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MCAS Yuma: Winner of the 2026 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award of Installation Excellence
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS WINNER Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Arizona Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma continues to set the standard in installation excellence, supporting the Marine Corps and Department of War. The installation manages nearly 1.2 million acres of training ranges and complex airspace, facilitating tens of thousands of airspace and ground operation requests, supporting Sailor and Marine training and major exercises including two Weapons and Tactics Instr
Jun 112 min read


MCAS Yuma Career Summit
MCAS Yuma Career Summit on Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Jun 182 min read


Yuma 50 Recognizes Col. Johnathon Nelson’s Service and Welcomes Col. Charles Seaberry to Yuma Proving Ground
Yuma 50 joins the Greater Yuma community in recognizing Col. Johnathon Nelson for his outstanding service and leadership at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground and congratulates him on receiving the Legion of Merit prior to the installation’s recent change of command ceremony.
Jun 122 min read


Statement from Senator Kelly on National Defense Authorization Act Vote
Arizona Senator and Navy combat veteran Mark Kelly released the following statement after voting against the Senate Armed Services Committee's Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in committee: “My vote against this year's defense authorization came down to priorities. While families in Arizona and across the country are struggling to afford groceries, housing, health care, and other basic necessities, this administration is asking taxpayers to spend
Jun 111 min read


Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Named 2026 Marine Corps Air Station of the Year
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma has been named the 2026 Marine Corps Air Station of the Year, recognizing the installation’s excellence in readiness, operations, and support of the Marine Corps mission.
Feb 132 min read


Yuma Proving Ground podcast now on multiple platforms
Outpost Outspoken, the official biweekly podcast of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) that debuted in December, is now available on a...
Jun 8, 20251 min read


AZDIC Letter to Industry on Ukraine
Dear leaders of the defense community, On behalf of the Arizona Defense Coalitions — the Yuma 50, Mesa Industry and Defense Council...
Jun 8, 20253 min read


AZDIC Letter on Ukraine to Congress
Dear members of the AZ congressional delegation, On behalf of the Arizona Defense Coalitions — the Yuma 50, Mesa Industry and Defense...
Jun 8, 20253 min read
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