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An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft shoots off from its launching device for the first time during Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling in Yuma in June, has four Shadows and consists of 40 Marines.

An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft shoots off from its launching device for the first time during Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling in Yuma in June, has four Shadows and consists of 40 Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Sgt. Justin Wardlow, 27 from Carbondale, Pa., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, prepares to flip the switch that will launch an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft for the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling in Yuma in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Sgt. Justin Wardlow, 27 from Carbondale, Pa., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, prepares to flip the switch that will launch an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft for the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling in Yuma in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft prepares to shoot off from its launching device for the first time during Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

An RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft prepares to shoot off from its launching device for the first time during Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Three Marines from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 reposition the launcher for an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Three Marines from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 reposition the launcher for an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Three Marines from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 reposition the launcher for an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Three Marines from Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 reposition the launcher for an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Sgt. Justin Wardlow, 27 from Carbondale, Pa., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, prepares the launcher for an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Sgt. Justin Wardlow, 27 from Carbondale, Pa., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, prepares the launcher for an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Sgt. Juan Fernandez, 25 from Grand Island, Neb., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, runs preflight systems tests on an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Sgt. Juan Fernandez, 25 from Grand Island, Neb., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, runs preflight systems tests on an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Lance Cpl. Andrew Dale, 19 from Frankfort, Ky., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, checks the tire pressure of an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft during the preflight inspection for the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Lance Cpl. Andrew Dale, 19 from Frankfort, Ky., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, checks the tire pressure of an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft during the preflight inspection for the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Sgt. Justin Wardlow, 27 from Carbondale, Pa., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, performs preflight maintenance on an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Sgt. Justin Wardlow, 27 from Carbondale, Pa., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, performs preflight maintenance on an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Sgt. Justin Wardlow, 27 from Carbondale, Pa., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, performs preflight maintenance on an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Sgt. Justin Wardlow, 27 from Carbondale, Pa., Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 unmanned aircraft mechanic, performs preflight maintenance on an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Sgt. James Lyons, 25 from Steubenville, Ohio, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 avionics technician, performs preflight maintenance on an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Sgt. James Lyons, 25 from Steubenville, Ohio, Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 4 avionics technician, performs preflight maintenance on an RQ-7B Shadow unmanned aircraft before the squadron’s inaugural flight at Auxiliary Airfield 2 in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2010. During the flight, the squadron showcased the aircraft’s reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities with a live video feed from the Shadow’s onboard camera. The Yuma detachment of the Texas-based reserve squadron is the only operational component of the unit and is composed of mostly active duty Marines. The detachment, which began assembling at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., in June, has four Shadows and consists of approximately 40 Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Austin Hazard

Col. Mark A. Werth, station commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Terry D. Stanford, shake hands with players from the West Coast Regional Soccer Tournament at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 24, 2010. Two Yuma-based Marines were selected for All-Marine Soccer Team tryouts.

Col. Mark A. Werth, station commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Terry D. Stanford, shake hands with players from the West Coast Regional Soccer Tournament at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 24, 2010. Two Yuma-based Marines were selected for All-Marine Soccer Team tryouts.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Diamant

Col. Mark Werth, station commanding officer, congratulates the West Coast Regional Soccer Tournament champions from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, who defeated the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms team in the championship game at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 24, 2010. Two Yuma-based Marines were selected for All-Marine Soccer Team tryouts.

Col. Mark Werth, station commanding officer, congratulates the West Coast Regional Soccer Tournament champions from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, who defeated the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms team in the championship game at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 24, 2010. Two Yuma-based Marines were selected for All-Marine Soccer Team tryouts.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Diamant

Military police special response team members at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., move through the hallways of the station’s headquarters building and sight in on a role-playing shooter who had taken several hostages in the building during Exercise Desert Fire, Sept. 21, 2010. The exercise was designed to assess the station’s response to an active shooter situation.

Military police special response team members at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., move through the hallways of the station’s headquarters building and sight in on a role-playing shooter who had taken several hostages in the building during Exercise Desert Fire, Sept. 21, 2010. The exercise was designed to assess the station’s response to an active shooter situation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Diamant

Military police special response team members at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., move through the hallways of the station’s headquarters building during Exercise Desert Fire, Sept. 21, 2010. The exercise was designed to assess the station’s response to an active shooter situation. The team made its way through the building before coming into the contact with the shooter, who had taken several hostages in the building.

Military police special response team members at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., move through the hallways of the station’s headquarters building during Exercise Desert Fire, Sept. 21, 2010. The exercise was designed to assess the station’s response to an active shooter situation. The team made its way through the building before coming into the contact with the shooter, who had taken several hostages in the building.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Diamant

Members of the station’s military police special response team move through the halls of the headquarters building during Exercise Desert Fire, Sept. 21, 2010. The exercise was designed to assess the station’s response to a workplace shooting. The team made its way through the building before coming into the contact with the shooter, who had taken several hostages in the building.

Members of the station’s military police special response team move through the halls of the headquarters building during Exercise Desert Fire, Sept. 21, 2010. The exercise was designed to assess the station’s response to a workplace shooting. The team made its way through the building before coming into the contact with the shooter, who had taken several hostages in the building.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Diamant

Members of the military police special response team at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., take custody of Cpl. David Reames, station armorer, during Exercise Desert Fire, Sept. 21, 2010. During the exercise, Reames played the role of an active shooter in the station’s headquarters building before taking hostages and engaging SRT in a shootout. The exercise was designed to assess the station’s response to an active shooter situation.

Members of the military police special response team at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., take custody of Cpl. David Reames, station armorer, during Exercise Desert Fire, Sept. 21, 2010. During the exercise, Reames played the role of an active shooter in the station’s headquarters building before taking hostages and engaging SRT in a shootout. The exercise was designed to assess the station’s response to an active shooter situation.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Diamant

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marines hike Telegraph Pass in Yuma Sept. 16, 2010, as part of the squadron’s noncommissioned officers appreciation day. Approximately 80 NCOs were led by the squadron’s commanding officer and sergeant major during the hike. The squadron followed the event with a pool party for its NCOs and held an NCO mess night Sept. 17, 2010.

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marines hike Telegraph Pass in Yuma Sept. 16, 2010, as part of the squadron’s noncommissioned officers appreciation day. Approximately 80 NCOs were led by the squadron’s commanding officer and sergeant major during the hike. The squadron followed the event with a pool party for its NCOs and held an NCO mess night Sept. 17, 2010.

Photo by Cpl. Graham J. Benson

Sgt. Sheriff Showunmi, Marine Attack Squadron 214 maintenance administration clerk, displays his noncommissioned officer of the quarter award from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Showunmi earned the NCO of the quarter title for the 3rd MAW and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

Sgt. Sheriff Showunmi, Marine Attack Squadron 214 maintenance administration clerk, displays his noncommissioned officer of the quarter award from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Showunmi earned the NCO of the quarter title for the 3rd MAW and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Diamant

Marine Attack Squadron 214 Marines tackle the obstacle course during their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program gray belt training at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 9, 2010. It builds cohesion among Marines, which is important to understand, especially on the battlefield, said Cpl. Daniel Keil, MCMAP instructor. Created in 2001, MCMAP offers Marines a chance to increase their physical endurance and hand-to-hand combat proficiency with various belt levels.

Marine Attack Squadron 214 Marines tackle the obstacle course during their Marine Corps Martial Arts Program gray belt training at the Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 9, 2010. It builds cohesion among Marines, which is important to understand, especially on the battlefield, said Cpl. Daniel Keil, MCMAP instructor. Created in 2001, MCMAP offers Marines a chance to increase their physical endurance and hand-to-hand combat proficiency with various belt levels.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Dennison

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma