INFORMATION & REFERRAL
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Welcome Aboard Packet
2018
I NFORMATION & R EFERRAL * B L D G 850
Table of Contents
Introduction Pg. 3
Information about MCAS Yuma Pg. 4
Checking in to MCAS Yuma Pg. 5
Information about Yuma Pg. 6
MCAS Yuma Installation Information Pgs. 7-8
MCCS Yuma Information Pgs. 9-10
Information on PCS Moves Pg. 11
Information on the Local Community Pg. 12
Yuma Medical Facilities Pg. 13
Yuma Housing Information Pgs. 14-18
Yuma School Districts Pgs. 19-27
Yuma Area Colleges and Universities Pg. 28
Financial Information Pg. 29
Employment Information Pg. 30
MCAS Yuma Contact Information Pg. 31
Base Map Pg. 32
Disclaimer: This document is provided as a list of resources to help aid in relocating to the city of Yuma. The Information & Referral Relocation Office does not endorse these places of operation.
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Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Welcome Aboard Packet
On behalf of the Information & Referral Program we would like to welcome you to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. We believe that you will find your assignment here to be a rewarding and enjoyable experience. The MCAS Yuma Information & Referral Office is here to assist you in transitioning to the local area by providing an Electronic Welcome Aboard Packet with information pertaining to the base and the city of Yuma.
The Information & Referral Office would like to recommend that you visit your current station’s I&R office and sign up for their Plan Your Move Seminar. This seminar is set up to relieve the stresses that come with relocating by helping you to prepare for your impending move. Your current I&R office should be able to provide you with information regarding MCAS Yuma as well. When you arrive at MCAS Yuma, it is required for all new incoming service members and encouraged for spouses to attend one of the Welcome Aboard Briefs, which are held 3rd Wednesday of the month from 0800-1030 at the Sonoran Pueblo Gonzalez Room.
The I&R Office hopes that the information and website links provided are helpful in your transition to Yuma. If you would like further assistance please email [email protected].
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Information about Marine Corps Air Station Yuma
Established in 1959, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is one of the Corps’ premier aviation training bases. With access to 2.8 million acres of bombing and aviation training ranges and ideal flying weather, MCAS Yuma supports 80 percent of the Corps’ air-to-ground aviation training. Each year, the air station hosts approximately 70 aviation units, bringing an average of 600 aircraft and 14,000 personnel for ongoing training exercises that take place.
Approximately 5900 Marines and sailors are aboard MCAS Yuma on any given day. There are also several hundred permanent civilian employees and contractors employed at MCAS. With approximately 200,000 airfield operations annually, it is the most active air station in the Marine Corps and the sixth most active in the Navy Department. MCAS Yuma is currently home to a number of tenant commands including Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron-1 (MAWTS-1), Marine Aircraft Group-13 (MAG-13), Marine Wing Support Squadron-371 (MWSS-371), Marine Fighter Training Squadron-401 (VMFT-401), Marine Air Control Squadron-1 (MACS-1), Combat Logistics Company-16 (CLC-16), and Marine Attack Squadrons 122, 211, 214, 311 and VMX 1, and VMU-1.
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Checking Into MCAS Yuma
When checking into MCAS Yuma, personnel should arrive between 0800 and 1530, Monday-Friday and proceed to Station Headquarters, Building 980 or phone (928) 269-2252 for further direction.
Personnel assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Group Units need to report between 0800 and 1530, Monday- Friday and check-in at Marine Aircraft Group-13 (MAG-13) Headquarters, Building 505 or phone (928) 269-3262 for further direction.
Marines checking into Marine Aviations Weapons and Tactics Saquadron-1 (MAWTS-1) need to report to Building 406 or call (928) 269-2058, between 0800 and 1530, Monday-Friday.
Those checking into Marine Fighter Training Squadron-401 (VMFT-401) need to report to Building 146 or call (928) 269-3628, between 0800 and 1530, Monday-Friday.
Navy personnel checking in must first report to Building 980, then proceed to the Navy PSD located in Building 1175 (Branch Medical Clinic).
All personnel checking on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, or after 1530 on weekdays, should report to the MCAS Officer of the Day located in Building 980 or phone (928) 269-2252 for further direction.
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Information about Yuma
Yuma is in the Sonoran Desert in Southwestern, Arizona. It is the third fastest growing city in the U.S and the third largest Metro area in Arizona. The year round population of Yuma is approximately 95,000. However, this number doubles to 190,000 during the winter months with the increase of winter visitors.
Yuma is located near the confluence of the Gila and Colorado Rivers in the southwest corner of the state, on the borders of California and Mexico. The Colorado River, which defines the border between Arizona and California, runs along the city's northern edge.
Yuma is nearly equidistant between Phoenix (178 miles) and San Diego (180 miles); also within a radius of just over 300 miles are Tucson, Las Vegas, Palm Springs and Los Angeles.
Fun Facts about Yuma
Yuma is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the sunniest place on earth with 339 days of sunshine and less than 4 inches of rainfall annually.
Yuma (and all of Arizona) does not observe daylight savings time, except on the Navajo Reservation.
Yuma has 12 Golf Courses and 600 acres of parks and athletic fields.
MCAS Yuma and Yuma International Airport share a runway that is the third longest in the United States.
Most of the lettuce eaten in the United States from December through March is grown in Yuma, which has earned the city the title of “lettuce capital” of the United States.
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MCAS Yuma Installation Information
Unites States Marine Corps Description: Welcome to the official page of the United States Marine Corps. View the most up-to-date USMC news headlines and photos, search individual installations and units, and see what the Marine Corps has to offer for families and communities. Website: http://www.marines.mil
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Description: This is the official website of MCAS Yuma. Locate the latest information pertaining to MCAS Yuma as well as individual commands. Website: http://www.mcasyuma.marines.mil/
Branch Medical Clinic – Bldg 1175 Description: The Branch Medical Clinic is an outpatient ambulatory healthcare facility. We are a TRICARE Prime clinic; we enroll active duty service members and their family members. We provide safe, quality healthcare and wellness services for all enrolled TRICARE Prime patients. We coordinate and advocate these services to all other DoD eligible beneficiaries on a space available basis. Hours: M, T, W, and Friday open 0730-1630 Thursday open 0730-1200 Closed weekends and Holidays Phone: (928) 269-2700 Website: https://cpen.med.navy.mil/nhcp.cfm
TRICARE Description: TRICARE is cost-effective, high-quality health care available to our nation's active duty, Guard and Reserve and retired uniformed Services members and their eligible family members and survivors. Phone: (877) 988-9378 Website: https://www.uhcmilitarywest.com
Dos Rios Temporary Lodging Facility – Bldg 1088 Description: The Dos Rios lodge combines spacious rooms and beautifully landscaped courtyards in the heart of the Marine Corps Air Station. There are 48 rooms available, which are spaced out in 7 separate buildings. The Dos Rios offers advanced check-in with 24-hour inns of the Corps online registration system. Phone: (928) 269-2262/2267 Website: http://www.mccsyuma.org/index.cfm/lodging/inns-corps-yuma/rooms-amenities Website: http://www.innsofthecorps.com
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MCAS Yuma Housing Information – Bldg 1080 Description: The mission of the Housing Office is to provide clean, comfortable, affordable and safe housing for eligible personnel and their families assigned to MCAS Yuma. Housing is managed by a private partner, Lincoln Military Housing. A full time government staff is also available to serve members on issues pertaining strictly to the military as well as providing an off station referral program. There are 821 on station houses, separated by rank and bedroom entitlement, and 128 two bedroom off station apartments for E1-E5.
To apply for family housing, you may contact the station’s housing office in building 1080 or via email at [email protected]. Applications for housing can be submitted prior to your departure. You can fax a copy of your application, web orders, and dependent application form to the housing office. Phone: (928) 269-2826 Fax: (928) 269-3284 Website: http://www.mcasyuma.marines.mil Website: http://www.lpcmil.com/lmh
Child Development Center – Bldg 1085 Description: The MCAS Yuma Child Development Center and Annex provide full day and hourly childcare for children 6 weeks to 5 years. Fees for services are based on total family income and determined on a sliding fee scale. Reservations for hourly care is on a first come first serve basis when space is available. Reservations can be made up to one week in advance. The CDC offers the following programs for patrons of the MCAS Yuma Community: Full Day Program – Offers care for children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten and is designed to assist parents needing 6 or more hours of daily childcare.
Hourly Care – Childcare is available from Monday-Friday, 0600-1800. Reservations may be made up to one week in advance.
Part Day Preschool at the Child Development Center – Available for children 3-5 years old from September to May. Children can attend Monday-Thursday, 0900-1200.
Hours: Monday –Friday 0600-1800 Phone: (928) 269-2350 Website: http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/military-family/child-youth-teen-programs/
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MCCS Yuma Information
Marine Corps Community Services Yuma Description: Welcome to MCAS Yuma’s Marine Corps Community Services official website. Website: http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org
Human Resources Office – Bldg 633 Description: To see a current list of job openings, visit the MCCS Yuma Human Resources website. If you would like to become a member of the MCCS Team, you may submit a resume and/or an application for employment to the NAF Human Resource Office, BLDG. 633. Hours: Monday – Friday, 0730-1630 Phone: (928) 269-2209 Fax: (928) 269-6201 Website: http://www.mccsyuma.org/index.cfm
Marine Corps Family Team Building – Bldg 598 Description: Marine Corps Family Team Building’s (MCFTB) mission is to prepare Marines and their families to successfully meet the challenges of the military lifestyle and thereby enhancing mission readiness. We provide educational programs to foster personal growth, skill development, and resource awareness. MCFTB, along with your Unit’s Family Readiness Team, also supports you throughout deployments. Whether you are new to the Marine Corps or Yuma, or seasoned member of the Marine Corps Family, MCFTB has opportunities for everyone. MCFTB welcomes all including spouses, children, parents, fiancées, siblings, etc. Hours: Monday-Friday, 0800-1600 Phone: MCFTB Director – (928) 269-6502 Family Readiness/LifeSkills – (928) 269-6544 L.I.N.K.S – 928.269.6503 Readiness and Deployment – (928) 269-6553 Website: http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/military-family/family-team-building/
Behavioral Health Branch – Bldg 598 Description: The counseling Branch provides education, counseling services including Family Advocacy Program Counseling, and workshops to individuals and families seeking self improvement or assistance dealing with domestic abuse. The Substance Abuse Program provides policies and guidance to improve the capability of commanding officers and Marines in preventing and treating alcohol and drug abuse problems that detract from unit performance and mission readiness. Hours: Monday-Friday, 0730-1630 Phone: Counseling Branch – (928) 269-2561 Substance Abuse Director – (928) 269-3669 Website: http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/military-family/counseling-services/
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Marine and Family Services Exceptional Family Members Program - Bldg. 1084 Description: EFMP assists Marine families in managing the dual demands of a Marine Corps career and the special needs of a family member. An Exceptional Family Member (EFM) is a family member, enrolled in DEERS and residing with their sponsor, who may require special medical or educational services based upon a diagnosed physical, intellectual or emotional need. Hours: Monday – Friday, 0700-1630 Phone: (928) 269-2949 Website: http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/military-family/efmp/
Marine and Family Services Personal Financial Management – Bldg. 850 Description: The Personal Financial Manager (PFM) provides information on any financial matter, covering such topics as, budgets, debt management, investments, credit reports, buying a car or home. Hours: Monday – Friday, 0730-1600 Phone: (928) 269-2034 Website: http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/military-family/personal-finance/
Marine and Family Services Information & Referral – Bldg. 850 Description: The Information & Referral Program provides helpful information for inbound/outbound personnel covering such topics such as, housing, benefits, entitlements, sponsor, housing, and special needs. Hours: Monday – Friday, 0730-1600 Phone: (928) 269-2034 Website: http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/military-family/relocation-assistance/
Marine and Family Services Station Education – Bldg 850 Description: The Education Center has trained counselors who are able to provide academic counseling, tuition assistance for active-duty Marines, proctoring services, career assessments, and education workshops to those who are interested. Counselors can assist you with enrolling in post secondary education programs that lead to Associates, Bachelors, Graduate, and Post Graduate Degrees as well as enrolling in vocational and technical schools. Hours: Monday-Friday, 0730-1600 Phone: Education Services Officer – (928) 269-3248 Education Services Specialists – (928) 269-5614/3589 Website: http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/military-family/lifelong-learning/
School Liaison Office – Bldg 1085 Description: The School Liaison Program works in conjunction with the Child Youth and Teen Program, Marine Corps Family Team Building, Exceptional Family Member Program and our Local Educational Agencies to address educational issues involving military children (K-12). Working in partnership with our local and military community, the School Liaison acts as a communication link between the installation and surrounding school districts in order to ease the transition between duty stations for the military child. Hours: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630 Phone: (928) 269-5373 Website:http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/military-family/school-liaison/
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Semper Fit Single Marine Program – Bldg 645 Description: The Single Marine Program exists to improve the Quality of Life for Single Marines and Sailors aboard MCAS Yuma. We focus on the young, single, enlisted Marine or Sailor, although we also welcome geographical bachelors, single parents, and single officers. SMP activities are open to all authorized MCCS patrons. The program includes: enhancing recreational opportunities, encouraging community involvement, building life skills and developing healthy lifestyles. Hours: 0730-1630 Phone: (928) 269-6556 Website: http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/semper-fit/
Military & Family Life Counselor (MFLC) Description: Military families face unique challenges from issues such as deployment related stress, reintegration and pressures of managing parenting and finances while a loved one is deployed. We provide short-term, non-medical counseling services to service members and their families at no cost. We also provide psycho-education to help military service members and their families understand the impact of deployments, family reunions after deployments and other stresses related to the military life. Those services are provided to individuals, couples, families and groups. Phone: (928) 210-6192
Helpful Information for PCS Moves
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Military HOMEFRONT Description: Military HOMEFRONT is the official Department of Defense website for reliable Quality of Life information designed to help troops and their families. You will find resources to support relocation and many other pertinent topics from Plan my Move to downloading installation booklets; this site has a plethora of great information. Website: http://militaryhomefront.dod.mil
Military OneSource Description: Military OneSource is a website with very detailed information which is used to assist military members with issues such as, relocation, education, retiring, financial, legal, life issues, counseling, choosing a college, etc. They are also willing to mail resources to families Phone: (800) 342-9647 Website: http://www.militaryonesource.com
Military Youth on the Move Description: Parents - As a military parent, you are faced with many unique challenges. Not only are you going through typical issues with your children, such as teen dating and bullying, but you are also dealing with military- specific issues such as preparing your children for deployments and relocation, helping your children change schools, and getting your entire family comfortable in a new location. This website can help you successfully navigate any of these challenges.
Youth - Whether you are a military kid who is moving for the first time, or one that has moved a zillion times, this website has something for you. Not only does it cover topics that will help you deal with the difficult time of moving, saying goodbye, and starting over in a new place, but it's also a great site to check out when you've got questions about regular kid stuff like getting help with your homework, opening a bank account, or learning how to eat right. Website: http://apps.militaryonesource.mil/pls/psgprod/f?p=123:23:0
PCS America Description: The PCS America Military Relocation Network provides a comprehensive one-stop resource for all your PCS'ing needs. Use www.pcsamerica.net to find an apartment, search homes for sale, homes to rent, research local schools, search job openings, locate a Realtor, research base housing, and much more! PCS America provides this information to you on a local level, making it easy for you to find your way around your new duty station. You can also view a complete local business directory for all US military installations in the PCS America Network, making it easy for you to interact with businesses and establish contacts before arriving. Website: http://pcsamerica.net
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Information about the Local Community
Arizona Department of Transportation Address: Mail Drop 555M Motor Vehicle Division PO Box 2100 Phoenix AZ 85001-2100 Hours: Monday-Friday, 0800-1700 Phone: (602) 255-0072 (Phoenix) Website: http://www.azdot.gov/MVD
Harkins Yuma Palms Address: 1321 South Yuma Palms Parkway Yuma, AZ 85365 Phone: (928) 329-9055 Website: http://www.harkinstheatres.com/theatreDetails.aspx?theatreId=9191
Yuma Motor Vehicle Division Address: 2165 E Gila Ridge Rd Yuma, AZ 85365 Hours: Monday-Friday, 0800-1700 Phone: (800) 251-5866 Website: http://www.azdot.gov/mvd/MilitaryPersonnelInformation.asp
Yuma Sun Newspaper Address: 2055 Arizona Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 Hours: 0800-1700 Phone: (928) 983-3333 Website: www.yumasun.com
Shopping and Restaurants www.shopyumapalms.com www.finditinyuma.com
Sites of Interest www.yumacity.com www.visityuma.com www.ci.yuma.az.us www.arizona-leisure.com/yuma-attractions.html
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Yuma Medical Facilities
Hospital
Yuma Regional Medical Center Address: 2400 S. Avenue A Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 344-2000 Website: www.yumaregional.org
Urgent Cares
PrimeCare Urgent Care Address: 284 W. 32nd Street Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 341-4563
PrimeCare Urgent Care Address: 2377 S. 22nd Drive Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 341-4563
Yuma Foothills Urgent Care Address: 11593 S. Fortuna Road Yuma, AZ 85367 Phone: (928) 345-0920
Yuma Foothills Urgent Care Address: 11274 S. Fortuna Road Yuma, AZ 85367 Phone: (928) 345-2150
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Yuma Housing Information
Apartment Rentals
Camelot Apartments Address: 1334 S. Ave B Yuma, AZ 85364 Hours: Monday-Tuesday, 0900-1900 Wednesday-Friday, 0900-1800 Saturday, 0900-1700 Phone: (928) 782-7521 Website: Http://www.camelotapartments.com
Catalina Village Apartments Address: 225 W. Catalina Drive Yuma. AZ 85364 Hours: Monday-Friday, 0900-1700 Saturday, 10:00-2:00 Phone: (928) 344-4558 Website: http://catalinavillageyuma.com/
El Encanto Apartments Address: 2651 S. 8th Avenue Hours: Monday-Friday, 0900-1800 Saturday, 1900-1600 Phone: (928) 726-9651 Website: http://www.hslelencanto.com/
Regency Square Apartments Address: 2350 S. Avenue B Yuma, AZ 85364 Hours: Monday-Friday, 0900-1800 Saturday, 1900-1600 Phone: (928) 782-3463 Website: http://www.regencysquareaz.com/
Rio Santa Fe Apartments Address: 1600 W. 12th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 Hours: Monday-Friday, 0900-1800 Saturday, 1900-1600 Phone: (928) 343-9221 Website: http://riosantafeyuma.com/
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River Park Apartments Address: 2575 W. 24th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 Hours: Monday & Wednesday, 0900-1800 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 0800-1700 Saturday, 1000-1600 Phone: (928) 344-0630 Website: http://www.riverparkyuma.com/
Verde Point Apartments Address: 2950 S Mary Ave. Yuma, AZ 85365 Phone: (928) 726-5155
Home Rentals
Craigslist http://yuma.craigslist.org/apa
MCAS Yuma Housing http://yumamarinehousing.com
Military by Owner www.militarybyowner.com
Rent in Yuma Http://www.rentinyuma.com
Yuma Homes http://www.homes.com/Real_Estate/AZ/City/YUMA
Yuma Home Rentals Http://www.rentals.com/arizona
Realtors
Century 21 Address: 394 E. 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 782-1000 Website: http://www.century21actiongroup.com
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ERA Matt Fischer Realtor Address: 2755 S. 4th Avenue, #100 Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 344-2550 Website: http://www.erayuma.com
Prudential Griffin Realty Address: 2855 S. 4th Avenue, #106 Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 344-4020 Website: http://www.prudentialgriffinrealty.com
Realty Executives Address: 2260 S. 4th Avenue, #B Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 783-8373 Website: http://www.realtyexecutives.com
ReMax – Yuma Territory Address: 2833 S. 4th Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 344-4848 Website: http://www.remax.com
ReMax – Yuma Foothills Address: 11665 S. Avenue 11E Yuma, AZ 85367 Phone: (928) 342-7350 Website: http://www.remax.com
For more housing information please visit www.realtors.com.
Housing Utilities
APS Electric Company Address: 128 W. 32nd Street Yuma, AZ 85364 Hours: Monday-Friday, 0830-1700 Phone: (800) 253-9405 Website: http://www.aps.com
Century Link Phone/Cable/Internet Address: 1401 S. Yuma Palms Pkwy Yuma, AZ 85365 Hours: Monday-Friday, 0800-1900 Phone: (800) 475-7526 Website: http://www.centurylink.com
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Southwest Gas Corporation Address: 7017 E. 30th Street Yuma, AZ 85365 Hours: Monday-Friday, 0900-1700 Phone: (928) 782-1886 Website: http://www.swgas.com
Time Warner Internet/Cable Address: 1289 S. 2nd Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 Hours: Monday-Friday, 0700-1800 Phone: (928) 782-9853 Website: http://timewarnercable.com
Yuma Water and Sewer Address: 1 City Plaza Yuma, AZ 85364 Hours: Monday-Thursday, 0700-1800 Every other Friday, 0700-1700 Phone: (928) 373-4999 Website: http://www.ci.yuma.az.us/6353.htm
Storage Facilities
AA Val-U-Stor Self Storage Address: 3090 S. Avenue 3 E Yuma, AZ 85365 Phone: (928) 314-0680 Website: http://www.aavalustor.com
AAA Alliance Self Storage Address: 1690 S, Engler Avenue Yuma, AZ 85365 Hours: Monday – Saturday, 0900-1700 Phone: (928) 783-7227 Website: http://www.aaa-allianceselfstorage.com/yuma.html
American Self Storage Address: 1775 E. Palo Verde Street Yuma, AZ 85365 Hours: Monday – Saturday, 0800-1730 Sunday, 1200-1630 Phone: (928) 257-3749 Website: http://www.americanselfstorageyuma.com
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Castle Dome Self Storage Address: 1181 Castle Dome Avenue Yuma, AZ 85365 Hours: Monday – Saturday, 0800-1700 Sunday, 1000-1400 Phone: (928) 329-0678 Website: http://aspselfstorage.com/yuma-storage/castle-dome-self-storage
Gila Ridge Storage Address: 2671 E. Gila Ridge Road Yuma, AZ 85365 Hours: Monday – Saturday, 0800-1730 Sunday, 1000-1500 Phone: (928) 342-6070 Website: http://www.gilaridgestorage.com
Storage Max Address: 2251 W. 24th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 Hours: Monday – Friday, 0800-1730 Saturday, 0900-1700 Sunday, 1200-1700 Phone: (928) 224-1513 Website: http://www.storagefront.com
Yuma School Districts
Crane School District
District Office Address: 4250 W. 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 373-3400 Website: http://www.craneschools.org
Elementary Schools H. L. Suverkrup Elementary Address: 1590 Avenue C Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:20-3:05 Phone: (928) 373-3500 Website: http://hlsuverkrup.craneschools.org/
Gary A. Knox Elementary Address: 2926 S. 21st Drive Yuma, AZ 85364 19 5/22/2017
School Hours: 8:20-3:05 Phone: (928) 373-5500 Website: http://garyaknox.craneschools.org/
Mesquite Elementary Address: 4451 W. 28th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:50-3:35 Phone: (928) 373-4100 Website: http://mesquite.craneschools.org/
Pueblo Elementary Address: 2803 W. 20th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:20-3:05 Phone: (928) 373-3600 Website: http://pueblo.craneschools.org/
Rancho Viejo Elementary Address: 1020 Avenue C Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:50-3:35 Phone: (928) 373-3800 Website: http://ranchoviejo.craneschools.org/
Ronald Reagan Elementary Address: 3200 W. 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:00-3:05 Phone: (928) 269-3700 Website: http://ronaldreagan.craneschools.org/
Salida del Sol Elementary Address: 910 Avenue C Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:50-3:35 Phone: (928) 373-5600 Website: http://salidadelsol.craneschools.org/
Valley Horizon Elementary Address: 4501 W. 20th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:50-3:35 Phone: (928) 373-4000 Website: http://valleyhorizon.craneschools.org/
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Middle Schools
Crane Middle School Address: 4450 W. 32nd Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 7:12-2:30 Phone: (928) 373-3200 Website: http://cranemiddle.craneschools.org/
Centennial Middle School Address: 2650 W. 20th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 7:12-2:30 Phone: (928) 373-3300 Website: http://centennialmiddle.craneschools.org/
Yuma School District One
District Office Address: 450 W. 6th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 502-4300 Website: http://www.yuma.org Elementary Schools
Alice Byrne Elementary Address: 811 W. 16th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 502-7500 Website: http://www.alicebyrne.yuma.org
