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U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, participate in tug-of-war challenge during the annual Super Squadron competition at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 26, 2024. This controlled environment of games and group activities gave Marines and Sailors an opportunity to engage in a friendly competition, to promote unit cohesion and increase morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade K. Venegas) - U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, participate in tug-of-war challenge during the annual Super Squadron competition at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Jan. 26, 2024. This controlled environment of games and group activities gave Marines and Sailors an opportunity to engage in a friendly competition, to promote unit cohesion and increase morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade K. Venegas)

A Sonoran Pronghorn is released back out into the wild during the annual capture and release at the Kofa Wildlife Refuge near Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 19, 2023. In 1967 the Pronghorn was listed in as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Preservation Act, in 2002 the population plummeted to only 21 Pronghorn in the U.S. and for over two decades there has been a federal collaborative effort to maintain the health, safety and security of the growing species. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade K. Venegas) - A Sonoran Pronghorn is released back out into the wild during the annual capture and release at the Kofa Wildlife Refuge near Yuma, Arizona, Dec. 19, 2023. In 1967 the Pronghorn was listed in as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Preservation Act, in 2002 the population plummeted to only 21 Pronghorn in the U.S. and for over two decades there has been a federal collaborative effort to maintain the health, safety and security of the growing species. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade K. Venegas)

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, extinguishes simulated aircraft fire at the installation, Dec. 15, 2023. ARFF performs routine training that equips Marines with the necessary skills and knowledge to efficiently respond to emergencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Gallagher) - U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, extinguishes simulated aircraft fire at the installation, Dec. 15, 2023. ARFF performs routine training that equips Marines with the necessary skills and knowledge to efficiently respond to emergencies. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Gallagher)

The U.S. Operational Test Team has a new commander. Marine LtCol Dave Merritt became the first commanding officer of the UOTT. - The U.S. Operational Test Team has a new commander. Marine LtCol Dave Merritt became the first commanding officer of the UOTT.

Fire Fighters with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz. neutralize a simulated gas leak during exercise Desert Plume, Nov. 2, 2021. Desert Plume is a training event that evaluates MCAS Yuma’s ability to respond to a CBRNE/HAZMAT incident quickly and efficiently. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Sanders) - Fire Fighters with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz. neutralize a simulated gas leak during exercise Desert Plume, Nov. 2, 2021.

A child collects candy during the 7th Annual Red Ribbon Trunk or Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2021. The event created a fun and safe environment for Marines and their families to celebrate Halloween while promoting a drug free Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Sanders) - A child collects candy during the 7th Annual Red Ribbon Trunk or Treat at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 28, 2021.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225 conducts their first flight operations in an F-35B Lightning II on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., September 25, 2021. VMFA-225 participated in their first flight as an F-35B squadron. This marked the end of the first phase in the transition from a legacy F/A-18D Hornet squadron to an F-35B squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean) - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225 conducts their first flight operations in an F-35B Lightning II on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., September 25, 2021. VMFA-225 participated in their first flight as an F-35B squadron.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Saige Winfree, a military police officer, points a simulated weapon towards a hostage room during Exercise Desert Fire 2021 at the Naval Branch Health Clinic on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., July 28, 2021. Desert Fire is an active-shooter drill implemented to test, evaluate and improve the response and preparedness of first responders on the air station. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabrielle Sanders) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Saige Winfree, a military police officer, points a simulated weapon towards a hostage room during Exercise Desert Fire 2021 at the Naval Branch Health Clinic on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., July 28, 2021.

Many renter’s insurance policies help protect your personal possessions in the event of theft or damage. It's usually required if you live in an apartment, however, Military Housing does not require residents to obtain renter’s insurance, but strongly recommends that all service members maintain coverage based upon their own assessment of the amount of property and liability coverage needed to protect their own interests. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic by David Smith) - Many renter’s insurance policies help protect your personal possessions in the event of theft or damage.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Andrea Goeman passes the sword to Master Gunnery Sgt. Leon Harpel on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 11, 2021. The passing of the sword symbolizes the relief of duty from Sgt Maj. George Hernandez. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Kealy) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Andrea Goeman passes the sword to Master Gunnery Sgt. Leon Harpel on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 11, 2021.