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K9 demo informs public at Sea World
Story by Lance Cpl. Skye Jones
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Oct 5, 2004) -- Visitors from all over the world come to Sea World to see whales, dolphins and other creatures of the sea. Guests were in for a special treat Oct. 3 when they caught a glimpse of an animal that is not normally featured at the park.

Miramar's Provost Marshal's Office K-9 unit gave Sea World visitors a peek into their daily jobs as they performed demonstrations with their dogs inside the main entrance of the park.

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New buildings to simplify missions for Marine Wing Support Squadrons
Story by Sgt. Cecilia Sequeira
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. -- Congress approved and funded a $7.1 million contract to R.A. Construction Inc. for a Miramar construction project that will improve training and mission accomplishment for two squadrons.

Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, will claim Building 6028, a refueling vehicle maintenance shop, and MWSS-473, Marine Aircraft Group 46, 4th MAW, will take possession of their new equipment shop, Building 6026, when construction is completed Nov. 4.

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Crew chief's personality eases long flight line workdays
Story by Sgt. Cecilia Sequeira
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. (Oct 4, 2004) -- All Marines should display traits that distinguish them from civilians. In addition to those traits, every unit needs a Marine with special qualities to make everyday not only successful, but enjoyable.

At 6:45 every morning, Sgt. Ryan C. Zierman, crew chief, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, arrives at Hangar Four and awakens his senses to a strong cup of coffee and the unmistakable smell of JP-5 aircraft fuel. After the Marine of HMH-466 conduct a squadron-wide foreign object debris walk, Zierman joins his crew for a morning meeting to discuss the plan of the day.

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MALS-16 provides critical support during Operation Iraqi Freedom
Story by Sgt. Cecilia Sequeira
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2004) -- Today's wars are fought using every available resource our armed forces can provide. Marines no longer send in ground troops alone.

Very few, if any, large-scale missions are accomplished without air support. Air support can only be provided if aircraft are properly maintained and ordnance is available. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 16, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, has been providing that support since the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Marines give a helping hand to fire victims
Story by Lance Cpl. Skye Jones
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif. (Sept 30, 2004) -- "I lost everything in the fires last year. All of my personal belongings were destroyed, as well as my living space," explained Genevieve Pulido, a San Pasqual American Indian Reservation resident. "I never had a real home before."

Marines from Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, in conjunction with the San Diego Habitat for Humanity Inc., volunteered their time to build houses for San Pasqual residents like Pulido, at the San Pasqual American Indian Reservation Sept. 28.

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