Col. Ricardo Martinez, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., speaks to attendees of the annual uniform pageant and cake cutting ceremony on the importance of recognizing past generations of Marines, and thanked the city of Yuma for the continued support of the air station aboard the parade field, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. - Col. Ricardo Martinez, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., speaks to attendees of the annual uniform pageant and cake cutting ceremony on the importance of recognizing past generations of Marines, and thanked the city of Yuma for the continued support of the air station aboard the parade field, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015.