U.S. Navy Commander Terry Stevenson with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1, guides two Marines how to assist a pregnant woman during Humanitarian Assistance Training at Kiwanis Park, Yuma, Ariz., 1 More
U.S. Marines (left to right) Cpl. Phillip Brunch, Cpl. Alphonse Didomenico, and Cpl. Olivia Childers, firefighters with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 evacuate a simulated casualty from a UH-1 Huey dur More
Maj. James Vallario, an AV-8B Harrier pilot with Marine Aircraft Group 13, right, and Maj. John Grunke, an AV-8B Harrier pilot with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, left, train in their aircraft More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion 6th Regiment, wait to board the MH-53E Super Stallion for Humanitarian Assistance Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., 19 Apr, 2013. Marines from differen More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion 6th Regiment, wait to board the MH-53E Super Stallion for Humanitarian Assistance Training aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., April 19, 2013. Marines from differ More
U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Company-16 helps Lance Cpl. Samantha Aguilar onto UH-1Y Huey, belonging to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron-369 for Humanitarian Assistance Training in Kiwanis Park, Yum More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 (MWSS-371), Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, score their shots during marksmanship training as part of a live fire exercise at Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Arizona on More
U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting, Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (MCAS Yuma), extinguish an aircraft fire while responding to an aviation mishap drill aboard More
U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. M. E. Foskett, chaplain, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), delivers the invocation during VMFA-121 change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Arizona, Oct More
Marine Corps Headquarters and Headquarters squadron, Military Police (MP) and Provost Marshal Office (PMO) contractor fires the M9 Beretta down range at Marine Corps pistol range in Yuma, Ariz., Jan. 29, 2014. More
U.S. Marines Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Military Police (MP) Sgt Brian Riley, Non- Lethal Weapons Instructor (Left) sprays Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) across LCpl. Victor Lugadomiguez’s face at Marine More
U.S. Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214), Pilots Major Robert Reinoehl perform a flight drill over the New Yuma Auxiliary Landing Field (ALF) on a harrier aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on Feb. 2 More
Landing support specialists with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, based out of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., prepare for an external aerial lift exercise at the Auxiliary 2 landing field aboard Marine Co More
U.S. Marines Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group prepare to load 2,000-pound water carrier to an MV-22 Osprey at Landing Zone (LZ) Bull, Chocolate Mountain Ariel Gunnery Range, Calif., on A More
The 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing band, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., performs on the parade deck of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., during a change of command for Marine Aviation Weap More
U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22 (VMX-22) color guard salutes the colors during the re-designation and change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Ma More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band serenades the guests of Marine Unmanned Vehicle Squadron One (VMU-1) change of command ceremony for (outgoing) Commanding Officer, Lt. Col. Kain Anderson to (inco More
Ron Pearce, the former director of range maintenance for Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., poses for a picture during his retirement ceremony at the Sonoran Pueblo Consolidated Club Friday. Pearce served as More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Gregory Greer, Base Operations Chief and Airfield Operations SNCOIC has dedicated 23 years of hard work and faithful service to the United States Marine Corps. MSgt Greer official More
U.S. Marines, students attending Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 1-15, are issued security badges, Aug. 31, 2014. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre. MAWTS-1 provides standar More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Aaron Angell, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 Commanding Officer, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives an introduction brief for the base camp at Site 50 training area, near Wellton, Ariz More
U.S. Marine Corps command, control, and communications students attending Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-15 Course, assemble an OE-254 antenna for a radio check on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., More
U.S. Marines, Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214) are being instructed by Sgt. Mathew Bradley on the upcoming event aboard the 2014 Oregon International Air Show in Portland, Or., on Sept. 19, 2014. VMA-214 pa More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Heidi Lorenz, combat engineer platoon commander, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), provides an airfield damage repair br More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter drops off Marine Air Traffic Control Mobile Team students attending Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) 1-15 Course at Stoval Auxiliary Landing Field, Yuma Coun More
U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Specialists, with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), clean foam and dry chemicals after e More
An AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Attack Squadron 214, based at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., conducts an inflight refuel with a KC-130J Super Hercules over the Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Ca More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force conduct fast rope tactics out of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Auxiliary Airfield 2, Yuma, Ariz., Sept. 26, More
U.S. Marines attending Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 1-15 map destinations for an external lift exercise Landing Zone Bull, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, Calif., Sept. 27, 2014. WTI is More
U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment (3/3), 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), carry ammunition to an MV-22B Osprey during Offensive Air Support 5 in support of Weapons a More
A UN-1Y Huey prepares to insert U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force during a Heavy Huey Raid at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Ari More
U.S Marine Corps student and instructors attending Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 1-15 plan and conduct the Huey Day Battle Drill exercise at Landing Zone (LZ) Bull, Chocolate Mountain Ariel Gunner More
U.S. Marines with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, provide security during a combined arms live fire operation during Assault Support Tact More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Michael H. Jaques (left) and Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Langendorfer, Bravo Battery, 2D Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD), Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW More
Jessie Picklo-DaRosa (right), a technical theatre major at Arizona Western College in Yuma, Ariz., applies makeup to the face of Pfc. Naadia Guidry, a Meteorological and Oceanographic analyst forecaster with He More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, Marine Aviation Ground Task Force Training Command commanding general, speaks with Staff Sgt. Mario Guadarrama, MAWTS-1 ground-based air defense instructor, during More
A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules aircraft prepares to land during Final Exercise 1 of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-15 at Sandhill, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Ca More
U.S. Marine Corps General Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Commandant of the Marine Corps, visits Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) Feb. 9, 2015. Dunford visited MAWTS-1 during his west coast to More
As part of the annual Yuma Airshow, Oliver's Flying Circus lands the De Havilland Chipmunk on the flightline aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 27, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by LCpl. More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 conduct a tour of a water treatment facility for students of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 on Site 50 training area near Wellton, Ari More
Steven Brown, a government contractor with the U.S. Air Force, conducts a brief on aerial tactical data networking, during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, A More
U.S. Marines attending the infantry officer course prepare to ride in a CH-53E Super Stallion for a reinforcement exercise during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) aboard Marine Corps Air Station More
U.S. Marines attending the infantry officer course conduct a rehearsal of concept brief for exercise Talon Reach 5, during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, A More
A forward arming and refueling point exercise is set up during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 2-15) at Auxiliary Airfield 2 near Yuma, Ariz., March 30, 2015. WTI is a seven-week event hosted by Mari More
An MK36 wrecker assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 is used to conduct an aircraft salvage during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 2-15) at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Grounds, AZ., March 30, 2 More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 conduct an air delivery during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI 2-15) at Auxiliary Airfield 2 near Yuma, Ariz., April 1, 2015. WT More
U.S. Marines assigned to Landing Support Company, 1st Transportation Support Battalion prepare a Humvee for an external lift during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) Course 2-15 at Auxiliary Airfield More
A U.S. Marine assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provides security while participating in a heavy Huey raid during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) Course 2-15 at Au More
UH-1Y Huey's assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepares to land during a helocast exercise at Ferguson Lake near Yuma, Ariz., April 3, 2015. The exercise is part of a seven- More
U.S. Marines assigned to Landing Support Company, 1st Transport Support Battalion, attach an up armored Humvee to a CH-53E Super Stallion during an external lift exercise at auxiliary airfield 2 near Yuma, Ariz More
A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepares to land at Auxiliary Airfield 2, near Yuma, Ariz., April 3, 2015. The exercise is part of a seven-week tra More
7.26mm ball rounds are laid out in preparation for battle drills during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-15 near Yuma, Ariz., April 4, 2015. WTI is a seven-week event hosted by Marine Aviation Weap More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division participate in a heavy huey raid during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-15 at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., April 8, More
A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Huey participates in a heavy Huey raid exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 2-15 at Yuma Proving Grounds near Yuma, Ariz., April 8, 2015. WTI is a seven-week eve More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, prepare to conduct a defense of an expeditionary airfield (DEAF) exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 at Landing Zon More
U.S. Marines assigned to Unmanned Air Vehicle Squadron 2 (VMU-2) launch an RQ-7B Shadow during an exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 near Yuma, Ariz., April 10, 2015. WTI is a More
A KC-130T aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 452 is parked on the flightline during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 in Yuma, Ariz., April 11, 2015. WTI is a s More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Harley R. Workman, a crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, prepares to conduct assault support tactics during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 More
A U.S. Marine Corps M16A4 service rifle and a FIM-29 Stinger missile launcher are staged under a tree during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 2-15 near Tacts Airfield, Ariz., April 15, 2015. WTI is a More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jason M. Ellis, left, an instructor assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), and Maj. Timothy R. Drieslein, a pilot assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Trans More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion prepares for landing during a noncombatant evacuation operation at Kiwanis Park, Yuma, Ariz., April, 17, 2015. The exercise is part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Co More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. David Beere, an infantry officer assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts air-ground communications during assault support tactics 3 (AST-3) at Cran More
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division carry medical supplies during assault support tactics three (AST-3) at Kiwanis Park, Yuma, Ariz., April 17, 2015. The exercise is part o More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Douglas Seich, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) operations officer, taxis in an F/A-18 with Maj. Gen. Lewis Craparotta, Marine Aviation Ground Task Force Trainin More
U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Anthony A. Mendoza, left, Lance Cpl. Vince C. Haughton, middle, and Private First Class Deonte I. Mitchell, riflemen assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Mar More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jessie T. James, a crew chief assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 inspects a mini-gun before Final Exercise 3 during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) More
U.S. Marine, LCpl. Michael Hoetler, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) climbs the double bar of the obstacle course at the Romada Field Sports Complex at MCAS Yuma, Ariz., on May 21, 2015. MALS-13 More
U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) competes against each other in Flag Football aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on May 21, 2015. The Squadron held a field meet event More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 2 gather to participate in a physical fitness test (PFT) on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 21, 2015. All Marines are required More
U.S. Marine Corps, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW) band performs for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13 (MALS-13) Change of Command aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on June 4, 2015. LtCol. And More
U.S. Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band perform during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., June 4, 2015. Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson was More
U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Attack Squadron 214 (VMA-214) holds a Relief and Appointment aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on Jun. 10, 2015. SgtMaj. Charles Williams relinquishes command to Sgtmaj. Mic More
U.S. Navy, Branch Health Medical Clinic celebrates the 117th Hospital Corpsman Birthday aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Ariz., on June 17, 2015.
