Corps honors captured, missing service members
September 26, 2002 — The sacrifices of American service members who were either prisoners of war or are still missing in action were honored nationwide. Personnel aboard the air station showed their respects at the POW/MIA breakfast at the Sonoran Pueblo club. Bringing authenticity to the solemn proceedings were the stories of incarceration told by Tillford "Jim" MORE
|
Accomplishments of Hispanic Americans recognized
September 26, 2002 — ` The contributions of the Hispanic culture are recognized annually during National Hispanic Heritage Month, and the station hosted a luncheon Sept. 19 at the Sonoran Pueblo club to honor the efforts of local Hispanic people. Organized by the Yuma office of the Bureau of Land Management, the luncheon featured Hispanic food and entertainment, and MORE
|
Marine dirt bikers rescue downed cyclist
September 26, 2002 — An adrenaline-charged jaunt Sept. 7 through the dirt trails of Yuma County soon became a situation that required four station Marines to put their life-saving skills into practice. The four dirt-bike enthusiasts rescued another biker after he crashed into a construction fence and suffered multiple injuries. The biker was riding by himself, and said MORE
|
SMP lures 'barracks rats' with more than cheese
September 19, 2002 — The Single Marine Program coordinator's job at Marine Corps Community Services is like the pied piper from the children's book. Their job gives them the unenviable task of luring some Marines out of their barracks room where they might watch DVDs, play videogames and twiddle their thumbs during their free time, said Gabby Black, SMP coordinator. MORE
|
Units work together to complete refueling, rearming mission
September 11, 2002 — Two air wing units joined forces Sept. 11 at CP Bull in California to conduct a Forward Air Refueling Point operation. Marine Wing Support Squadron-371 airfield operations and fuels sections provided logistic support for Marine Light Attack Squadron-267 from Camp Pendleton, Calif. to help the helicopter unit complete their Marine Corps Combat MORE
|
Yuma commemorates September 11 anniversary
September 11, 2002 — One year after America received a tragic wake-up call from the world's terrorist organizations, members of the Yuma community, including those aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, commemorated the event that claimed the lives of thousands of Americans and the innocence of a nation. A flag-raising memorial ceremony was held on the station parade MORE
|