Meeting with MAG-39 at Camp Pendleton

It's always a great day in San Diego, isn't it? I love having a reason to get there, so to be able to meet with both Navy and the Marines was a wonderful excuse. I've never been to Camp Pendleton before--it's huge! I had the privilege of meeting with all the representatives from each of the Squadrons of the Marine Aircraft Group 39. I spent a little extra time afterwards talking with these great Marines below:
From L to R: Captain Joe Troyan, Major Khieem Jackson, Sharlene Hawkes, Captain Chad Tyler, and Captain Brian Riva

You know, everytime I get to see our American defense personnel and capabilities up close...I'm in awe. Seriously. When I lived abroad as a teenager, anyone in uniform (I'd see the Marines at the US Embassy for instance) represented home to me. I am so proud of the great job you all do representing and defending us. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say this since I'm not a Marine...but....hooooah!


By the way, here's a link to our latest press release .