950s. Experience the awesome F-4 “Phantom,” walk around an F/A-18 “Hornet,” run your fingers along the sleek and shiny “Banshee” jet or imagine yourself putting a dive bomber nose-down, its throttle wide-open as you brave anti-aircraft fire!

AV-8A/C Harrier

The Museum is a continuing experience. Volunteer craftsmen restore airplanes one at a time bringing them as close as possible to the exact condition they last served in. Aviation displays include vintage photographs as well as original art. A Museum Store staffed by volunteers sells aviation-related merchandise including squadron patches and scale models. A “Women in the Marines” display includes uniforms from 1918 to the present. BECoME A VoLUnTEEr Many opportunities are available! Volunteer as a docent, work in the Museum Store, restore aircraft, or catalog artifacts and memorabilia. Call the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation at (858) 693-1723, or e-mail us at flhf@flyingleathernecks.org to discuss how you can help!

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DIrECTIonS AnD MUSEUM HoUrS The museum is located directly across the street from 8604 Miramar road. From I-15, proceed west for 1.3 miles and turn left into the parking lot. From I-805, proceed east for 3.9 miles and turn right into the parking lot. Look for the Marine Corps and American flags on the fence. open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. THE FLyInG LEATHErnECK HISTorICAL FoUnDATIon Directly supports the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. A 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, the Foundation is led by a volunteer board that is committed to raising funds, recruiting and training volunteers, and proactively supporting and promoting the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum and the United States Marine Corps. Through the efforts of the Foundation, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum proudly boasts an inventory of over 40 historically significant aircraft. The board and its volunteers are responsible for raising the funds needed for restorative maintenance of the aircraft. The Museum Gift Shop, totally run by a corps of dedicated volunteers, provides significant funds toward the maintenance and acquisition of aircraft. In addition, volunteers conduct tours and assist in the collection and preservation of historical artifacts. For further information about making a donation to the Foundation and volunteer opportunities, please call (858) 693-1723. STAFF Director: Ed Downum | Curator: Steve Smith | Asst. Curator: Leon Simon Archivist: George Welsh | restoration: Dave Koning

he history of the Marine Corps emblem is a story related to the history of the Corps itself. The emblem of today traces its roots to the designs and ornaments of early Continental Marines as well as British Royal Marines. The emblem took its present form in 1868. Before that time many devices, ornaments, and distinguishing marks followed one another as official marks of the Corps. In 1776, the device consisted of a “foul anchor” of silver or pewter. The foul anchor still forms a part of the emblem today. (A foul anchor is an anchor which has one or more turns of the chain around it). Changes were made in 1798, 1821, and 1824. In 1834 it was prescribed that a brass eagle be worn on the hat, the eagle to measure 3 ½ inches from wingtip to wingtip. During the early years numerous distinguishing marks were prescribed, including “black cockades”, “scarlet plumes,” and “yellow bands and tassels.” In 1859 the origin of the present color scheme for the officer’s dress uniform ornaments appeared on an elaborate device of solid white metal and yellow metal. The design included a United States shield, half wreath, a bugle, and the letter “M.”

The general design of the emblem was probably derived from the British Royal Marines’ “Globe and Laurel.” The globe on the U.S. Marine emblem signifies service in any part of the world. The eagle also indirectly signifies service worldwide, although this may not have been the intention of the designers in 1868. The eagle which they selected for the Marine emblem is a crested eagle, a type found all over the world. On the other hand, the eagle pictured on the great seal and the currency of the United States is the bald eagle, strictly a North American variety. The anchor, whose origin dates back to the founding of the Marine Corps in 1775, indicates the amphibious nature of Marines’ duties. On 22 June 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an Executive Order, which approved the design of an official seal for the United States Marine Corps. The new seal had been designed at the request of the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. The new seal consisted of the traditional Marine Corps emblem in bronze; however, an American bald eagle replaced the crested eagle depicted on the 1868 emblem, and is depicted with wings displayed, standing upon the western hemisphere

On 22 June 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed an Executive Order, which approved the design of an official seal for the United States Marine Corps. In 1868, Brigadier General Commandant Jacob Zeilin appointed a board “to decide and report upon the various devices of cap ornaments of the Marine Corps.” On 13 November 1868, the board turned in its report. It was approved by the Commandant four days later, and on 19 November 1868 was signed by the Secretary of the Navy. The emblem recommended by this board consists of a globe (showing the Western Hemisphere) intersected by a foul anchor, and surmounted by a spread eagle. On the emblem itself, the device is topped by a ribbon inscribed with the Latin motto “Semper Fidelis” (Always Faithful). The uniform ornaments omit the motto ribbon.

of the terrestrial globe, and holding in his beak a scroll inscribed with the Marine Corps motto “Semper Fidelis” (Ever Faithful) with the hemisphere superimposed on a foul anchor. The seal is displayed on a scarlet background encircled with a Navy blue band edged in a gold rope rim and inscribed “Department of the Navy, United States Marine Corps” in gold letters. Coincident with the approval of this seal by the President, the emblem centered on the seal was adopted in 1955 as the official Marine Corps emblem. Reference Branch USMC History Division Oct. 2006

