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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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Brewer Applauds Official Federal Recognition of Tucson Vet Home

Posted  July 26, 2012

PHOENIX – Governor Jan Brewer today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has designated the Arizona State Veteran Home in Tucson an officially-sanctioned State Veteran Home.

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Paint It Red

Posted  July 26, 2012

Photos by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison Food service specialists Pfc. Justine Strickland, a native of Dallas, and Lance Cpl. Jhon Betancurt, a native of Lauderhill, Fla., paint the interior of the station chow hall as part of a general renovation of the facility, July 24. Food service specialists Pfc. Justine Strickland, a native of Dallas…

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Solar generator to make Wing debut at next WTI

Posted  July 26, 2012

As part of the Corps’ push toward the expanded use of renewable energy, a solar generator system known as Greens will mark its first use with a non-ground-based unit in the upcoming fall Weapons and Tactics Instructor course. “This is all program of record equipment like any other generator,” said Maj. Anthony McNair, requirements and…

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Mountain health and wellness group visits Marines

Posted  July 26, 2012

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Diamant Capt. Michael Ford, Marine Attack Squadron 513 pilot, helps clients from Mountain Health and Wellness Center try on a pilot’s helmet in the squadron’s hangar, July 20. A group of clients and the staff toured 513′s hangar and the station’s Search and Rescue section as part of an activity coordinated…

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H&HS Marines receive counter-IED training

Posted  July 26, 2012

Marines from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron conducted counter-IED training, July 16 – 17, at Camp Pendleton, Calif., as part of the week-long Deployment For Training exercise.

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Community bike patrol “Bumblebees”

Posted  July 26, 2012

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Diamant Sgt. Kristopher McGurgan, left, and Cpl. Daniel Haynes, station accident investigators, also perform duties as the bicycle patrol for the air station. Aimed at providing an increased community policing presence and added visibility, the pair can be spotted pedaling around the air station on most mornings. Bicycle patrols are often…

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Always ready for the family, FROsho

Posted  July 26, 2012

Family Readiness Officers could arguably be one of a Marine’s greatest assets in the Corps. While many may see them as a unit party planner, their job includes so many facets it’s hard to quantify what they do in one simple word or category. While, on occasion, they do organize unit events, they are designed…

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News to Use June 14, 2012

Posted  June 14, 2012

MCAS Yuma Road Construction June 11 until completion: Prepare for lane closures approaching the Main Gate from the south on Avenue 3E due to construction between the Main Gate and County 13th St. Update for June 14, 2012: From June 25-29 all outbound lanes to the main gate will be closed. All exiting traffic must…

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5 Reasons You Were Rejected for Credit

Posted  June 14, 2012

Proportion of balances to credit limits is too high on bank revolving or other revolving accounts. Focus on paying down balances that are close to the credit limits as quickly as possible. What about transferring a balance from a maxed-out card to one with a smaller balance? While that might help, it’s not likely, since…

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Leaving the Corps: Retirement Planning 101

Posted  June 14, 2012

If you’re a member of Generation X, it’s time to save for retirement. And don’t think you can count on Social Security or pensions. The future of those retirement savings products is uncertain. So where do you start? Investing in variable annuities may be a good option. According to John. M. Gannon, author of “Variable…

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