On Apr. 24, 1988 at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) El Toro during air show, Marine Corps pilot Col. Jerry Cadick crashed while performing one of his maneuvers. Col Cadick incredibly survived a 75G force impact with serious injuries to his entire body. He made the comment after the crash, “The only thing I didn’t break was my earlobes”. Col Cadick was medically retired from the Marines and eventually learned to walk again and eventually fly. Unfortunately Col Jerry Cadick passed away in 2015 at

The Legacy of Marine Corps Air Station El Toro Promo with Councilman Doug Cirbo and Robert Pequeno

Do you know the legacy of Marine Corps Air Station El Toro? Check out this video to see a ton of amazing photos and learn all about the base. Join us on July 10th at Lake Forest City Hall for an event commemorating the legacy of the Marine Corps Air Station El Toro and its profound impact on our city. This free event is open to the public and will feature heartfelt memories and inspiring stories from the men and women who dedicated themselves to the base. For more info visit www.lakeforestca.gov

The former El Toro Marine air base is a toxic nightmare. Along with the now-closed Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, is the El Toro School where children died of Leukemia at an alarming rate. This report examines the story surrounding the old school which was directly in line with jet blast when it was open. | Toxic El Toro

Take a moment to learn about the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum’s beginnings and future with Michael Aguilar, retired Brigadier General and the current President/CEO of the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation. The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, the only museum dedicated to Marine Corps aviation, is returning to its original site at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro — now the Great Park. Initially established in 1989, the museum relocated to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after El