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Lance Cpl. Michael Connor, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 bulk fuel specialist, waits to refuel a Marine Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harrier as it taxis 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.

Lance Cpl. Michael Connor, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 bulk fuel specialist, waits to refuel a Marine Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harrier as it taxis 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 Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harriers land and taxi 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.

Marine Attack Squadron 311 AV-8B Harriers land and taxi 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

Lance Cpl. Mark Ridoloso, left, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanic, and Lance Cpl. Michael Connor, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 bulk fuel specialist, refuel a VMA-311 AV-8B Harrier while another prepares to take off at the Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2010. AUX-2 is an aircraft carrier flight deck replica, which squadrons use to practice carrier operations before working off of an actual carrier. VMA-311 trained at AUX-2 Jan. 25-28, 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 earlier this month.

Lance Cpl. Mark Ridoloso, left, Marine Attack Squadron 311 powerline mechanic, and Lance Cpl. Michael Connor, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 bulk fuel specialist, refuel a VMA-311 AV-8B Harrier while another prepares to take off at the Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 25, 2010. AUX-2 is an aircraft carrier flight deck replica, which squadrons use to practice carrier operations before working off of an actual carrier. VMA-311 trained at AUX-2 Jan. 25-28, 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 earlier this month.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 513 get off an Air Force KC-135 at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 23, 2010, after returning from a six-month deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit based in Japan. A detachment of four AV-8B Harriers and approximately 45 Marines reunited with friends and family at the Nightmares’ hangar. “The Marines did splendidly while on deployment,” said Lt. Col. Marcus Annibale, VMA-513 commanding officer. “They represented our country and Corps well and we didn’t have a single problem while there.” While on deployment, the Nightmares participated in exercises Wolmi-Do Fury and Ryuku Warrior.

Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 513 get off an Air Force KC-135 at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 23, 2010, after returning from a six-month deployment with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit based in Japan. A detachment of four AV-8B Harriers and approximately 45 Marines reunited with friends and family at the Nightmares’ hangar. “The Marines did splendidly while on deployment,” said Lt. Col. Marcus Annibale, VMA-513 commanding officer. “They represented our country and Corps well and we didn’t have a single problem while there.” While on deployment, the Nightmares participated in exercises Wolmi-Do Fury and Ryuku Warrior.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jakob Schulz

Base Services Department workers set pipes down in an overflowing water retention basin on the corner of Shaw Avenue and Quilter Street to drain the pool and retrieve a submerged vehicle at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2010. BSD began working early against the storm that dumped more than 2 inches of rain on Yuma by pumping out the excess rainwater to nearby retention basins and Meyer Park. Approximately 4.7 million gallons of water was pumped off station streets and parking lots, according to Jerry Deppen, station facilities maintenance manager.

Base Services Department workers set pipes down in an overflowing water retention basin on the corner of Shaw Avenue and Quilter Street to drain the pool and retrieve a submerged vehicle at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2010. BSD began working early against the storm that dumped more than 2 inches of rain on Yuma by pumping out the excess rainwater to nearby retention basins and Meyer Park. Approximately 4.7 million gallons of water was pumped off station streets and parking lots, according to Jerry Deppen, station facilities maintenance manager.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Military policeman Lance Cpl. Ian Wright helps a Base Services Department maintenance mechanic fill out an accident report after the mechanic drove his vehicle into a retention basin hidden by flood water on the corner of Shaw Avenue and Quilter Street at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2010. Yuma was hit by a storm that dumped more than 2 inches of rain, causing flooding throughout the air station. The BSD workers pumped out the excess water to another retention basin that runs along Avenue 3E. Approximately 4.7 million gallons of water were pumped off streets and parking lots on station, according to Jerry Deppen, station facilities maintenance manager.

