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Archive: June, 2006

Desert Talon goes out on the town

Marines participating in Desert Talon conducted their three-day final exercise at Somerton Middle School, June 18 and Kofa High School, June 19 and 20 in Yuma. The final exercise of Desert Talon gives students the opportunity to combine the training from the past two weeks and incorporate the air support with the ground support in a simulated

Health Fair Promotes good living

More than 300 station Marines and personnel visited the Semper Fit and Branch Medical Clinic’s 2006 Spring Health Fair at the station gym parking lot June 29. The health fair had more than 20 different booths, the majority of which are programs or services offered here, with information about living a physically, mentally, emotionally and even

Sgt. Harlan C. Black, Marine Aviation Control Squadron 1 air traffic controller, mixes music beats on his studio system in his barracks room June 26. Black used the money he earned while deployed in Iraq to finance a system that allows him to mix, edit and produce his music. - Sgt. Harlan C. Black, Marine Aviation Control Squadron 1 air traffic controller, mixes music beats on his studio system in his barracks room June 26. Black used the money he earned while deployed in Iraq to finance a system that allows him to mix, edit and produce his music.

MACS-1 sergeant follows dream inspired by deployment

Marines’ daily duties and tasks in the shop, out in the field and in the combat zone can be stressful and demanding. Many work long hours during the day and throughout the night. But most Marines find time to enjoy the things to help them get away from work and relax, such as families and hobbies. In the combat zone, Marines find ways occupy their

2nd, 3rd MAW test skills during Desert Talon

Marines from 2nd and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wings teamed up with the help of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, to set up a Forward Arming and Refueling Point to test their skills in the Arizona desert during Desert Talon. FARPs are temporary landing zones for aircraft located closer to areas of operation to provide fuel and ammunition.

World War II veteran visits VMA-311

Dominic Jecker was drafted into the military 63 years ago during World War II. He was given a choice of services, chose the Marine Corps and was assigned as a chaplain’s assistant and the unit’s barber with the “Hell’s Belles”--a nickname given to then Marine Fighter Squadron 311 during World War II. Throughout his time as a Marine, Jecker

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Arizona Young Marines graduate leadership school

Young Marines of the Marine Corps League’s Arizona Battalion, Grand Canyon Regiment, endured six days of leadership classes and physical training to graduate from the third annual Young Marine Leadership School held here June 18-23. The leadership school is designed similarly to a Marine Corps noncommissioned officer course to teach the Young

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Internet guardian visits station to open parent’s eyes

An Internet privacy and security lawyer visited the station Friday and Saturday to provide station families, personnel and law enforcement officials with the knowledge and tools necessary for safe use of the Net. Parry Aftab, an executive director of WiredSafety.org, the world’s largest online safety and educational program in cyberspace, spoke to

Desert Talon training occupies station once again

The semiannual Desert Talon exercise began here June 9. Desert Talon prepares the air combat element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force for Iraq deployments. The station training is done with cooperation between Yuma County and city officials. There are three phases of training involved in Desert Talon; academics, specific skills and an

Station gets its kicks

It is a fun way to burn fat and up to 800 calories an hour. It’s a vigorous, total-body workout that increases stamina, strength, energy and reduces stress levels. It can be done at home or at the gym. It’s aerobic kickboxing. Aerobic, or cardiovascular, kickboxing combines elements of boxing, marital arts and aerobics to enhance muscle and body

Armed forces park second phase complete

Yuma’s Armed Forces Memorial Park second phase construction completion was recognized in a ceremony May 2. Construction on the park began in 2000 at the site of the old railroad depot on Gila Street. The second phase of the project included the completion of the amphitheater, concrete bleachers and flag poles, said Rosevear. It took approximately

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