A child shares his personal experience during a ceremony dedicated to military children at the Youth Center on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., April 14, 2021. The ceremony was held to honor military children by highlighting their unique experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Exner) - A child shares his personal experience during a ceremony dedicated to military children at the Youth Center on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., April 14, 2021.
Arizona U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (right ) visits Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., April 5, 2021. Senator Kelly toured MCAS Yuma to familiarize himself with the current state of the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jason Monty) - Arizona U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (right ) visits Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., April 5, 2021.
A Child collects eggs during the Easter Eggstravaganza on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, April 1, 2021. The drive-through event allowed military children and their families a chance to participate in the excitement of gathering eggs, toys and candy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Nicole Rogge) - A Child collects eggs during the Easter Eggstravaganza on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, April 1, 2021.
A U.S. Marine volunteer with the Single Marine Program (SMP) throws built-up silt from a Bighorn Sheep watering hole at the Betty Lee Tank in Yuma, Ariz., Mar 20, 2021. The SMP sends volunteers to help with community efforts and build relations between the community and the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean) - A U.S. Marine volunteer with the Single Marine Program (SMP) throws built-up silt from a Bighorn Sheep watering hole at the Betty Lee Tank in Yuma, Ariz., Mar 20, 2021.
U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, receive their COVID-19 vaccination on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 16, 2021. Vaccines are being administered in phased approach, prioritizing healthcare workers and first responders, as well as mission critical and deploying personnel. The vaccine is voluntary and Marines are receiving it in order to keep the Corps mission ready. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall) - U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, receive their COVID-19 vaccination on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 16, 2021.
A KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 expends countermeasure flares to defeat a simulated surface-to-air missile, or Smokey Sam at Barry M. Goldwater Range West aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma training grounds, Jan 21, 2021. The Smokey Sam tests the aircraft’s electronic countermeasure systems and ensures that flares are expended to defeat the infrared threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Gabrielle Sanders) - A KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 expends countermeasure flares to defeat a simulated surface-to-air missile, or Smokey Sam at Barry M. Goldwater Range West aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma training grounds, Jan. 21, 2021.
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules crewmember, with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, oversees the lateral flight movements and combat maneuver training on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Jan. 21, 2021. VMGR-152 mission is to provide support by aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl John Hall) - A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules crewmember, with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152, oversees the lateral flight movements and combat maneuver training on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Jan. 21, 2021.
U.S. Marines Corps Corporal Dillon Harris, a radar technician, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), swims laps while competing in the monthly squadron competition on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2020. The competition consisted of a triathlon style challenge as a way of improving morale and comradery while raising esprit de corps through competition between the different sections of H&HS. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marines Corps Corporal Dillon Harris, a radar technician, with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), swims laps while competing in the monthly squadron competition on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2020.
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, participate in the 245th Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony at the Parade Deck on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2020. The annual ceremony was held in honor of the 245th Marine Corps birthday, signifying the passing of traditions from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, participate in the 245th Marine Corps birthday cake cutting ceremony at the Parade Deck on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2020.
U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 1 set up and launch a RQ-21 "Blackjack" unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on Canon Air Defense Complex in Yuma, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2020. The RQ-21 is designed to support Marine Corps mission readiness by providing forward reconnaissance without having to put Marine Corps personnel at risk.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 1 set up and launch a RQ-21 "Blackjack" unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) on Canon Air Defense Complex in Yuma, Arizona, Nov. 5, 2020.