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Photo by Cpl. Giovanni Lobello

Cpl. Jeremy Grill, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron travel claims noncommissioned officer-in-charge and native of Ashland, Wis., takes a ride on Bandcamp Dec. 16 on the station parade field as part of the Ho, Ho, Ho Down. The event combined a holiday party with a traditional country get-together, providing Marines, sailors and their families a fun-filled night, complete with clowns, live music, free food and raffles throughout the night. Face painting and balloon animals were also offered to children during the event. Santa Claus, who was escorted by the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Fire Department in one of its fire trucks, even made a surprise visit.

Cpl. Jeremy Grill, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron travel claims noncommissioned officer-in-charge and native of Ashland, Wis., takes a ride on Bandcamp Dec. 16 on the station parade field as part of the Ho, Ho, Ho Down. The event combined a holiday party with a traditional country get-together, providing Marines, sailors and their families a fun-filled night, complete with clowns, live music, free food and raffles throughout the night. Face painting and balloon animals were also offered to children during the event. Santa Claus, who was escorted by the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Fire Department in one of its fire trucks, even made a surprise visit.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert L. Botkin

Cupcake T. Clown, balloon artist, prepares a balloon airplane at the Ho, Ho, Ho Down Dec. 16 on the station parade field. In addition to balloon art and face painting, attendees were also able to take part in pony rides, live music and free food as part of the festivities.

Cupcake T. Clown, balloon artist, prepares a balloon airplane at the Ho, Ho, Ho Down Dec. 16 on the station parade field. In addition to balloon art and face painting, attendees were also able to take part in pony rides, live music and free food as part of the festivities.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert L. Botkin

Santa Claus talks to a group of children at the Ho, Ho, Ho Down Dec. 16 on the station parade field. Escorted to the event by the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Fire Department in a fire truck, Santa listened to the children?s Christmas wishes while handing out candy canes. Also in costume were Snookie, Cupcake and Chatty Chia, three clowns who provided children with face painting and balloon creations throughout the night.

Santa Claus talks to a group of children at the Ho, Ho, Ho Down Dec. 16 on the station parade field. Escorted to the event by the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Fire Department in a fire truck, Santa listened to the children?s Christmas wishes while handing out candy canes. Also in costume were Snookie, Cupcake and Chatty Chia, three clowns who provided children with face painting and balloon creations throughout the night.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert L. Botkin

Anthony Lacovara, 2, takes a ride on Colorin under the close supervision of Carrie Tidaback, owner of Party Pony Rides with Colorin, at the Ho, Ho, Ho Down Dec. 16 on the station parade field. The event featured attractions for the whole family, ranging from pony rides and face painting to tractor rides and raffles throughout the night. Free refreshments were provided in the form of cotton candy, popcorn and soda.

Anthony Lacovara, 2, takes a ride on Colorin under the close supervision of Carrie Tidaback, owner of Party Pony Rides with Colorin, at the Ho, Ho, Ho Down Dec. 16 on the station parade field. The event featured attractions for the whole family, ranging from pony rides and face painting to tractor rides and raffles throughout the night. Free refreshments were provided in the form of cotton candy, popcorn and soda.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert L. Botkin

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Photo by Cpl. Giovanni Lobello

Sgt. 1st Class Gino Fragomeni, Army Special Forces reservist and Northrop Grumman Corporation systems engineer, connects to the battlefield network Dec. 14 using NGC's soldiers ensemble, which includes a small computer similar to a personal data assistant, while on top of the north observation post outside of the Yodaville Urban Training Complex southeast of the air station.

