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The Patriot Jet Team, the country's premiere civilian-owned and operated aerobatic jet team, soar above spectators in their L-39 Albatross aircraft during the 48th annual Yuma Air Show at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2010. This marked the first air show in 13 years to feature a jet demonstration team. The air show attracted a crowd of approximately 20,000 spectators, including the commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

The Patriot Jet Team, the country's premiere civilian-owned and operated aerobatic jet team, soar above spectators in their L-39 Albatross aircraft during the 48th annual Yuma Air Show at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2010. This marked the first air show in 13 years to feature a jet demonstration team. The air show attracted a crowd of approximately 20,000 spectators, including the commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Former Marine and actor R. Lee Ermey speaks to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway, and the Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent at the 2010 Yuma Air Show March 27, 2010. Ermey returned for his second year in a row while it was Conway’s first Yuma Air Show. It was 48th annual air show for the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., and it attracted approximately 20,000 visitors.

Former Marine and actor R. Lee Ermey speaks to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway, and the Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent at the 2010 Yuma Air Show March 27, 2010. Ermey returned for his second year in a row while it was Conway’s first Yuma Air Show. It was 48th annual air show for the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., and it attracted approximately 20,000 visitors.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bill Lisbon

Sloan Kelley, 5, sits atop the shoulders of his father, Staff Sgt. Mike Kelley, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief instructor at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, during the 48th annual Yuma Air Show at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2010. The air show attracted a crowd of approximately 20,000 spectators, including the commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

Sloan Kelley, 5, sits atop the shoulders of his father, Staff Sgt. Mike Kelley, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief instructor at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, during the 48th annual Yuma Air Show at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2010. The air show attracted a crowd of approximately 20,000 spectators, including the commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Trevor Bannings Sr. and his son Trevor Bannings Jr., 5, watch as a Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier makes its trademark vertical landing during the 2010 Yuma Air Show March 27, 2010, at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma Ariz. "It's simply amazing the kinds of things the Harriers can do," said Bennings Sr. The 48th annual air show drew approximately 20,000 spectators and featured 50 static displays.

Trevor Bannings Sr. and his son Trevor Bannings Jr., 5, watch as a Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier makes its trademark vertical landing during the 2010 Yuma Air Show March 27, 2010, at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma Ariz. "It's simply amazing the kinds of things the Harriers can do," said Bennings Sr. The 48th annual air show drew approximately 20,000 spectators and featured 50 static displays.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jakob Schulz

The Indy Boy's School Time Jet-Powered School Bus races down the flight line March 27, 2010, powered by a 42,000-horsepower General Electric J-79 jet engine straight out of an F-4 Phantom Fighter Jet. The act was one of many at the 48th annual Yuma air show at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz. The event attracted approximately 20,000 visitors including the commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

The Indy Boy's School Time Jet-Powered School Bus races down the flight line March 27, 2010, powered by a 42,000-horsepower General Electric J-79 jet engine straight out of an F-4 Phantom Fighter Jet. The act was one of many at the 48th annual Yuma air show at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz. The event attracted approximately 20,000 visitors including the commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gregory Aalto

The overview of the Yuma Air Show reveals numerous static displays as seen from the wing of an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2010. Guests of the air show were allowed to step aboard the aircraft to look at the inside and get the crew's view.

The overview of the Yuma Air Show reveals numerous static displays as seen from the wing of an Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2010. Guests of the air show were allowed to step aboard the aircraft to look at the inside and get the crew's view.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Spectators gaze up at the enormous wing of a B-52 bomber during the 48th annual Yuma Air Show at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2010. The air show featured several acts and nearly 50 static displays, attracting a crowd of approximately 20,000 spectators, including the commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

Spectators gaze up at the enormous wing of a B-52 bomber during the 48th annual Yuma Air Show at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 27, 2010. The air show featured several acts and nearly 50 static displays, attracting a crowd of approximately 20,000 spectators, including the commandant and sergeant major of the Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Conway speaks to Marines at the station chapel, March 26, 2010. Conway and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent, hosted a town hall meeting as part of their two-day Yuma visit, Conway and Kent are currently on their west coast tour of Marine Corps installations.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Conway speaks to Marines at the station chapel, March 26, 2010. Conway and Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent, hosted a town hall meeting as part of their two-day Yuma visit, Conway and Kent are currently on their west coast tour of Marine Corps installations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gregory Aalto

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent speaks to Marines at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 26, 2010. Kent and the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Conway visited the air station for two days as part of their West Coast tour. During his first day here, Kent answered Marines’ questions and touched on topics ranging from barracks living and Marines in Afghanistan. Kent made sure his opinion of the Marines was known. “The Commandant and I are extremely proud of what you warriors are doing,” said Kent.

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent speaks to Marines at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 26, 2010. Kent and the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Conway visited the air station for two days as part of their West Coast tour. During his first day here, Kent answered Marines’ questions and touched on topics ranging from barracks living and Marines in Afghanistan. Kent made sure his opinion of the Marines was known. “The Commandant and I are extremely proud of what you warriors are doing,” said Kent.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Angel Cotto, Gwyneth Ham Elementary School student, high-fives Pfc. Tyler Giersch, aircraft rescue and firefighting truck operator, on the flight line at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., during a 2010 Yuma Air Show preview for local schoolchildren March 26, 2010. The station opened its gates to approximately 200 local students and schoolteachers so they could talk to Marines and catch a sneak peek of the aircraft, such as the Pitts S-2B and F-16 Fighting Falcon. “The best part was seeing the planes take off,” said Tim Silva, Gila Vista Junior High School student. “I’ve never been so close to a jet before.”

Angel Cotto, Gwyneth Ham Elementary School student, high-fives Pfc. Tyler Giersch, aircraft rescue and firefighting truck operator, on the flight line at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., during a 2010 Yuma Air Show preview for local schoolchildren March 26, 2010. The station opened its gates to approximately 200 local students and schoolteachers so they could talk to Marines and catch a sneak peek of the aircraft, such as the Pitts S-2B and F-16 Fighting Falcon. “The best part was seeing the planes take off,” said Tim Silva, Gila Vista Junior High School student. “I’ve never been so close to a jet before.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Capt. Jacob Fielstra, Marine Attack Squadron 214 pilot lands an AV-8B Harrier on Auxiliary Airfield 2 runway during aircraft carrier landing practice at the Barry M. Goldwater Range in Yuma, Ariz., March 25, 2010. The exercise is the first time the squadron has practiced carrier landings since their return from Afghanistan in November 2009. Pilots practiced for two days on the simulated ship deck. “Operations aboard ships are some of the most challenging things we do as pilots,” said British Royal Navy Lt. Duncan Telfer, squadron exchange pilot. Carrier landing training consists of flight simulator practice and landing in AUX-2, before qualifying at sea. “As part of readiness, it’s an important skill set to learn and maintain, and very perishable,” said Telfer.

Capt. Jacob Fielstra, Marine Attack Squadron 214 pilot lands an AV-8B Harrier on Auxiliary Airfield 2 runway during aircraft carrier landing practice at the Barry M. Goldwater Range in Yuma, Ariz., March 25, 2010. The exercise is the first time the squadron has practiced carrier landings since their return from Afghanistan in November 2009. Pilots practiced for two days on the simulated ship deck. “Operations aboard ships are some of the most challenging things we do as pilots,” said British Royal Navy Lt. Duncan Telfer, squadron exchange pilot. Carrier landing training consists of flight simulator practice and landing in AUX-2, before qualifying at sea. “As part of readiness, it’s an important skill set to learn and maintain, and very perishable,” said Telfer.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Lt. Col. Peter Lee, left, Marine Attack Squadron 513’s new commanding officer, receives the squadron’s colors from Lt. Col. Marcus Annibale, the Nightmare’s outgoing CO, at the squadron’s change of command ceremony in the squadron’s hangar at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 25, 2010. “This was my first squadron when I first got here as a young captain,” said Annibale. “I couldn’t be more satisfied to leave as its commander.” Annibale received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the end of the ceremony. Lee is coming from the North Africa Engagement Division at the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar, Calif., while Annibale will be reporting to Quantico, Va.

Lt. Col. Peter Lee, left, Marine Attack Squadron 513’s new commanding officer, receives the squadron’s colors from Lt. Col. Marcus Annibale, the Nightmare’s outgoing CO, at the squadron’s change of command ceremony in the squadron’s hangar at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., March 25, 2010. “This was my first squadron when I first got here as a young captain,” said Annibale. “I couldn’t be more satisfied to leave as its commander.” Annibale received the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal at the end of the ceremony. Lee is coming from the North Africa Engagement Division at the Marine Corps Air Station in Miramar, Calif., while Annibale will be reporting to Quantico, Va.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jakob Schulz

The newly painted emblem on the flight line at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., dries in front of the operations building March 23, 2010. The emblem was repainted to replace the old worn emblem which was last painted in 2006. “The old emblem was looking very cartoony,” said Jackie Emo, owner of Desert Signs, the company contracted to paint the emblem. The repainting took nine days to complete.

The newly painted emblem on the flight line at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., dries in front of the operations building March 23, 2010. The emblem was repainted to replace the old worn emblem which was last painted in 2006. “The old emblem was looking very cartoony,” said Jackie Emo, owner of Desert Signs, the company contracted to paint the emblem. The repainting took nine days to complete.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jakob Schulz

Yuma-based Marines Lance Cpl. Anthony Scott, left, Lance Cpl. Shane Fields and Gunnery Sgt. Fred Suniga march the last mile of the 2010 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. The annual 26.2-mile march is held in memory of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat while interned by the Japanese in 1942. For over 10 hours, the Marines endured debilitating weather, high altitudes and unforgiving terrain. Throughout the course, the Marines stopped for rest and medical treatment, but never quit. At least nine Marines from the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., participated in the event.

Yuma-based Marines Lance Cpl. Anthony Scott, left, Lance Cpl. Shane Fields and Gunnery Sgt. Fred Suniga march the last mile of the 2010 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. The annual 26.2-mile march is held in memory of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat while interned by the Japanese in 1942. For over 10 hours, the Marines endured debilitating weather, high altitudes and unforgiving terrain. Throughout the course, the Marines stopped for rest and medical treatment, but never quit. At least nine Marines from the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., participated in the event.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Yuma-based Marines Pfc. Adrian Velasquez, right, Lance Cpl. Shane Fields and Lance Cpl. Anthony Scott march up Mineral Hill during the 2010 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. The annual 26.2-mile march is held in memory of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat while interned by the Japanese in 1942. Mineral Hill, nine miles into the course, took the marchers more than a mile above sea level. "I don't think anyone can prepare themselves for this," said Scott. At least nine Marines from the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., participated in the event.

Yuma-based Marines Pfc. Adrian Velasquez, right, Lance Cpl. Shane Fields and Lance Cpl. Anthony Scott march up Mineral Hill during the 2010 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. The annual 26.2-mile march is held in memory of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat while interned by the Japanese in 1942. Mineral Hill, nine miles into the course, took the marchers more than a mile above sea level. "I don't think anyone can prepare themselves for this," said Scott. At least nine Marines from the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., participated in the event.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Yuma-based Marines Gunnery Sgt. Fred Suniga, Lance Cpl. Shane Fields, Pfc. Adrian Velasquez and Lance Cpl. Anthony Scott march along the course of the 2010 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. The annual 26.2-mile march is held in memory of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat after being captured by the Japanese in 1942. The Marines, along with a record-breaking number of 5,700 marchers, stepped off at 8 a.m. The Marines marched for over ten hours, endured debilitating weather, high altitudes and unforgiving terrain to commemorate Bataan survivors. At least nine Marines from the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., participated in the event.

Yuma-based Marines Gunnery Sgt. Fred Suniga, Lance Cpl. Shane Fields, Pfc. Adrian Velasquez and Lance Cpl. Anthony Scott march along the course of the 2010 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. The annual 26.2-mile march is held in memory of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat after being captured by the Japanese in 1942. The Marines, along with a record-breaking number of 5,700 marchers, stepped off at 8 a.m. The Marines marched for over ten hours, endured debilitating weather, high altitudes and unforgiving terrain to commemorate Bataan survivors. At least nine Marines from the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., participated in the event.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Yuma-based Marines Lance Cpl. Shane Fields, left, and Pfc. Adrian Velasquez change socks at one of the rest stops on the 26.2-mile Bataan Memorial Death March course at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. The annual march is held in memory of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat while interned by the Japanese in 1942. Marchers encountered sprains, blisters, sore spots and dehydration during the trek. The terrain throughout the course constantly shifted, from gravel to dirt to loose sand. “I just have a lot of respect for people that do these,” said Army Sgt. Ignacio Garza, combat medic with White Sands’ McAfee Health Clinic. “The human spirit can overcome a lot.” At least nine Marines from the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., participated in the event.

Yuma-based Marines Lance Cpl. Shane Fields, left, and Pfc. Adrian Velasquez change socks at one of the rest stops on the 26.2-mile Bataan Memorial Death March course at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. The annual march is held in memory of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat while interned by the Japanese in 1942. Marchers encountered sprains, blisters, sore spots and dehydration during the trek. The terrain throughout the course constantly shifted, from gravel to dirt to loose sand. “I just have a lot of respect for people that do these,” said Army Sgt. Ignacio Garza, combat medic with White Sands’ McAfee Health Clinic. “The human spirit can overcome a lot.” At least nine Marines from the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., participated in the event.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Gunnery Sgt. Fred Suniga shakes the hand of Norman Swanson, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, at the starting point of the 2010 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. Swanson was on of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat while interned by the Japanese in 1942. Participants in the march were able to shake the hands of survivors as soon as they stepped off for the 26.2-mile course.

Gunnery Sgt. Fred Suniga shakes the hand of Norman Swanson, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, at the starting point of the 2010 Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. Swanson was on of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat while interned by the Japanese in 1942. Participants in the march were able to shake the hands of survivors as soon as they stepped off for the 26.2-mile course.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Gunnery Sgt. Fred Suniga waits for the opening ceremony of the 2010 Bataan Memorial Death March to commence at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. The annual 26.2-mile march is held in memory of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat while interned by the Japanese in 1942. The opening ceremony including a demonstration of White Sands' Color Guard, as well as an introduction of the Bataan survivors as dawn broke over the mountains. The Marines, along with a record-breaking number of 5,700 marchers, stepped off at 8 a.m.

Gunnery Sgt. Fred Suniga waits for the opening ceremony of the 2010 Bataan Memorial Death March to commence at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 21, 2010. The annual 26.2-mile march is held in memory of the nearly 75,000 American and Filipino service members forced to march across 90 miles of the Philippine Bataan peninsula with limited rations and harsh heat while interned by the Japanese in 1942. The opening ceremony including a demonstration of White Sands' Color Guard, as well as an introduction of the Bataan survivors as dawn broke over the mountains. The Marines, along with a record-breaking number of 5,700 marchers, stepped off at 8 a.m.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Lance Cpl. Joseph Sica, left, and Lance Cpl. Josh Beck, Combat Logistics Company 16 utilities mechanics, stand at the end of the 100-meter dash waiting to give runners their placing during a district track meet at Carver Park in Yuma March 19, 2010. Approximately 20 Yuma-based Marines volunteered their time to help set up the meet, which approximately 400 4th through 6th grade students from 18 schools participated in. “Helping kids is awesome,” said Cpl. Alexandra Aponte, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 logistics clerk. “It’s really nice to get out here and show the community what Marines can do.”

Lance Cpl. Joseph Sica, left, and Lance Cpl. Josh Beck, Combat Logistics Company 16 utilities mechanics, stand at the end of the 100-meter dash waiting to give runners their placing during a district track meet at Carver Park in Yuma March 19, 2010. Approximately 20 Yuma-based Marines volunteered their time to help set up the meet, which approximately 400 4th through 6th grade students from 18 schools participated in. “Helping kids is awesome,” said Cpl. Alexandra Aponte, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 logistics clerk. “It’s really nice to get out here and show the community what Marines can do.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jakob Schulz

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma