Desert Warrior


Featured Headlines

Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Reba James Salutes & Awards

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.

sarc2 Events

Take a Stand

The first annual "Take a Stand" bike ride to raise awareness for sexual assault.

osprey Marine Corps

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.

Recent Reactions


All of this week's top headlines to your email every Friday.


 
 

VMA311A
0
comments
Salutes & Awards

VMA-311 leader moves across station

Posted  June 28, 2012

Family, friends and Marines of Marine Attack Squadron 311 joined together at the squadron hangar June 22 for the change of command ceremony. Lt. Col. Peter Blake relinquished command of VMA-311…

Full Story »

Photo by fafsa.com
0
comments
DoD

New Financial Guidance May Help Troops as They Move

Posted  June 28, 2012

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2012 – Homeowners with military transfer orders will be immediately eligible for short sales under new guidance to mortgage servicers that may help tens of thousands of military…

Full Story »

Arbogast1
0
comments
Salutes & Awards

Lt. Col. Arbogast takes command of H&HS

Posted  June 28, 2012

Past and present Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron commanding officers, Lt Col. Keith Couch and LtCol. Karl Arbogast, salute the color guard during the H&HS change of command ceremony June 22…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Who Rocks the Cradle? Shifting gender roles in the home, workplace

Posted  June 21, 2012

It’s 2 p.m. on Wednesday and a young father sits tentatively with his six-year-old son awaiting a doctor’s appointment.  Working as a successful business executive, a wife financially supports her stay at home husband and three children.  As a Monday morning norm before work, a mother cooks breakfast for the family while dad helps the…

Full Story »

0
comments
Events

News to Use June 21, 2012

Posted  June 21, 2012

MCAS Yuma Road Construction The MCAS Yuma main gate will be closed for outbound traffic during working hours due to construction beginning Monday, June 25 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., Monday through Friday.  Due to the closure of…

Full Story »

0
comments
Commentary

Chaplain’s Corner: Keeping your life “hydrated”

Posted  June 21, 2012

Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Powers How thirsty desert dwellers get during the heat of the summer.  How important it is to keep life hydrated when the hot winds blow sometimes with stinging sand blown along with the higher velocity gusts.  Even if I’m traveling in the comfort of my car, on longer trips I personally like…

Full Story »

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bill Waterstreet
0
comments
Events

Change brings opportunity

Posted  June 21, 2012

Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Reina presents the Squadron Colors to Lt. Col. Craig R. Doty to then pass to Lt. Col. Rodney R. Tatum. This marks the official passing of command from the former to the latter. Photo by Cpl. Shelby Shields Sgt. Maj. William Shaw, outbound Marine Attack Squadron 311 Sergeant Major, followed by…

Full Story »

0
comments
Events

SMP Events

Posted  June 21, 2012

Volunteer Opportunities: June 22- River Clean up 8:30 a.m. @ SMP Rec Center followed by Mini float down and snacks June 27- Yuma Food Bank 8:30 a.m. @ SMP Rec Center June 28- Habitat for Humanity 8:30 a.m. @ SMP Rec Center   Leisure Events: June 26-Dinner and a movie 6:30 p.m. @ Station Theater…

Full Story »

0
comments
Marine Corps

Separation: Transition Assistance

Posted  June 21, 2012

The newly-improved Transition Assistance Management Program focuses on individual needs of each Marine and sailor. As most know, TAMP is a program designed to help Marines and their families transition from military to civilian life. “The student now has options to help them along their selected pathway,” said Richard Welch, the station career resource center…

Full Story »

0
comments
Events

Events Calendar June 21 – June 26

Posted  June 21, 2012

Success over Stress and Anger When:  Thu, June 21, 1pm – 3pm 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.   Youth Center Summer Camp Swim When: Thu, June 21,1:45pm –3pm Where: SMP Recreation Center Youth ages 8-10 enrolled in SAC summer camp will enjoy the pool every Thursday. For more…

Full Story »

 
 

 

Weather

 

[WeatherSlider] Invalid slider
 

Pick up a copy!

 

Find out where to pick up a print copy of Desert Warrior in the Yuma area by checking our handy Distribution List.

 

Local Military Discounts

 

 

Movie Showtimes

 

Visit www.mccsyuma.org for updated movie schedules or call 928.269.2358

 

Tailspotter

 

For more information about adopting, contact the Humane Society of Yuma at (928) 782-1621.


Directory powered by Business Directory Plugin