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Photographer Joe Rosenthal captured a photograph of five Marines and one Sailor raising an American flag that has remained a symbol of pride for generations. February 23, 1945 marks the day that Sgt. Michael Strank, Cpl. Harlon Block, Pfcs. Ira Hayes, Franklin Sousley, Rene Gagnon and Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class John Bradley raised a flag atop Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima is a mainland Japanese island. The Marines’ objective was to secure several airfields that were strategically located to perform strikes against the other Japanese territories. The United States began its attack on Iwo Jima with a Naval artillery bombardment. Once the Navy finished the shelling, more than 70,000 troops invaded Iwo Jima February 19. Although heavily bombed, more than 20,000 underground Japanese defenders remained in hidden bunkers and tunnels. The defenders made it difficult for the U.S. forces to complete any objective by attacking from hidden locations. The U.S. troops began with Mount Suribachi, a mountain that allowed Japanese to fire on the U.S. forces anywhere on the island. The U.S. forces moved up the mountain after intense fighting February 22. Marines commanded by Lt. Harold Schreir reached the top on February 23 and raised an American flag. “Down below, the troops started to cheer, the ship’s whistles went off, it was just something that you would never forget,” said Charles Lindberg, who participated in the first flag raising, in a 2003 interview with the associated press. “It didn’t last too long, because the enemy started coming out of the caves.” The Marines took the flag down later and replaced it with a larger flag, a moment that Rosenthal captured and made famous to the population stateside. The three flag raisers that survived the battle – Hayes, Gagnon and Bradley – traveled back to the U.S. to promote the sale of war bonds. Although the photograph portrayed victory at Iwo Jima, the battle continued for another month and ended March 26, 1945. The casualties on both sides were extremely high and accounted for about one-third of Marine casualties for the war. A memorial depicting the second flag raising located in Washington D.C. stands as a reminder of all Marines who have served since the founding of the Marine Corps. The chances of a single photograph inspiring a nation for more than 65 years is a rare occurrence, but the Rosenthal photograph has been a source of pride for millions of Americans who remember those who fought to keep their country free.

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A unique aspect of military courtesy is the salute. It is a gesture of respect and sign of comradeship among military service personnel. Accordingly, the salute is a uniform gesture; meaning that the highest man in rank returns the salute in the same form in which it is rendered to him. By saluting first, no officer implies that he is in any sense inferior to the senior whom he salutes. The origins of saluting, like so many military customs and traditions, is shrouded in the past, but there are several possibilities concerning its beginnings. In the medieval days of chivalry, mounted knights in mail raised their visors to friends for the purpose of identification. Because of strict adherence to rank, the junior was required to make the first gesture. Another possibility concerning the origins of saluting comes from an age when assassinations by dagger were not uncommon. It became the custom in such times for potential adversaries to approach each other with raised hand, palm to the front, showing that there was no concealed weapon. It seems reasonable to assume, however, that the hand salute as now rendered in the military, evolved to some degree from the British navy. There is general agreement among scholars that the hand salute is actually the first part of “uncovering” in front of a senior. That practice gradually evolved over time into merely touching the cap, and became the present salute. There are several types of military salutes - the hand salute, the rifle salute at order arms, a rifle salute at right shoulder, and still another rifle salute at present arms. “Eyes Right” is another type of military salute which is rendered by troops in rank when passing in review. A unique type of salute is the respect that is rendered over a grave by a military honor guard. Originally, three rifle volleys were fired into the air over the grave of a fallen soldier. This custom may well have originated in a perceived need to scare away evil spirits “escaping” from the dead. As in ancient times, it was believed that the hearts of the recently deceased were ajar at such times, allowing the devil to enter! Today, the homage and respect displayed at military funerals is a visible final tribute to those individuals who have served their country. The various forms of military hand and gun salutes are administered by an individual or group as a sign of respect. Originating in customs, traditions, and even superstitions from our distant past, the salute has evolved from ancient times to become an important part of military etiquette. Reference Branch USMC History Division Oct. 2006

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CH-46 Sea Knight (Boeing) The CH-46 Sea Knight is a tandem-rotor, mediumlift cargo helicopter that was first purchased in 1964 for use in the Vietnam War. Its mission is to support the MAGTF Commander by providing support transport of combat troops, supplies and equipment, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint or combined operations. Capable of carrying up to 25 troops, it also provides assault support for evacuation missions and other special operations, over-water search and rescue assistance, refueling/rearming assistance and evacuation of wounded. The CH-46E will continue to play a vital role in support of the Global War on Terrorism, therefore Aircraft Survivability Equipment Systems are being upgraded, including the missile warning system, countermeasures dispensing system, and IR missile jamming system. Numerous weight reduction initiatives are also underway targeting 1,000 pounds of payload recovery and lightweight ceramic armor has been procured to replace the original steel armor. CH-46E readiness and utilization rates are at historic highs and the efforts underway will help it safely and effectively perform the mission until retirement.

