Marines, Sailors Volunteer at local school
April 27, 2007 — Service members of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma helped host a track and field event Friday at H.L. Suverkrup Elementary School. Entering the school, the Marines and sailors brightened their eyes and attitudes, bringing ‘esprit de corps’ and a friendly energy. A ceremony kicked off the event at 9 a.m. The school choir preformed the song “Soldier” MORE
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SAR expands capabilities, trains with station firefighters
April 25, 2007 — Marines and sailors of Search and Rescue, working with the civilian station fire department, began the first of several classes and exercises planned to become a continuous training evolution here April 25. “About four months ago, we got a call for a vehicle that rolled down in a ravine, and ground assets were unable to reach them. We were then MORE
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MALS-13 ordnance lives up to the title "Gun Gods"
April 24, 2007 — “Without us, there would be no fight!”It sounds a little dramatic. To some it may even seem a little conceited.But the truth is: they’re right.“The Harrier’s mission is to attack and destroy targets,” said Capt. BillyA. Dubose, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 ordnance officer incharge, as he sat in his office. “Without aviation ordnance there MORE
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Pilot Exchange Program shows Harrier pilots different ways to fly the same bird
April 23, 2007 — The AV-8B Harrier is used by pilots throughout the world for its adaptability and usefulness in many situations. Many allied countries use the aircraft in a slightly different way allowing each nation’s pilots to fly the bird a little differently. The Pilot Exchange Program allows selected pilots to relocate to a military installation in a MORE
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Enter the bad guys: New enemies for WTI Marines
April 18, 2007 — A CH-46 Sea Knight circles above a group of Marines 2,000 feet below. A Mi-24D Hind flies in low towards the gathering ground troops. The Sea Knight flies in, protecting the Marines on the ground and an aerial fire fight begins.This may seem like a scene from some action movie, but it’s actually the way Marines face a fluid and challenging MORE
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