Military

MCAS must cut energy use

BY LANCE CPL. AARON DIAMANT, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

To stay in line with new federal mandates, officials at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma say it will take the efforts of all station personnel to reduce energy consumption by at least 3 percent a year.The goal of the reduction is to eventually make the... Full story

Jet bus fuels anti-drug videos

BY WILLIAM ROLLER - SUN STAFF WRITER

The Marine Corps, regarded by many as the highest standard in the military, has set another high bar in this year's air show as it combines its jet team spectacle with a competition benefiting school programs.The MCAS Air Show has teamed with the... Full story

Greenhouse gas limits to affect MCAS Yuma

BY LANCE CPL. JAKOB SCHULZ, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

In June, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma will know how much it needs to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, which could lead to some big changes in station operations.The Department of Defense is expected to soon release reduction goals for military... Full story

35 Marines with Yuma's MALS-13 deploy to Afghanistan

BY LANCE CPL. AUSTIN HAZARD, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

Approximately 35 Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Yuma's Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 deployed to Afghanistan for seven months March 2. In Afghanistan, MALS-13 will augment MALS-16, providing aviation logistics and maintenance for... Full story

YPG takes part in business summit

BY MARY F. FLORES, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

Each year millions of dollars are spent at Yuma Proving Ground on equipment, construction projects and much more to sustain the Army’s mission. As the largest single employer of civilians and the county’s primary high technology... Full story

Yuma woman making waves in the Army

BY CHRIS McDANIEL - SUN STAFF WRITER

A young woman from Yuma is making a name for herself in the U.S. Army. Keely Misemer has been named Fort Rucker Soldier of the Year for 2009.She was presented with an Army Commendation Medal by Maj. Gen. James O. Barclay III during a ceremony Feb. 5... Full story

Third F-35B arrives at Pax River

BY GUNNERY SGT. BILL LISBON, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

The third F-35B Joint Strike Fighter landed at a test site in Maryland recently to continue necessary evaluations before it can be delivered to operational squadrons throughout the Marine Corps, including some at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.... Full story

Yuma-based squadrons named best in Corps

BY GUNNERY SGT. BILL LISBON, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

Two Yuma-based squadrons, which spent much of last year in Afghanistan, were named among the Marine Corps' best aviation units in 2009 on Tuesday. Marine Attack Squadron 214 earned the Marine Corps Aviation Association's award for the top Harrier... Full story

Local Marine rescues woman from crash

BY LANCE CPL. AUSTIN HAZARD, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

After a near-fatal crash on a muddy rural road near Los Angeles, a Yuma Marine rescued an unfortunate driver from the wreckage moments before the vehicle was completely crushed by a falling power line pole Feb. 7. Staff Sgt. Phonphet Vongsalack,... Full story

Drill dress rehearsal (photo)

Members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team go through their final dress rehearsal Wednesday morning at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. Performances for the general public will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Kofa High School and at 7 p.m. Saturday... Full story

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