U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) raise the American flag during a morning colors ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., Dec. 9, 2014. The ceremony was held to retire the colors of Marine Aircraft Group Afghanistan signifying the end of aviation operations in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Allison J. Herman, 3rd MAW Combat Camera/Released)