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AH-1Z Super Cobra/Viper (Bell) The Bell AH-1 Super Cobra helicopter has struck fear in the hearts of the enemy for more than 30 years. The AH-1 is a day or night marginal weather Marine Corps attack helicopter that provides en route escort for our assault helicopters and their embarked forces. The Super Cobra was the only western attack helicopter with a proven air-to-air and anti-radar missile capability for many years. It also provides fire support and fire support coordination to the landing force during amphibious assaults and subsequent operations ashore. The AH-1Z Viper is a design for the 21st century. Produced to meet the stringent requirements of the USMC today, its aircraft design brings together proven AH1W airframe reliability, a new composite four-bladed rotor system and powerful T700-GE-401 engines. With virtually identical front and rear cockpits, fully integrated weapons, avionics and communications systems, the AH-1Z flies with the most advanced aircraft

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CH-53E Super Stallion (Sikorsky) The largest and heaviest helicopter in the United States Military, the CH-53 is a heavy lift helicopter designed for the transportation of equipment, supplies and personnel. The CH-53E is a follow-on for its predecessor, the CH-53D heavy transport unit. Improvements include the addition of a third engine, a dual point cargo hook system, improved main rotor blades, and composite tail rotor blades. The CH-53E can carry external loads at increased airspeeds due to the stability achieved with the dual point system. The Super Stallion is shipboard compatible and capable of operation in adverse weather conditions both day and night. Loaded with weaponry, the Super Stallion can carry up to 16 tons. The CH-53 is typically loaded with M198 howitzers weighing 16,000 pounds or Light Armored Vehicles weighing 26,000 pounds. It is capable of retrieving downed aircraft, including another CH-53, and completing humanitarian missions. The versatility and range of the Super Stallion have made the helicopter invaluable to the United States Marine Corps. Photo: Sean Stell, MCCS

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F/A-18 Hornet (Boeing) The F/A-18 Hornet is a multi-mission, high-performance jet designed for fighter/attack missions and is capable of easily reaching speeds in excess of Mach 1.7 (1,200 miles per hour). The Hornet’s unique combination of power and light weight gives this aircraft impressive maneuverability, climb and acceleration. Possessing these key features, the F/A-18 is the most important and versatile carrier-borne and land-launched warplane in the United States’ arsenal. When battle-ready, the Hornet can carry up to 17,000 pounds of armament, including a six-barrel 20mm cannon, two Sparrow and two Sidewinder missiles and externally-carried weapons. A key aspect of the Hornet’s popularity with pilots is the ease with which the aircraft can be converted from fighter to strike mode and back again. The F/A-18 has been upgraded regularly since entering service in 1983 and is the sole jet stationed at MCAS Miramar. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, Navy and Marine Corps pilots used the F/A-18 for both attack and close air support missions as they moved up into Iraq. The Navy deployed 90 F/A-18s from four aircraft carriers and the Marines put 36 F/A-18As and 36 F/A-18Cs into action. The Marines also deployed 12 F/A-18Ds in tactical air coordination and airborne forward control roles. No Marine Corps aircraft were lost in combat. Photo: USMC

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Commonly known as the Huey, the UH-1 helicopter is primarily used for search and rescue, command and control and maritime special operations missions. The Huey is used by the Navy for shore-based search and rescue duties, and by the Marine Corps to provide all weather, day or night airborne command, control and coordination for assault support operations. Additionally, it is used for assault transport and maritime special operations, forward air control, aeromedical evacuation of casualties from the field and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel missions. Within the familiar silhouette and proven heritage, Bell has applied the latest aerospace technology and manufacturing process to create the new UH-1Y. Airframe improvements include twin General Electric T700 engines, a more advanced cockpit, and advanced systems that all deliver the utmost in a tactical utility helicopter. As the aircraft of choice for the U.S. Marine Corps, the four-bladed, twin engine UH-1Y meets the Corps’ stringent requirements with its 70% life cycle cost saving against the competition.

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The AV-8B Harrier is a multi-mission, short-takeoff vertical landing (STOVL) tactical strike aircraft. With its unique short-to-vertical takeoff and landing characteristics, it possesses basing flexibility that is unmatched by other fixed-wing aircraft. This maneuverability is made possible by four moveable exhaust nozzles which can be directed for conventional flight, short take-offs and landings or vertical maneuvers. This makes the aircraft particularly well-suited for providing dedicated close air support. Furthermore, it supports a broad selection of air-to-air and airto-surface weapon systems and third-generation technologies that address diverse tactical scenarios. The AV-8B Harrier is capable of reaching speeds up to Mach 1 and is used by the Marine Corps for light attack and close air support. The AV-8B can carry over 9,000 pounds of ordnance, including cannon pods, cluster bombs, rockets and missiles. Improvements made over the years give the AV-8B day or night attack capability and will extend its service life into the next century as well as greatly improve warfighting capability and logistics support. Photo: USMC

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MV-22A Osprey (Bell-Boeing) The MV-22A is a joint service, multi-mission aircraft with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability and is the world’s first production tiltrotor aircraft. It performs VTOL missions as effectively as a conventional helicopter while also having the longrange, high-speed and high-altitude flight cruise capabilities of a twin turboprop aircraft. The Marine Corps is the lead service in the development of the Osprey. The MV-22A will eventually replace the current Marine Corps assault helicopters in the medium lift category (CH-46E), contributing to the dominant maneuver of the Marine landing force, as well as supporting focused logistics in the days following commencement of an amphibious operation. The airframe is composed of an advanced composite structure that will provide improved strength to weight ratio, corrosion resistance, and damage tolerance compared to typical metal construction. The Marine Corps version, the MV-22A, will be an assault transport for troops, equipment and supplies and will be capable of operating from ships or from expeditionary airfields ashore. Photo: USMC

