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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.

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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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MAG-13 CO visits JSF at Eglin Air Force Base

Posted  August 16, 2012

Courtesy photos by USAF Major Karen Roganov Col. Michael Gough, left, the Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding officer, listens as Sgt. William Luhrsen, a F-35B Lightning II airframes mechanic and low observation technician, explains some of the new components of the Joint Strike Fighter at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug 13. F-35B Lightning II…

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Yuma’s future F-35B hits the mark

Posted  August 16, 2012

Courtesy of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightening II, expected to arrive at MCAS Yuma, Ariz. by the end of the year, accomplished a significant milestone Aug. 8 by demonstrating a successful weapons release during a flight at Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD. U.S. military officials at…

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Chaplain of the Corps

Posted  August 16, 2012

Rear Adm. Margaret Kibben, the 18th Chaplain of the Marine Corps

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Welcome back, Black Widows

Posted  August 16, 2012

Marines with MALS-13 return to the sight of loved ones smiling and cheering after returning from an Afghanistan deployment at MCASYuma, Aug. 13. This group of 17 Marines comprised the third main body from MALS-13 to come home.

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Rocky’s Pizzeria & Italian Foods

Posted  August 16, 2012

There are precious few locations for good pizza in Yuma. Besides the retail chains and Benito’s on base, there are only a handful of local pizzerias that make their pizza from scratch. Rocky’s Pizzeria falls somewhere in the middle of the pizza pie. Boasting an impressive assortment of Italian dishes next to its homemade pizza,…

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Bon Appétit: Mess Hall 710 ensures station is satisfied

Posted  August 9, 2012

“Chillin’, killin’, cookin’, grillin’” – Sgt. Richard Martin, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 food service specialist Vats of boiling food release steam into the galley while a Marine yelps in pain because of spilled, scalding alfredo sauce. Cooks dodge…

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Leader’s Forum: Culture of Excellence

Posted  August 9, 2012

I’ve always believed that a “GOOD unit” is one where the actions of all members are guided by what is expected of them.  They essentially “do the right thing” 24/7/365 in order to meet the expectations of their leadership (all levels).  A “GREAT unit” is one where the actions of all members are guided by…

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Chaplain’s Corner: Uncertainty

Posted  August 9, 2012

Over the course of my time here in Yuma, I have assisted several individuals who had come to a point where suicide seemed like a viable option. And I have met with Marines who have lost people that they love. I bring up these events to bring into focus the idea of uncertainty. One of…

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ARFF Marines start, put out, the fire in Miramar

Posted  August 9, 2012

The wailing of a fire engine is a sound no one hopes to hear. It’s the sound of unpredictability and the unknown. To the Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting section…

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Station MCFTB reaches out to local educators

Posted  August 9, 2012

It’s hard to find a better example of the military supporting the local community than using station resources to inform the people who educate local children.

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