Military policeman Lance Cpl. Ian Wright helps a Base Services Department maintenance mechanic fill out an accident report after the mechanic drove his vehicle into a retention basin hidden by flood water on the corner of Shaw Avenue and Quilter Street at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2010. Yuma was hit by a storm that dumped more than 2 inches of rain, causing flooding throughout the air station. The BSD workers pumped out the excess water to another retention basin that runs along Avenue 3E. Approximately 4.7 million gallons of water were pumped off streets and parking lots on station, according to Jerry Deppen, station facilities maintenance manager.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Richard Nixon, boiler technician, and other Base Services Department workers carry pipes down flooded Meyer Avenue at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2010. BSD began working early against the storm that dumped more than 2 inches of rain on Yuma by pumping out the excess rainwater to nearby retention basins and Meyer Park. Approximately 4.7 million gallons of water were pumped off station streets and parking lots, according to Jerry Deppen, station facilities maintenance manager.

Richard Nixon, boiler technician, and other Base Services Department workers carry pipes down flooded Meyer Avenue at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2010. BSD began working early against the storm that dumped more than 2 inches of rain on Yuma by pumping out the excess rainwater to nearby retention basins and Meyer Park. Approximately 4.7 million gallons of water were pumped off station streets and parking lots, according to Jerry Deppen, station facilities maintenance manager.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

A downed radio tower on the Barry M. Goldwater Range east of the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., is scheduled to be replaced before the start of the next Weapons and Tactics Instructors course in March 2010. The air station received approval in December 2009 to build a similar tower on a site north of the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range west of the air station that allows for maintenance without halting training.

A downed radio tower on the Barry M. Goldwater Range east of the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., is scheduled to be replaced before the start of the next Weapons and Tactics Instructors course in March 2010. The air station received approval in December 2009 to build a similar tower on a site north of the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range west of the air station that allows for maintenance without halting training.

Photo by Cpl. Pete Zrioka

Yuma-based Master Sgt. James “King Pin” Bloomer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 AIRspeed chief, finished first in the Marine Corps’ All-Marine bowling competition in early December 2009 securing one of four spots on the All-Marine team. Bloomer won the competition, held in Fort Bliss, Texas, after being down 129 pins entering the final day of the three-day event. Bloomer used his 15 years of competitive bowling experience to help the All-Marine team improve its performance in the All-Armed Forces tournament.

Yuma-based Master Sgt. James “King Pin” Bloomer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 AIRspeed chief, finished first in the Marine Corps’ All-Marine bowling competition in early December 2009 securing one of four spots on the All-Marine team. Bloomer won the competition, held in Fort Bliss, Texas, after being down 129 pins entering the final day of the three-day event. Bloomer used his 15 years of competitive bowling experience to help the All-Marine team improve its performance in the All-Armed Forces tournament.

Photo by Cpl. Pete Zrioka

Santa Claus speaks to a Native American girl before giving her a Christmas gift at a Toys for Tots giveaway event at the Havasupai village on the floor of the Grand Canyon Dec. 16, 2009. The previous day, three CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters made several trips into the canyon, each time dropping off loads of toys and food to the tribe for the holidays. The reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas for the past 14 years.

Santa Claus speaks to a Native American girl before giving her a Christmas gift at a Toys for Tots giveaway event at the Havasupai village on the floor of the Grand Canyon Dec. 16, 2009. The previous day, three CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters made several trips into the canyon, each time dropping off loads of toys and food to the tribe for the holidays. The reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas for the past 14 years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Matthew Putesoy Sr., vice chairman of the Havasupai tribal council, welcomes Santa Claus and Marine reservists from the Phoenix-based Environmental Services Detachment after they landed in Supai, Ariz., to deliver Christmas gifts to the tribe's more than 100 children as part of the Toys for Tots program on Dec. 16, 2009. Besides airlift, the only way to reach the village is via an eight-mile foot trail. For 14 years, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, a reserve unit based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown donated toys to the village, nestled in a tributary canyon off the Grand Canyon's southern edge.