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USN F/A-18 Super Hornet The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is the Navy’s new long-range, multi-mission, all-weather strike fighter. The aircraft made its debut at Patuxent River (Md.) Naval Air Station in September 1995. The E is a single seat while the F is a two-seater. The F/A-18 E/F is an evolutionary upgrade of the combat proven F/A-18 C/D, built by an industry team led by McDonnell Douglas, Northrop Grumman, General Electric and Hughes. The upgrade provides a state of the art multi-mission capability and decades of growth potential at one third to one half of the cost of a new aircraft design. The Super Hornet is fully capable to conduct both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat missions. This includes air superiority, day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter-escort, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, forward air control and refueling. The Super Hornet has a greater range/endurance, can carry a heavier payload, has enhanced survivability, and a built-in potential to incorporate future systems and technologies. F/A-18 E/F as it compares with the F/A-18 C/D can fly up to 40% farther on a typical interdiction mission, can remain on station 80% longer during a typical combat air patrol scenario and has three times the “bring back” capability (will be able to “bring back” approximately three times the amount of unused ordnance to the ship.) The first operational cruise of Super Hornet, F/A-18 E, was with VFA-115 onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on July 24, 2002, and saw initial

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combat action on Nov. 6, 2002, when they participated in a strike on hostile targets in the “no-fly” zone in Iraq. Super Hornet, flew combat sorties from Abraham Lincoln during Southern Watch, demonstrating reliability and an increased range payload capability. VFA-115 embarked aboard Lincoln expended twice the amount of bombs as other squadrons in their airwing (with 100% accuracy) and met and exceeded all readiness requirements while on deployment.

F-16 Fighting Falcon The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft that provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations. In an air combat role, the F-16’s maneuverability and combat radius exceed that of all potential enemy fighter aircraft. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles, deliver its weapons with accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft and return to its starting point. The first F-16 to fly was a singleseat model that left the ground in 1976. The first operational F-16 was delivered in 1979 to the 40th Fighter Squadron at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The F-16 was built under a unique agreement between the United States and the NATO countries. The benefits were to be technology transfer among the countries, and a common-use aircraft for NATO nations. USAF F-16 multi-mission fighters were deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1991 to support Operation Desert Storm. Most recently in the Spring of 1999 during Operation Allied Force. USAF F-16 multi-mission fighters flew a variety of missions to include suppression of enemy air defense, offensive counter air, defensive counter air, close air support and forward air controller missions. Mission results were outstanding as these fighters destroyed radar sites, vehicles, tanks, MiGs and buildings.

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F/A-22 Raptor The F/A-22’s combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities and allows for the full realization of operational concepts that are vital to the 21st century Air Force. The F/A-22 is a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force that is designed to project air dominance, rapidly and at great distances, to counter and defeat threats that will attempt to deny access to our forces. The F/A-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected adversary fighter aircraft. The F/A-22 engines produce more thrust than any current fighter engine. The combination of sleek aerodynamic design and increased thrust allows the F/A-22 to cruise at supersonic airspeeds (greater Photo: Rob Shenk than 1.5 Mach) without using afterburner -- a characteristic known as supercruise. Supercruise greatly expands the F/A-22‘s operating envelope in both speed and range over current fighters, which must use fuel-consuming afterburner to operate at supersonic speeds. First look/first shot/first kill in all environments. A combination of improved sensor capability, integrated avionics, improved situational awareness, and improved weapons provides first-kill opportunity against the threat. The F/A-22

possesses a sophisticated sensor suite that allows the pilot to track, identify, shoot and kill the threat before it detects the F/A-22. Significant advances in cockpit design and avionics fusion improve the pilot’s situational awareness. Advanced avionic technologies allow the F/A-22 sensors to gather, integrate and display essential information in the most useful format to the pilot.

AV-8B Harrier The roar of the AV-8B Harrier can be heard throughout the flight line, and it is the sound of sheer power. The Harrier has the unique ability to take off and land vertically, from helicopter pads, roadways or ships, allowing the aircraft to be based in areas that other jets cannot access. This maneuverability is made possible by four moveable exhaust nozzles, which can be directed for conventional flight, short take-offs and landings, or vertical maneuvers. Once airborne, the Harrier can attain speeds of Mach 1. The AV-8B Harrier is used by the Marine Corps for light attack and close air support. It can carry over 9,000 pounds of ordnance, including cannon pods, cluster bombs, rockets and missiles. Marine Attack Squadron, VMA-311 “Tomcats”, piloted by Major Matthew “Heed” Haefner, based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., provides the Harrier Level III demo performance for the MCAS Miramar Air Show.

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The United States Navy Legacy Flight program was established in 1999. It involves today’s state-of-the-art fighters flying in close formation with World War II, Korean War and Vietnam vintage Navy and Marine Corps fighters such as the F4U Corsair, F6F Hellcat and the North American Fury. Its mission is to safely and proudly display the evolution of United States Naval airpower and to support the Navy and Marine Corps’ recruiting and retention efforts.

The U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight program was established in 1997 to commemorate the Air Force’s 50th anniversary. It involves today’s stateof-the-art fighters flying in close formation with World War II, Korean and Vietnam era fighters such as the P-51 Mustang and the F-86 Sabre. The flight’s mission is to safely and proudly display the evolution of U.S. Air Force airpower and to support the Air Force’s recruiting and retention efforts.

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3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band was established for service during World War II. Soon after WWII ended, however, the band was deactivated and its members were sent to serve in Marine units in China and at Marine Corps Air Station Ewa, Hawaii. In 1952, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band was officially reactivated at Marine Corps Air Station Miami in support of the Korean conflict. In 1957, while the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing relocated to Marine Corps Air Station in El Toro, California, the band remained in Miami and was assigned to Marine Air Group 31 until Marine Corps Air Station Miami relocated to Beaufort, South Carolina, and Marine Air Group 31 was deactivated. The musicians of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band were integrated into the Air Fleet Pacific Band, which was located at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California. This combined band was then officially renamed the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band.

The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band remained at El Toro until 1997, when Naval Air Station Miramar was converted to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. From 1997 through 1999, all units relocated from Marine Corps Air Station El Toro to MCAS Miramar as part of the base realignment process. The band reported to its current location at MCAS Miramar in January 1999. The band traveled to Southwest Asia in February 1999 and February 2000 to perform musical goodwill tours. During each of the tours, the band performed over forty concerts in Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Bahrain for thousands of people including U.S. dignitaries and the region’s royal family members. In addition to its deployment to China in WWII, the band’s combat history includes a 7-month deployment with the 3rd Aircraft Wing in support of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm from October 1990 to April 1991. During that deployment, the band served as a perimeter security machine gun platoon and saw service in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Emirate of Kuwait, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In February 2003, the band returned to Kuwait, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, for a 4-month deployment as a perimeter security machine gun platoon at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base. Among the few musical duties that the band was able to perform during the deployment was a concert at the palace of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein in Babylon, Iraq, marking the first American military band performance in Iraq. The unit’s next deployment was in August 2004, when the band assumed perimeter security for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Tactical Air Command Center at Al Asad in the Al Anbar province of Iraq. The musical highlight of the deployment was the I Marine Expeditionary Force change of command ceremony at Camp Fallujah in September 2004. The band returned to United States on March 7, 2005. Most recently the band members deployed in February of 2006 and February of 2008 in continued support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. All members of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band are combat trained Marines. Annual weapons qualification ensures that Marine musicians are as proficient with weapons as they are with musical instruments. With combat veterans in their ranks, they give full meaning to the term “Marine Musicians.”

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U.S. Army Golden Knights By: Sgt. Ann Marie Schult Being the goodwill ambassadors for the U.S. Army is a big job, one the U.S. Army Parachute Team, “Golden Knights”, thrives on. Soldiers on the Golden Knights do their best work at 12,500 feet above the earth’s surface, racing to the ground at speeds in excess of 120 mph and landing with smiles, ready to do it all again. For more than 44 years, the U. S. Army Parachute Team has been entertaining both young and old with precision parachute demonstrations. In order to compete in the then communist dominated sport of skydiving the 13-man Strategic Army Corps Sport Parachute Team was created in 1959. The parachute team performed so well that on June 1, 1961 the Army officially recognized, designated and activated the team as the U.S. Army Parachute Team. A year later the team adopted its nickname, “Golden Knights.” Golden, signifies the team’s reputation of bringing home gold medals from skydiving competitions. Knights, indicate the team had “conquered the skies”: and alludes to the fact that team members are champions of principle and conquest. The team earned a title of the Army’s goodwill ambassadors to the world, by proving time and again that they are the best in the world. The Golden Knights have performed more than 14,000 shows in all 50 states and 48 countries. Annually, the Team performs more than 27,000 jumps before an estimated 12 million people. The Golden Knights have a three-fold mission 1) to perform aerial demonstrations to the public and promote the Army and its recruitment effort, 2) to compete in national and international parachuting competitions and 3) to test and evaluate new parachuting equipment and techniques for improved operations and safety. Photo: U.S. Army Parachute Team Media Relations

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The History of the Blue Angels

t the end of World War II, Chester W. Nimitz, then Chief of Naval Operations, ordered the formation of a flight demonstration team to keep the public interested in naval aviation. The Blue Angels performed their first flight demonstration less than a year later in June 1946 at their home base, Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida. Flying the Grumman F6F Hellcat, they were led by Lt. Cmdr. Roy “Butch” Voris. Only two months later on August 25, 1946, the Blue Angels transitioned to the Grumman F8F Bearcat. One year later, the 1947 team, led by Lt. Cmdr. Robert Clarke, introduced the now famous “Diamond Formation.” By the end of the 1940’s the Blue Angels were flying their first jet aircraft, the Grumman F9F-2 Panther. In response to the demands placed on naval aviation in the Korean Conflict, the team reported to the aircraft carrier USS Princeton as the nucleus of Fighter Squadron 191 (VF-191), Satan’s Kittens, in 1950. The team reorganized the next year and reported to NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, where they began flying the newer and faster version of the Panther, the F9F-5. The Blue Angels remained in Corpus Christi until the winter of 1954 when they relocated to their present home base at NAS Pensacola, Florida. It was here that they progressed to the swept-wing Grumman F9F-8 Cougar.

