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    Strengthening the Warrior Spirit: H&HS Operation Backbone [Image 1 of 26]

    Strengthening the Warrior Spirit: H&HS Operation Backbone

    YUMA, AZ, UNITED STATES

    02.07.2019

    Photo by Cpl. Isaac Martinez 

    Marine Corps Air Station Yuma

    U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Helio Hernandez, the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma Marksmanship Training Unit (MTU) Range Chief, teaches a class about terrain models to non-commisioned officers (NCOs) from MCAS Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 7, 2019 as a part of "Operation Backbone." Operation Backbone is a quarterly unit exercise meant to strengthen the warrior's spirit in the non-commisioned officers (NCOs) and promote cohesion between them. The exercise consisted of a hike with the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) commanding officer and acting sergeant major, several classes, and a warriors night. Classes included simulated room clearing training, terrain model training, improvised explosive devices (IED) training, and the Family Advocacy Program on station sent out a representative to talk to the NCOs about leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac D. Martinez)

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    Date Taken: 02.07.2019
    Date Posted: 02.12.2019 18:02
    Photo ID: 5099812
    VIRIN: 190207-M-DX907-1022
    Resolution: 4751x3167
    Size: 3.02 MB
    Location: YUMA, AZ, US

    Web Views: 89
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