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Colonel Robert Kuckuk, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma commanding officer, and station personnel from both the Environmental Department and the Child Development Center take a break from helping children plant flower and vegetable seeds at the CDC April 25. The final event brought a close to the week-long Earth Day celebration to raise awareness about being environmentally conscious caretakers of the land that we live, train and operate on as a community here at MCAS Yuma. - Colonel Robert Kuckuk, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma commanding officer, and station personnel from both the Environmental Department and the Child Development Center take a break from helping children plant flower and vegetable seeds at the CDC April 25. The final event brought a close to the week-long Earth Day celebration to raise awareness about being environmentally conscious caretakers of the land that we live, train and operate on as a community here at MCAS Yuma.

In support of Earth Day MCAS Yuma takes local action for a global reach

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Environmental Department organized a week-long celebration in support and recognition of Earth Day as a part of the local community effort. Earth Day is recognized annually on April 22, and the Marine Corp’s Earth Day theme for 2013 is “Global Reach, Local Action.”The festivities kicked off on Monday and went through

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Marines and Sailors provide medical aid and disaster assistance at Kiwanis Park in Yuma, Ariz. during a Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Recovery Exercise conducted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course, April 19. The exercise was conducted to test and improve students' capabilities to evaluate, plan and execute support to civilians impacted by conflict and/or natural disasters. As the first HA/DR training operation conducted as a part of WTI, ground, aviation and support Marines and Sailors worked as a cohesive team to practice delivering medical personnel, supplies and vital natural resources to sustain people displaced from their communities. - Marines and Sailors provide medical aid and disaster assistance at Kiwanis Park in Yuma, Ariz. during a Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Recovery Exercise conducted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course, April 19. The exercise was conducted to test and improve students' capabilities to evaluate, plan and execute support to civilians impacted by conflict and/or natural disasters. As the first HA/DR training operation conducted as a part of WTI, ground, aviation and support Marines and Sailors worked as a cohesive team to practice delivering medical personnel, supplies and vital natural resources to sustain people displaced from their communities.

Marines practice Crisis Response mission, render Humanitarian Assistance

Dozens of local residents gathered around Kiwanis Park in Yuma, Ariz. to watch helicopters land as a part of the Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Recovery training exercise on April 19 conducted by Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course students, Combat Arms Marines and Combat Service Support personnel training with Marine Aviation Weapons and

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April is Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Month - if you see something, say something. - April is Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Month - if you see something, say something.

WHY WE NEED SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH

Once a year in April, crime victim organizations across the country join forces to bring attention to a horrific crime most of us would rather not think about: sexual assault. The color teal is used to represent this cause, often in ribbons or bracelets worn by supporters. Expect to see lots of teal around MCAS Yuma this month.Year ‘round in

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Getting to know the Military Officers Association of America of Yuma

The Yuma Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) exists as an extension of the national organization and serves to promote its goals at the local level, foster camaraderie and community service among retired, former, and active duty officers in the Yuma area, provide support to the local military and veteran community, and

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Naval Branch Health Clinic Yuma Receives Level Three Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition

Naval Branch Health Clinic Yuma was recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance as a level three Patient-Centered Medical Home, Dec. 31, 2012."The patient will notice a different level of care in a PCMH, although much of the PCMH teamwork goes on behind the scenes,” said Lt. Cmdr. Greg Whaley, the department head of Medical Home

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Officer Isaac Rosario, a police officer with Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Provost Marshal’s Office and a native of Yonkers, N.Y., handcuffs a suspect after breaking up a fight between two combatants during fight dispersion training at MCAS Yuma, March 26. This training serves to prepare officers should they need to confront a combative suspect. - Officer Isaac Rosario, a police officer with Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Provost Marshal’s Office and a native of Yonkers, N.Y., handcuffs a suspect after breaking up a fight between two combatants during fight dispersion training at MCAS Yuma, March 26. This training serves to prepare officers should they need to confront a combative suspect.

Backyard Brawls on MCAS Yuma? Oh No Says PMO!

