Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma hosts Yuma Airshow 2024 at MCAS Yuma, Arizona, March 9, 2024. In line with the Commandant’s Force Design 2030 initiative, this year’s airshow showcased the shift, doctrine and cutting edge technologies that will ensure the Marine Corps will be ready to fight the conflict of the future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jon C. Stone)
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma hosts Yuma Airshow 2024 at MCAS Yuma, Arizona, March 9, 2024. In line with the Commandant’s Force Design 2030 initiative, this year’s airshow showcased the shift, doctrine and cutting edge technologies that will ensure the Marine Corps will be ready to fight the conflict of the future. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jon C. Stone)
Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Michael ‘BRUZR’ Zunino, poses for a photo on his motorcycle during Military Appreciation Day in Yuma, Arizona, March 16, 2023. This event featured local veteran service organizations, informational booths, and historic static displays from MCAS Yuma and Yuma Proving Ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jade K. Venegas)
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA, Arizona – Lt Col. Robert Kelly, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, relinquished his command to Lt. Col. Robert Guyette, incoming commanding officer of VMFA-214, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 1, 2024.
Kelly first assumed command of VMFA-214 on March 25, 2022. During his time as commanding officer (C.O.) he oversaw the squadron’s transition from an attack squadron to a fighter attack squadron. This included a complete change in personnel as well as a change in aircraft.
“I got to take the job at a unique point in history for the squadron as we transitioned from the AV-8 Harriers to the F35B...