U.S. Navy Sailors, officers and civilians from Branch Health Medical Center (BHMC) have lunch with the officers of Navy Medicine West (NMW) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on Jun. 30, 2015. Rear Ad More
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Bryan M. Ilyankoff, center, a mass communication specialist assigned to Navy Reserve Fleet Combat Camera, prepares to breach a door during Fleet Combat Camera Pacific’s Summer More
U.S. Marine Corps, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) LtCol. James Bardo receives the official Marine Corps colors from Ltcol. Steve Gillette aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on Aug. 14, More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expiditionary Force conduct a gear inspection during Final Exercise 1 at Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Camp Wilson A More
Deputy Commandant for Marine Corps Aviation, Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, lectures Weapons and Tactics Instructor's Course class 1-16 on the importance of tactical risk management at Marine Aviation Weapons and Tacti More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hunter, Jake (left) and Lance Cpl. Rice, Aaron (right), radar technicians, demonstrate the emplacement of the Ground/Air Task Oriental Radar (G/ATOR) on Sept. 16, 2015 at Cannon Air Defen More
U.S. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Marines, Sailors, family members, and veterans enjoy a "For The Leathernecks IV" Mixed Martial Arts tournament provided by the Single Marine Program aboard MCAS Yuma, A More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Waiyan Tin, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1, combat videographer, stands by before filming the Air Ground Support students tour Site 50, a Weapons and Tactics In More
U.S. Marines with air ground support conduct an aircraft familiarization tour aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., on Sept. 23, 2015. This tour is a part of WTI 1-16, a seven week training event, hoste More
U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 (MWSS-374), aircraft rescue and fire fighting, put out a simulated fire on a UH-1Y Venom during an aircraft salvage practical application at K-9 Village More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Trevor Fortin, with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 (HMLA-267), looks out the UH-1Y Venom during an aerial gunnery refinement exercise on North Combat Aircraft Leading Area, Y More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sawyer J.Highley, a powerline mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121), conducts preflight actions on an F-35B Lightning II aircraft in support of Weapons and Tactics I More
CH-53E Super Stallion's assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepare to execute a CH-53E tactics exercise at Auxiliary Airfield 2, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2015. The exercise is pa More
A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom provides urban close air support at Yodaville, Yuma, Ariz., on Oct. 2, 2015. This exercise was part of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course 1-16, a seven week training More
U.S. Marines with 1st Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force prepare to conduct a helocast exercise out of a UH-1Y Venom at Ferguson Lake, near Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 3, 2015. The exercise is p More
A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) fires its M197 Gatling cannon during an offensive air support exercise at Mt. Barrow, Chocolate Mountain Ae More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Garrison, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 274 (MWSS-274), briefs Marines for an offensive air support exercise at the Laguna Combat Aircraft Loading Area, Yuma More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion flies over the objective during a Heavy Huey Raid at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2015. The exercise is part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI More
U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, clear and search a compound during a Heavy Huey Raid at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2015. This exercise was More
Various personnel attached to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) stand by before a heavy Huey raid is conducted at K-9 Village, Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2015. The exercise is More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Brian Clegg, with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), prepares to fly a Russian Mil Mi-24 Hind during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1-16 at Marine Co More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Fifer, with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 (MWSS-374), cleans the M240B during an air ground defense exercise at Landing Zone Bull, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, C More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Waiyan Tin, left, and Cpl. Summer S. Dowding, a combat camera team assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), document KC-130J Hercules at southern combat arming More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) externally lifts a M777 howitzer during an assault support tactics exercise at Fire Base Burt, Ch More
U.S. Marines with C Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, board CH-53E Super Stallion's during an assault support tactics exercise at Landing Zone Bull, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gu More
U.S. Marines with C Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, board a CH-53E Super Stallion during an assault support tactics exercise at Landing Zone Bull, Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gu More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Quashane J. Walker, a KC-130 fixed-wing aircraft mechanic prepares to taxi aircraft on the southern combat aircraft loading area during Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) 1 More