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Archive: September, 2009

Construction workers lay rubber mats for the firing positions on rifle range in the Barry M. Goldwater Range southeast of the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 20, 2009. The rifle range reopened Aug. 28, 2009. - Construction workers lay rubber mats for the firing positions on rifle range in the Barry M. Goldwater Range southeast of the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Aug. 20, 2009. The rifle range reopened Aug. 28, 2009.

Yuma's rifle range reopened after renovations

The station’s rifle range reopened Aug. 28, 2009 after a month of renovations aimed to improve conditions for shooters.The renovations, which began at the end of July on the Barry M. Goldwater Range southeast of the air station, significantly changed the 200-, 300- and 500-yard lines, offering Marines better target alignment and level, more

Yuma Semper Fit focuses on combat fitness

Station Semper Fit personnel are prepared to support an upcoming change to a Marine Corps order directing them to focus on combat fitness training programs.The change to MCO P1700.29 was announced in Marine Administrative Message 503/09, released Aug. 19, 2009. The Corps has adopted the concept of battlefield athleticism to enhance Marine

Corps golf, rugby asks for Marine players

The All-Marine golf and rugby teams are looking for players who have what it takes to be All-Marine.Marines who are interested in competing on either team must submit applications to the station athletic director by Oct. 1. Applications must include a command endorsement stating that the Marine will be able to attend all the events if selected.“In

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma