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Yuma Harrier squadron heads off on final deployment

Posted December 13, 2012 by Cpl. Sean Dennison

The last group of a Yuma-based AV-8B Harrier squadron left for their final deployment, Dec. 5.

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News to Use December 6, 2012

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Save Lives and Donate Blood MCAS Yuma and United Blood Service is having a blood drive Dec. 7 at the station gym from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., promoting for the campaign “Find the hero in you.”  Not only can you save lives but for those who donate at the Dec. 7 Blood Drive, Outback…

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College Fair

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Photo by Cpl. Aaron Diamant More than 130 station Marines and their family members took a step to brighten their future by attending a college and career fair, Dec. 3 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Attendees were able to browse and speak to representatives from 44 military-friendly colleges and employers, opening up opportunities for…

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Station gets All-Wrapped during holiday event

Posted December 6, 2012 by Story and Photos by Lance Cpl. Zachary Scanlon

Although Jack Frost may not nip your nose in Yuma, Ariz. during December, the spirit of Christmas warms up for the Marines, Sailors and their families at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Nov. 30.

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News to Use November 29, 2012

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SAVE LIVES AND DONATE BLOOD MCAS Yuma and United Blood Service is having a blood drive Dec. 7 at the station gym from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., promoting for the campaign “Find the hero in you.” Not only can you save lives but for those who donate at the Dec. 7 Blood Drive, Outback…

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VMFA-121 now calls MCAS Yuma home

Posted November 29, 2012 by Photos by Cpl. Shelby Shields

Photo by Cpl. Shelby Shields 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing welcomed its first F-35B squadron during an official ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. During the ceremony Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 121, formerly an F/A-18 Hornet squadron, re-designated as the Corps’ first operational F-35 squadron, Marine Fighter…

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A Merry Marine Corps Christmas

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Bill Waterstreet Pfc. David Dickerman Rossi, a Marine Aircraft Group 13 Marine Air Ground Task Force planner and a native of Sacramento, Calif., volunteers to help the children of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma decorate cookies at Marine Corps Family Team Building, Nov. 26., during one of their Christmas-themed events, “Elf…

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Marketing yourself for a second career

Posted November 29, 2012 by Story by Alicia Ruvalcaba

Courtesy photo The Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Career Resource Management Center has sponsored a once-a-year lecture regarding transition that is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 10 from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Sonoran Pueblo Club.  Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), and is entitled “Marketing Yourself  for a Second Career”.  The event will…

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News to Use November 15, 2012

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Thanksgiving Dinner at  American Legion Post 19 H. H. Donkersley American Legion Post 19 will be serving turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Thanksgiving Day (22 November) from noon to 4 p.m. at 2575 S. Virginia Drive.  Everyone is welcome, and there is no cost for dinner. For more information, please contact Senior Vice…

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Yuma honors Veterans through parade, community

Posted November 15, 2012 by Story and photos by Lance Cpl. Zac Scanlon

Yuma hosted its annual Veterans Day parade on 4th avenue, Nov. 12. Active-duty Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma took part in the event, honoring those who have served before them. MCAS Yuma’s base Color Guard and tactical vehicles from Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 paraded alongside other organizations, including the Boy Scouts of…

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