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Aviation Logistics Marine chosen for USO leadership award

One of our own, Cpl. MaryBeth Monson, a structural mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and a native of Weston, Idaho, has been selected as the United Service Organization’s (USO) Woman of the Year Military Leadership Award.

Marine Crops photograph by Lance Cpl. Brendan King Local

Marine Corps weapons, tactics instructor course finishes with mass troop insertion

The initial component to Final Exercise One for Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One Weapons and Tactics Instructor course began on April 23 at the Laguna Army Airfield near MCAS Yuma, Ariz.

Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Uriel Avendano Local

Pre-Deployment: The Black Sheep, Nightmares and Avengers’ military appreciation evening muster

Marines, sailors and family members of Marine Attack Squadron 214, Marine Attack Squadron 211, Marine Attack Squadron 311 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 were brought together for a cross-squadron evening barbecue at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s base chapel courtyard, May 1.

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Take a Stand

The first annual "Take a Stand" bike ride to raise awareness for sexual assault.

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Ospreys support final WTI exercise

Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Zachary Scanlon A MV-22 Osprey refuels from the back of a KC-130 over the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Ranges near Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 23.

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Yuma gets a Sneak Peek at the Future JSF

Posted  August 16, 2012

After taking a tour of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter aircraft factory in Ft. Worth, Texas, I believe yet another advancement in aviation is about to grace Yuma’s presence that will make us wonder for many years to come how it came to be..

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Where in the World August 16, 2012

Posted  August 16, 2012

Photo by Cpl. Isaac Lamberth Completing 60 years of service, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, known as the ‘Ugly Angels,’ completed a memorial flight over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 9. The squadron was created in 1952 and holds the distinction of being the first Marine helicopter squadron to arrive in country during the Vietnam War….

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News to Use August 16, 2012

Posted  August 16, 2012

ART CONTEST, CABALLEROS DE YUMA For the upcoming 2012 Colorado River Crossing Balloon Festival scheduled for Nov. 16-18, the Caballeros de Yuma is holding an art contest to find this year’s lead art for the festival. The theme for the artwork is hot air balloons and the contest winner will receive $400. Deadline for submissions…

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3RD MAW Under New Command

Posted  August 16, 2012

Cpl. Ryan Carpenter Maj. Gen. Andrew O’Donnell, Jr., relinquished command of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to Maj. Gen. (select) Steven Busby during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 10.

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VEERP allows Marines to exit service early

Posted  August 23, 2012

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.   —  Officials from Manpower and Reserve Affairs recently released a revised Voluntary Enlisted Early Release Program that provides eligible applicants an opportunity to exit military service up to one year ahead of their scheduled separation date. Marine Administrative Message 371/12 promotes force shaping measures in accordance with budget…

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McCain swoops into Yuma

Posted  August 23, 2012

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bill Waterstreet Left to right, Col. Michael Gough, the Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding officer, Col. Robert Kuckuk, the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma commanding officer, Brig. Gen. (Maj. Gen. select) Steven W. Busby, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, and Senator John McCain, the Republican representative of Arizona, begin…

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Where in the World August 23, 2012

Posted  August 23, 2012

Photo by Lance Cpl. Derrick K. Irions A surf camp participant makes his trek toward the ocean with an American Flag themed surfboard during a three-day surf camp at Camp Pendleton’s San Onofre Beach, Aug. 12. Operation Amped held the sport therapy camp to provide surfing lessons to rehabilitating injured service members and their families….

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Yuma Palms Regional Center

Posted  August 23, 2012

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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The Art of Intelligence:

Posted  August 23, 2012

I’m not a fan of fiction novels, and books like this one are a prime example of why real life is so much better. Henry A. Crumpton’s memoir is an account of his 24 years as one of our country’s frontline clandestine warriors, from his beginnings recruiting operatives and collecting intelligence throughout Africa, to leading…

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Yuma’s Olympians

Posted  August 23, 2012

The Olympians on NBC are not the only competitors of their type. For the past 28 years, Yuma, Ariz., has been host to some amazing athletes…

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