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Archive: August, 2007

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CLC-16: a small unit with far reaching responsibilities

Pfc. William Burroughs, Combat Logistics Company 16 motor transport mechanic, prepares a Logistical Vehicle System engine for removal Aug. 30 at the CLC-16 headquarters building here. CLC-16 mechanics are qualified to work on Humvees, medium tactical vehicles, such as ‘7-tons,’ heavy tactical vehicles, such as logistical vehicle systems, fueling

Duane Dramen, a mechanic at the station?s Auto Service Center, uses a black light to check the Freon lines for leaks after mixing dye in with the Freon, here Aug. 22. - Duane Dramen, a mechanic at the station?s Auto Service Center, uses a black light to check the Freon lines for leaks after mixing dye in with the Freon, here Aug. 22.

Auto Service Center: A car's best friend

It’s 112 degrees outside, the sun is pounding on the back of your neck, and sweat drips down your brow as you walk down the street. Think about how miserable you are.Imagine if you were to switch places with the engine of your car, in a confined space where it’s twice as hot as it is outside.A quick visit to the station’s Auto Service Center could

Marines reach out to improve childhood literacy

“Kids just don’t read anymore,” said Staff Sgt. Daniel Melton, with a note of exasperation as he sat at his desk Aug. 29.With his strong feelings on the importance of reading, it is no wonder the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron training chief decided to start a program, in conjunction with the station Child Development Center, aimed at

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MWSS-371 motor-t always ready, able

From driving prolonged hours, to changing transmission fluid, without the combined effort of motor transport mechanics and operators, our Corps could neither function nor exist -- period.They are Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 motor transport and one of many ‘Motor-T’ units, as they are more commonly known, who keep the Corps moving,

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Former, retired Marines stay local, continue serving with Yuma Police

If you asked a handful of Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., where they would like to go once they are done with active duty, a popular answer would most likely be “anywhere but here.”However, not all are leaving. Many are continuing to serve and prosper in the heart of the Desert Southwest.Forty-one of the 165 sworn Yuma Police

CMC’s new grooming standards, regulations take effect

As of Aug. 23, new grooming standards and regulations went into effect, detailed in Marine Administrative Message (Mar-Admin) 504/07. The new regulations aimed at better defining what Marines of both genders are authorized regarding grooming and appearance in and out of uniform.The new regulations shed light on issues that have not been addressed,

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MALS-13: dedicated to destruction

They are the men and women behind the scenes who support Harriers. Each explosive dropped, each round fired carries with it their name: they are Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 ordnance.MALS-13 is composed of dozens of work sections; however, few are as proud as these bomb builders, but with good reason.Each day the Marines on the ground and

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Station youth program hosts first Teen Summit on station

The station youth center held its annual Teen Summit seminar here and at Golfland Sun Splash water park in Mesa, Ariz.,.This was the first year the summit was held in Yuma, which had traditionally taken place at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.The summit is designed to provide the teen-aged youth center participants an opportunity to

Protecting yourself by protecting your identity

People spend their entire life establishing an identity for themselves. They work hard, pay their bills on time and save money for retirement. This is no different from service members who are working to secure their future, but what happens when their life is stolen?What happens when these service members, the people who fight for this very

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