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U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Sqaudron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma participate in the 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada Nov. 9, 2019. Each year Marines, Sailors assigned to Marine units, and their spouses and families celebrate the Marine Corps birthday of November 10, 1775 and honor the traditions and history of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez) - U.S. Marines assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Sqaudron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma participate in the 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada Nov. 9, 2019. Each year Marines, Sailors assigned to Marine units, and their spouses and families celebrate the Marine Corps birthday of November 10, 1775 and honor the traditions and history of the Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez)

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headuarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Staion (MCAS) Yuma, participate in a squadron-wide obstacle course exercise on Nov. 8, 2019. The Marine Corps obstacle course is composed of various obstacles such as high and low logs, high bars, incline bars and traverse logs, and a rope climb. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headuarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Staion (MCAS) Yuma, participate in a squadron-wide obstacle course exercise on Nov. 8, 2019. The Marine Corps obstacle course is composed of various obstacles such as high and low logs, high bars, incline bars and traverse logs, and a rope climb. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. John Hall)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)Yuma, participate in the 244th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant at the Parade Deck on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 7, 2019. The annual ceremony was held in honor of the 244th Marine Corps birthday, showcasing historical uniforms to honor Marines of the past, present and future while signifying the passing of traditions from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. John Hall) - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)Yuma, participate in the 244th Marine Corps birthday uniform pageant at the Parade Deck on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 7, 2019. The annual ceremony was held in honor of the 244th Marine Corps birthday, showcasing historical uniforms to honor Marines of the past, present and future while signifying the passing of traditions from one generation to the next. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. John Hall)

Competitors in the 2nd Annual Telegraph Pass Challenge prepare to start the 5 mile bike portion of the race in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019. The challenge, coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), offered participants the opportunity to compete for first, second, or third place in either a 5 mile run, 5 mile bike route, or both. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez) - Competitors in the 2nd Annual Telegraph Pass Challenge prepare to start the 5 mile bike portion of the race in Yuma, Ariz., Nov. 2, 2019. The challenge, coordinated by Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), offered participants the opportunity to compete for first, second, or third place in either a 5 mile run, 5 mile bike route, or both. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Myron W. Robinson, military police with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, helps remove an old structure as part of a cleanup effort Oct. 22, 2019 on the Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) West. The BMGR consists of about 1.7 million acres of land and MCAS Yuma manages over 650,000 of those acres. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Rogge) - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Myron W. Robinson, military police with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, helps remove an old structure as part of a cleanup effort Oct. 22, 2019 on the Barry M. Goldwater Range (BMGR) West. The BMGR consists of about 1.7 million acres of land and MCAS Yuma manages over 650,000 of those acres. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Rogge)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt.Col. James C. Paxton, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma's Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, leads non-commissioned officers (NCOs) in a hike during “Operation Backbone" in Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 25, 2019. Operation Backbone helps to strengthen the warrior spirit in NCOs and promote cohesion between the different units of MCAS Yuma. The exercise consisted of a five and a half mile hike, several classes, and closed with a warriors night dinner. Classes included simulated room clearing, a Search and Rescue (SAR) demonstration, and proper procedure when fitting a tourniquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Rogge) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt.Col. James C. Paxton, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma's Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, leads non-commissioned officers (NCOs) in a hike during “Operation Backbone" in Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 25, 2019. Operation Backbone helps to strengthen the warrior spirit in NCOs and promote cohesion between the different units of MCAS Yuma. The exercise consisted of a five and a half mile hike, several classes, and closed with a warriors night dinner. Classes included simulated room clearing, a Search and Rescue (SAR) demonstration, and proper procedure when fitting a tourniquet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Rogge)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David A. Suggs and Sgt. Maj. David M. Leikwood, the Commanding Officer and Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, present the Employee of the Year (EOY) Award to Ms. Sherri Utley, Oct. 24, 2019. Utley, previously selected as MCAS Yuma Employee of the Quarter, demonstrated she is the employee who shows the most work ethic, dedication, and the highest commitment throughout the entire year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Nicole Rogge) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. David A. Suggs and Sgt. Maj. David M. Leikwood, the Commanding Officer and Sergeant Major of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, present the Employee of the Year (EOY) Award to Ms. Sherri Utley, Oct. 24, 2019. Utley, previously selected as MCAS Yuma Employee of the Quarter, demonstrated she is the employee who shows the most work ethic, dedication, and the highest commitment throughout the entire year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Nicole Rogge)

Gen. David H. Berger, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speak to Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma on the station parade deck Oct. 23, 2019. The purpose of the visit was to discuss upcoming changes in the Marine Corps with the Marines on the air station, address any of their questions, and get general feedback from the personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez) - Gen. David H. Berger, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speak to Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma on the station parade deck Oct. 23, 2019. The purpose of the visit was to discuss upcoming changes in the Marine Corps with the Marines on the air station, address any of their questions, and get general feedback from the personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Isaac D. Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano, a strategic communication specialist assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma’s Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, lifts rubble from a torn-down shed at St. Thomas Yuma Indian Mission in Winterhaven, Calif., Feb. 3, 2018. The mission, located out in the local Yuma community, requested help in tearing down the shed so that renovations could be made to the building. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Cpl. Isaac Martinez) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano, a strategic communication specialist assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma’s Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, lifts rubble from a torn-down shed at St. Thomas Yuma Indian Mission in Winterhaven, Calif., Feb. 3, 2018. The mission, located out in the local Yuma community, requested help in tearing down the shed so that renovations could be made to the building. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Cpl. Isaac Martinez)

Erlinda Knight, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Center Coordinator, prepares taxes for a client at the VITA Tax Center at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 22, 2018. The VITA Tax Center offers free tax preparation to all service members, Department of Defense employees, and family members at MCAS Yuma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores) - Erlinda Knight, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Tax Center Coordinator, prepares taxes for a client at the VITA Tax Center at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 22, 2018. The VITA Tax Center offers free tax preparation to all service members, Department of Defense employees, and family members at MCAS Yuma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo taken by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)