Sgt. 1st Class Gino Fragomeni, Army Special Forces reservist and Northrop Grumman Corporation systems engineer, connects to the battlefield network Dec. 14 using NGC's soldiers ensemble, which includes a small computer similar to a personal data assistant, while on top of the north observation post outside of the Yodaville Urban Training Complex southeast of the air station.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Nease

(From left to right) Sgt. Brian P. Auker, Lance Cpl. Daniel Delgado, Cpl. Richard Montgomery, Cpl. Christopher McNeal and Sgt. Brett Omara, all Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 aircraft rescue fire fighters, pose for a picture at the Cannon Air Defense Complex about five miles southeast of the air station Dec. 13. These Marines were first responders to a two-car accident while on their way to the air station Dec. 10 at the intersection of County 14th Street and Avenue 5E.

(From left to right) Sgt. Brian P. Auker, Lance Cpl. Daniel Delgado, Cpl. Richard Montgomery, Cpl. Christopher McNeal and Sgt. Brett Omara, all Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 aircraft rescue fire fighters, pose for a picture at the Cannon Air Defense Complex about five miles southeast of the air station Dec. 13. These Marines were first responders to a two-car accident while on their way to the air station Dec. 10 at the intersection of County 14th Street and Avenue 5E.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert L. Botkin

Maj. Chuck Bagnato, AV-8B Harrier Pilot, forward air controller and Houston native, views images over the battlefield network Dec. 13 while speaking to an AH-1W Cobra helicopter pilot during Technical Day 2 of the Agile Lion demonstration at the Yodaville Urban Training Complex on the Barry M. Goldwater Range, which lies 22 miles southeast of the air station.

Maj. Chuck Bagnato, AV-8B Harrier Pilot, forward air controller and Houston native, views images over the battlefield network Dec. 13 while speaking to an AH-1W Cobra helicopter pilot during Technical Day 2 of the Agile Lion demonstration at the Yodaville Urban Training Complex on the Barry M. Goldwater Range, which lies 22 miles southeast of the air station.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Nease

A LITENING pod -- self-contained, multi-sensor laser target-designating and navigation system -- hangs from under the wing of a Marine Attack Squadron 211 AV-8B Harrier at the South Combat Arms Loading Area Dec. 11. The Agile Lion demonstration integrated hardware already used by the Marine Corps, such as the enhanced position location reporting system, or EPLRS narrow-band radio, and aircraft-borne LITENING pods with gear from NGC and related corporations which was necessary to establish the battlefield network and connect all the players of the demonstration?s scenarios.

A LITENING pod -- self-contained, multi-sensor laser target-designating and navigation system -- hangs from under the wing of a Marine Attack Squadron 211 AV-8B Harrier at the South Combat Arms Loading Area Dec. 11. The Agile Lion demonstration integrated hardware already used by the Marine Corps, such as the enhanced position location reporting system, or EPLRS narrow-band radio, and aircraft-borne LITENING pods with gear from NGC and related corporations which was necessary to establish the battlefield network and connect all the players of the demonstration?s scenarios.

Photo by Cpl. Michael Nease

Lance Cpl. Lauro Vera, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron air traffic controller, stands in front of the station air traffic control tower recently. Vera was recommended for qualification as a precision approach controller Dec. 10 by his primary position instructor, and was approved for qualification Dec. 15. ATC Marines need to qualify in at least two out of eight positions before they officially earn their spot in the ATC military occupational specialty.

Lance Cpl. Lauro Vera, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron air traffic controller, stands in front of the station air traffic control tower recently. Vera was recommended for qualification as a precision approach controller Dec. 10 by his primary position instructor, and was approved for qualification Dec. 15. ATC Marines need to qualify in at least two out of eight positions before they officially earn their spot in the ATC military occupational specialty.

Photo by Pfc. Robert L. Botkin

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Photo by Cpl. Giovanni Lobello

Marine Corps Photo

Marine Corps Photo

Photo by Cpl. Giovanni Lobello

Marine Corps Photo

Marine Corps Photo

Photo by Cpl. Giovanni Lobello

Marine Corps Photo

Marine Corps Photo

Photo by Cpl. Giovanni Lobello

Sgt. Fred Villas (right), Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 hydraulics mechanic and native of Gilbert, Ariz., performs a round kick on a pad held by Cpl. Dedrick McDannell, MALS-13 micro miniature electrician and native of Onley, Va., Dec. 7 at Ramada Field here as part of a martial arts instructor training course. The course was taught by instructor trainers brought in from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, who were assisted by station martial arts instructors.

Sgt. Fred Villas (right), Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 hydraulics mechanic and native of Gilbert, Ariz., performs a round kick on a pad held by Cpl. Dedrick McDannell, MALS-13 micro miniature electrician and native of Onley, Va., Dec. 7 at Ramada Field here as part of a martial arts instructor training course. The course was taught by instructor trainers brought in from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, who were assisted by station martial arts instructors.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert L. Botkin

Sgt. Fred Villas, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 hydraulics mechanic and native of Gilbert, Ariz., performs a squad push-up with other Marines Dec. 7 at Ramada Field here as part of a martial arts instructor training course. The course works not only to create instructors but to build proficiency in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and foster teamwork in the Marines participating in the training.

Sgt. Fred Villas, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 hydraulics mechanic and native of Gilbert, Ariz., performs a squad push-up with other Marines Dec. 7 at Ramada Field here as part of a martial arts instructor training course. The course works not only to create instructors but to build proficiency in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program and foster teamwork in the Marines participating in the training.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert L. Botkin

Cpl. Raymond Hazelton (left), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting senior rescueman and native of South Euclid, Ohio, and Cpl. Dedrick McDannell, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 micro miniature electrician and native of Onley, Va., crawl across Ramada Field here Dec. 7 as part of a martial arts instructor training course. The course is very physically demanding, with Marines doing combat conditioning exercises several times a week, on top of the physical training they already do. In addition to the physical training, Marines are also taught mental and character strength so they may pass it on to the Marines they will train in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.

Cpl. Raymond Hazelton (left), Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting senior rescueman and native of South Euclid, Ohio, and Cpl. Dedrick McDannell, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 micro miniature electrician and native of Onley, Va., crawl across Ramada Field here Dec. 7 as part of a martial arts instructor training course. The course is very physically demanding, with Marines doing combat conditioning exercises several times a week, on top of the physical training they already do. In addition to the physical training, Marines are also taught mental and character strength so they may pass it on to the Marines they will train in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert L. Botkin

A group of Marines execute ?star jumpers,? an exercise designed to build endurance, Dec. 7 at Ramada Field here as part of a martial arts instructor training course. The purpose of the course is to increase the amount of martial arts trainers on station so other Marines can be afforded the opportunity for continued martial arts training.

A group of Marines execute ?star jumpers,? an exercise designed to build endurance, Dec. 7 at Ramada Field here as part of a martial arts instructor training course. The purpose of the course is to increase the amount of martial arts trainers on station so other Marines can be afforded the opportunity for continued martial arts training.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert L. Botkin

Staff Sgt. Alfredo Topete (right), Marine Attack Squadron 513 ordnance technician and native of Los Angeles, performs a hip throw on Sgt. Erik Costner, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 calibration technician and native of Buffalo, N.Y., during an exercise called ?bull in the ring? Dec. 7 at Ramada Field here as part of a martial arts instructor training course. ?Bull in the ring? places one Marine in the center of a circle of Marines who then attack the ?bull.? The ?bull? then uses the techniques they have learned to counter the attacks.

Staff Sgt. Alfredo Topete (right), Marine Attack Squadron 513 ordnance technician and native of Los Angeles, performs a hip throw on Sgt. Erik Costner, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 calibration technician and native of Buffalo, N.Y., during an exercise called ?bull in the ring? Dec. 7 at Ramada Field here as part of a martial arts instructor training course. ?Bull in the ring? places one Marine in the center of a circle of Marines who then attack the ?bull.? The ?bull? then uses the techniques they have learned to counter the attacks.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert L. Botkin

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