Members of “The Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum and
Members of “The Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum and Bugle Corps play a musical selection at the opening ceremony of the 51st Annual Marine Corps Air Station Air Show on the flight line, March 9.
Cpl. Alexander Hodges, a Marine Air Control Squadron
Cpl. Alexander Hodges, a Marine Air Control Squadron 1 Marine based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma promotes a cadet, March 28 at the Kofa High School football field in Yuma, Ariz. The promotion ceremony took ... More
Actor Gary Sinise, founder of the Lt. Dan Band, smiles
Actor Gary Sinise, founder of the Lt. Dan Band, smiles as he shakes a concert attendee's hand in the crowd at the concert, March 30 at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma parade field. Sinise took a couple minut... More
Marines inspect this UH-1Y and await take off on the
Marines inspect this UH-1Y and await take off on the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., flight line to train in the UH-1Y aircraft during the spring Weapons and Tactics Instructors’ Course hosted by Marine A... More
MAWTS-1 WTI Course 2-13 conduct simulated Humanitarian Assistance/Disa...
Lance Cpl. Jason Colwell, a Marine from Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-13, plays the role of a nine-year-old child with a fractured arm during the Humanitarian Aid/Disaster Relief Training Exercise at ... More
MAWTS-One WTI Course 2-13 conduct simulated Humanitarian Assistance/Di...
Marine Aviation Weapons Tactics Squadron-One Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-13 Marines provide security as CH-53s land and off-load medical personnel and supplies at Kiwanis Park in the city of Yuma, A... More
Aviation Logistics Marine chosen for USO leadership award
Cpl. MaryBeth Monson, a structural mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and a native of Weston, Idaho, has been selected as the United Servi... More
Since 2004, the Environmental Department from Marine
Since 2004, the Environmental Department from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., has been a member of the City of Yuma’s Adopt-A-Street Program. They adopted Palo Verde Street in Yuma, Ariz., and on the morn... More
Jeanine Myllaly, a program assistant for the "Galaxy"
Jeanine Myllaly, a program assistant for the "Galaxy" class at the Child Development Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, helps her pre-school class plant flower and vegetable seeds at the CDC, April 25... More
In support of Earth Day, MCAS Yuma takes local action for a global rea...
Colonel Robert Kuckuk, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma commanding officer, and station personnel from both the Environmental Department and the Child Development Center take a break from helping children plant fl... More
Marines, sailors, Department of Defense personnel and
Marines, sailors, Department of Defense personnel and contractors participating in the first annual "Take a Stand" against sexual assault bike ride at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., are briefed by Master... More
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Commanding Officer
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Commanding Officer Col. Robert C. Kuckuk and volunteers recognized at the annual appreciation event at the Sonoran Pueblo building observe colors as the color guard starts off th... More
Major General Steven W. Busby, commanding general of
Major General Steven W. Busby, commanding general of Third Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marines and recognizes Gunnery Sgt. Elba Montalvo for her involvement with the Marine Wing Support Squadron-371 Driving... More
Captain Lear Williams, a pilot with Marine Attack Squadron
Captain Lear Williams, a pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 211 (VMA-211) at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., gives instruction on the Harrier AV-8B aircraft static display to children who took part in the ... More
After nine months at sea serving with the 15th Marine
After nine months at sea serving with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Peleliu, Marine Attack Squadron 311 Staff Sergeant Douglas Bridges reunites with his wife and children in the VMA-311 Hang... More
Master Sgt. Shaun Lawrence, a Uniform Victim Advocate
Master Sgt. Shaun Lawrence, a Uniform Victim Advocate with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-121, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and a native of Ulysses, Pa., cuts camouflage utilities apart to make into qu... More
Col. Michael Gough, Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding
Col. Michael Gough, Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding officer, departs Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. on his final flight as MAG-13 Commander May 21. Gough will turn over command of MAG-13 to Col. Chris... More
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s commanding officer
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s commanding officer Col. Robert C. Kuckuk stands alongside Morgan C. Frank as she is awarded the scholarship at the recognition ceremony, in which the Defense Commissary Agency re... More
The Yuma veterans with Vietnam Veterans of America,
The Yuma veterans with Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 835, stand at parade rest during the presentation of awards at the Armed Forces Park during the flag raising ceremony, July 4, at Armed Forces Park in... More
Pfc. Kittiphon Ponchareon, a fiscal clerk, and Lance
Pfc. Kittiphon Ponchareon, a fiscal clerk, and Lance Cpl. Joshua Smith, an operations clerk, both with Headquarters Squadron, Marine Aircraft Group-13, show off their bandages after donating blood at the Americ... More
Cpl. Drew Adams, right, demonstrates the use of “bite-work”
Cpl. Drew Adams, right, demonstrates the use of “bite-work” with his K-9 partner, Bandi, while apprehending a suspect, role-played by Lance Cpl. Logan Mordh during the Yuma County Law Enforcement Explorer Acade... More
MCAS Yuma’s Semper Fit Program Teaches Injury Prevention
Rick Pierce, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Semper Fit fitness program coordinator, demonstrates the correct “athletic stance” while doing a squat, at the group exercise center, July 25. The objective of the w... More
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, the Director
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, the Director of Operations, J-3, Marine Corps United States Northern Command and Col. LaDaniel Dayzie, a Operations and Planning officer with 4th Marine Logistics Gro... More
Guardians of Marines: MCAS Yuma PMO protects, serves
Maj. Rigoberto Valenzuela, right, civilian Deputy Provost Marshal for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Maj. Jeremy W. Thompson, center, the new Provost Marshal for MCAS Yuma, and Master Gunnery Sgt. Bernar... More
A Navy corpsman rappelled 100 feet down from a UH-1N
A Navy corpsman rappelled 100 feet down from a UH-1N Huey helicopter to deliver the ceremonial sword to Col. Robert C. Kuckuk, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., at the station’s pa... More
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. stand
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. stand at parade rest during the 238th Marine Corps Birthday uniform pageant and cake cutting ceremony held at the parade deck on Thursday. The pageant consisted... More
Marines of the noncommissioned officer council for
Marines of the noncommissioned officer council for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., prepare to take part in the unit campaign streamer ceremony ... More
A member of the Freedom Riders departs the flight line
A member of the Freedom Riders departs the flight line after the U.S. flags are properly cased at the 51st Annual Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Air Show, March 9. The Freedom Riders rode in with the national co... More
Members of Kofa High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve
Members of Kofa High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) and Yuma-based Marines compete in a tug-o-war event at Kofa High School football field in Yuma, Ariz. March 28. The las... More
Actor Gary Sinise, bassist and founder of the Lt. Dan
Actor Gary Sinise, bassist and founder of the Lt. Dan Band, starts off the concert, March 30 at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma parade field. The concert was a part of the USO sponsored tour for service members.
Marines at a refueling and weapons reloading point
Marines at a refueling and weapons reloading point approach two UH-1Y aircrafts to inspect and assist the crew in refueling and reloading weapons while on a short resting period. The day’s event was part of a r... More
Don R. Black, Marine Aircraft Group 13 Compliance Officer
Don R. Black, Marine Aircraft Group 13 Compliance Officer at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and native of St. Louis, Mo., picks up a piece of trash during the street cleanup conducted by the station’s Environmen... More
Children from the "Galaxy" class at the Child Development
Children from the "Galaxy" class at the Child Development Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma take turns watering the soil after planting flower and vegetable seeds. The activity was a part of an MCAS ... More
Active duty, retired Marines, sailors, Department of
Active duty, retired Marines, sailors, Department of Defense personnel and contractors participating in the first annual "Take a Stand" bike ride and their friends and family gather around for a special ceremon... More
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma personnel and volunteers
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma personnel and volunteers were recognized during an annual appreciation event at the station club May 2. The 12th annual appreciation event was held to recognize volunteers, active ... More
Sande Smith, a volunteer quilter and a native of Yuma,
Sande Smith, a volunteer quilter and a native of Yuma, Ariz., and Mary Chipman, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma's Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), hold up the quilt donated to the Sexual A... More
Major General Steven W. Busby, commanding general of
Major General Steven W. Busby, commanding general of Third Marine Aircraft Wing, left and Sergeant Major Anthony A. Sparado, 3rd MAW sergeant major, commend Marine Wing Support Squadron-371 for their unique Dri... More
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Aircraft
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, pose with children who took part in the Intro to Devil Dogs 101 tour held at MCAS Yuma, Ma... More
Over 150 Marine Attack Squadron 311 Marines returned
Over 150 Marine Attack Squadron 311 Marines returned May 13 to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma after a six month deployment aboard the USS Peleliu in support of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Tomcats de... More
Col. Michael Gough, Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding
Col. Michael Gough, Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding officer, returns from his last flight as MAG-13 commander at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. May 21. Gough will turn over command of MAG-13 to Col. C... More
Morgan C. Frank received a scholarship check for $1,500
Morgan C. Frank received a scholarship check for $1,500 dollars at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma's Commissary recognition ceremony, in which the Defense Commissary Agency recognized the Scholarships for Mil... More
Cpl. Frank A. Gounarides, the Non-Commissioned Officer
Cpl. Frank A. Gounarides, the Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., accepts his award from Larry Curtis, the secretary of chambers for the Yuma Military Affairs Committe... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Purvis and Seaman
Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Purvis and Seaman Jeremy Garman, both assigned to the Base Health Clinic aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., registered the service members, veterans, DOD employees ... More
Staff Sgt. Eric Snipes, the kennel master for Marine
Staff Sgt. Eric Snipes, the kennel master for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s military working dog K-9 unit, holds up gear to show explorers from the Yuma County Law Enforcement Explorer Academy what is used in... More
Photos and military gear of the late Marine Corps Sgt.
Photos and military gear of the late Marine Corps Sgt. Jimmie Begay was displayed during the Navajo Code Talkers Day ceremony on Aug. 14 at the Veterans Memorial Park, Window Rock, Ariz. Begay was a Navajo Code... More
Col. Robert C. Kuckuk, the commanding officer of Marine
Col. Robert C. Kuckuk, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., prepares to take the cutlass after a Navy corpsman rappelled 100 feet to deliver the ceremonial sword used to cut the cake,... More
Col. Robert C. Kuckuk, commanding officer of Marine
Col. Robert C. Kuckuk, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., addresses the audience of Marines, sailors and veterans in attendance for the Marine Corps Birthday uniform pageant and cake cu... More
Lt. Col. Andrew J. Thompson, the commanding officer
Lt. Col. Andrew J. Thompson, the commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron -13 (MALS-13), Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., prepares to place the unit campaign streamer on the guidon during t... More
Members of the Freedom Riders, a patriotic motorcycle
Members of the Freedom Riders, a patriotic motorcycle team, prepare to depart the flight line as a part of the 51st Annual Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Air Show, March 9. Their appearance was a part of a speci... More
Members of Kofa High School’s new Marine Corps Junior
Members of Kofa High School’s new Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) and Yuma-based Marines prepare for a tug-o-war event at the Kofa High School football field in Yuma, Ariz. March 28... More
Gary Sinise, bassist for the Lt. Dan Band, smiles at
Gary Sinise, bassist for the Lt. Dan Band, smiles at the crowd at the concert, March 30 at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma parade field. The concert drew thousands of service members, their families, veteran... More
Cpl. Andy S. Harris, a gunner with Marine Light Attack
Cpl. Andy S. Harris, a gunner with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., shoots the GAU-21 .50 caliber weapons system at the simulated targets below dur... More
Station personnel from the Marine Corps Air Station
Station personnel from the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Environmental Department in Yuma, Ariz., conduct a street cleanup on Palo Verde Street as a part of an MCAS Yuma Earth Day event on April 23. The station... More
The commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station
The commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Col. Robert Kuckuk, helps a group of children from the Child Development Center plant flower and vegetable seeds in the soil, as part of an MCAS Yuma Ear... More
Active duty and retired Marines, sailors, Department
Active duty and retired Marines, sailors, Department of Defense personnel and contractors participated in a motorcycle ride that started at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and finished up at Amberly's Pla... More
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Commanding Officer
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Commanding Officer Col. Robert C. Kuckuk, kicks off the volunteer appreciation event with opening remarks at the annual appreciation event on station May 2. The 12th annual appre... More
