Bart Cormier

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma, located in Yuma, Arizona, was originally established during World War II as Yuma Army Air Field in 1942, serving as a training base for pilots. After a brief period of deactivation post-war, the airfield was reactivated and transferred to the U.S. Marine Corps in 1959, becoming MCAS Yuma. Over the decades, it has developed into one of the premier aviation training bases for Marine Corps aviation units, supporting both fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Today, MCAS Yuma is renowned for hosting large-scale exercises such as Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) courses and supporting the Marine Corps’ premier aviation training and operational readiness.