Tue, Feb 25, 2003
In an unprecedented move for Navy and Marine Corps
aviation, the two services have joined forces to name the first
Marine commander of a carrier air group. Col. Doug "Smash"
Yurovich, who currently serves as the Dominant Maneuver Assessment
Division chief on the Joint Chiefs staff, was selected from a pool
of other candidates as CAG of the Naval Air Station Lemoore-based
Carrier Air Wing 9.
"This is a great opportunity to represent the Marine Corps in a
real historical venue," said the 27-year-veteran. "It represents
all Marines in a new echelon of command aboard carriers."
Though Marine lieutenant colonels normally command Marine Corps
squadrons aboard carriers, and Navy captains usually hold the title
of CAG, these roles are becoming more fluid as the Navy/Marine
Corps Tactical Air Integration plan unfolds.
The integration plan is scheduled to place more Marines in
positions of leadership aboard carriers and more Navy pilots at
Marine Corps shore-based commands.
As the
chief pilot, Yurovich will be responsible for all aviation assets
assigned to the wing, a responsibility he looks forward to, he
said.
"I have been involved in Navy commands at every level from 1st
lieutenant to colonel and I understand how Marines and Sailors can
work together to accomplish the mission," said Yurovich. "I've seen
what (Marines and Sailors) can do. I'll do my best to continue to
make Carrier Air Wing 9 a combat capable team." [ANN Thanks Gunnery
Sgt. Glenn Holloway]
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