Third F-35B arrives at Pax River, Corps on track for 2012 JSF delivery
February 25, 2010 — The third F-35B Joint Strike Fighter landed at a test site in Maryland Feb. 17, 2010, to continue necessary evaluations before it can be delivered to operational squadrons throughout the Marine Corps, including some in Yuma.After making its first flight only a few weeks earlier on Feb. 2, the newest F-35B flew from its factory in Fort Worth, Texas, MORE
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Yuma Marine rescues woman from near-fatal crash
February 25, 2010 — After a near-fatal crash on a muddy rural road near Los Angeles, a Yuma Marine rescued an unfortunate driver from the wreckage moments before it was completely crushed by a falling power line pole, Feb. 7, 2010. Staff Sgt. Phonphet Vongsalack, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 aviation logistics information management support chief, and his MORE
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Two Yuma-based squadrons named best in Corps by aviation association
February 25, 2010 — Two Yuma-based squadrons, which spent much of last year in Afghanistan, were named among the Marine Corps’ best aviation units in 2009 on Feb. 23, 2010.Marine Attack Squadron 214 earned the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s award for the top Harrier squadron, while Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 claimed the honor of best aviation support MORE
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Yuma's VMA-311 prepare for on-ship deployment
February 25, 2010 — Marines from Yuma’s Marine Attack Squadron 311 returned to the air station Feb. 12, 2010, after spending a week aboard the USS Peleliu for aircraft carrier qualifications in preparation for their upcoming deployment.The qualifications, also known as CQs, are held to ensure that pilots and support personnel, such as aircraft maintainers and flight MORE
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Marine Corps released more guidance on spam e-mail
February 18, 2010 — The Marine Corps released updated guidelines regarding chain e-mails received on the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet Jan. 29, 2010.Marine Administrative Message 61/10 provides guidance for Marines to properly handle chain e-mails and guard against spamming.The message defines chain e-mails as messages requesting forwarding to multiple people, usually MORE
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How to be a Marine: A refresher course - Yuma graduates first Lance Corporal’s Course
February 18, 2010 — The first class of Lance Corporal’s Course held at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., graduated Feb. 12, 2010.The graduating class of 16 Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marines were the first to attend the course, which was a trial run for future classes.The intent of Lance Corporal’s Course is not to prepare junior enlisted for MORE
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Lt. Dan Band rocks out with Yuma Marines
February 18, 2010 — Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band performed for approximately 350 service members and civilians at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2010.The concert, which honored the service of military members, marked the first time the band performed in Yuma.“I’ve done it so much now, that every time I do it, it only makes me want to do it MORE
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Yuma runner represents Corps in cross-country championship
February 11, 2010 — A Yuma Marine is slated to compete in the Armed Forces Cross-Country Championship at the Plantes Ferry Recreation Park in Spokane, Wash., on Feb. 13, 2010.1st Lt. Erin Demchko's time of 34:15 for the 8-kilometer All-Marine Cross-Country Championship in January earned her a spot on the team, comprised of 10 Marines and split evenly between MORE
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Yuma squadron schools up on Corps' newest mobile ATC gear
February 4, 2010 — Marine Air Control Squadron 1’s newest detachment at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., now also has the newest mobile air traffic control equipment in the Corps.The gear will allow the Diablos of Detachment D, to embrace the Corps’ constant quest toward ever more mobile warfare.While the gear is more compact - it packs up into three MORE
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Yuma Marines prepare for Bataan memorial march
February 4, 2010 — Marines from the Installation Personnel Administration Center at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., began training with a predawn 5-mile hike around base Jan. 28, 2010, for the 21st annual Bataan Memorial Death March.The annual 26.2-mile march, to be held at the White Sands Missile Range, N.M., on March 21, 2010, commemorates the nearly MORE
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