Marines returning home
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July 14, 2008 - 5:15PM
FROM STAFF REPORTS

More than 70 Yuma-based Marines are due home Tuesday afternoon following a seven-month deployment to Japan.

The members of Marine Attack Squadron 513 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 13, also participated in training exercises in the Philippines and Thailand, and assisted in disaster relief in Myanmar.

They deployed in December and were attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

They are scheduled to arrive at 12:45 p.m. at the Marine Corps Air Station, the base public affairs office said in an advisory.

The Harriers and pilots assigned to 513 are due home Thursday afternoon.

Ellie