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U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1 pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Arizona March 12, 2025. - U.S. Marines with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1 pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Arizona March 12, 2025. The pilots and crew were commended for their heroic efforts, demonstrating Marines capability to react to practical situations, the crew identified an injured motorcyclist while on a flight and provided medical evacuation back to MCAS Yuma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Radosti)

VMX-1 CH-53K Crew Rescues Stranded Civilian in California Desert

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. – A crew of United States Marines assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) successfully rescued a stranded civilian in the remote California desert on 11 February 2025, demonstrating the capabilities of the CH-53K King Stallion and the Marine Corps' commitment to readiness and

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Military Police Officer Karl Bobbio poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, May 12, 2021. Officer Bobbio received the Civilian Lifesaving Award for exemplifying high levels of professionalism, initiative and selfless dedication to the community of MCAS Yuma. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean) - Military Police Officer Karl Bobbio poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, May 12, 2021.

Military Police Officer Karl Bobbio Receives Civilian Lifesaving Award

Military Police Officer Karl V. Bobbio was recognized as the recipient of the Security/ Emergency Services Civilian Lifesaving Award on Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, May 12, 2021.

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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Craig Sisson with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, receives a Purple Heart from Col. David A. Suggs, commanding officer, MCAS Yuma, at the MCAS Yuma Headquarters building, June 1, 2020. Maj. Sisson received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on May 13, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl John Hall) - U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Craig Sisson with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, receives a Purple Heart from Col. David A. Suggs, commanding officer, MCAS Yuma, at the MCAS Yuma Headquarters building, June 1, 2020.

MCAS Yuma Marine receives Purple Heart

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Craig Sisson a logistics officer with 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, was awarded a Purple Heart by Col. David A. Suggs, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, at the MCAS Yuma Headquarters building, June 1, 2020.

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