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U.S., Japan Agree on Okinawa Troop Relocation

Posted May 3, 2012 by Karen Parrish

WASHINGTON, April 27, 2012 – U.S. and Japanese officials announced yesterday the two nations have agreed on a plan to relocate U.S. Marines from Okinawa to Guam. The joint statement of the U.S.-Japan...

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News to Use April 26, 2012

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Volunteers needed for 2012 science expo Military and Civilian volunteers are needed for the 2012 Yuma County Science Expo April 27 at the AWC Shoening Conference Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. They are seeking ten volunteer judges for the expo. Volunteers will be provided a free continental breakfast and a lunch. If interested,…

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Weapons & Tactics Instructor course

Posted March 29, 2012 by Compiled by Desert Warrior Staff

Helicopters will take to the skies and Marines will train in parks around Yuma and Brawley during biannual Weapons and Tactics Instructors course. WTI is a time when Marine Corps aviators conduct world class training. The history of WTI can be traced back to the 1950′s when the Marine Corps introduced…

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5 Questions for the Sonoran Pueblo Assistant Director

Posted March 22, 2012 by

Do you see an increase in business during WTI and how does that effect the Sonoran Pueblo? Business has picked up a great deal during WTI. The importance of WTI on this base is that the following weeks this base is going to see a lot of businesses picking up and  it shows the public…

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Yuma Palms Regional Center

Posted August 23, 2012 by Cpl. Laura Gauna

After two years in Yuma, there is one spot I find myself coming back to time and time again. Located at the northeast corner of 16th Street and Interstate 8, Yuma Palms Regional Center features more than 490,000 square feet of department and specialty stores, restaurants and entertainment, as well as walkways, plazas and gathering…

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Maj. Thomas Dahoney, retired Marine Attack Squadron 225

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Bill Waterstreet (above) Maj. Thomas Dahoney, a retired Marine Attack Squadron 225 A-4 Skyhawk pilot and a Gold Canyon, Ariz., native, looks and his grandson, Ben Heritage, a Kingston, Mass., native, observe the cockpit of an AV-8B Harrier while Capt. Eric Biskner, the Marine Aircraft Group 13 assistant operations officer and…

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Brownie’s Cafe

Posted August 9, 2012 by Cpl. Sean Dennison

Exuding small town charm, with a 50s diner interior, Brownie’s immediately welcomed me with its relaxed atmosphere the moment I stepped it. Granted, I was the youngest customer in there by a good 40 years, but in a way that added to the charm. Service was fast and friendly. My waitress’ smile never left her…

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News to Use May 10, 2012

Posted May 10, 2012 by Staff

Cheerleaders wanted Auditions for the 2012 MCAS Yuma Cheerleading, Dance and POM Squadron will be held 6-7 p.m., May 30, at the Community Center. For more information, contact William Tracu at (928) 269- 2324. New and improved station pool The station pool is currently open for lap swimmers only, Monday thru Friday from 6 –…

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Yuma F-35B is lifted to new heights by firefighter unit

Posted February 15, 2013 by Lance Cpl. Zachary Scanlon

With the arrival of the F-35B to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 13 must run through a gauntlet of tests, protocols and procedures with the new F-35B before it is deemed fully flight operational.

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Yuma mobile team improves Miramar Marines’ aviation capabilities

Posted June 14, 2012 by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

An improvised Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team (MMT) from Marine Aviation Control Squadron 1, working with both local and California units, completed the last leg of a four-part airfield exercise at Auxiliary Airfield II…

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