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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.

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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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Air superiority: Harriers continue operations over Helmand

Posted  November 1, 2012

CAMP BASTION, Afghanistan – Two AV-8B Harrier II Plus aircraft appear to dot the gray sky, as ground crewmembers prepare for their arrival.

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Time Remains for Absentee Voting, Official Says

Posted  November 1, 2012

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2012 – Absentee Voting Week is a reminder that it’s still possible for eligible U.S. voters overseas to register and to vote, the acting director of the department’s Federal Voting Assistance Program said today. “It’s not too late to vote,” Pamela S. Mitchell told reporters during a telephone news conference. Mitchell said…

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ARFF finds fun on air, land, sea

Posted  November 1, 2012

For most Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, 7:30 a.m. on a Monday morning means time for work. But, for Marines of Section 2, Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, they are just coming off a 48-hour shift beginning of their weekend and a section outing, Oct. 29-30. “We see each other more than our…

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Station Marine takes the cake on, off duty

Posted  November 1, 2012

A good baker is hard to crumb by. Not so for a Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 information systems management office chief.

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Where in the World November 1, 2012

Posted  November 1, 2012

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paul E. Wyatt Havelock, North Carolina – A group of competitors help each other climb a hill during the final leg of the All-Terrain Unit Competition Friday at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point. Photo by Sgt. John Jackson Afghanistan – Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks with Marines and…

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CRASH

Posted  November 1, 2012

In the spirit of Multicultural Heritage Day, why not review a movie that’s all about being multicultural? Or at least about how when multiple cultures overlap, the results can be tectonic. Anyway, Crash is an easy sell for almost any film buff; the Academy Award winning movie is an ensemble tale about denizens of Los…

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Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Posted  November 1, 2012

Halloween is over but not the disturbance I feel over rereading a childhood classic. Who remembers Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark? Who remembers pulling it out of the school library with adolescent bravado and smirking at the title? Who remembers that smirk dying when you get to the illustrations? Yes, it’s all about…

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Spooktacular Halloween Festivities take over MCAS Yuma

Posted  November 1, 2012

Photo by Cpl. Shelby Shields Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 dressed as members of the cast of the MTV show ‘The Jersey Shore’ for the annual Halloween 5k Fun Run, Oct. 31 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Photo by Cpl. Shelby Shields Marines dressed as the famed Power Rangers head for the…

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MCCS Highlights: Featured Events & Specials

Posted  October 25, 2012

Monster Mash Dance party Tuesday, October 30th Put your costume on and come to the library ready to read and dance. We’ll read some spooky stories, sing some silly songs, and move and groove to some Halloween music. Snacks and crafts too. For more info call 269-2785. Halloween 5k Fun Run Wednesday, October 31th The Halloween 5k Fun…

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Developing Leadership: civilians need to step up like Marines

Posted  October 25, 2012

Time and again I hear the phrase “growing our own leaders”.   How does the task get accomplished for the civilians aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma?  That’s an easy answer for those that want to take full advantage of the training provided through the Civilian Leadership Development Program (CLD).  One such program in the…

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