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Archive: January, 2017

HMLA-269 welcomes new sergeant major

Sgt. Maj. Lynnette Marr-Gaye relinquished the role of sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jan. 13. Marr-Gaye served HMLA-269 for three years and will be reporting to 8th Communications Battalion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. "It’s a bitter sweet moment; I’ve thoroughly

One Among Many: A Welcomed Surprise

A piece of paper may not seem like much, but it can change a person’s life. Sgt. Tyrone Comer has seen it firsthand. Comer planned to go to Jacksonville University and play football, but came across complications. "Everything was working out great and then I wasn’t able to fill out paperwork," said Comer. "It was last minute paperwork that

ARF conducts live fire training

Rescuemen from Marine Corps Air Station New River’s Aircraft Rescue Firefighting division conducted a live fire training event on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 19. “We’re going through the sort of fires that we might encounter during a crash or a fuel spill if the fuel gets ignited,” said Cpl. Caden Vanbuskirk, a

MCAS New River CO lays out plan for the new year

This year, resolutions extend to much more than Col. Russell Burton’s personal life. As the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station New River, he has more to consider. “The station’s focus will remain on supporting the tenant unit requirements in enabling their ability to generate combat power,” said Burton. “Anything and everything we

One Among Many: More than your average Joe

Sgt. Conner Fiero works in the aircraft rescue and firefighting unit on Marine Corps Air Station New River. Fiero is from Parma, Michigan. “I think what makes the Marine Corps unique is its diversity. I’ve been able to meet people from all over the world,” said Fiero. “I think that is the big contributor to not only our success but our unit cohesion. Everyone knows we’re from different places and everybody has something to offer to the team. That’s what I enjoy about the Marine Corps.”

One Among Many: Staying Strong

All eyes were facing one Marine, one man standing at nearly 6 feet tall, towering over many with his broad shoulders and stout upper body as he was promoted to master sergeant of Marines at the High Intensity Tactical Training Center on Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jan. 13.