MCAS Yuma Marines use Single Marine Program volunteer opportunity to help animals
Several Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., volunteered their time at the local Humane Society of Yuma shelter to walk and care for the dogs, as a part of the Single Marines Program, June 12. "MCAS Yuma Marines have been volunteering on and off for several years here," said Misty Cicala, a Yuma native and volunteer manager at the
During a week-long deployment for training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Capt. Shaheed Shabazz, a search and rescue UH-1N Huey pilot training officer with Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., reflects on his career as the curtains come to a close on his ten and a half year long active duty service. "I'm going to take away the camaraderie and pride. The closeness that Marines have by sharing that elite title," said Shabazz, a native of Chaparral, N.M. - During a week-long deployment for training exercise at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Capt. Shaheed Shabazz, a search and rescue UH-1N Huey pilot training officer with Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., reflects on his career as the curtains come to a close on his ten and a half year long active duty service. "I'm going to take away the camaraderie and pride. The closeness that Marines have by sharing that elite title," said Shabazz, a native of Chaparral, N.M.
Shabazz – A Man's Life To and From the Corps
"Knowledge will give you power, but character will give you respect." – Bruce LeeThe time comes for every active duty Marine to consider other career options and eventually make life altering decisions. During that time, possibilities and risks are weighed against lifelong ambitions, and true faith will be tested.For Capt. Shaheed Shabazz, a search
MCAS Yuma stays Semper Fit
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma's Semper Fit health promotions program has a new coordinator, Jennifer Norton, who is organizing new events, trainings and workshops. The streamlined program is designed to address the most prevalent health issues that are detrimental to a Marine's ability to carry out a mission, which includes physical activity,
A maneuver coyote with the Tactical Training Exercise Control Group of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., donning orange, provides feedback to infantry Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. during a long range raid training exercise in the desert southeast of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 3. The coyotes' responsibility is to assess and instruct the Marines training for combat. - A maneuver coyote with the Tactical Training Exercise Control Group of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., donning orange, provides feedback to infantry Marines with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. during a long range raid training exercise in the desert southeast of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 3. The coyotes' responsibility is to assess and instruct the Marines training for combat.
Marine Corps Coyotes – More than the Moon's Melodists
United States Marines have long been hailed as the world's preeminent combat arms experts. Battle after battle, Marines have proven they have what it takes to get the job done.So, how does the Corps maintain this degree of combat-tested prowess? Through training … and training, and more training. Whether airframe mechanic, infantryman or legal
The Marines and Sailors of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., completed the final training event of the deployment for training exercise at Range 131 aboard Camp Pendleton, San Diego, Calif., May 16. The training exercise culminated with a real-time, live action simulated scenario with Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds. Marines ran their formations in fire teams of four and broke off into pairs of two as a strategic game plan to go building to building until taking their objective. - The Marines and Sailors of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., completed the final training event of the deployment for training exercise at Range 131 aboard Camp Pendleton, San Diego, Calif., May 16. The training exercise culminated with a real-time, live action simulated scenario with Special Effects Small Arms Marking System rounds. Marines ran their formations in fire teams of four and broke off into pairs of two as a strategic game plan to go building to building until taking their objective.
Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain Action: Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marines Go to Town
All that's left is the smoking remnants of an uninhabited city that's been gutted to its very marrow of cinder blocks and rusting rebar. Bombed out cars, abandoned homes and bullet riddled infrastructure sets the stage for Marines donning face masks, neck protectors, flak jackets, Kevlars and M16A4 service rifles.This was the final, arranged
New Navy Vessel Named After Yuma
The United States Navy announced Thursday that they have decided to name one of their newest Joint High-Speed Vessels after the city of Yuma, Ariz., forming an even deeper bond between the local community and our military. Political officials from the state of Arizona and the city of Yuma were informed of the decision by the Honorable Ray Mabus,
Sgt. Bruce V. Mack Jr. (right), a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron cyber security technician based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and a native of Canton, Ohio., covers his Marine, Pfc. Conner Robbins (left), an H&HS combat camera videographer and a native of Long Beach, California, around a corner as part of the counter IED training deployment for training exercise held at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 14. - Sgt. Bruce V. Mack Jr. (right), a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron cyber security technician based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and a native of Canton, Ohio., covers his Marine, Pfc. Conner Robbins (left), an H&HS combat camera videographer and a native of Long Beach, California, around a corner as part of the counter IED training deployment for training exercise held at Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 14.
Training for the New Face of Modern Warfare with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron
As part of a weeklong deployment for training exercise, Marines and sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., underwent counter improvised explosive device training at the Tactical Vehicle Simulation Center aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 13-14.The exercise took
Marines of Marine Air Control Squadron 1 toast the memory of Marines past at the MACS-1 Mess Night on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., at the Sonoran Pueblo, June 7. The Mess Night is a Marine Corps tradition that brings a unit together for an evening of dining and camaraderie. - Marines of Marine Air Control Squadron 1 toast the memory of Marines past at the MACS-1 Mess Night on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., at the Sonoran Pueblo, June 7. The Mess Night is a Marine Corps tradition that brings a unit together for an evening of dining and camaraderie.
What a Mess... Night
The Mess Night is a Marine Corps tradition designed to bring a unit together at the dinner table with an odd conglomerate of stern ceremony and light-hearted amusement. These events are practiced pan-Corps and enhance the cohesion of a unit's Marines.Marine Air Control Squadron One, of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., hosted a unit-wide Mess
A Marine rifleman, right, from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., searches a Marine roleplayer from the Tactical Training Exercise Control Group, left, after he was "killed" during a long-range raid training exercise in the desert southeast of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 3. The job of the roleplayer is to provide realistic simulation and opposition for Marines during training exercises. - A Marine rifleman, right, from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., searches a Marine roleplayer from the Tactical Training Exercise Control Group, left, after he was "killed" during a long-range raid training exercise in the desert southeast of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 3. The job of the roleplayer is to provide realistic simulation and opposition for Marines during training exercises.
Live Action Role-Playing Done Right – the Marine Corps Way
Under a blazing desert sun, Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines rushed into a building that was resonating from the sound of AK-47 fire. Just inside the door, they encountered heavy fire from insurgents. With swift and decisive action, the Marines dispatched their enemies and found the individual they had come to capture.Remarkably, this