The ensuing 20 years saw the Blue Angels transition to two more aircraft, the Grumman F11F-1 Tiger (1957) and the McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II (1969). In December 1974, the Navy Flight Demonstration Team began flying the McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk II and was reorganized as the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. This reorganization permitted the establishment of a commanding officer vice a flight leader (Cmdr. Tony Less was the squadron’s first official commanding officer), added support officers and further redefined the squadron’s mission, emphasizing the support of recruiting efforts. On November 8, 1986, the Blue Angels completed their 40th anniversary year during ceremonies unveiling their present aircraft, the new sleek F/A-18 Hornet, the first dual-role fighter/attack aircraft now serving on the nation’s front lines of defense. In 1992, more than one million people viewed Blue Angels’ performances during a 30-day European deployment to Sweden, Finland, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, the United Kingdom and Spain. This was the first European deployment in 19 years. The 2009 show season brought out more than 8 million spectators. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 463 million fans.

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he Blue Angels’ support team is made up of the Events Coordinator, Maintenance Officer, Flight Surgeon, Administrative Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Supply Officer and approximately 110 enlisted Navy and Marine Corps volunteers. Alternating crews of about 45 team members travel to each show site. All career-oriented enlisted Sailor or Marine applicants come recommended for Blue Angels duty by their current commanding officer. Applicants go through extensive screening, including interviewing with the members of each of the 15 squadron work centers. The keen selection process secures the squadron’s tradition of excellence, ensuring the Blue Angels are a direct reflection of the professionalism of today’s Sailors and Marines. After completing their Blue Angels tour, individuals return to the fleet to continue their naval careers. Selected enlisted personnel volunteer for a three-year tour with the squadron. Though every team member brings skills in a distinct job specialty, each is expected to work beyond that specialty, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Blue Angels. The squadron consists of seven distinct departments, jointly responsible for guaranteeing command readiness. A tribute to this dedicated team is the fact that the Blue Angels have never cancelled an air show due to a maintenance problem. Administration: The Administration Department is responsible for executive and official correspondence, squadron records, pay and travel orders. Administration maintains instructions and notices, handles promotions and awards, and controls legal and security concerns.

Maintenance: The Maintenance Department consists of Airframes, Avionics, Corrosion Control, Crew Chiefs, Life Support, Maintenance Control, Power Plants, Quality Assurance and Video shops. The maintenance team is responsible for aircraft upkeep.

Aviation Medicine: The Aviation Medicine Department is responsible for the health and wellness of each team member. The medical team performs annual physical examinations and emergency medical procedures, keeps medical and dental readiness up to date, and acts as a liaison for advanced medical care.

Public Affairs Office: The Public Affairs Office documents and promotes the Blue Angels. It designs, writes, photographs, edits, publishes and distributes all promotional materials. The Public Affairs Office also coordinates coverage and interviews with local, national and international media, and manages the VIP rider program.

Events Coordinator: The Events Coordination Department schedules preseason visits with show site sponsors and secures accommodations and ground support for each demonstration show.

Supply: The Supply Department researches, procures, stores, and issues spare parts, tools, and uniforms. Supply also researches future squadron logistical needs and initiates contracts for services required to support daily operations.

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Sean Tucker “Oracle Challenger” Having accumulated more than 20,000 flight hours, Sean Tucker has flown more than 1,000 performances in more than 425 airshows. In 2003, Sean was named as one of the twenty-five “Living Legends of Flight” by the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum – an honor shared with aviation legends such as John Glenn, Neil Armstrong and Chuck Yeager. Sean is the only individual to ever win both the Art Scholl Memorial Showmanship Award and the Bill Barber Award for Airshow Showmanship in the same year; these are the two top honors given in the airshow industry to its performers. In 2000, Sean was the recipient of the International Council of Airshows Sword of Excellence, the top award given for service to the airshow industry. Sean is the world’s only pilot to perform a triple ribbon cut. He flies through the ribbons at 220 mph in right knife-edge for the first ribbon, then left knife-edge and finally inverted. The ribbons are only 25 feet off of the ground and 750 feet between each set. Sean’s performance, known as “Sky Dance,” imposes more G-forces on his body than jet fighter pilots experience — a chest-hammering +10 to minus 8 G’s! Sean’s ever-energetic personality, showmanship and love of flying are contagious. Sean has devoted his entire adult life to exploring the art of aerobatic flight and after over 10,000 life-time practices, his passion continues to grow. Whether he is talking to experienced pilots or enthusiastic fans, Sean

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Veteran air show performer Steve “the WILD THING” Stavrakakis returns to thrill Miramar fans with his amazing “Tribute To The American Vet” Night Pyrotechnic spectacular. Don’t miss it as Steve loops and rolls through the night sky in his extremely rare Romanian IAR-823 warbird, the only one known to be flying air shows in the world! Formerly, a military rocket training platform for the Romanian Air Force, Steve utilizes the under-wing hardpoints, pylons and firing panel to launch 20 different stations of pyrotechnics lighting up the night sky! Now outfitted in USAF Vietnam era jungle camouflage markings of the 8th Special Operations Squadron, 14th Special Ops Wing stationed at Bien Hoa Air Base in 1970 and choreographed to moving narration and theme music, Steve’s tribute is his way of saying thanks to our service men and women, past and present. When not entertaining from the cockpit of his rare aerobatic aircraft, Steve can be found educating and entertaining fans from the announcing stand at the Air Shows and Air Races worldwide, including co-hosting the Red Bull Air Race Championships on FOX Sports.

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John Collver “Wardog” With an aviation career spanning more than 35 years, John Collver knows how to keep his aircraft, the AT-6 Texan, in control. John Collver has accumulated over 14,000 of flight time in more than 50 types of aircraft. He has piloted the Goodyear Blimp and TV’s “Air Wolf” helicopter, in addition to teaching and competing in the world of aerobatics. His patriotic performances give audiences a close look at the techniques of U.S. fighter pilots used to win World War II. The AT-6 Texan was the strength of the Armed Forces pilot training program during World War II. The Texan has been the aircraft of choice when it comes to aiding in the instruction of pilots, including the former president George Bush, Sr. Collver’s plane, nicknamed “War Dog,” was built in 1944 and was temporarily stationed at Miramar. After the war, the plane served with the Japanese Self-Defense Force. The plane was eventually scrapped and then later rebuilt to its original condition. AIR SHOW 2010

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Remembering The Fallen Freedom Is Not Free I watched the flag pass by one day. It fluttered in the breeze. A young Marine saluted it, and then he stood at ease. I looked at him in uniform So young, so tall, so proud, He'd stand out in any crowd. I thought how many men like him Had fallen through the years. How many died on foreign soil? How many mothers' tears? How many pilots' planes shot down? How many died at sea? How many foxholes were soldiers' graves? No, freedom isn't free. I heard the sound of TAPS one night, When everything was still I listened to the bugler play And felt a sudden chill. I wondered just how many times That TAPS had meant "Amen," When a flag had draped a coffin Of a brother or a friend. I thought of all the children, Of the mothers and the wives, Of fathers, sons and husbands With interrupted lives. I thought about a graveyard At the bottom of the sea Of unmarked graves in Arlington. No, freedom isn't free. - Kelly Strong

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Dan Buchanan Although a sporting accident left him a paraplegic in 1981, Dan Buchanan has been captivating air show audiences with his hypnotic hang glider act for over 15 years. As an alternative from most aerobatic acts, Dan’s Airwave Glider gracefully soars through the air, generating a calming effect throughout the crowd. The Airwave Glider is capable of flying for lengths of up to three to five hours, while climbing upwards of 18,000 feet. During his act, Buchanan takes to the skies using a special rolling launch pad, designed specifically for him and his Airwave Glider. After a dramatic ascent, he engages in a series of mesmerizing loops and dives, which are perfectly complimented with a specific music selection. Once the sun sets, Buchanan’s act becomes even more dramatic as he adds more flash by illuminating the wings and accompanying a theatrical fireworks display. As a licensed pyro-technician, he designs and installs all the special effects himself. By getting back in the air no more than a year after he was handicapped, Buchanan has exemplified tremendous courage and character. Since then, he has accumulated over 2,800 flight hours in hang gliders alone. His handicap has not held him back in any way, as he continues to enjoy other hobbies,

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dentification tags, more commonly known as dog tags, have been used by the Marine Corps since 1916. They serve to identify Marines who fall in battle and secure a suitable burial for them. Identification tags were probably first authorized in Marine Corps Order Number 32 of 6 October 1916. This order stated: Hereafter identification tags will be issued to all officers and enlisted men of the Marine Corps. They will always be worn when engaged in field service, and at all other times they will either be worn, or kept in the possession of the owner. The order further provided that the tags would be stamped as follows: “Officers – full name and rank at date of issue; enlisted men – full name and date of first enlistment in the Marine Corps.” These tags were regarded as part of the field kit and were to be suspended from the neck under the clothing. General Order Number 21, Section VI, Headquarters, American Expeditionary Force in France (13 August 1917) authorized square tags. This order was amended on 15 February 1918 by General Order Number 30 (paragraph IV, 7n) which provided that: (1) Two aluminum identification tags, to be furnished by the Q.M.C. (Quartermaster, Marine Corps), will be habitually worn by all officers and enlisted men, and also by all civilians attached to the American Expeditionary Force. (2) Both tags will be stamped with the name, rank, company and regiment or corps to which the wearer belongs; and the second tag will be worn suspended by a cord one inch long from the bottom of the first tag. This was the same time when Army serial numbers were assigned to the Marines in France. General Order Number 10 of the 6th Regiment of Marines dated 15 February 1918 specifically stated, “The numbers assigned to all men present will be stamped on identification tags.” There was some clarification in General Order Number 91 (paragraph II) of 10 June 1918, which read as follows: The aluminum identification tags, each the size of a silver half dollar and of suitable thickness, will be worn by each officer and soldier of the American Expeditionary Force and by all civilians attached thereto. These tags will be worn suspended from the neck underneath the clothing by a cord or thong passed through (a) small hole in the tag, the second tag to be suspended from the first by a short piece of string or tape. …The square tags authorized by Section VI, General Order Number 21, A.A.E.F., 1917, will be issued until the present supply is exhausted.

