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Ken Moore, founder and chief executive officer of Moore's Marauders speaks to Capt. Alexander Vanston about his organization at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 19, 2010. The organization tracks down the remains of service members listed missing in action. Moore, along with three other representatives from the Marauders, spoke about their mission to bring home America's 92,000 missing service members. "Missing in action is a statement, not an answer," said Moore.

Ken Moore, founder and chief executive officer of Moore's Marauders speaks to Capt. Alexander Vanston about his organization at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 19, 2010. The organization tracks down the remains of service members listed missing in action. Moore, along with three other representatives from the Marauders, spoke about their mission to bring home America's 92,000 missing service members. "Missing in action is a statement, not an answer," said Moore.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Lindsay Beaulieu

Col. Mark A. Werth, station commanding officer, presents Gary Sinise, actor and bass guitarist for the Lt. Dan Band, with a Ka-Bar and air station coin after the band’s performance at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2010. The event was hosted by TriWest and sponsored by the USO. Nearly 350 service members and civilians turned up to watch the band. Playing for almost two-and-a-half hours, the band provided covers of songs from different musical eras, from “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” to psychedelic classic "Purple Haze."

Col. Mark A. Werth, station commanding officer, presents Gary Sinise, actor and bass guitarist for the Lt. Dan Band, with a Ka-Bar and air station coin after the band’s performance at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2010. The event was hosted by TriWest and sponsored by the USO. Nearly 350 service members and civilians turned up to watch the band. Playing for almost two-and-a-half hours, the band provided covers of songs from different musical eras, from “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” to psychedelic classic "Purple Haze."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Gary Sinise, award-winning actor and bass guitarist for the Lt. Dan Band, plays in front a crowd at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2010. The band’s performance in front of nearly 350 service members and civilians marked the first time they played at the air station. The event was hosted by TriWest and sponsored by the USO. Nearly 350 service members and civilians turned up to watch the band. Playing for almost two-and-a-half hours, the band provided covers of songs from different musical eras, from “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” to psychedelic classic "Purple Haze."

Gary Sinise, award-winning actor and bass guitarist for the Lt. Dan Band, plays in front a crowd at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2010. The band’s performance in front of nearly 350 service members and civilians marked the first time they played at the air station. The event was hosted by TriWest and sponsored by the USO. Nearly 350 service members and civilians turned up to watch the band. Playing for almost two-and-a-half hours, the band provided covers of songs from different musical eras, from “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” to psychedelic classic "Purple Haze."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Dan Myers, electric violinist and vocalist for Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, leads a cover of The Who’s “Baba O’Riley” during the band’s performance at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2010. Nearly 350 service members and civilians turned up to watch the band. Playing for almost two-and-a-half hours, the band provided covers of songs from different musical eras, from “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” to psychedelic classic "Purple Haze." Depending on the mood the band set, people were either dancing wildly on stage or slowly stepping face-to-face with their loved one. “I loved it,” said Heather Bunn, local nurse.

Dan Myers, electric violinist and vocalist for Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band, leads a cover of The Who’s “Baba O’Riley” during the band’s performance at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 13, 2010. Nearly 350 service members and civilians turned up to watch the band. Playing for almost two-and-a-half hours, the band provided covers of songs from different musical eras, from “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” to psychedelic classic "Purple Haze." Depending on the mood the band set, people were either dancing wildly on stage or slowly stepping face-to-face with their loved one. “I loved it,” said Heather Bunn, local nurse.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Cpl. Dale Okkerse, right, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanic, watches squadron pilots prepare to taxi in AV-8B Harriers on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu Feb. 11, 2010 during the squadron’s aircraft carrier qualifications. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May.

Cpl. Dale Okkerse, right, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanic, watches squadron pilots prepare to taxi in AV-8B Harriers on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu Feb. 11, 2010 during the squadron’s aircraft carrier qualifications. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Lance Cpl. Mark Ridoloso, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanic, watches Capt. Brandon Lev, squadron pilot, as four Tomcat AV-8B Harriers prepare for their next flights on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu Feb. 11, 2010. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May.

Lance Cpl. Mark Ridoloso, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanic, watches Capt. Brandon Lev, squadron pilot, as four Tomcat AV-8B Harriers prepare for their next flights on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu Feb. 11, 2010. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

British Royal Air Force Flight Lt. Douglas McKay, an exchange pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 311, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Peleliu during night operations in the Pacific Ocean Feb. 10, 2010. The squadron trained aboard the Peleliu in order to obtain its aircraft carrier qualifications and prepare for its upcoming deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in May. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise.

British Royal Air Force Flight Lt. Douglas McKay, an exchange pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 311, takes off from the flight deck of the USS Peleliu during night operations in the Pacific Ocean Feb. 10, 2010. The squadron trained aboard the Peleliu in order to obtain its aircraft carrier qualifications and prepare for its upcoming deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in May. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Maj. Jason Egan, Marine Attack Squadron 311 pilot, prepares to take off while Capt. Eric Fong, squadron pilot, lands behind him on the deck of the USS Peleliu in the Pacific Ocean Feb. 10, 2010. The squadron trained aboard the Peleliu for a week in order to obtain its aircraft carrier qualifications and prepare for its upcoming deployment in May. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11 in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May.

Maj. Jason Egan, Marine Attack Squadron 311 pilot, prepares to take off while Capt. Eric Fong, squadron pilot, lands behind him on the deck of the USS Peleliu in the Pacific Ocean Feb. 10, 2010. The squadron trained aboard the Peleliu for a week in order to obtain its aircraft carrier qualifications and prepare for its upcoming deployment in May. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11 in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Cpl. Dale Okkerse, right, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanic, oversees Seaman Russell Hoyt, aviation fuel specialist for the USS Peleliu, as he refuels one of the squadron’s AV-8B Harriers Feb. 9, 2010, during the squadron’s aircraft carrier qualifications aboard the Peleliu. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May. “One thing about training on the carrier is that it’s not just the pilots that are getting trained, but the maintainers and sailors as well,” said Capt. Eric Fong, squadron pilot.

Cpl. Dale Okkerse, right, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanic, oversees Seaman Russell Hoyt, aviation fuel specialist for the USS Peleliu, as he refuels one of the squadron’s AV-8B Harriers Feb. 9, 2010, during the squadron’s aircraft carrier qualifications aboard the Peleliu. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May. “One thing about training on the carrier is that it’s not just the pilots that are getting trained, but the maintainers and sailors as well,” said Capt. Eric Fong, squadron pilot.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Seaman Ryan Bain, aircraft handler, signals the go-ahead for Capt. Michael Lippert, Marine Attack Squadron 311 pilot, as he launches off the flight deck of the USS Peleliu during the squadron’s aircraft carrier qualifications Feb. 9, 2010. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May.

Seaman Ryan Bain, aircraft handler, signals the go-ahead for Capt. Michael Lippert, Marine Attack Squadron 311 pilot, as he launches off the flight deck of the USS Peleliu during the squadron’s aircraft carrier qualifications Feb. 9, 2010. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Sgt. Dustin Sholl, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanic, changes a tire on an AV-8B Harrier at night on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu Feb. 8, 2010. The ship’s deck has a very rough texture that is designed to prevent skidding. “On it, tires wear twice as fast. It’s not uncommon to change tires often during ship operations,” said Sholl, who has deployed aboard ship twice. The squadron trained aboard the Peleliu for a week in order to obtain its aircraft carrier qualifications and prepare for its upcoming deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu.

Sgt. Dustin Sholl, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanic, changes a tire on an AV-8B Harrier at night on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu Feb. 8, 2010. The ship’s deck has a very rough texture that is designed to prevent skidding. “On it, tires wear twice as fast. It’s not uncommon to change tires often during ship operations,” said Sholl, who has deployed aboard ship twice. The squadron trained aboard the Peleliu for a week in order to obtain its aircraft carrier qualifications and prepare for its upcoming deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Capt. Michael Cassidy, Marine Attack Squadron 311 pilot, lands vertically on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu Feb. 8, 2010 during the squadron's aircraft carrier qualifications. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May. “Trying to land on something that’s constantly moving is always more difficult,” said Capt. Eric Fong, squadron pilot. "It's good to get all this practice in."