Matthew Putesoy Sr., vice chairman of the Havasupai tribal council, welcomes Santa Claus and Marine reservists from the Phoenix-based Environmental Services Detachment after they landed in Supai, Ariz., to deliver Christmas gifts to the tribe's more than 100 children as part of the Toys for Tots program on Dec. 16, 2009. Besides airlift, the only way to reach the village is via an eight-mile foot trail. For 14 years, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, a reserve unit based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown donated toys to the village, nestled in a tributary canyon off the Grand Canyon's southern edge.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bill Lisbon

Santa Claus and other volunteers exit a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 Dec. 16, 2009, at the village of the Havasupai, a Native American tribe living on the floor of the Grand Canyon. During the event, Santa handed out several gifts from Toys for Tots to the children of the village. The previous day, three Sea Knights made several trips into the canyon, each time dropping off loads of toys and food to the tribe for the holidays. The reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas for the past 14 years.

Santa Claus and other volunteers exit a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 Dec. 16, 2009, at the village of the Havasupai, a Native American tribe living on the floor of the Grand Canyon. During the event, Santa handed out several gifts from Toys for Tots to the children of the village. The previous day, three Sea Knights made several trips into the canyon, each time dropping off loads of toys and food to the tribe for the holidays. The reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas for the past 14 years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Santa Claus, portrayed by event coordinator Dick McCallum, rides alongside Sgt. Daniel M. Iversen in a CH-46 helicopter en route to the remote village of the Havasupai tribe in order to deliver Christmas gifts to children as part of the Toys for Tots program on Dec. 16, 2009. Iversen, a 31-year-old native of Torrance, Calif., was one of seven Marine reservists from the Phoenix-based Environmental Services Detachment who escorted Santa. Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, a reserve unit based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas as part of the Toys for Tots program for the past 14 years.

Santa Claus, portrayed by event coordinator Dick McCallum, rides alongside Sgt. Daniel M. Iversen in a CH-46 helicopter en route to the remote village of the Havasupai tribe in order to deliver Christmas gifts to children as part of the Toys for Tots program on Dec. 16, 2009. Iversen, a 31-year-old native of Torrance, Calif., was one of seven Marine reservists from the Phoenix-based Environmental Services Detachment who escorted Santa. Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, a reserve unit based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas as part of the Toys for Tots program for the past 14 years.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bill Lisbon

Two CH-46 Sea Knights from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 fly through the Grand Canyon en route to the remote village of the Havasupai tribe in order to deliver Christmas gifts to children as part of the Toys for Tots program Dec. 16, 2009. For 14 years, the reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown donated toys to the village of Supai, Ariz., nestled in a tributary canyon off the Grand Canyon's southern edge.

Two CH-46 Sea Knights from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 fly through the Grand Canyon en route to the remote village of the Havasupai tribe in order to deliver Christmas gifts to children as part of the Toys for Tots program Dec. 16, 2009. For 14 years, the reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown donated toys to the village of Supai, Ariz., nestled in a tributary canyon off the Grand Canyon's southern edge.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bill Lisbon

Pilots from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 fly CH-46 Sea Knights through the Grand Canyon en route to the remote village of the Havasupai tribe in order to deliver Christmas gifts to children as part of the Toys for Tots program Dec. 16, 2009. For 14 years, the reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown donated toys to the village of Supai, Ariz., nestled in a tributary canyon off the Grand Canyon's southern edge.

Pilots from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 fly CH-46 Sea Knights through the Grand Canyon en route to the remote village of the Havasupai tribe in order to deliver Christmas gifts to children as part of the Toys for Tots program Dec. 16, 2009. For 14 years, the reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown donated toys to the village of Supai, Ariz., nestled in a tributary canyon off the Grand Canyon's southern edge.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bill Lisbon

Sgt. Deborah L. Myatt, an aerial observer with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, looks out of a CH-46 Sea Knight as it flies through the Grand Canyon en route to the remote village of the Havasupai tribe in order to deliver Christmas gifts to children as part of the Toys for Tots program on Dec. 16, 2009. The reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas for the past 14 years. Myatt, 25, is a native of Lancaster, Calif.

