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Osi, a military working dog with the station Provost Marshal’s Office kennel, runs through water toward a mock aggressor aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 22. After given the command to attack, dogs like Osi will do everything in their power to get to their target. - Osi, a military working dog with the station Provost Marshal’s Office kennel, runs through water toward a mock aggressor aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 22. After given the command to attack, dogs like Osi will do everything in their power to get to their target.

Staff Sgt. Anthony Welch, a staff noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 and an Alexandria, La., native, reels in a fuel hose aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 14. Bulk-fuel Marines with MWSS-373 fuel aircraft to make them fully functional, allowing the air station to run smoothly. Bulk-fuel specialists test fuel, set up fuel systems and fuel the aircraft. - Staff Sgt. Anthony Welch, a staff noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 and an Alexandria, La., native, reels in a fuel hose aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 14. Bulk-fuel Marines with MWSS-373 fuel aircraft to make them fully functional, allowing the air station to run smoothly. Bulk-fuel specialists test fuel, set up fuel systems and fuel the aircraft.

Sgt. Jeremy W. Caddell, right, the Marine Wing Communication Squadron 38 deputy family readiness officer and Web City, Mo., native, stands with Gunnery Sgt. David W. Smith, left, the training chief of H&S Bn., MCRD San Diego and Star, Texas, native, after Caddell was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Feb. 15. Caddell was a key contributor in saving Smith’s life after Smith was the victim of a hit-and-run accident on his motorcycle in Rancho Bernardo. - Sgt. Jeremy W. Caddell, right, the Marine Wing Communication Squadron 38 deputy family readiness officer and Web City, Mo., native, stands with Gunnery Sgt. David W. Smith, left, the training chief of H&S Bn., MCRD San Diego and Star, Texas, native, after Caddell was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal Feb. 15. Caddell was a key contributor in saving Smith’s life after Smith was the victim of a hit-and-run accident on his motorcycle in Rancho Bernardo.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. – Pfc. Bradley Hinsley, a bulk-fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 and a Bakersfield, Calif., native, secures the fuel hose after refueling an AH-1W Super Cobra aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 14. MWSS-373 set up a FARP in support of Scorpion Fire Phase II. Scorpion Fire is a two-week training evolution to provide support for pilots’ pre-deployment training. - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. – Pfc. Bradley Hinsley, a bulk-fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373 and a Bakersfield, Calif., native, secures the fuel hose after refueling an AH-1W Super Cobra aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 14. MWSS-373 set up a FARP in support of Scorpion Fire Phase II. Scorpion Fire is a two-week training evolution to provide support for pilots’ pre-deployment training.

The ejection handle on an F/A-18 seat, when pulled, sets off an explosive cartridge that ejects the pilot from the aircraft. The purpose of the ejection seat is pilot survival and seats are inspected daily by Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All-Weather) 225 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. - The ejection handle on an F/A-18 seat, when pulled, sets off an explosive cartridge that ejects the pilot from the aircraft. The purpose of the ejection seat is pilot survival and seats are inspected daily by Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All-Weather) 225 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

Sgt. Jessica N. Kruppa, a weather forecaster with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a Clover, S.C., native, uses the Pilot to Metro Service communication device to contact the air traffic control tower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 8. The PMSV device allows pilots and crews to contact meteorology and oceanography analyst forecasters while in flight in the event of weather pattern shifts. - Sgt. Jessica N. Kruppa, a weather forecaster with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a Clover, S.C., native, uses the Pilot to Metro Service communication device to contact the air traffic control tower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 8. The PMSV device allows pilots and crews to contact meteorology and oceanography analyst forecasters while in flight in the event of weather pattern shifts.

Lance Cpl. Kasey Goulet, an avionics electrician technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, practices ascent skills at the Pacific Athletic Club Feb. 4. Marines can use tuition assistance to get scuba diving certified. North County Scuba Center collaborates with Mira Costa College to offer Marines a chance to receive different levels of diving certifications. - Lance Cpl. Kasey Goulet, an avionics electrician technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, practices ascent skills at the Pacific Athletic Club Feb. 4. Marines can use tuition assistance to get scuba diving certified. North County Scuba Center collaborates with Mira Costa College to offer Marines a chance to receive different levels of diving certifications.

Maj. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell, Jr., left, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, right, the sergeant major for 3rd MAW, present Sgt. Molly A. Howe, center, a career planner with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 and a Gilroy, Calif., native, the Career Planner of the Year award aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Feb. 3. Howe accomplished 124 percent of her overall re-enlistment mission. She completed 100 percent of her interviews and her Commanding General’s Inspection was outstanding. - Maj. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell, Jr., left, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Sgt. Maj. Anthony A. Spadaro, right, the sergeant major for 3rd MAW, present Sgt. Molly A. Howe, center, a career planner with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3 and a Gilroy, Calif., native, the Career Planner of the Year award aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Feb. 3. Howe accomplished 124 percent of her overall re-enlistment mission. She completed 100 percent of her interviews and her Commanding General’s Inspection was outstanding.

Sgt. Jacob Pridgeon, a range safety officer with Marksmanship Training Unit and a Clearwater, Minn., native, instructs Gunnery Sgt. Peter Hernandez, an aviation supply warehouse chief with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 and an El Centro, Calif., native, proper speed reloading techniques for the pistol aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 2. Pridgeon enjoys helping others by providing knowledge in the skills he is certified to teach. Pridgeon dedicates his time to teaching fellow Marines martial arts, rifle and pistol techniques and scuba diving. - Sgt. Jacob Pridgeon, a range safety officer with Marksmanship Training Unit and a Clearwater, Minn., native, instructs Gunnery Sgt. Peter Hernandez, an aviation supply warehouse chief with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11 and an El Centro, Calif., native, proper speed reloading techniques for the pistol aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 2. Pridgeon enjoys helping others by providing knowledge in the skills he is certified to teach. Pridgeon dedicates his time to teaching fellow Marines martial arts, rifle and pistol techniques and scuba diving.

Fardosa Nur, left, a dental hygienist and a Los Angeles native, and Lt. Caleb J. Noordsman, right, a general dentist with 13th Dental Company, 1st Dental Battalion and a Traverse City, Mich., native, fill a Marine’s cavity aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. The MCAS Miramar Dental Clinic provides cleanings, exams, oral surgery and prosthodontics for approximately 9,000 service members and their families. This year, the Navy Dental Corps will celebrate its 100th year of service to those serving in the Navy and Marine Corps. - Fardosa Nur, left, a dental hygienist and a Los Angeles native, and Lt. Caleb J. Noordsman, right, a general dentist with 13th Dental Company, 1st Dental Battalion and a Traverse City, Mich., native, fill a Marine’s cavity aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. The MCAS Miramar Dental Clinic provides cleanings, exams, oral surgery and prosthodontics for approximately 9,000 service members and their families. This year, the Navy Dental Corps will celebrate its 100th year of service to those serving in the Navy and Marine Corps.