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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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A different degree of martial arts for Marines

Posted  June 28, 2012

Local karate club shows Marines a world outside MCMAP German Angulo, Larios Karate Club student instructor and Los Angeles native, punches a training pad during a workout session at Larios Karate Club June 25.…

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Fire hose 5k Fun Run

Posted  June 22, 2012

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Marine Corps Community Services hosted a Fire Hose 5k Fun Run on station for Marines, sailors and civilians, June 16. The station welcomed yumans to participate in the…

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Chaplain’s Corner: Keeping your life “stress free”

Posted  June 28, 2012

Every once in awhile I remind myself not to worry about negative outcomes that I can’t control.

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4th of July Fireworks Advisory

Posted  June 28, 2012

The Yuma Police Department wants our community to be informed and educated about fireworks. The law allows for the public to possess or use novelty/minor types of fireworks, however many types of fireworks remain illegal in Arizona, specifically those designed to rise into the air and/or explode.     This does not include anything that…

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News to Use June – 28, 2012

Posted  June 28, 2012

MCAS Yuma Road Construction The MCAS Yuma main gate will be closed for outbound traffic during working hours due to construction through Friday June 29.  The north gate will be open for both inbound and outbound vehicles from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Use caution when driving in and around construction areas and prepare for…

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5 Questions with Don Foltz

Posted  June 28, 2012

Don Foltz is the Yuma County Chamber of Commerce Committee Chairman.

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Salutes & Awards

Annual MCCS department awards

Posted  June 28, 2012

Several Marine Corps Community Services sections received awards from station commanding officer Col. Robert Kuckuk, June 20.

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MCCS Youth’s Sports gets a boost from SODEXO

Posted  June 28, 2012

Marine Corps Community Services Yuma Youth Sports received a $2,500 donation from Sodexo, a food services and management company, on June 23, 2012, at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s…

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A Different Kind of Courage : Safeguarding and Enhancing Your Psychological Health

Posted  June 28, 2012

Up to 20% of veterans returning from Iraq or Afghanistan suffer from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and two-thirds do not seek treatment.  While PTSD is prevalent among people who have been to combat, that is not the only cause.  Traumatic events, accidents, or even the death of a loved one, can cause PTSD, and…

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Don’t cry wolf, the Blacksheep are back

Posted  June 28, 2012

Marine Attack Squadron 214 Marines arrive back to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma safely after a seven-month deployment aboard the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit on June 21.

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