Sgt. Deborah L. Myatt, an aerial observer with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, looks out of a CH-46 Sea Knight as it flies through the Grand Canyon en route to the remote village of the Havasupai tribe in order to deliver Christmas gifts to children as part of the Toys for Tots program on Dec. 16, 2009. The reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas for the past 14 years. Myatt, 25, is a native of Lancaster, Calif.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

Three CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 prepare to take off from the Grand Canyon airport Dec. 16, 2009. The squadron flew down to the village of the Havasupai, a Native American tribe living on the canyon floor, to bring the guest of honor, Santa Claus, to the toy giveaway event. The reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas for the past 14 years.

Three CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 prepare to take off from the Grand Canyon airport Dec. 16, 2009. The squadron flew down to the village of the Havasupai, a Native American tribe living on the canyon floor, to bring the guest of honor, Santa Claus, to the toy giveaway event. The reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas for the past 14 years.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Hazard

A team of students from the FBI’s Large Vehicle Post-Blast Investigation Course pass the wreckage of a vehicle that caught fire after two large improvised explosive devices detonated on the Barry M. Goldwater Range’s Yodaville complex Dec. 16, 2009. The team wore mission-oriented protective posture gear in response to a simulated chemical attack. The students investigated the scene of the explosions to determine the vehicles involved, the type of explosives used and, ultimately, bring the culprits to justice. The weeklong, multiagency course is taught by FBI Special Agent Bomb Technician Kevin Miles, and is the only course of its type in the world. This was the first time the course was set in an urban environment, providing students with the most realistic training to date.

A team of students from the FBI’s Large Vehicle Post-Blast Investigation Course pass the wreckage of a vehicle that caught fire after two large improvised explosive devices detonated on the Barry M. Goldwater Range’s Yodaville complex Dec. 16, 2009. The team wore mission-oriented protective posture gear in response to a simulated chemical attack. The students investigated the scene of the explosions to determine the vehicles involved, the type of explosives used and, ultimately, bring the culprits to justice. The weeklong, multiagency course is taught by FBI Special Agent Bomb Technician Kevin Miles, and is the only course of its type in the world. This was the first time the course was set in an urban environment, providing students with the most realistic training to date.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Diamant

Sgt. Deborah L. Myatt, an aerial observer with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, hands a child a gift during a Toys for Tots holiday party Dec. 15, 2009, in Tusayan, Ariz., located just south of the Grand Canyon. The party, organized by Northern Arizona Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps League, was held for families in the area. Earlier in the day, the reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, airlifted donated toys and food to Supai, Ariz., a village within the Grand Canyon and the home of the Havasupai tribe. Myatt, 25, is a native of Lancaster, Calif.

Sgt. Deborah L. Myatt, an aerial observer with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764, hands a child a gift during a Toys for Tots holiday party Dec. 15, 2009, in Tusayan, Ariz., located just south of the Grand Canyon. The party, organized by Northern Arizona Toys for Tots and the Marine Corps League, was held for families in the area. Earlier in the day, the reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, airlifted donated toys and food to Supai, Ariz., a village within the Grand Canyon and the home of the Havasupai tribe. Myatt, 25, is a native of Lancaster, Calif.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bill Lisbon

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 lands in Supai, Ariz., the isolated home of the Havasupai tribe within the Grand Canyon, in order to deliver donated toys and food Dec. 15, 2009. For 14 years, the reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas.

A CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 lands in Supai, Ariz., the isolated home of the Havasupai tribe within the Grand Canyon, in order to deliver donated toys and food Dec. 15, 2009. For 14 years, the reserve squadron, based at Edwards Air Force Base north of Los Angeles, has flown toys to the village's children for Christmas.

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Bill Lisbon

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma