Local students from Palmcroft Elementary School and CHECK toured the air station as part of a community-building event hosted by various units on base. Students got to mingle with military dog handlers, F-5 Tiger II pilots as well as Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines. The kids were torn as to which event they enjoyed the most. “I laughed so hard when that guy fell I almost cried,” said Alex, a Palmcroft student, after watching one of the military working dogs take down an aggresor during the K-9 demonstration. (photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison)
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MCAS Yuma says farewell to old Air Traffic Control Tower
Story by Lance Cpl. Bill Waterstreet
The old air traffic control tower, which has long stood companion to base operations, is soon to exist only as a memory.
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Yuma Navy League Honors station, WTI Marines
Story by Yuma Navy League
A large gathering of Yuma Navy League members gathered at the Emerald Springs Resort to honor the Marine Aircraft Group 13 Marine and noncommissioned officer in charge of the Quarter from Marine Corps Air Base, Yuma.
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CLC-16 retrieves satellite during convoy exercise
Story by Lance Cpl. Bill Waterstreet
Marines from Combat Logistics Company 16 led a convoy to set up and retrieve a Russian satellite for a training operation, April 26-27.
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Ordnance Marines celebrate 90th birthday of bombastic community
Story by Cpl. Aaron Diamant
Ten short years after the Corps' took to the skies, a need for highly trained Marines to build, handle and repair weapons systems and ordnance led the creation of the aviation ordnance community.
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SACO training prepares Marines to help others
Story by Cpl. Shelby Shields
Six station Marines participated in the Substance Abuse Control Officer's training last week.
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Marines drive through in basketball tournament
Story by Lance Cpl. Bill Waterstreet
The basketball courts of the Winterhaven, Calif., Community Center resounded with the footsteps of Marines fighting to take their team to victory, April 27 and 28.
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Military police by day, airframe mechanic by night
Story by Cpl. Garry J. Welch
USS ESSEX, At sea - Every Marine and Sailor aboard the USS Essex (LHD 2) serves a crucial role in the success of the mission, but Lance Cpl. Samantha A. Sabalboro serves two.
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Station Marine displays passion for creativity
Story by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison
Do you know a ventriloquist? A violinist? A pianist? Someone who writes poetry? How about an illusionist? Well, now you do.
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Marine volunteers at country music festival as last act
Story by Cpl. Shelby Shields
On their final days in the Corps, most Marines spend their time finishing their check out and packing to head on to the next chapter of life.
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month : Challenging Myths and Misconceptions
Story by Mary Chipman, Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Program Manager
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and an excellent time to learn more about a devastating crime that can leave broken hearts and ruined careers in its wake.
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Marine Attack Squadron 211 heads toward Afghanistan
Story by Lance Cpl. Bill Waterstreet
The pilots of Marine Attack Squadron 211 kicked off the squadron's deployment to Afghanistan, April 17, beginning their AV-8B Harriers' travels to Southwest Asia.
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Country Thunder, Hear My Cry: Station SMP supports music festival
Story by Cpl. Shelby Shields
Eight Marines with the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Single Marine Program served as volunteer security for the 2012 Country Thunder USA in Florence, Ariz., April 12-15.
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