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U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, test their helicopter expedient refueling system while forward deployed in the Middle East, Jan. 6, 2017. This system allows for aircraft to refuel almost anywhere on the battlefield, and extends the reach of the SPMAGTF’s crisis response capabilities far beyond their normal area of operation.

U.S. Marines with Security Forces Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, conduct a live-fire and maneuver range at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Oct. 16-19, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond to a variety of contingencies rapidly and effectively. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Donald Holbert)

U.S. Marines, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 (MWSS-371), Marines conduct their annual Combat Readiness Training at Yuma Proving Ground, Ariz., on Mar. 10, 2016. MWSS-371 is preparing their Marines for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. AaronJames B. Vinculado/ Released)

Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 were in the field this week from Sunday, December 7 through Wednesday, December 10 preparing for their upcoming deployment. The purpose of this training exercise was for the Marines to be able to hone their ability to conduct security operations during both day and night scenarios.

Combat Engineers from Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma conducted live fire drills on the Barry M. Goldwater Range Wednesday, June 4th. The combat training helps the Marines work on advanced shooting techniques in adverse conditions they will likely deal with in their jobs. Available in high definition.

An evening colors ceremony was held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., by non-commissioned officers with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371, Oct. 5 to honor veterans. The colors ceremony was in keeping with the spirit of the Committed and Engaged Leadership program, established by Major General Steven Busby; Third Marine Aircraft Wing’s commanding general. Available in High Definition.

Inspired by 3rd MAW CG’s guidance to approach drinking and driving PMEs in a different venue, Marines from MWSS 371 executed a DUI Safety stand down at Cannon Air Defense Complex and continued with a presentation at MCAS Yuma’s Chapel the next day. The event that took place on April 24 and 25 was a dramatization that offered the real life experience without the real-life risk. The marines witnessed a field sobriety test, the drunk driver being taken away by YPD, victims being taken away via ambulance, one in a body bag, and another mourning the death of his comrades. 16 Marines were informed that they have become a statistic and were sent home for the day without their chain of command knowing. The purpose was to ensure and enforce the proper procedures for accountability throughout the squadron. With the Marine Corps motto being “Always Faithful”, we believe that the Marines seeing the dramatization of fellow Marines killed followed by their funeral and memorial will strike a sudden realization within their hearts that the “Every 15 Minutes” statistic can come from here in this squadron. Available in High Definition.