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma who volunteered
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma who volunteered their time for the inaugural Intro to Devil Dogs 101 kid’s tour eat lunch with the children after the mornings events held at Ramada Field, May 8. Chi... More
Without a moment to spare, Marine Attack Squadron 311
Without a moment to spare, Marine Attack Squadron 311 Staff Sergeant Jennifer Blesi embraces her son on the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma flight line May 13 after a six deployment aboard the USS Peleliu in supp... More
Col. Michael Gough, Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding
Col. Michael Gough, Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding officer, returns to the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. flightline May 21 after completing a close air support sortie training mission which serves a... More
Morgan C. Frank, and her mother and grandmother, stand
Morgan C. Frank, and her mother and grandmother, stand by the cake in honor of the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma's Commissary holding a recognition ceremony, in which the Defense Commissary Agency recognized th... More
The Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer
The Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets raise the American flag as the crowd pays look on in respect during the Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony, July 4, at Armed Fo... More
The students with the Yuma County Law Enforcement Explorer
The students with the Yuma County Law Enforcement Explorer Academy stand in formation before receiving a class and demonstration with Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s military working dog K-9 unit, July 16, 2013... More
Navajo Code Talkers, their family and distinguished
Navajo Code Talkers, their family and distinguished guests sit aboard a float during the early morning parade to commemorate the Navajo Code Talker Day, Aug. 14, at Veterans Memorial Park, Window Rock, Ariz.
Col. Robert C. Kuckuk, the commanding officer of Marine
Col. Robert C. Kuckuk, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., center, presents members of the Yuma Navy League with a certificate of appreciation for their involvement with the station’... More
Lt. Col. Andrew J. Thompson, the commanding officer
Lt. Col. Andrew J. Thompson, the commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13), Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., cuts the ceremonial birthday cake at the 72nd anniversary ceremony o... More
The U.S. Army Free Fall demonstration team assists
The U.S. Army Free Fall demonstration team assists air show coordinators with recognizing each military service after their successful parachute landing as a part of the 51st Annual Marine Corps Air Station Yum... More
Members of Kofa High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve
Members of Kofa High School’s Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) are led by a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Marine volunteer from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma on a run around... More
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band play at the free local
Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band play at the free local concert, March 30 at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma parade field. The concert was a part of the USO sponsored tour for service members and featured hi... More
From left to right, Sgt. Nick W. Otey, a gunner with
From left to right, Sgt. Nick W. Otey, a gunner with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367) stationed in Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii; Capt. Jason R. Caster, a pilot, UH-1 PWTI, with M... More
Colonel Robert Kuckuk, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Colonel Robert Kuckuk, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma commanding officer, and station personnel from both the Environmental Department and the Child Development Center take a break from helping children plant f... More
Active duty and retired Marines sailors, Department
Active duty and retired Marines sailors, Department of Defense personnel and contractors participated in its inaugural “Take a Stand” motorcycle ride that started at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., and fi... More
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Commanding Officer
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Commanding Officer Col. Robert C. Kuckuk and MCAS Yuma Deacon David Sampson, of the station chapel, hand out volunteer appreciation certificates at the 12th annual Volunteer Appr... More
Marine Aircraft Group 13 Marines based at Marine Corps
Marine Aircraft Group 13 Marines based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. volunteered their time for the inaugural Intro to Devil Dogs 101 kid’s tour by demonstrating and helping children with the mini-com... More
Col. Michael Gough, Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding
Col. Michael Gough, Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding officer, returns to the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. flightline May 21 after completing his final flight as the Commander of MAG-13. Gough will tu... More
