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VMA-211 change of command

Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. William Waterstreet Lt. Col. Troy Pehrson, the outgoing commander of Marine Attack Squadron 211, center, passes the Marine Corps Colors to Lt. Col. Cory Simmons, the incoming commander of VMA-211, left, as Sgt. Maj. Michael Cayer, the sergeant major of VMA-211, right, salutes this symbolic act of the changing of…

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Welcome home

Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Uriel Avendano Cpl. Jose Luis Hernandez, a Marine Attack Squadron 513 power line mechanic and a native of Willacoochee, Ga., proposes to his longtime girlfriend Zuleika Oleo, a native of Yuma, Ariz., after returning from a six month deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard Marine Corps Air…

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Yuma community residents adopt a squadron

Aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., a squadron adopting a local school or highway is a commonplace occurrence, since volunteer service is a direct reflection of the ideals of the Marine Corps.

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MCAS Yuma H&HS Field Meet

Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Uriel Avendano Marines from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., took part in a squadron-wide field meet in which all the sections competed in various physical training events to strengthen camaraderie and teamwork. A portion of the field meet required the participating…

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MCAS Yuma’s Commissary recognizes military scholarship recipient

Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Reba James Morgan C. Frank, and her mother and grandmother, stand by the cake in honor of the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Commissary holding a recognition ceremony, in which the Defense Commissary Agency recognized the Scholarships for Military Children Recipient, May 23. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl….

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Nature’s Deli

Posted  May 24, 2012

Few things are as pleasurable as a well-made sandwich, and Main Street’s Nature’s Deli delivers them in spades. Though unassuming and easy to miss, I’d argue Nature’s is one of the better food establishments Yuma has to offer. Their main strength lies in their cold cuts, with crisp vegetables, juicy meat and the basic condiments…

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Book Review: The Lions of Iwo Jima

Posted  May 24, 2012

Haynes, who was a captain at Iwo Jima, and military historian Warren (American Spartans) revisit familiar ground in this account of the 1945 Pacific battle, relying heavily on Haynes’s own memories of serving with the 28th Marine Combat Team.

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Opinion: Forming it up brings me down

Posted  May 24, 2012

The “fifteen minutes prior” rule service members are so used to (if in theory rather than practice) always struck me as a bit arbitrary. Why fifteen minutes, and what were we supposed to do with it? “Hurry up and wait” was probably my favorite military joke before I joined the service, at which point it…

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When push comes to crunch: abdominal workout

Posted  May 24, 2012

Want to increase athletic performance while maintaining strength, endurance and anaerobic capacity? Try this workout one day out of the week. Goal: Finish all exercises in order in as little time as possible. Rest five minutes and repeat two more times for a total of three rounds…

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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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College and career fair educates station on future choices

Posted  May 17, 2012

Military friendly schools and employers gathered in the Sonoran Pueblo to give station residents a glimpse at their future Monday. The college and career fair had 38 prospective employers and colleges, all looking for a few good men and women to transfer from the Corps’ ranks to theirs.

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Station ARFF trains in setting up decontamination site

Posted  May 17, 2012

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma aircraft rescue and firefighting department trained in setting up a mass decontamination site, May 10-11. The training, part of ARFF personnel’s annual training requirements, educated the firefighters on quickly and effectively constructing a...

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Realistic Urban Training heats up in El Centro

Posted  May 17, 2012

NAVAL AIR STATION EL CENTRO, Calif.   — More than 400 Marines and sailors with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit began conducting the ground portion of Realistic Urban Training, here, May 7. The training aims to integrate the Command Element, and its Maritime Raid Force, with the Aviation Combat Element.  It will be conducted in…

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Marine spouse and a Criminal of a teacher

Posted  May 17, 2012

Teachers mold our youth and prepare them for their future, which is why it’s important for their hard work to be noticed during this year’s teacher appreciation week. One of our very own Marine spouses who teaches at Yuma High School, home to the Criminals(mascot), Mrs. Shannon...

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Officers’ Spouses’ Club donates $3,000 in scholarships to military families

Posted  May 17, 2012

The Officers’ Spouses’ Club of MCAS Yuma held their Scholarship and Philanthropy Awards Banquet on May 8, 2012. They awarded three $1,000 scholarships to military family members: one each to high school seniors Amanda McShane…

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