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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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Where in the World September 20, 2012

Posted  September 20, 2012

Photo by Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels United States Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rush injured Marines on litters to an MV-22B Osprey during a mass casualty training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 14, 2012. A mass casualty is defined as any number of casualties produced in a…

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Asian Star

Posted  September 20, 2012

An upscale sushi restaurant without the exorbitant upscale sushi restaurant prices. Asian Star lived up to the hype and delivered gracious hosts, a minimalist but contemporary atmosphere and filling portions. The blend of colors matched the flavors and exceeded expectations. Sitting down at the restaurant, you first notice the origami-like napkin folds that one normally…

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Spirit Halloween Store

Posted  September 27, 2012

It’s back in town again. The Spirit Halloween store has once again assembled at 1130 S. Castle Dome Ave. in the Las Palmillas shopping center. Outside appearance of the building effectively matches its “temporary” status in the area but once inside you are greeted with elaborate and mildly obnoxious displays of ghosts and ghouls all…

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Dempsey meets with Turks to discuss regional issues

Posted  September 20, 2012

ANKARA, Turkey, Sept. 17, 2012 – The paving stones on the Road of Lions leading to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s mausoleum are purposely placed about three inches apart…

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Yuma Marine lives life through the lens

Posted  September 20, 2012

Staff Sgt. Aaron Belford, the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron substance abuse control officer and a native of Minneapolis, Minn., looks up…

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The Secrets of the FBI

Posted  September 27, 2012

Ever wonder what goes on deep within the Halls of the Pentagon or get curious of just how many stories have been kept a secret from the American public? Ronald Kessler, a former investigative reporter, begins to tell just some of these stories in his book “The Secrets of the FBI.” In The Secrets of…

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Station medical clinic goes viral

Posted  September 27, 2012

RelayHealth created in 2006, is designed to simplify how the business of healthcare is managed, while making the delivery of care safer and more efficient. It provides the connectivity and solutions that enable constituents across healthcare to exchange information securely and conveniently and offers a patient-friendly paper bill, electronic communications with providers and payers, and…

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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, Never Mattered

Posted  September 20, 2012

So it’s been a year today since the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and the Department of Defense is still functioning. Cool. For some background: DADT, created in 1993 under the Clinton administration, circumvented the ban on homosexuals serving in the military by allowing them to serve under the condition they do not reveal…

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Semper Fidelis Warriors, You Will Not Be Forgotten

Posted  September 20, 2012

“If the Army and the Navy ever look on heaven’s scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines.”  -Marines Hymn   Two Yuma-based 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marines died Sept. 15 while supporting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan: Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible, 40, of North Huntingdon, Pa., commanding officer,…

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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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