Marine Corps Community Services Miramar distributes profits from the air show to Marines, sailors and their families through more than 100 programs and events on the air station throughout the year.

One of the ways air show profits go to work for Marines and sailors is through construction and renovation projects. Some recently completed projects are the new Child, Youth and Teen Center and the golf course clubhouse. Others are on the way, including a Flight Line Store renovation and a new auto service center.

Another way MCCS distributes profits is through family-based programs. MCCS gives more than $250,000 dollars annually to unit and family readiness funds, and it also provides Child, Youth and Teen Center awards and prizes, intramural sports awards and prizes, and refreshments at homecomings and deployment briefs.

The most visible way to see air show money at work is through special events. When a comedian or celebrity visits the air station, a movie is pre-screened at the Bob Hope Theater or a carnival hits Mills Park, guess who foots the bill? MCCS uses money from the air show to fund these free events at the air station.

“Our goal is to have events and programs that are most desirable, and to improve leisure time activities and support their emotional well-being,” said Suzi Gold, the marketing director for MCCS Miramar.

Because Marines and sailors work many hours during the air show doing set-up, preparation, security and tear-down, Gold said it’s important for them to realize how their hard work helps pay for the MCCS programs provided to them.

“They put in so much work and effort, we want them to know all of the programs are not funded unless we generate revenue,” said Gold.

To see how air show profits are going to work for service members and their families, visit the MCCS Web site to view a full list of upcoming free events on the air station.

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