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Archive: July, 2005

MCCS hosts 'Swim and Show'

Semper Fit hosted the "Mom and Me Swim and Show" July 13 at the station Oasis pool and station theater. Station children and their parents were invited to attend a costume pool party and a screening of the movie "Madagascar." Jude Crouch, Semper Fit director, said the Swim and Show was created as an effort to include more family activities in

;;Station Marine receives high honors for combat flight

A Marine Aircraft Group 13 pilot received the Distinguished Flying Cross with combat "V" July 13 in front of the MAG-13 headquarters building here. Capt. Michael D. Trapp, assistant operations officer for MAG-13, and a native of Tampa, Fla., was presented the award by MAG-13 commanding officer Col. Glenn M. Hoppe. The Distinguished Flying Cross

ISMO Marines fight on digital battlefield

Adapt and overcome is a saying often heard in the Marine Corps, because just as the face of warfare is constantly changing, so must the warriors who fight it. The Information Security Management Office is an example of just that. ISMO was originally created to set up and repair the Marine Corps' computer system and troubleshoot any problems that

U.S. Custom dogs make a stop on station

The station Provost Marshal's Office K-9 unit along with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol dogs, met on station for drug location training July 12. The training took place in Building 328, where the dog handlers hid training aids, which smell like different narcotics or explosives. The K-9 personnel enjoy the chance to train with other dog training

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Station mess hall gets a face lift

The station mess hall is currently undergoing a remodeling of flooring and furniture, a project slated to be finished in September. All flooring and furniture in the dining area will be replaced, which will look more appealing and last for a longer period of time, according to Gunnery Sgt. Earl G. Watie, food service officer-in-charge, station

Counselors help residents achieve financial stability

Living paycheck to paycheck is common for many Marines, even with financial management classes provided for them. Some prefer to take it upon themselves to organize their finances, barely making it. Some go out of control with their spending habits, digging themselves into a hole. Although there are those who never have any problems with their own

Col. James J. Cooney, station outgoing commanding officer, makes his remarks during the station's change of command ceremony at the parade field July 7. Cooney assumed role of the station CO in July of 2002 and is now assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. - Col. James J. Cooney, station outgoing commanding officer, makes his remarks during the station's change of command ceremony at the parade field July 7. Cooney assumed role of the station CO in July of 2002 and is now assigned to Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, D.C.

Station command changes hands

Col. James J. Cooney relinquished command of the air station to Col. Ben D. Hancock during a change of command ceremony July 7 at the station parade field. Hancock, a Tempe, Ariz., native, gained command of the station after serving with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Okinawa, Japan, as the wing's deputy operations officer and then operations

Scorpions honor military for Independence Day

The Desert Sun Stadium's Independence Day game attracted 3,369 Yuma baseball fans including station personnel Saturday. The game was a tribute to service members and a special farewell to the station's commanding officer Col. James J. Cooney as the Yuma Scorpions faced the Samurai Bears. As a part of the pre-game ceremonies, station Marines

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