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Adopt-A-Street allows Marines to give back to community
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May 25, 2009 - 3:49 PM
BY CPL. LAURA A. MAPES, SPECIAL TO THE SUN
In combat, Marines break things. But in time of peace, in Yuma anyway, they do cleanup.
Once every three months, Yuma-based Marine Aircraft Group 13 coordinates the opportunity for Marines who volunteer their time to the community by picking up litter and debris off base as a part of the Adopt-A-Street Program.
Most recently, more than 20 Marines and sailors from the Marine Corps Air Station volunteered to clean up Avenue 3E between 32nd and 24th Street.
“This is the first opportunity for volunteer work that I’ve heard of since I’ve been here,” said Cpl. Anthony Palmer, MAG-13 supply administration clerk, “I really wanted to get out here and give back.”
MAG-13 has participated in the program for more than five years and has gained increased participation from other units on station.
“We volunteer our time to set a high standard for everyone, both civilians and military personnel, to strive for,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Hagerty, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 religious program specialist. “This community relations project allows hundreds of motorists to see Marines and sailors as they should be seen, as good-will ambassadors to the community in which they live and serve.”
The air station originally became involved with the Adopt-A-Street Program in April 2004, when the MAG-13 chaplain’s office adopted a street and began organizing clean-ups. Since 2004, station volunteers have collected more than 150 bags of trash through the efforts of more than 80 volunteers.
“When we clean our streets as Marines and sailors, we portray an image of excellence and compassion,” said Hagerty. “The primary goal of the Adopt-A-Street Program for Marines is to show how to lead by example in not only their professional lives, but personal lives as well.”
Nationwide, volunteers for the program in general, pick up several tons of trash each year, said Don Perry, code compliance officer for the City of Yuma.
“Volunteers save us enormous amounts of man hours and money,” said Perry.
“For the short amount of time some Marines spend here, they could be out doing fun things, but instead, they come out and give back to the community—I think that’s great,” said Perry.
Civilian volunteers from station also maintain a section of Palo Verde Road between Pacific Avenue and Avenue 3E.
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Reprinted from The Desert Warrior, the newspaper of the Marine Corps Air Station.
Ellie
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May 25, 2009 - 3:49 PM
BY CPL. LAURA A. MAPES, SPECIAL TO THE SUN
In combat, Marines break things. But in time of peace, in Yuma anyway, they do cleanup.
Once every three months, Yuma-based Marine Aircraft Group 13 coordinates the opportunity for Marines who volunteer their time to the community by picking up litter and debris off base as a part of the Adopt-A-Street Program.
Most recently, more than 20 Marines and sailors from the Marine Corps Air Station volunteered to clean up Avenue 3E between 32nd and 24th Street.
“This is the first opportunity for volunteer work that I’ve heard of since I’ve been here,” said Cpl. Anthony Palmer, MAG-13 supply administration clerk, “I really wanted to get out here and give back.”
MAG-13 has participated in the program for more than five years and has gained increased participation from other units on station.
“We volunteer our time to set a high standard for everyone, both civilians and military personnel, to strive for,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Daniel Hagerty, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 religious program specialist. “This community relations project allows hundreds of motorists to see Marines and sailors as they should be seen, as good-will ambassadors to the community in which they live and serve.”
The air station originally became involved with the Adopt-A-Street Program in April 2004, when the MAG-13 chaplain’s office adopted a street and began organizing clean-ups. Since 2004, station volunteers have collected more than 150 bags of trash through the efforts of more than 80 volunteers.
“When we clean our streets as Marines and sailors, we portray an image of excellence and compassion,” said Hagerty. “The primary goal of the Adopt-A-Street Program for Marines is to show how to lead by example in not only their professional lives, but personal lives as well.”
Nationwide, volunteers for the program in general, pick up several tons of trash each year, said Don Perry, code compliance officer for the City of Yuma.
“Volunteers save us enormous amounts of man hours and money,” said Perry.
“For the short amount of time some Marines spend here, they could be out doing fun things, but instead, they come out and give back to the community—I think that’s great,” said Perry.
Civilian volunteers from station also maintain a section of Palo Verde Road between Pacific Avenue and Avenue 3E.
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Reprinted from The Desert Warrior, the newspaper of the Marine Corps Air Station.
Ellie