MAG-13 sets up Corps’ first consolidated career planning office
February 23, 2006 — Marine Aircraft Group 13 and the Marine Corps have developed ways to make career exploration a much more efficient process. The consolidated career retention specialist office MAG-13 established here on station in March 2005 and the new Automated Career Retention System the Corps released weeks ago give Marines easier access to career planning MORE
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Black Sheep head to sea
February 23, 2006 — Cupid missed his mark with the Marines of Marine Attack Squadron 214 this Valentine’s Day. Marines from a VMA-214 Black Sheep detachment left their friends and families behind Feb. 14 when they boarded a bus bound for San Diego and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Black Sheep then transformed into Seaelk when they joined Marine Medium MORE
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Youth center parties Mardi Gras style
February 23, 2006 — The station’s youth center opened its doors to station children of all ages to celebrate with a Mardi-Gras-themed party Feb. 18. The party is done annually in order to give children an idea of what the real Mardi Gras celebration is like. “This is one of the children’s favorite events,” said Pat Carson, youth director. “This year, we were a little MORE
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Battle Color Detachment storms station
February 17, 2006 — The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment arrived on station Feb. 6 for training that will last until March 3. The Battle Color Detachment is comprised of “The Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, Silent Drill Platoon and the Marine Corps Color Guard from Marine Barracks 8th and I, Washington, D.C. The time spent in Yuma marks the initial MORE
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BMC holds idea expo for patients and staff;
February 16, 2006 — The Branch Medical Clinic held its first patient/staff idea expo Jan. 31 at the air station. BMC held the expo in order to get ideas from patients and staff on how to improve the clinic. Cmdr. Dan Cornwell, BMC officer in charge, stood in front of the BMC main entrance taking suggestions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cornwell greeted incoming patients as MORE
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Station sailor runs her way to New York
February 11, 2006 — One of the station’s fastest runners shined at a recent Marine Corps cross country event. Out of the station’s few sailors, Leslie Kindling flew past her fellow competitors on her way to the finish line and she raised a few eyebrows doing it. “She finished fifth at the All-Marine Cross Country Championships Dec. 10,” said John Ruiz, station cross MORE
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Service members give Yuma residents a chance to see the big picture
February 10, 2006 — Military photographs taken by everyday service members were on display Friday night at the Yuma Arts Center in downtown Yuma, Ariz. The theme for the evening, “On Duty: Photos from Iraq and Afghanistan,” gave service members a reason to dig through their overseas photo archives for a photo worth a thousand words, and possibly a cash prize as well. MORE
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Mass casualty drill tests station's response capabilities
February 9, 2006 — Firefighters and emergency medical personnel rushed to the aid of Marines who acted as victims during a mass casualty drill on station Feb. 9. In order to host the 2006 Yuma Air Show, the station was required to test itself and local departments to see how prepared they are to work together in case of an emergency. “We coordinated with all the MORE
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EOD Marines play it safe
February 9, 2006 — The mission of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician is to identify conventional, chemical, biological and nuclear ordnance and improvised explosive devices and render them safe. Some examples of the ordnance EOD technicians come in contact with include warheads, artillery rounds, nerve agents and grenades. “There are not many (military MORE
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BMC parties in the name of the Super Bowl
February 9, 2006 — The Branch Medical Clinic hosted its 3rd Annual Super Bowl Tailgate Party Feb. 2 at the BMC courtyard here. The party allowed clinic sailors to show their individual team spirit while sporting their favorite team’s jersey. “The party was a good morale booster,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Melissa P. Carrillo, BMC command administration and Dallas MORE
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