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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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Pass and Review: MAG-13, H&HS receive new Sgts. Maj.

Posted  June 7, 2012

Sgt. Maj. Michael Montoya, left, walks with Sgt. Maj. William Wiseman onto the station parade field during the Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron relief and appointment ceremony, June 5, where Wiseman passed the sword of office to H&HS’ new senior enlisted advisor, Montoya.

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Arizona Adventures takes Yuma for a ride

Posted  June 7, 2012

Riding around on a dune buggy in the desert under the Yuma sun or jet skiing at Lake Martinez may seem like an expensive or unrealistic thing to do as a weekend activity while stationed at MCAS Yuma.

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Leaving the Corps: Women Veterans Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship

Posted  June 7, 2012

What is V-WISE V-WISE is committed to women Veterans by providing them the tools to become successful entrepreneurs. Their goal is to integrate their leadership, integrity, focus and drive into a premier educational training program taught by accomplished entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship educators from across the United States.   PHASE 1: What’s first? A 15 day…

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Events Calendar June 7 – June 12

Posted  June 7, 2012

Don’t forget to  mention you saw this on the MCCS Events Calendar!   Success over Stress and Anger When: Thu, June 7, 2pm – 4pm Where: Building 598 This weekly group is for individuals who have completed the Anger/Stress Management course and who feel they would benefit from additional support. For more information call 269-2561.   Spa Night: Stress and Coping…

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The 21-Gun Salute: Marine Corps Customs and Traditions

Posted  June 7, 2012

The 21-gun salute honoring the President of the United States, like many American military traditions, appears to be another custom inherited from Great Britain. In early times, it was customary for a ship entering a...

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Main St. Cinemas

Posted  June 7, 2012

I, like many Marines from MCAS Yuma, have seen numerous films at the Harkins Yuma Palms 14 Theater. However, until this weekend, I hadn’t visited the Main St. Cinemas downtown, and after my journey there, I will definitely return. Main St. Cinemas offers all the same new releases as other mainstream theaters and provides all…

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Movie Review: Battleship

Posted  June 7, 2012

I remember playing the game Battleship as a kid with my cousins. This would happen every family function up until we were about ten. Birthdays, holidays, funerals, Battleship was the only constant in our celebrations. The thing is, my violent cousins would always win. And by win I mean they would look at my battle…

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Opinion: The conquest of fear, the terror of ourselves

Posted  June 7, 2012

Recently I saw a horror film where all the characters were continuously running scared in the traditional horror fashion. Normally, I don’t put much stock on such movies on an intellectual level, but as the story progressed I realized many of their predicaments resulted from them acting on the sole basis of fear. They might…

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Wounded Warriors, families connect with first ever Warrior Family Games

Posted  June 7, 2012

More than 200 wounded warriors, their spouses and dependents participated in Camp Pendleton’s first Warrior Family Games at the Wounded Warrior Battalion-West compound here, June 1.

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News to Use May 31, 2012

Posted  May 31, 2012

Oasis Pool Pricing/hours Daily Lap Swim   FREE Children under 3   FREE Youth (17 & Under)   $1.50 Adult (18 & older)   $2.00 Monthly Passes 17 and under   $20.00 Individual Adult 18 and up   $40.00 Family (Up to 5 members)   $45.00 Season Passes 17 and under   $30.00 Individual Adult…

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