U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., May 1, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847. The blood stripes are worn on the trousers of NCOs Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano) - U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony at MCAS Yuma Ariz., May 1, 2019. The blood stripe honors the blood that was shed by Marine officers and noncommissioned officers (NCO) during the Battle of Chapultepec in 1847. The blood stripes are worn on the trousers of NCOs Staff NCOs, and officers in remembrance of those who courageously fought in the battle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. (May 1, 2019) – Years of dedicated service has not gone unnoticed when it comes to Michael R. Batson Fire Chief Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. In April 2019, Chief Batson was recognized for his 25 years of service to the Marine Corps. Chief Batson was enlisted in the Marine Corps for 4 years spending 3 of them at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma with Air Traffic control. In his daily tasks he is responsible for operations, which include the firefighters, vehicles, technical, HAZMAT, and medical emergencies. When asked about what has kept him going all of the years his response was simple “I enjoy working with and working for Marines, I would much rather prefer to work here than anywhere else”.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano) - MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Ariz. (May 1, 2019) – Years of dedicated service has not gone unnoticed when it comes to Michael R. Batson Fire Chief Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. In April 2019, Chief Batson was recognized for his 25 years of service to the Marine Corps. Chief Batson was enlisted in the Marine Corps for 4 years spending 3 of them at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma with Air Traffic control. In his daily tasks he is responsible for operations, which include the firefighters, vehicles, technical, HAZMAT, and medical emergencies. When asked about what has kept him going all of the years his response was simple “I enjoy working with and working for Marines, I would much rather prefer to work here than anywhere else”. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joel Soriano)