The Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., fire department celebrated their achievement as the DoD Fire Prevention Program of the Year for 2013 after competing against other Marine Corps installations, May 14. The staff, (from left to right) Fire Inspectors James Taylor and Ricardo Pastrana, Fire Chief Michael Batson, Assistant Fire Chief J.C. Summers, Fire Inspectors Jeff Kindler and Greg Lopez, pose for a photo in front of their emergency vehicle, Jan. 13. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Summer Dowding - The Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., fire department celebrated their achievement as the DoD Fire Prevention Program of the Year for 2013 after competing against other Marine Corps installations, May 14. The staff, (from left to right) Fire Inspectors James Taylor and Ricardo Pastrana, Fire Chief Michael Batson, Assistant Fire Chief J.C. Summers, Fire Inspectors Jeff Kindler and Greg Lopez, pose for a photo in front of their emergency vehicle, Jan. 13. Photo by: Lance Cpl. Summer Dowding

Cpl. MaryBeth Monson, a structural mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and a native of Weston, Idaho, has been selected as the United Service Organization's (USO) Woman of the Year Military Leadership Award. Nominated by her command for her selfless dedication in leading and mentoring others and courageous acts while under extreme conditions while deployed in support of Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA 211). - Cpl. MaryBeth Monson, a structural mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and a native of Weston, Idaho, has been selected as the United Service Organization's (USO) Woman of the Year Military Leadership Award. Nominated by her command for her selfless dedication in leading and mentoring others and courageous acts while under extreme conditions while deployed in support of Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA 211).

Yuma-based Sgt. Maxmillion Page, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Administration non-commissioned officer-in-charge and native of Thousand Oaks, Calif., receives the Marine Corps Installations-West Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award from Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, MCI-West Commanding General, and Farrah Douglas, Carlsbad City Councilmember, during a ceremony held at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside, Calif., Feb. 22. The 4-year sergeant was nominated for the award in August 2012 after being selected as the MCI-West NCO of the Quarter. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Reel) - Yuma-based Sgt. Maxmillion Page, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Administration non-commissioned officer-in-charge and native of Thousand Oaks, Calif., receives the Marine Corps Installations-West Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award from Brig. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, MCI-West Commanding General, and Farrah Douglas, Carlsbad City Councilmember, during a ceremony held at the El Camino Country Club in Oceanside, Calif., Feb. 22. The 4-year sergeant was nominated for the award in August 2012 after being selected as the MCI-West NCO of the Quarter. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott Reel)