The Marine Corps Manual of 1921 stated in Article 25 that “The Secretary of the Navy has authorized the use of the Marine Corps identification tag until the exhaustion of the present supply, after which the tag prescribed in the Navy Regulations will be used.” The 1940 Marine Corps Manual stated in Section 1, Article 58 that identification tags will be used “in time of war or national emergency and at other times when directed by competent authority.” During this period, the below information was stamped onto oval shaped Monel metal identification tags: (a) Name (b) Officer’s rank or man’s service number. Approximately three spaces to the right of rank or service number, indicate religion by “P” “C”, or “H” for Protestant, Catholic, or Hebrew. If no religion is indicated this space will be left blank. (c) Type of blood; and if the man has received tetanus toxiod, the letter “T” with the date (T-8/40) to so indicate. (d) At one end of the tag the letters “USMC” or “USMCR”, as may be appropriate. During the early 1960s two revisions were made to the standardized 1940 identification tags: the tetanus shot date was eliminated and serial numbers were replaced by Social Security Numbers. Later, the Marine’s gas mask size was also added to the information included on the tag. The current layout for a Marine Corps identification tag is: Line 1: Line 2: Line 3: Line 4: Line 5:

Last Name First and Middle Initials, Blood Type Social Security Number USMC, Gas Mask Size Religious Preference

Identification tags are issued today as they were in 1916. They secure the proper interment of those who fall in battle and establish beyond a doubt their identity. Should it become desirable subsequently to disinter the remains for removal to a national or post cemetery or for shipment home, the identification tag suspended from the neck of the Marine is in all cases interred with the body. The duplicate tag attached is removed at the time of burial and turned over to the surgeon or person in charge of the burial. A record of the same, together with the cause and date of death are made and reported to the commanding officer. The tags are prescribed as part of the uniform and when not worn as directed, they are habitually kept in the owner’s possession. When they are not worn, the identification tags are considered part of the individual’s equipment and they are inspected regularly. Tags for officers are issued upon first reporting to active duty and tags for individuals enlisting are stamped and issued at the recruit depots.

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The MCAS Miramar Air Show, featuring the world’s best military and civilian pilots, including the world famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Canadian Snowbirds, will be held October 1, 2 and 3, 2010 with a Twilight Show on Saturday, October 2. Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase the best seats available in advance. Admission, parking and blanket seating are FREE for all shows! Special preferred seating in the Flying Aces Club Chalet, Flight of Wine Chalet, Semper Fi Chalet, Flight Deck Chalet, Observation Deck Chalet, Box Seats and Grandstands have been available since May. The Saturday Matinee and Twilight Show require separate tickets for all areas (except Grandstands). Box Seats and Chalets will be vacated following the Blue Angels Matinee performance. Seating areas will reopen for Twilight Show ticket holders. Children’s prices apply to ages 3-11; children ages 2 and under are FREE (sitting on adult’s lap).

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MARINE CORPS HISTORY 1 October 1997: The first African-American female colonel in the Marine Corps was promoted to that rank during a ceremony at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina. Colonel Gilda A. Jackson, a native of Columbus, Ohio, made Marine Corps history when she achieved the rank of colonel. She was serving as Special Projects Officer, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing at the time of her promotion. 5 October 1775: Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the 2d Continental Congress used the word “Marines” on one of the earliest known occasions, when it directed General George Washington to secure two vessels on “Continental risque and pay”, and to give orders for the “proper encouragement to the Marines and seamen” to serve on the two armed ships. 6 October 1945: Major General Keller E. Rockey, Commanding General, III Amphibious Corps, accepted the surrender of 50,000 Japanese troops in North China on behalf of the Chinese Nationalist government. 8 October 1899: A force of 375 Marines under command of future Commandant George F. Elliott, attacked and captured the insurgent town of Novaleta, Luzon, Philippine Islands, and linked up with U.S. Army troops. There were 11 Marine casualties. 9 October 1917: The 8th Marines was activated at Quantico, Virginia. Although the regiment would not see combat in Europe during World War I, the officers and enlisted men of the 8th Marines participated in operations against dissidents in Haiti for over five years during the 1920s. During World War II, the regiment was assigned to the 2d Marine Division and participated in combat operations on Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Tinian, and Okinawa, and earned three Presidential Unit Citations. 11 October 1951: A Marine battalion was flown by transport helicopters to a frontline combat position for the first time, when HMR-161 lifted the 3d Battalion, 7th Marines, and its equipment, during Operation Bumblebee, northeast of Yanggu, Korea. 19 October 1968: Operation Maui Peak, a combined regimental-sized operation which began on 6 October, ended 11 miles northwest of An Hoa, Vietnam. More than 300 enemy were killed in the 13-day operation. 23 October 1983: At 0622 an explosive-laden truck slammed into the BLT headquarters building in Beirut, Lebanon, where more than 300 men were billeted. The massive explosion collapsed the building in seconds, and took the lives of 241 Americans--including 220 Marines. This was the highest loss of life in a single day for Marines since D-Day on Iwo Jima in 1945. 28 October 1962: An 11,000-man 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade left Camp Pendleton by sea for the Caribbean during the Cuban Missile Crisis. One week earlier, the entire 189,000-man Marine Corps had been put on alert and elements of the 1st and 2d Marine Divisions were sent to Guantanamo Bay to reinforce the defenders of the U.S. Naval Base. Other 2d Division units and squadrons from five Marine Aircraft Groups were deployed at Key West, Florida, or in Caribbean waters during the Cuban crisis. 31 October 1919: A patrol of Marines and gendarmes, led by Sergeant Herman H. Hanneken, disguised themselves as Cacos and entered the headquarters of the Haitian Caco Leader, Charlemagne Peralte, killing the bandit chief, and dispersing his followers. Sergeant Hanneken and Corporal William R. Button were each awarded the Medal of Honor. 70

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