William Greenhouse, a former Marine master sergeant, makes his way into the celebration. The hangar was part of the air station, which was in use from 1943 to 1999. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
Earl Wickham, left, a former master sergeant, rises for the Pledge of Allegiance. The yearly “homecoming” event is put on by the El Toro Marine Air Station Oral History Project. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)