Marine and civilian police officers from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Provost Marshal’s Office participated in fight dissolution training at Ramada Field, March 26. The training consisted of officers, both in pairs and by themselves, responding to mock fights played out by live role-playing participants. Officers then

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"The Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum and Bugle Corps departs the flight line after performing in front of thousands of spectators as a part of the opening ceremony for the 51st Annual Marine Corps Air Station Air Show, March 9. - "The Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum and Bugle Corps departs the flight line after performing in front of thousands of spectators as a part of the opening ceremony for the 51st Annual Marine Corps Air Station Air Show, March 9.

'The Commandant’s Own' Shows Off Music, Precision at Yuma Air Show

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. - The U.S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps, also referred to as “The Commandant’s Own,” performed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s 51st Annual Air Show and Open House, March 9.Marching down the air station’s flight line, the U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps performed at the opening ceremonies to show their

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Pilots and aircraft maintainers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 inform attendees about the F-35B Lightning II during the 51st annual Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Air Show, March 9. The aircraft was put on display for everyone at the show to get a first-hand look at the new aircraft and learn about its unique capabilities. - Pilots and aircraft maintainers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 inform attendees about the F-35B Lightning II during the 51st annual Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Air Show, March 9. The aircraft was put on display for everyone at the show to get a first-hand look at the new aircraft and learn about its unique capabilities.

Yuma’s F-35B makes star appearance during airshow

Since the F-35B Lightning II’s arrival to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in November 2012, the new aircraft has started its initial flight operations but otherwise is kept safe in the hangar for most of the day. So, bringing the aircraft into a crowd of thousands was a far off dream until recently. During MCAS Yuma’s 2013 Airshow held March 9, the

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Artwork from Marines, their family members and employees of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. is on display at the station club, the Sonoran Pueblo, Feb. 7, 2013. The MCAS Yuma Single Marines and Sailors Program coordinated the art show as an effort to encourage military members and their families to seek out healthy and productive outlets during their free time. "Instead of expressing yourself through your fists or expressing yourself at the bottom of the bottle, we should be encouraging them to put something down on a piece of paper, or pick up a paintbrush. Self-expression is healthy," stated Jude Crouch, MCAS Yuma's SMP Coordinator. - Artwork from Marines, their family members and employees of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. is on display at the station club, the Sonoran Pueblo, Feb. 7, 2013. The MCAS Yuma Single Marines and Sailors Program coordinated the art show as an effort to encourage military members and their families to seek out healthy and productive outlets during their free time. "Instead of expressing yourself through your fists or expressing yourself at the bottom of the bottle, we should be encouraging them to put something down on a piece of paper, or pick up a paintbrush. Self-expression is healthy," stated Jude Crouch, MCAS Yuma's SMP Coordinator.

Draw, Brush! SMP Art Show Displays Marines’ Artistic Sides

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s SMP sponsored art show was held at the Sonoran Pueblo, Jan. 25 – Feb. 8. This display was the first of its kind and featured paintings, photographs, sketches and constructions from across the air station.“Who would have thought a trained killer would be doing lotus blossoms,” said Jude Crouch, the MCAS Yuma SMP

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An F-16 from the Royal Netherlands Air Force prepares for takeoff along with AV-8B Harriers of Marine Attack Squadron 214 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. Feb. 7, 2013. The RNLAF detachment is conducting aviation training in Yuma for three weeks before returning to the Netherlands. - An F-16 from the Royal Netherlands Air Force prepares for takeoff along with AV-8B Harriers of Marine Attack Squadron 214 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. Feb. 7, 2013. The RNLAF detachment is conducting aviation training in Yuma for three weeks before returning to the Netherlands.

The Flying Dutchmen Train at MCAS Yuma

A detachment of F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Dutch Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) is conducting combat training exercises in conjunction with Marine Corps Air Station Yuma based squadrons over Barry M. Goldwater Range West, Feb. 3 – 23.The Dutch have journeyed across the Atlantic and most of the continental United States to utilize the

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