Battle Color Detachment readies to kick off new season
February 19, 2004 — For the past two weeks, the station has been host to training not typically seen on any military post in the nation. The Battle Color Detachment, comprised of the Battle Color Guard, Drum and Bugle Corps and Silent Drill Platoon, has been conducting its annual three week preparation for an international performance schedule. "Every year we come to MORE
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MCAS Yuma Marine awarded Bronze Star
February 19, 2004 — A station Marine was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Feb. 12 for his professional performance while serving in Iraq recently. Staff Sgt. Michael A. Turner, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, was awarded the prestigious medal "for exceptional meritorious performance of duty during Operation Iraqi Freedom. His outstanding dedication to duty during MORE
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Mass casualty drill prepares station for worst-case scenario
February 19, 2004 — The station fulfilled another requirement Feb. 13 when it held its annual mass casualty drill. The drill is a requirement for the station to hold the annual air show, but it serves other purposes as well. "We also do it to test the emergency responders and the procedures we have," said Chief Warrant Officer-4 Roger Bond, coordinator and observer. MORE
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