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Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Alexander Camacho, a corpsman with the Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron search and rescue section at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., rappelled out of a UH-1N Huey helicopter to deliver the ceremonial sword during a celebration of the Marine Corps’ 240th birthday aboard the MCAS Yuma parade field, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Alexander Camacho, a corpsman with the Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron search and rescue section at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., rappelled out of a UH-1N Huey helicopter to deliver the ceremonial sword during a celebration of the Marine Corps’ 240th birthday aboard the MCAS Yuma parade field, Friday, Nov. 6, 2015.

Photo by Pvt. George Melendez

Marines participate in the annual uniform pageant and cake cutting ceremony at the parade field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The ceremony celebrated the Marine Corps’ 240th birthday and paid tribute to past generations of Marines.

Marines participate in the annual uniform pageant and cake cutting ceremony at the parade field aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Friday, Nov. 6, 2015. The ceremony celebrated the Marine Corps’ 240th birthday and paid tribute to past generations of Marines.

Photo by Pvt. George Melendez

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Thomas Draffen is promoted to the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 1, 2015. Master Gunnery Sgt. Draffen was promoted by retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael Arnett, his drill instructor, after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal, MAWTS-1 COMCAM/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Thomas Draffen is promoted to the rank of Master Gunnery Sergeant at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 1, 2015. Master Gunnery Sgt. Draffen was promoted by retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael Arnett, his drill instructor, after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal, MAWTS-1 COMCAM/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Xzavior T. McNeal

Cpl. Keontaye Dawson, SSgt. Elliott Stanton and Sgt. Tanner Bauer receive gold medals at the awards ceremony of the Competition-In-Arms Program (CIAP) Western Divisional at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2015. The Marines, all based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., have placed in the top ten percent of approximately 240 regional Marine and civilian competitors during the two-week competition.

Cpl. Keontaye Dawson, SSgt. Elliott Stanton and Sgt. Tanner Bauer receive gold medals at the awards ceremony of the Competition-In-Arms Program (CIAP) Western Divisional at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 6, 2015. The Marines, all based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., have placed in the top ten percent of approximately 240 regional Marine and civilian competitors during the two-week competition.

Photo by Cpl. Orrin Farmer

Station commanding officer Col. Ricardo Martinez cuts a ceremonial ribbon alongside his wife, Sonia Martinez, station Sgt. Maj. Delvin Smythe, and the tax department Marines to honor the official opening of the station tax center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 15, 2015. The tax center is operated by Marine volunteers from different sections around the base, and provides free tax services to military members and their dependents.

Station commanding officer Col. Ricardo Martinez cuts a ceremonial ribbon alongside his wife, Sonia Martinez, station Sgt. Maj. Delvin Smythe, and the tax department Marines to honor the official opening of the station tax center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 15, 2015. The tax center is operated by Marine volunteers from different sections around the base, and provides free tax services to military members and their dependents.

Photo by Cpl. Travis Gershaneck

A memorial to fallen troops stands before a Memorial Day ceremony at the Sunset Vista Cemetery in Yuma, Ariz., May 26. The American Legion Federal Post No. 19, along with fellow veteran organizations and local authorities, provided honor guards to the various Memorial Day ceremonies in Yuma to show their support and fidelity.

A memorial to fallen troops stands before a Memorial Day ceremony at the Sunset Vista Cemetery in Yuma, Ariz., May 26. The American Legion Federal Post No. 19, along with fellow veteran organizations and local authorities, provided honor guards to the various Memorial Day ceremonies in Yuma to show their support and fidelity.

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Marchetti

Master Sergeant Julia Watson, an instructor for the Marksmanship Training Unit at Marine Forces Reserve New Orleans, accepts her silver medal in the Competition-In-Arms Western Divisional individual pistol competition at the base theatre of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 7, 2014. With the silver medal, Watson secured the final eight points she needed to become a distinguished pistol shooter.

Master Sergeant Julia Watson, an instructor for the Marksmanship Training Unit at Marine Forces Reserve New Orleans, accepts her silver medal in the Competition-In-Arms Western Divisional individual pistol competition at the base theatre of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 7, 2014. With the silver medal, Watson secured the final eight points she needed to become a distinguished pistol shooter.

Photo by Lance Cpl James Marchetti

Carson Cherland, a graphic artist for the Marine Corps Community Services Marketing Department and a three year employee of the air station, right, is presented a check as part of the Incentive Awards Program for receiving the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., 2014 Employee of the Year Award by Col. Ricardo Martinez, the stations’ commanding officer, left, at the Memorial Sports Complex on station, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.

Carson Cherland, a graphic artist for the Marine Corps Community Services Marketing Department and a three year employee of the air station, right, is presented a check as part of the Incentive Awards Program for receiving the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., 2014 Employee of the Year Award by Col. Ricardo Martinez, the stations’ commanding officer, left, at the Memorial Sports Complex on station, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014.

Photo by Pfc. Casey Scarpulla

The Drug Demand Reduction Program staff aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., held an event for the youth center’s Substance Abuse Prevention Day, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. The children attending were given presentations on the dangers of illegal drugs and the effects of alcohol and underage drinking. Immediately following the presentations, the children participated in activities while using goggles simulating the effects of alcohol. The children learned how alcohol affects their ability to drive.

The Drug Demand Reduction Program staff aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., held an event for the youth center’s Substance Abuse Prevention Day, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. The children attending were given presentations on the dangers of illegal drugs and the effects of alcohol and underage drinking. Immediately following the presentations, the children participated in activities while using goggles simulating the effects of alcohol. The children learned how alcohol affects their ability to drive.

Photo by Cpl. Casey Scarpulla

Members of the Civilian Employee Welfare Recreation Association board held the annual civilian appreciation picnic at the Memorial Sports Complex aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. This event is organized to show appreciation to all the civilian employees of the air station.

Members of the Civilian Employee Welfare Recreation Association board held the annual civilian appreciation picnic at the Memorial Sports Complex aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. This event is organized to show appreciation to all the civilian employees of the air station.

Photo by Pfc. Casey Scarpulla

Daniel Karls, center, the legal counsel for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., receives the 35 Year Federal Length of Service Award from Col. Ricardo Martinez, left, the MCAS Yuma commanding officer. Darren Jump, right, the legal counsel for western Marine Corps installations, also attended the presentation. The installation command counsel office provides timely and candid legal advice, counsel, and advocacy.

Daniel Karls, center, the legal counsel for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., receives the 35 Year Federal Length of Service Award from Col. Ricardo Martinez, left, the MCAS Yuma commanding officer. Darren Jump, right, the legal counsel for western Marine Corps installations, also attended the presentation. The installation command counsel office provides timely and candid legal advice, counsel, and advocacy.

Photo by Pfc. Casey Scarpulla

The Drug Demand Reduction Program staff aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., held an event for the youth center’s Substance Abuse Prevention Day, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. Nadia Orozco, an alcohol abuse prevention specialist, gave the children a presentation on the effects of alcohol and the dangers of underage drinking.

The Drug Demand Reduction Program staff aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., held an event for the youth center’s Substance Abuse Prevention Day, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. Nadia Orozco, an alcohol abuse prevention specialist, gave the children a presentation on the effects of alcohol and the dangers of underage drinking.

Photo by Pfc. Casey Scarpulla

The Drug Demand Reduction Program staff aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., held an event for the youth center’s Substance Abuse Prevention Day, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. The children attending were given presentations on the dangers of illegal drugs and the effects of alcohol and underage drinking. Immediately following the presentations, the children participated in activities while using goggles simulating the effects of alcohol. The children learned how alcohol affects simple tasks such as walking.

The Drug Demand Reduction Program staff aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., held an event for the youth center’s Substance Abuse Prevention Day, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. The children attending were given presentations on the dangers of illegal drugs and the effects of alcohol and underage drinking. Immediately following the presentations, the children participated in activities while using goggles simulating the effects of alcohol. The children learned how alcohol affects simple tasks such as walking.

Photo by Pfc. Casey Scarpulla

Daniel Karls, left, the legal counsel for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., receives the 35 Year Federal Length of Service Award from Col. Ricardo Martinez, right, the MCAS Yuma commanding officer. The installation command counsel office provides timely and candid legal advice, counsel, and advocacy.

Daniel Karls, left, the legal counsel for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., receives the 35 Year Federal Length of Service Award from Col. Ricardo Martinez, right, the MCAS Yuma commanding officer. The installation command counsel office provides timely and candid legal advice, counsel, and advocacy.

Photo by Pfc. Casey Scarpulla

Cpl. Colin Hoffman, a military policeman assigned to the Provost Marshal's office at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., receives his certificate of completion of corporals' course from Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of Marine Attack Squadron 311, and Sgt. Maj. Colen B. Laarman, the sergeant major of MCAS Yuma, during a ceremony at the station theater, Friday.

Cpl. Colin Hoffman, a military policeman assigned to the Provost Marshal's office at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., receives his certificate of completion of corporals' course from Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of Marine Attack Squadron 311, and Sgt. Maj. Colen B. Laarman, the sergeant major of MCAS Yuma, during a ceremony at the station theater, Friday.

Photo by Cpl. Reba James

The participants in corporals' course, Marines of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., from units across the station, as well as the instructors and mentors pose for a graduating class photo at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony at the station theater, Friday. The four-week-long course provided Marines with leadership skills, basic war-fighting skills, strengthened core values and the mindset necessary for effective leadership of Marines.

The participants in corporals' course, Marines of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., from units across the station, as well as the instructors and mentors pose for a graduating class photo at the conclusion of the graduation ceremony at the station theater, Friday. The four-week-long course provided Marines with leadership skills, basic war-fighting skills, strengthened core values and the mindset necessary for effective leadership of Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Reba James

Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of Marine Attack Squadron 311 based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., addresses the audience gathered together for the graduating corporals' course class at the station theater, Friday. Wilson spoke of passion, caring and love as the three most useful traits a noncommissioned officer in the Marine Corps could have to help their fellow Marines and lead by example.

Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of Marine Attack Squadron 311 based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., addresses the audience gathered together for the graduating corporals' course class at the station theater, Friday. Wilson spoke of passion, caring and love as the three most useful traits a noncommissioned officer in the Marine Corps could have to help their fellow Marines and lead by example.

Photo by Cpl. Reba James

Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of Marine Attack Squadron 311 based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., addresses the audience gathered together for the graduating corporals' course class at the station theater, Friday. Wilson was selected as the guest speaker for the class of graduating Marines to reiterate what they have learned through the four-week course as they continue to uphold the standards and duties of a noncommissioned officer.

Sgt. Maj. David Wilson, the sergeant major of Marine Attack Squadron 311 based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., addresses the audience gathered together for the graduating corporals' course class at the station theater, Friday. Wilson was selected as the guest speaker for the class of graduating Marines to reiterate what they have learned through the four-week course as they continue to uphold the standards and duties of a noncommissioned officer.

Photo by Cpl. Reba James

Colonel Bradford Gering, former Commanding Officer of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., gives his farewell speech during a change of command ceremony aboard the station’s parade deck, Thursday. Gering was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1989, and has spent four tours at MCAS Yuma during his career.

Colonel Bradford Gering, former Commanding Officer of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., gives his farewell speech during a change of command ceremony aboard the station’s parade deck, Thursday. Gering was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1989, and has spent four tours at MCAS Yuma during his career.

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Marchetti

Colonel Bradford Gering, former Commanding Officer of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., gives his farewell speech during a change of command ceremony aboard the station’s parade deck, Thursday. Gering was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1989, and has spent four tours at MCAS Yuma during his career.

Colonel Bradford Gering, former Commanding Officer of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., gives his farewell speech during a change of command ceremony aboard the station’s parade deck, Thursday. Gering was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1989, and has spent four tours at MCAS Yuma during his career.

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Marchetti

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma