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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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VMFA-121 Receives fifth, sixth F-35B

Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. William Waterstreet An F-35B Lightning II lands at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., May 22, becoming the 6th aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121. VMFA-121 is the first operational F-35 squadron in the U.S. military. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. William Waterstreet Two F-35B Lightning IIs fly…

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MFE, MCSCG, Air Ground Integration conference takes off

Marine Corps photograph by MSgt. William Price Maj. Thomas “Johnny” Short delivers a brief on the role of an air officer at the first ever Polish Air-Ground Integration conference, held at the Polish Armed Forces Artillery and Weapons Training Center in Torun, Poland, May 21-23. Poland, with direct support from Marine Forces Europe and Marine…

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MAG-13 Change of Command

Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Brendan King Col. Michael J. Gough, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 13, escorts his wife during the change of command ceremony for MAG-13, May 23 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. Gough, who took command of MAG-13 in May 2010 and oversaw the build-up and…

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August is Child Support Awareness Month

Posted  August 3, 2012

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug 01, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — August is Child Support Awareness Month and states and local jurisdictions throughout the nation will work to increase awareness of the importance of both parents participating in the Child Support Program. In recognition of Child Support Awareness Month in California, the Child Support Directors Association (CSDA) is…

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Today’s children, tomorrow’s…

Posted  August 3, 2012

  Miss America   Carly “I love pagents, some day I want to be Miss America. I love making people smile and laugh.” Carly   Teachers   Makenzie “When we play pretend I’m always a teacher. I’m in the first grade so that’s what I want to teach.” Makenzie

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Back to School Jokes for Kids

Posted  August 3, 2012

Knock Knock! Who’s there? Dewey. Dewey who? Dewey have to go to school today?   Have you heard about the teacher who was cross-eyed? She couldn’t control her pupils!   Teacher: James, where is your homework? James: I ate it. Teacher: Why? James: You said it was a piece of cake!   What’s the best…

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Chaplain’s Corner: Get Excited!

Posted  August 3, 2012

If you listen outside your window you will hear the voices of the combined choirs. The children are singing in anticipation to the beginning of the new school year. The parents are raising their voices in harmony welcoming this new academic year; same event evoke different motivations.  This is amusing; however different, the parent’s motivation…

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Every Child is an Artist…

Posted  August 3, 2012

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up -Pablo Picasso

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Events Calendar August 2 – August 8, 2012

Posted  August 3, 2012

August 3, 2012   Friday Night Care When: Fri, Aug. 3, 6pm – Sat, Aug.4, 12am Where: CDC Building 1085 Hourly care for all registered children. For more information call 269-2350.   Youth Center Birthday Celebration Potluck When: Fri Aug. 3, 7pm – 10pm Where: Youth Center Come celebrate with your friends. Birthday celebration for all August birthdays. Bring your favorite…

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50,000th Devil Pup Graduates on Pendleton

Posted  August 3, 2012

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — A graduation ceremony was held for the nation’s newest Devil Pups at Camp Pendleton’s 52 Area Parade Deck, July 28.

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Salutes & Awards

Hey Kids, Who’s YOUR Hero?

Posted  August 3, 2012

Artwork by Nathaniel Brennan My parents of course. My dad lets me go to Reno with him and camp and he let’s me go to my friend Eli’s a lot. My mom takes me to Wild River and we play video games and eat pizza. – Nathaniel Brennan   Artwork by Nevaeh Rodgriguez My dad-…

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Dealing with Deployments

Posted  August 3, 2012

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Marine Corps Family Team Building: Helping Uniformed Families

Posted  August 3, 2012

Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) is a department within MCCS aboard MCAS Yuma. As part of the Family Readiness Program, MCFTB’s mission is to enhance the readiness of Marines, Sailors and their families, and foster their personal growth through education and training. MCFTB offers a variety of classes and workshops for adults, teens and…

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