VMA-211 “Wake Island Avengers” Change of Command
May 31, 2013 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. - Under the shade of the iconic Marine Attack Squadron 211 hangar at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., leadership of this historic squadron passed from one commander to another, signaling the end of one era and the beginning of another.The outgoing commander of VMA-211, Lt. Col. Troy Pehrson, relinquished MORE
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Yuma Community Residents Adopt a Squadron
May 30, 2013 — YUMA, Ariz - Aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., a squadron adopting a local school or highway is a commonplace occurrence, since volunteer service is a direct reflection of the ideals of the Marine Corps.So, a local community of retirees turned the tables on this routine story, and took it upon themselves to adopt Marine Aviation MORE
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Sgt. Maj. Karl Villalino – The Epitome of Commitment
May 30, 2013 — As Marines, we are all instructed in our core values of honor, courage and commitment. Every day serves as edification in proper embodiment of these values; each Marine is a subject matter expert in the core values. Even so, there are a special few among us who stand above the rest as an exemplar of what it means to wear the title - Marine. Sgt. MORE
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MCAS Yuma receives quilt in support of sexual assault awareness, prevention
May 17, 2013 — Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program received a donation of a handmade quilt in honor of their dedicated effort to educate service members aboard MCAS Yuma about sexual assault awareness and prevention. The handmade quilt was donated by Sande Smith, a local resident of Yuma, Ariz., to the SAPR program MORE
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Wake Island Avengers Celebrate Cinco De Mayo, Honor Adopted School
May 13, 2013 — Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 211, Marine Aircraft Group 13, Third Marine Aircraft Wing, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., were recognized by their adopted George Washington Carver Elementary school for their continued effort, volunteer work, and overall mentorship at the schoolhouse courtyard, May 3.“Wearing the uniform MORE
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MCAS Yuma volunteers recognized for their selfless service to the military community
May 10, 2013 — Volunteers, active duty, retired, and civilians aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma were recognized for the hours and effort they contributed to MCAS Yuma over 2012 at the 12th annual Volunteer Appreciation Night held on station May 2. The event recognized approximately 184 individuals that provided services for commands, the Navy Marine Corps MORE
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MCAS Yuma hosts inaugural "Intro to Devil Dogs 101"
May 10, 2013 — Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., hosted the inaugural “Intro to Devil Dogs 101” children’s tour with the help of Marines, volunteers, teachers, and parents from the local community. Over 270 children from four local elementary schools participated in the tour which started at Ramada Field at 9 a.m. and lasted until 2 p.m., finishing on the MORE
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Kofa JROTC survive crucible with help from Yuma Marines
May 9, 2013 — YUMA, Ariz. - Standing in formation across the green field, the Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) students had no idea what to expect as they geared up for the culminating event of their training experience.Students were both anxious and excited to welcome the unexpected during this half day event in part MORE
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Pre-Deployment: The Black Sheep, Tomcats and Avengers’ Military Appreciation Evening Muster
May 6, 2013 — Marines, Sailors and family members of Marine Attack Squadron 214, Marine Attack Squadron 211, Marine Attack Squadron 311 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 were brought together for a cross-squadron evening barbecue at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s base chapel courtyard, May 1. The deploying squadron is made up of 151 Marines from MORE
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MCAS Yuma Marines ride to 'Take a Stand' against sexual assault
May 1, 2013 — Marine’s, Sailors, Department of Defense employees, contractors and their families geared up for a motorcycle ride to “Take a Stand” against sexual assault April 30 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. In an effort to increase awareness of and prevent sexual assault across the Corps, the first annual motorcycle ride helped to show the MORE
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