Family of Veterans Live to Tell History’s Story: American Legion Gives Back to the Fallen
May 30, 2014 — During Memorial Day in Yuma, Ariz., a group of veterans assembled as the honor guard for American Legion Federal Post No. 19 and conducted a day-long tribute by attending memorial ceremonies at a number of the city’s cemeteries. Their presence was powerful, and the concluding tribute they brought to the ceremonies, an honorary 21-gun salute, was highly anticipated and embraced by the citizens of Yuma.
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UK Army Crimson Eagle Exercise Assembles With 1st MEF to Disperse the Enemy
May 22, 2014 — The United States and coalition forces have battled against terrorism in the Middle East for more than a decade – upgrading their tactics, techniques and procedures to dispose of an evasive and unpredictable enemy. In order to take advantage of the vital knowledge gained in the War on Terror, and to prepare for future joint conflicts, the United MORE
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MCAS Yuma Marines Receive a Safety Stand-Down with Summer Twist
May 22, 2014 — The personnel of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., joined together on Thursday to complete the 101 Days of Summer, an all-hands safety stand-down, with the support of Marine Corps Community Services and the Yuma community. Each squadron separated their Marines and sailors into smaller platoons and their specific squadrons, marched them between MORE
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West Coast Firefighter Marines Stay Cool During Heated Competition
May 17, 2014 — Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines from three separate West Coast Marine Corps Installations cooled off with a series of friendly yet intense challenges during the 3rd annual ARFF Rodeo Competition at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., May 17.Marines from both Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and MCAS Miramar, Calif., were beckoned to the MORE
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Housing Heroes: Local Yuma Support Organization Helps Vets Find Homes
May 9, 2014 — Servicee members from yesterday and today are only too familiar with the unique lifestyle of the armed forces. The structured way of life is suited to discipline, rules and strict dynamics not found anywhere else. However, after so long a commitment, making the transition back to the civilian sector can prove to be one of the most daunting steps in MORE
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WTI – A Pilot’s Marathon
May 6, 2014 — Hundreds of Marines from units throughout the Corps filled the Sonoran Pueblo club aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 27, to see their hard work and dedication come to fruition. This is the day these Marines have waited 7 long strenuous weeks for – graduation day. After countless 15-hour work days over a span of what may have seemed MORE
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