A crowd of local Yuma residents, veterans, and active
A crowd of local Yuma residents, veterans, and active duty service members listen as Col. Reed F. Young, the Yuma Proving Ground commanding officer, speaks about the history of our nation and the celebrating In... More
Explorer William Thompson with the Yuma County Law
Explorer William Thompson with the Yuma County Law Enforcement Explorer Academy stands at attention as he is sprayed during the Oleoresin Capsicum spray (pepper spray) demonstration that was a part of their rig... More
Peter MacDonald, A Navajo Code Talker and President
Peter MacDonald, A Navajo Code Talker and President of the Navajo Code Talkers Association, welcomes Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, the Director of Operations, J-3, United States Northern Command, during the Na... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael Arnett, the S-6 chief at
Master Gunnery Sgt. Michael Arnett, the S-6 chief at Marine Air Control Squadron-One, center, poses with the Marines that donned the historical uniforms during the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma uniform pageant ... More
"The Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
"The Commandant’s Own” Marine Drum and Bugle Corps departs the flight line after performing in front of thousands of spectators as a part of the opening ceremony for the 51st Annual Marine Corps Air Station Air... More
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Deacon David Sampson
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Deacon David Sampson shakes the hand of a volunteer recognized at the annual appreciation event at the Sonoran Pueblo building May 2. The 12th annual appreciation event was held ... More
Marines with the explosive ordinance disposal unit
Marines with the explosive ordinance disposal unit for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma demonstrate what kind of work they conduct in the field to the children from local schools taking part in the Intro to Devil ... More
Cpl. John Z. Orr, the Marine of the Year for Marine
Cpl. John Z. Orr, the Marine of the Year for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., accepts his award from Larry Curtis, the secretary of chambers for the Yuma Military Affairs Committee, during the flag raising... More
Explorer William Thompson, center, with the Yuma County
Explorer William Thompson, center, with the Yuma County Law Enforcement Explorer Academy, is held by two other explorers during the demonstration of stun gun techniques as a part of their rigorous week-long tra... More
A United States Marine Corps color guard, with 4th
A United States Marine Corps color guard, with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion in Albuquerque, N.M., stands at attention while the posting the colors during the Navajo Code Talkers Day ceremony Aug. 14, at Veteran... More
Pfc. Joshua Deane, a motor transport operator with
Pfc. Joshua Deane, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron-371, takes a bite out of the ceremonial cake as the youngest Marine present during the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma uniform pagea... More
Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding officer Col. Michael
Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding officer Col. Michael Gough speaks to volunteers prior to handing out appreciation certificates as a part of the 12th annual Volunteer Appreciation Night on station May 2. The... More
Lance Cpl. Emma P. Boggs, an airframes mechanic with
Lance Cpl. Emma P. Boggs, an airframes mechanic with Search and Rescue section, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, and a volunteer for the Intro to Devil Dogs 101 children’s tour demonstrates to children h... More
Retired Gunnery Sgt. Gene Tinset, sits in the front
Retired Gunnery Sgt. Gene Tinset, sits in the front row as an honored guest while Rob Filbey, the president of Caballeros de Yuma, details his Marine Corps achievements during the flag raising ceremony, July 4,... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Mawson, right, station
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Mawson, right, station telephone officer, and Marine Corps Martial Arts instructor, and Gunnery Sgt. William McGowan, center, assault support department chief and MCMAP instructor... More
Navajo Code Talkers, Marine Corps veterans from World
Navajo Code Talkers, Marine Corps veterans from World War II, sit patiently as the color guard, Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion in Albuquerque, N.M., begin to post the colors during the Navajo Code Ta... More
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Marine Aircraft Group
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma’s Marine Aircraft Group 13 commanding officer, Col. Michael Gough, speaks to volunteers, children, teachers, parents, and Marines prior to kicking off the Intro to Devil Dogs 101 c... More
Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, from Albuquerque,
Marines with 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, from Albuquerque, N.M., post the colors during the Navajo Code Talkers Day ceremony, Aug. 14, at the Veterans Memorial Park, Window Rock, Ariz.