Capt. Michael Cassidy, Marine Attack Squadron 311 pilot, lands vertically on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu Feb. 8, 2010 during the squadron's aircraft carrier qualifications. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May. “Trying to land on something that’s constantly moving is always more difficult,” said Capt. Eric Fong, squadron pilot. "It's good to get all this practice in."

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Capt. Michael Cassidy, Marine Attack Squadron 311 pilot, taxis on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu as a Navy aircraft handler directs him during the squadron's aircraft carrier qualifications Feb. 8, 2010. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May.

Capt. Michael Cassidy, Marine Attack Squadron 311 pilot, taxis on the flight deck of the USS Peleliu as a Navy aircraft handler directs him during the squadron's aircraft carrier qualifications Feb. 8, 2010. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary in May.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Lance Cpl. Mark Ridoloso, left, and Lance Cpl. William Jahn, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanics, take a moment to calm their seasick stomachs aboard the USS Peleliu as the ship begins to rock while it pulls away from the San Diego coastline Feb. 8, 2010. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in May. “It’s a bit of a culture shock,” said Ridoloso, who had never been aboard a Navy ship before this. “When we first stepped onto the boat, I could feel it rocking, which made me kind of seasick, but I got used to it.”

Lance Cpl. Mark Ridoloso, left, and Lance Cpl. William Jahn, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanics, take a moment to calm their seasick stomachs aboard the USS Peleliu as the ship begins to rock while it pulls away from the San Diego coastline Feb. 8, 2010. Approximately 10 pilots and 15 support and maintenance personnel participated in the exercise. The squadron practiced Harrier operations aboard the aircraft carrier from Feb. 8-11, including night flights, in preparation for the squadron’s upcoming deployment aboard the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in May. “It’s a bit of a culture shock,” said Ridoloso, who had never been aboard a Navy ship before this. “When we first stepped onto the boat, I could feel it rocking, which made me kind of seasick, but I got used to it.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Marines from Detachment D, Marine Air Control Squadron 1 check the Diablos’ new Army Navy/Transportable Navigational Aid Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System Feb. 1, 2010, at the Cannon Air Defense Complex east of the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz. This was the second AN/TPN-31A to be received by a unit and the first in Yuma. They received it Jan. 19, 2010. The Corps adopted the equipment to increase the mobility and capabilities of air traffic control operations.

Marines from Detachment D, Marine Air Control Squadron 1 check the Diablos’ new Army Navy/Transportable Navigational Aid Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System Feb. 1, 2010, at the Cannon Air Defense Complex east of the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz. This was the second AN/TPN-31A to be received by a unit and the first in Yuma. They received it Jan. 19, 2010. The Corps adopted the equipment to increase the mobility and capabilities of air traffic control operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jakob Schulz

Cpl. Yao Lee, Installation Personnel Administration Center pay administration clerk, hauls himself out of the Oasis Pool at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., during his Marine Combat Water Survival Course qualification, Jan. 28, 2010. Seventeen Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marines braved the approximately 50 degree water to qualify for the initial level of swim qualification, while Lee and two other Marines continued to the third level of qualification. The third level requires Marines to enter the pool with a combat load and simulated rifle, swim 50 meters, and then tow a simulated casualty 25 meters through the water. Qualifications, which are usually held at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., for Yuma Marines, have been held on station for approximately a month due to the expense of transporting Marines there. “I don’t think the training is as realistic here,” said Cpl. Nick Wolff, H&HS Marine combat water survival instructor, referring to Oasis Pool’s lack of a high dive. “But you’ve got to do what you’ve go to do to get the mission accomplished."

Cpl. Yao Lee, Installation Personnel Administration Center pay administration clerk, hauls himself out of the Oasis Pool at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., during his Marine Combat Water Survival Course qualification, Jan. 28, 2010. Seventeen Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marines braved the approximately 50 degree water to qualify for the initial level of swim qualification, while Lee and two other Marines continued to the third level of qualification. The third level requires Marines to enter the pool with a combat load and simulated rifle, swim 50 meters, and then tow a simulated casualty 25 meters through the water. Qualifications, which are usually held at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., for Yuma Marines, have been held on station for approximately a month due to the expense of transporting Marines there. “I don’t think the training is as realistic here,” said Cpl. Nick Wolff, H&HS Marine combat water survival instructor, referring to Oasis Pool’s lack of a high dive. “But you’ve got to do what you’ve go to do to get the mission accomplished."

Photo by Cpl. Pete Zrioka

Cpl. Nick Wolff, Marine Combat Water Survival instructor, observes as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marines tread water for the second portion of their initial level of swim qualification at the Oasis Pool at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2010. Seventeen Marines braved the approximately 50 degree water to qualify for the initial level of swim qualification, which requires Marines to swim 25 meters in shallow water, perform water survival techniques for four minutes and then swim another 25 meters. Qualifications are usually held at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., but have been held on station for approximately a month, due to the expense of transporting Marines there. “I don’t think the training is as realistic here,” said Wolff, referring to Oasis Pool’s lack of a high dive. “But you’ve got to do what you’ve go to do to get the mission accomplished.”

Cpl. Nick Wolff, Marine Combat Water Survival instructor, observes as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marines tread water for the second portion of their initial level of swim qualification at the Oasis Pool at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2010. Seventeen Marines braved the approximately 50 degree water to qualify for the initial level of swim qualification, which requires Marines to swim 25 meters in shallow water, perform water survival techniques for four minutes and then swim another 25 meters. Qualifications are usually held at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., but have been held on station for approximately a month, due to the expense of transporting Marines there. “I don’t think the training is as realistic here,” said Wolff, referring to Oasis Pool’s lack of a high dive. “But you’ve got to do what you’ve go to do to get the mission accomplished.”

Photo by Cpl. Pete Zrioka

Marines from the station’s Installation Personnel Administration Center complete a 5-mile course at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2010, in order to prepare for the Bataan Memorial Death March in New Mexico on March 21, 2010. The event celebrates the adversity and hardships faced by the nearly 75,000 Americans and Filipinos forced across the Bataan Peninsula to internment camps by the Japanese during World War II.

Marines from the station’s Installation Personnel Administration Center complete a 5-mile course at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2010, in order to prepare for the Bataan Memorial Death March in New Mexico on March 21, 2010. The event celebrates the adversity and hardships faced by the nearly 75,000 Americans and Filipinos forced across the Bataan Peninsula to internment camps by the Japanese during World War II.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Gunnery Sgt. Fred Suniga, far right, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Installation Personnel Administration Center's separations section, leads his Marines on a predawn march at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2010, in preparation for the Bataan Memorial Death March. The annual 26.2-mile march, to be held at the White Sands Missile Range, N.M., on March 21, commemorates the nearly 75,000 Americans and Filipinos forced across the hellacious terrain of the Bataan Peninsula to internment camps by the Japanese during World War II.

Gunnery Sgt. Fred Suniga, far right, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Installation Personnel Administration Center's separations section, leads his Marines on a predawn march at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2010, in preparation for the Bataan Memorial Death March. The annual 26.2-mile march, to be held at the White Sands Missile Range, N.M., on March 21, commemorates the nearly 75,000 Americans and Filipinos forced across the hellacious terrain of the Bataan Peninsula to internment camps by the Japanese during World War II.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

A Marine Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harrier takes off while another waits to taxi to the refueling point at the Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2010. AUX-2 is a replica of the deck of an amphibious assault ship, on which squadrons practice before working off of an actual ship at sea. The squadron started training at AUX-2 Jan. 26-28, 2010, in preparation for their carrier qualification aboard the USS Peleliu in February 2010. The squadron is scheduled to deploy to the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in May 2010. Part of the squadron deployed to Japan with the 31st MEU in early January 2010.

A Marine Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harrier takes off while another waits to taxi to the refueling point at the Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2010. AUX-2 is a replica of the deck of an amphibious assault ship, on which squadrons practice before working off of an actual ship at sea. The squadron started training at AUX-2 Jan. 26-28, 2010, in preparation for their carrier qualification aboard the USS Peleliu in February 2010. The squadron is scheduled to deploy to the Peleliu with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in May 2010. Part of the squadron deployed to Japan with the 31st MEU in early January 2010.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma