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CSSD-16 prepares convoy commanders for possible future confrontations

Combat Service Support Detachment-16 and other elements of the 1st Force Service Support Group have run several unique convoy training exercises during Exercise Desert Talon. Monday's convoy stretched over 80 miles and held a small surprise for the convoy commander and his Marines. Eight Marines with CSSD-16, waited patiently along County 13

Station ARFF first in Corps to receive new thermal gear

Most people can only dream about the ability to have perfect vision in a completely dark room or being able to see illuminated handprints and footprints. But now, due to many technological advances, those dreams have just come true for the Marines of the station's Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting unit. Eight of the Fire Warriors, which are

FARP Marines prepare to support

Forward Arming and Refueling Points exist to extend the already long arm of Marine Corps aviators. The sites are portable “mini air stations” that set up wherever and whenever pilots need to refuel or rearm. FARP Marines from throughout the United States are participating in Exercise Desert Talon, a two-week exercise designed to train Marines who

Desert Talon prepares Marines for Iraq

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. – Marines from aviation units throughout the United States checked in here Jan. 17 for exercise Desert Talon 1-04. Desert Talon will prepare the air combat element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force going to Iraq, said Maj. James T. Jenkins, special projects officer, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics

Dove hunting season comes to an end

With most people, the preparation of a meal begins with an evening in the kitchen. With dove hunters, meals begin with a sunrise in the field. Sept. 1-15 is dove-hunting season here in Yuma and many hunters come from all parts of the country to bag their limit on Yuma's ranges. "Last year we had a number of officers from all over the country

Off duty thrills killing Marines

Yuma Marines returning from deployments to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom could be considered safe and out of the danger zone. But according to some, this may be untrue. This is because many Marines returning from combat deployments are endangering themselves with risky behavior. Some mental health experts say Marines may be trying

Remembering those who gave their all;POW/MIA Recognition Day breakfast honors those who never returned ;;

With the recent identification of 12 service members missing in action since the Vietnam War, it’s difficult not to think about those who were taken prisoner and held captive in foreign counties to be freed years later, or those who have never returned home.In recognition of Prisoner of War and Missing In Action Recognition Day, the air station

Mass issuance of new ID cards; deadline nears

The deadline for all active duty military, government employees and eligible contractors to get the new military identification card, known as the Common Access Card, is Tuesday. In an effort to meet this deadline, the Pass and Identification Office is now open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Military and Department of Defense civilian employees who do not

Military police keep Chocolate Mountain Range safe

"Eagle two, this is Eagle one, over ..." "Send it ..." "Be advised our vehicle seems to be overheating, break ... We're pulling on to the shoulder, over ..." "Copy." Both vehicles pulled off the interstate. Minutes later, the four Marines of the Chocolate Mountain detail could be seen next to the desert dunes of Interstate 8, corralled around the

Chaplain stands dedicated to spreading word of God

As a Navy chaplain, Lt. Cmdr. Timothy Koester has a profession that has put him in places that would test any man. But Koester has always pulled through every situation because of his faith and belief that he is in the right place at the right time, thus fulfilling his mission in life: spreading the word of God. During his 13 years of service,

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