C.W. McGraw Elementary Address: 2345 Arizona Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 502-7700 Website: http://www.mcgraw.yuma.org
Desert Mesa Elementary Address: 2350 Avenue 71/2 E Yuma, AZ 85365 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 341-9700 Website: http://www.desertmesa.yuma.org
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G.W. Carver Elementary Address: 1341 W. 5th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 502-7600 Website: http://www.gwcarver.yuma.org
Gwyneth Ham Elementary Address: 840 E. 22nd Street Yuma, AZ 85365 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 502-8300 Website: n/a
James D. Price Elementary Address: 1010 Barranca Road Yuma, AZ 85365 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 502-7730 Website: http://www.price.yuma.org
James B. Rolle Elementary Address: 2711 S. Engler Avenue Yuma, AZ 85365 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 726-4610 Website: http://www.rolle.yuma.org
Mary A. Otondo Elementary Address: 2251 Otondo Drive Yuma, AZ 85365 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 344-0979 Website: http://www.otondo.yuma.org
O.C. Johnson Elementary Address: 1201 12th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 502-7900 Website: http://www.johnson.yuma.org
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Palmcroft Elementary Address: 901 Palmcroft Drive Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 502-8000 Website: http://www.palmcroft.yuma.org
Pecan Grove Elementary Address: 600 S. 21st Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 502-8050 Website: http://www.pecangrove.yuma.org
Roosevelt Elementary Address: 550 5th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 502-8150 Website: http://www.roosevelt.yuma.org
Sunrise Elementary Address: 9943 28th Street Yuma, AZ 85367 School Hours: 8:30-3:25 Phone: (928) 502-8800 Website: http://www.sunrise.yuma.org
Middle Schools
Castle Dome Address: 2353 S. Otondo Drive Yuma, AZ 85365 School Hours: 8:15-3:19 Phone: (928) 341-1600 Website: http://castledome.yuma.org
Ron Watson Junior High Address: 9851 E. 28th Street Yuma, AZ 85365 School Hours: 8:15-3:19 Phone: (928) 502-7400 Website: http://ronwatson.yuma.org
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4th Avenue Junior High Address: 450 4th Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:15-3:19 Phone: (928) 502-7000 Website: http://fourthavenue.yuma.org
Gila Vista Junior High Address: 2245 S. Arizona Avenue Yuma, AZ 85365 School Hours: 8:15-3:19 Phone: (928) 782-5174 Website: http://gilavista.yuma.org
Woodard Junior High Address: 2250 8th Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:15-3:19 Phone: (928) 782-6546 Website: http://woodard.yuma.org
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Yuma Union High School District District Office
Address: 3150 S. Avenue A Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 502-4600 Website: http://www.yumaunion.org
High Schools
Cibola High School Address: 4100 W. 20th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 7:30-2:30 Phone: (928) 502-5700 Website: http://www.cibola.yumaunion.org
Gila Ridge High School Address: 7150 E. 24th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 7:30-2:30 Phone: (928) 502-6400 Website: http://www.gilaridge.yumaunion.org
Kofa High School Address: 3100 S. Avenue A Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 7:30-2:30 Phone: (928) 502-5400 Website: http://www.kofa.yumaunion.org
San Luis High School Address: 1250 N. 8th Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 7:30-2:30 Phone: (928) 502-6100 Website: http://www.sanluis.yumaunion.org
Vista Alternative High School Address: 2350 Virginia Drive Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 7:55-5:05 (Varies by schedule) Phone: (928) 343-2521 Website: http://www.vista.yumaunion.org
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Yuma High School Address: 400 S. 6th Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 7:30-2:30 Phone: (928) 502-5000 Website: http://www.yumahs.yumaunion.org
Private School Choices
Church Schools
St. Francis Catholic School Address: 700 W. 18th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:30-3:30 Phone: (928) 782-1539 Website: http://www.stfrancisschoolyuma.org
Southwestern Christian School Address: 3261 A. Avenue 6 E Yuma, AZ 85365 School Hours: 8:15-3:15 Phone: (928) 726-3068 Website: http://www.swcslions.org/
