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Archive: April, 2014

SecNav Commemorates Yuma’s Military Ties, Names USNS Yuma

The Secretary of the Navy, Honorable Ray Mabus, commemorated the harmonious coexistence between the community of Yuma, Ariz., and its military installations in an official naming ceremony for the United States Naval Ship Yuma at Gateway Park in Yuma, April 25, 2014.

MCAS Yuma, Personnel Flex Muscles in Impressing SecNav

The Secretary of the Navy, Honorable Ray Mabus, touched down upon the flight line of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., for the very first time on the afternoon of April 24, 2014. Having arrived in the midst of the final exercise of Weapon and Tactics Instructor course 2-14, the secretary said it didn’t take long to recognize and appreciate the prominence of MCAS Yuma.

The Marines Behind the Scenes, Propelling the Surge: 8th ESB Makes the Magic Possible at WTI

152 Marines with the 8th Engineer Support Battalion joined Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 as the vital logistical element for Weapons and Tactics Instructor course. Detached, yet undeniably vital to the razzle-dazzle that is a signature of WTI training, these Marines of 8th ESB served as the wheels driving the operations forward.

Gearing Up 101! Auto Hobby Classes Teach Marines Crucial Fundamentals

“The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.” – ConfuciusWith summer right around the corner, it would behoove those on the road to put some time and effort into the basics of automobile upkeep and maintenance. The staff of the auto hobby shop on Marine Corps Air Station

Gearing Up 101! Auto Hobby Classes Teach Marines Crucial Fundamentals

“The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.” – ConfuciusWith summer right around the corner, it would behoove those on the road to put some time and effort into the basics of automobile upkeep and maintenance. The staff of the auto hobby shop on Marine Corps Air Station

“When We Shoot, We Know” Zeroing In on the Enemy with the Corps SWAT Team

To expect the unexpected. For some, it is an absentminded saying. For others, it is a constant frame of mind.Due to the highly active nature of their domain, the Provost Marshal’s Office houses some of the Marine Corps’ best shooters. Their job description demands utmost professionalism and constant readiness. On Marine Corps Air Station Yuma,

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma