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U.S. Marine Corps Col. David A. Suggs, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., attends the Sunset Vista Memorial Day Ceremony in Yuma, Ariz., May 28, 2018. Col. Suggs participated in the ceremony as a guest speaker commemorating our fallen comrades and honoring those who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. David A. Suggs, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., attends the Sunset Vista Memorial Day Ceremony in Yuma, Ariz., May 28, 2018. Col. Suggs participated in the ceremony as a guest speaker commemorating our fallen comrades and honoring those who have fallen in the line of duty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz)
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James S. Tanis, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., addresses Marines after conducting a motivational run on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., May 25, 2018. H&HS conducted the motivational run to kick off the Memorial Day 96 hour liberty period, and to say farewell to Lt. Col. Tanis who served as the commanding officer of H&HS for the past two years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. James S. Tanis, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., addresses Marines after conducting a motivational run on MCAS Yuma, Ariz., May 25, 2018. H&HS conducted the motivational run to kick off the Memorial Day 96 hour liberty period, and to say farewell to Lt. Col. Tanis who served as the commanding officer of H&HS for the past two years. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz)
180519-M-DX970-1083 - U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion fire FM-92 stinger missiles as part of a live fire exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., May 19, 2018. The purpose of the exercise was to test the stinger missiles and to qualify Marines as part of their annual training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac D. Martinez)
Released - U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, support the first annual Yuma PRIDE event held at the Littlewood Co-op in Yuma, Ariz., May 19, 2018. The H&HS color guard lead the parade and festival showing their support for the local LGBTQ comminuty. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz)
Released - Service members and the local Yuma community participate in the Firehose 5K Fun Run on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., May 19, 2018. The fun run is held annually bringing together the Air Station with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Allison Lotz)
Newly promoted U.S. Marine Corps corporals assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) received their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony in front of the H&HS building May 3, 2018. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847. The blood stripes are sewn on the trousers of NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores) - Newly promoted U.S. Marine Corps corporals assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) received their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony in front of the H&HS building May 3, 2018. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847. The blood stripes are sewn on the trousers of NCOs, Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)
Aircraft Recovery Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma assigned to Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), perform annual certification on their E-28 Arresting Gear in support of all tailhook aircraft aboard MCAS Yuma. The arresting gear helps aircraft perform emergency landings when necessary. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores) - Aircraft Recovery Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma assigned to Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), perform annual certification on their E-28 Arresting Gear in support of all tailhook aircraft aboard MCAS Yuma. The arresting gear helps aircraft perform emergency landings when necessary. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sabrina Candiaflores)
Two newly hired firefighters with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma’s fire department conduct “New Hire Training” at the stations fire department training building aboard MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The training teaches new firefighters all the basic skills they need to be successful at their job. This includes: how to climb the ladder, basic EMS training, how to employ and use the fire hose, and rescue drags used for removing civilians from dangerous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac D. Martinez) - Two newly hired firefighters with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma’s fire department conduct “New Hire Training” at the stations fire department training building aboard MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Tuesday, April 17, 2018. The training teaches new firefighters all the basic skills they need to be successful at their job. This includes: how to climb the ladder, basic EMS training, how to employ and use the fire hose, and rescue drags used for removing civilians from dangerous environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac D. Martinez)
U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., volunteer with the Yuma Food Bank Wednesday, April 18, 2018. While volunteering for the Yuma Food Bank, the volunteers picked oranges and boxed the fruits for the food bank. Yuma Food Bank was one of the volunteer opportunities provided to Marines aboard MCAS Yuma during the "Days of Service" initiative; other opportunities included the Humane Society of Yuma, Saddles of Joy, and Old Souls Animal Farm. - U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., volunteer with the Yuma Food Bank Wednesday, April 18, 2018. While volunteering for the Yuma Food Bank, the volunteers picked oranges and boxed the fruits for the food bank. Yuma Food Bank was one of the volunteer opportunities provided to Marines aboard MCAS Yuma during the "Days of Service" initiative; other opportunities included the Humane Society of Yuma, Saddles of Joy, and Old Souls Animal Farm.