On April 24, a pair of UH-1N Huey’s with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, based out of Cherry Point, N.C., were inducted into the 309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group, an aircraft gravesite appropriately known as the Boneyard in Tuscon, Ariz. (Courtesy Photo by Terry Pittman) - On April 24, a pair of UH-1N Huey’s with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, based out of Cherry Point, N.C., were inducted into the 309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group, an aircraft gravesite appropriately known as the Boneyard in Tuscon, Ariz. (Courtesy Photo by Terry Pittman)

Cpl. MaryBeth Monson, a structural mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and a native of Weston, Idaho, has been selected as the United Service Organization's (USO) Woman of the Year Military Leadership Award. Nominated by her command for her selfless dedication in leading and mentoring others and courageous acts while under extreme conditions while deployed in support of Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA 211). - Cpl. MaryBeth Monson, a structural mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and a native of Weston, Idaho, has been selected as the United Service Organization's (USO) Woman of the Year Military Leadership Award. Nominated by her command for her selfless dedication in leading and mentoring others and courageous acts while under extreme conditions while deployed in support of Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA 211).

Colonel Robert Kuckuk, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma commanding officer, and station personnel from both the Environmental Department and the Child Development Center take a break from helping children plant flower and vegetable seeds at the CDC April 25. The final event brought a close to the week-long Earth Day celebration to raise awareness about being environmentally conscious caretakers of the land that we live, train and operate on as a community here at MCAS Yuma. - Colonel Robert Kuckuk, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma commanding officer, and station personnel from both the Environmental Department and the Child Development Center take a break from helping children plant flower and vegetable seeds at the CDC April 25. The final event brought a close to the week-long Earth Day celebration to raise awareness about being environmentally conscious caretakers of the land that we live, train and operate on as a community here at MCAS Yuma.

Maj. Robert Weingart, center, a pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 and a Franklin, Conn., native stands with Lt. Gen. John Toolan, left, the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, right, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Marine Corps Aviation Association dinner to honor 3rd MAW award nominees and winners aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 18. Weingart won the Alfred A. Cunningham Marine Aviator of the Year award. - Maj. Robert Weingart, center, a pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 and a Franklin, Conn., native stands with Lt. Gen. John Toolan, left, the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force commanding general, and Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, right, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at the Marine Corps Aviation Association dinner to honor 3rd MAW award nominees and winners aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 18. Weingart won the Alfred A. Cunningham Marine Aviator of the Year award.

Marines and Sailors provide medical aid and disaster assistance at Kiwanis Park in Yuma, Ariz. during a Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Recovery Exercise conducted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course, April 19. The exercise was conducted to test and improve students' capabilities to evaluate, plan and execute support to civilians impacted by conflict and/or natural disasters. As the first HA/DR training operation conducted as a part of WTI, ground, aviation and support Marines and Sailors worked as a cohesive team to practice delivering medical personnel, supplies and vital natural resources to sustain people displaced from their communities. - Marines and Sailors provide medical aid and disaster assistance at Kiwanis Park in Yuma, Ariz. during a Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Recovery Exercise conducted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course, April 19. The exercise was conducted to test and improve students' capabilities to evaluate, plan and execute support to civilians impacted by conflict and/or natural disasters. As the first HA/DR training operation conducted as a part of WTI, ground, aviation and support Marines and Sailors worked as a cohesive team to practice delivering medical personnel, supplies and vital natural resources to sustain people displaced from their communities.

Staff Sgt. Aaron McCatty, a sexual assault uniformed victim advocate with Marine Aircraft Group 13, participates in a high intensity tactical training workout as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 12, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. - Staff Sgt. Aaron McCatty, a sexual assault uniformed victim advocate with Marine Aircraft Group 13, participates in a high intensity tactical training workout as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, April 12, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.