Col. Mark Werth, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma commanding officer, left, is presented the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award by Maj. Gen. Michael Lehnert, Marine Corps Installations West commanding general, Aug. 6, 2009, at the station's chapel. The air station was the only installation to be given the award in 2008. “Winning this award is a testament to your abilities to turn things around,” said Lehnert, referring to the accident in 2007 when seven Marines lost their lives in a helicopter crash. - Col. Mark Werth, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma commanding officer, left, is presented the Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award by Maj. Gen. Michael Lehnert, Marine Corps Installations West commanding general, Aug. 6, 2009, at the station's chapel. The air station was the only installation to be given the award in 2008. “Winning this award is a testament to your abilities to turn things around,” said Lehnert, referring to the accident in 2007 when seven Marines lost their lives in a helicopter crash.