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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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News to Use September 20, 2012

Posted  September 20, 2012

Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair for military veterans, active duty, guard, reserve members and military spouses Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Louis Levy Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11.  Job seekers can expect to find both government and non-government employers who…

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Fire hose 5k Fun Run

Posted  June 22, 2012

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Marine Corps Community Services hosted a Fire Hose 5k Fun Run on station for Marines, sailors and civilians, June 16. The station welcomed yumans to participate in the…

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News to Use May 17, 2012

Posted  May 17, 2012

Oasis pool grand Reopening  The Oasis Pool will host its grand reopening, May 18. All station personnel and their families are invited, but please note the times for both groups: Family time will be from 12-6:00 p.m. Adults are invited to attend from 6-8 p.m. The layout of events are as follows: Noon – Pool…

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5 Questions: Installation Voting Assistance Officer

Posted  October 18, 2012

Why does the Department of Defense have Voting Assistance Officers? Voting is a constitutional right that U.S. citizens are afforded and the Federal Government believes that U.S. military members deserve additional assistance with exercising this right due to hardships involved with multiple military moves and deployments. What services are provided by the Installation Voting Assistance…

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IASK preps canine teams for combat

Posted  September 27, 2012

As the light fades and the stars begin to appear, most people are thinking about crawling into bed. The participants of the Inter-service Advanced Skills K-9 Course…

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News to Use October 11, 2012

Posted  October 11, 2012

2012 Quail and Small Game Camp The 2012 Quial and Small Game Camp sponsored by The Yuma Valley Rod & Gun Club, Southwest Arizona HPC and The Arizona Game & Fish Department, is scheduled for Oct. 19-21. The camp is open to junior hunters age 17 years and under, but must be accompanied by a…

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Flexed arm hang replaced in female PFT

Posted  November 29, 2012

Effective Jan. 1, 2014, pull-ups will replace the flexed arm (FAH) hang for female Marines running their annual Physical Fitness Test (PFT). This change will take place in two phases, with phase one beginning Jan.1, 2013.  Phase one will serve as a transition period and is intended to allow commanders and individual female Marines to…

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Squadron bids farewell to adopted school (until next year)

Posted  May 31, 2012

The dress code for C.W. McGraw Elementary in Yuma, Ariz., is simple: red or blue polo shirts with khakis. However, it’s common to see a Marine Corps uniform among the students every Wednesday. That’s because Marine Attack Squadron 214 has sent out Marines once a...

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5 Questions: Sgt. Lydwin Grizzle

Posted  July 26, 2012

1. What is a ground safety manager? A ground safety manager ensures the safety of all personnel in the workplace through training, safety stand downs, assigning collateral duty safety representatives in work places and annual work place inspections.   2. What are some common work place safety issues? There are a variety of issues that…

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Leaving the CORPS: Veterans’ group life insurance

Posted  May 3, 2012

What is VGLI? VGLI is a program of post-separation insurance which allows service members to convert their service member group life insurance coverage to renewable term insurance. Members with full-time SGLI coverage are eligible for VGLI upon release from service. How Much Coverage is Available? VGLI coverage is issued in multiples of $10,000 up to…

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