Yuma Adventist Christian School Address: 1681 S. 6th Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:15-3:15 Phone: (928) 783-0457 Website: http://www.yumasda.com
Yuma Lutheran Elementary Address: 255 S. Engler Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 8:30-3:20 Phone: (928) 726-8410 Website: http://yumalutheranschool.org/
Yuma Catholic High School Address: 2100 W. 28th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 School Hours: 7:30-2:30 Phone: (928) 317-7900 Website: http://www.yumacatholic.org 26 5/22/2017
Charter Schools
Amerischools Academy Address: 2098 S. 3rd Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 329-1100 Website: http://www.amerischools.org/yuma.html
Carpe Diem Address: 3777 W. 22nd Lane Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 317-3113 Website: http://m.carpediemaz.com/?m_Source=redirector
Gowan Science Academy Address: 1590 South Avenue C Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 539-1200 Website: http://gowan.craneschools.org/
Harvest Preparatory Academy Address: 350 E. 18th Street Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 782-2052 Website: http://www.harvestprep.com/
Desert View Academy Address: 2363 S Kennedy Lane Yuma, AZ 85365 Phone: 928-314-1102 Website: http://www.desertviewacademy.com/
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Yuma Area Colleges and Universities
Arizona Western College Address: 2020 S. Avenue 8 E Yuma, AZ 85365 Phone: (928) 317-6000 Website: http://www.azwestern.edu
Northern Arizona University Address: 2020 S. Avenue 8 E Yuma, AZ 85365 Phone: (888) 628-9862 Website: http://www.yuma.nau.edu
University of Phoenix Address: 899 E. Plaza Circle Yuma, AZ 85364 Phone: (928) 341-0233 Website: http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/az/southern-arizona-campus/yuma-learning-center.html
University of Arizona Address: 6425 W. 8th Street Yuma, AZ 85366 Phone: (928) 317-6418 Website: http://ag.arizona.edu/uayuma
Off-Duty Education
Voluntary Education http://dodmou.com/
MCAS Yuma Station Education http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/military-family/lifelong-learning/
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Financial Information
Credit Report Websites www.experian.com www.equifax.com www.transunion.com www.annualcreditreport.com
Defense Finance and Accounting Services www.dfas.mil
MCCS Yuma Personal Finance Management http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/military-family/personal-finance/
Military Money www.militarymoney.com
Navy Federal Credit Union www.navyfcu.org
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society http://www.nmcrs.org/
USAA www.usaa.com
Armed Forces Bank www.afbank.com
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Employment Information
Family Member Employment Assistance Program http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org/index.cfm/military-family/family-member-employment/
Careerbuilder http://www.careerbuilder.com
CareerOneStop http://www.ajb.dni.us
Department of the Navy Civilian Humans Resources http://www.donhr.navy.mil/
MCCS Yuma Human Resources http://www.mccsyuma.org/index.cfm/about-us/employment/
Monster http://www.monster.com
United States Department of Labor http://www.dol.gov
United States Department of Labor Veteran’s Employment http://www.dol.gov/vets/welcome.html
USA Jobs https://www.usajobs.gov/
Yuma County http://www.co.yuma.az.us
For those spouses who are looking for more information on employment, please contact our Marine and Family Services’ Family Member Employment Specialist in Bldg 850 or call (928) 269-2680.
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MCAS Yuma Contact Information
Command Duty Phone Family Readiness Contact
MCAS (928) 269-2252/2253 (928) 271-0815
CLC-16 (928) 210-8751 (928) 269-3686
H&HS (928) 269-3082 (928) 269-5566
MACS-1 (928) 269-3800 (928) 269-3980
MAG-13 (928) 269-2124 (928) 269-3386
MALS-13 (928) 269-2510 (928) 269-2279
MAWTS-1 (928) 269-2058 (928)269-2060
MWSS-371 (928) 269-2506 (928) 269-3009
VMA-211 (928) 269-5406 (928) 269-5622
VMA-214 (928) 269-2776 (928) 269-3510
VMA-311 (928) 269-2334 (928) 269-6137
VMFA-121 (928) 269-8666 (928) 269-7408
VMFT401 (928)269-2806 (928) 269-2708
VMX-1 (928)269-6759 (928) 269-6895
VMU-1 (928)269-5419 (928) 269-2882
Base Dental (928)269-2772 (928) 269-2353
Base Medical (928)269-2772 (928) 269-5735
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MCAS Yuma Base Map
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