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Archive: September, 2005

Hispanic Heritage Month helps station Marines keep in touch with their roots September 15, 2005 — Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, and many Hispanic Marines on station are taking this time to reflect on the importance of their cultural heritage. September 15 was chosen as the start of Hispanic Heritage Month to coincide with the independence of five Latin-American countries -- El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica MORE

Station chapel offers assistance to newlyweds September 12, 2005 — According to www.defenselink.com marriage in the Marine Corps is on a steady rise. Many senior enlisted Marines and officers encourage their junior enlisted Marines to attend marriage counseling either prior to or immediately following their marriage. To better prepare for this big step in life chaplains throughout the Marine Corps offer a class MORE

ARFF firefighters prepare for muster September 12, 2005 — Marines with the station Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting will be competing in a fire muster 9 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Cocopah Casino. A fire muster is an event where area fire departments get together to showcase their fire fighting equipment and to compete in different events that relate to firefighting. “A fire muster is a way for firefighters from MORE

Armory keeps every Marine’s rifle repaired, maintained September 8, 2005 — The Marine Corps works hard to hold true to the statement, “Every Marine a rifleman.” This means every Marine, if necessary, is able to take an active role in combat, closing with and engaging the enemy with whatever weapon they have at their disposal. Behind the scenes, the Marines at the armory on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma are responsible for MORE

Chief selects feel the pain behind the rank September 2, 2005 — For many, chief petty officers are the cornerstones of U.S. Navy today, as they were when the rank of chief was created more than 100 years ago. They represent years of experience and leadership that help to plot the course for the sailors and junior officers who work with them. Three petty officers first class from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma MORE

DoD teaches civilians leadership skills September 1, 2005 — The Civilian Career Leadership Development program is designed to show civilians and military members ways to successfully interact with and lead others. “This program is designed to mainly to assist civilians that are trying to excel in leadership skills and take positions of authority in their jobs,” said Shirley J. Beyer, station training MORE

VMA-311 keeps Harriers armed and ready September 1, 2005 — Marines in Iraq depend on the readiness of pilots and aircraft in order to be combat effective. A key part of maintaining that readiness takes place far from the front lines. “It takes about twenty-five man-hours (of maintenance) for every flight-hour,” said Sgt. Francisco Martinez, AV-8B Harrier plane captain for Marine Attack Squadron 311. MORE