Services on Station

Medical
Building 1175, (928) 269-2700 The Branch Health Clinic's mission is to provide safe, effective and efficient outpatient care to active duty service members, their family members and retirees. The clinic provides basic family practice medicine. They have a full ancillary department and a limited number of specialty services. The clinic is part of the TRICARE Prime network. Patients must enroll through the TRICARE Service Center to receive care. TRICARE is an enrollment-based system devised to provide beneficiaries with a primary care manager who will assess each patient's medical needs and provide appropriate medical care. The TRICARE Service Center, located next to the clinic, provides medical benefit and enrollment information for family members and retirees. The MCAS community has more than 12,000 Department of Defense beneficiaries; approximately 5,000 are enrolled and treated at the clinic. The remaining 7,000 are enrolled through the local TRICARE network in the Yuma community.

All inpatient care for active duty service members, their family members and retirees is provided through Yuma Regional Medical Center, Naval Medical Center San Diego or Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no appointments available on Thursdays after 12 p.m. Appointments are required for service and can be scheduled by calling (928) 269-2700 weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. For urgent care after hours and on weekends please call the clinic duty officer at pager (928) 376-2282. Medical concerns can also be addressed through a telephone consultation. A T-Con will allow the patient to speak to a nurse and can address needs such as medication refills, requesting lab or other test results or to give feedback on your treatment experience. T-Cons can be initiated by calling (928) 269-2700 during normal working hours. All emergencies are handled by the local civilian hospital. For emergency assistance call 911. The air station fire department provides ambulance service for on-base emergencies.

Dental
Building 1175, (928) 269-2353/2927
The MCAS Yuma Dental Clinic offers a variety of services including restorative, periodontics, prosthodontics and minor oral surgery care for service members. Endodontics and oral surgeries will be referred to local dental service providers. Orthodontic service is unavailable. Any necessary dental specialty procedure that cannot be performed here will usually be referred to the MCAS Miramar Dental Center, San Diego Naval Dental Center or Balboa Hospital in San Diego.

Sick call hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. on a walk-in basis. On Friday, the sick call hours are 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. only. Appointments for active duty members can be made through a unit dental representative, by phone or by walk-in at the dental clinic appointment desk. Sick call patients in pain are dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Presently, dental care for dependents of active duty members, retirees and their dependents is not available. Active duty service members are recommended to enroll their families in the United Concordia Dental Plan. Information is available at the dental clinic and online at http://www.tri caredentalprogram.com. A list of local dentists who participate in the United Concordia Dental Plan is available online at http://www.ucci.com. For additional information, call dental clinic at (928) 269-2353/2927. For emergencies after working hours, on weekends and holidays, call the duty dental technician at (928) 257-0288.

Commissary
Building 590, (928) 269-2245
The air station commissary provides groceries to military personnel, retirees and their families, and is a valued part of military benefits. The commissary sells groceries at cost, plus a five percent surcharge, saving you an average of 30 percent or more over civilian grocery stores, especially on meat. A family of four shopping consistently at their commissary can save more than $2,700 annually. The 5 percent surcharge is not a profit or a tax. It pays for commissary renovations and building new stores. The commissary's normal hours are Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed Monday. The commissary opens 30 minutes prior to normal hours for disabled customers. For customer service, call (928) 269-2245.

Station Identification Center
Building 852, (928) 269-3588
The station identification center, which handles active duty military and dependent identification cards as well as DEERS enrollment, is located in Building 852. When attempting to replace a lost or stolen active duty identification card, you must present two valid forms of identification such as birth certificate, Social Security card, voter registration card or photo ID as well as a minor offense report from pass and registration located in Building 952. If you need to enroll a new child in DEERS, an original or certified copy of the child's birth certificate, Social Security card and marriage certificate is required. The station ID center is open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with 7 to 11 a.m. for walk-ins and 12:30 to 3 p.m. for appointments only. To set up an appointment or find out what documents are needed for a particular service, call (928) 269-3588.

Shopping & Services
Marine Corps Main Exchange
Building 965, (928) 269-3141
Customer Service, (928) 269-3567
The station welcomed a brand-new base exchange complex in the fall of 2009. The exchange carries men's and women's clothing, shoes, sporting goods, luggage, cosmetics, jewelry, uniforms and uniform accessories, commercial military gear, convenience foods, beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic), health and comfort items, books and magazines, greeting cards, hardware, housewares, electronics and multimedia items and Marine Corps gifts and souvenirs. Other services offered within the main exchange include hunting and fishing license applications, Deferred Payment Plan payment services and gift certificates. Hours of operations are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday and holidays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tickets & Tours
Building 965, (928) 269-5300
Tickets & Tours is located inside the Video Corner and has tickets to exciting places like Disneyland, Sea World, Universal Studios, the San Diego Zoo, Knott's Berry Farm, Magic Mountain and more. They also have hotel vouchers available for discounts on lodging near some of the most popular attractions. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Sunday and holidays, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Auto Service Center
Building 564, (928) 269-2395
The Auto Service Center contains 12 service stalls with seven hydraulic lifts, one engine rebuilding room and a welding room that can accommodate vehicles for repair and maintenance needs. You have the choice to work on your own vehicle or have trained mechanics do the work for you. There are a wide variety of automotive and recreational vehicle parts for sale inside the center, including batteries, tires, NAPA auto parts and accessories. You can also ask the service manager to order parts that are not found on the shelves. Hand tools are available at each work stall, and pneumatic tools are also available. Welding equipment includes a mig, a tig, a stick and a torch. RV storage reservations can also be made at the center. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The center is closed on Sunday, Monday and holidays.

AutoPride Gas/Service Station
Building 570, (928) 269-6335
AutoPride Gas/Service Station is equipped with four service islands, each with two fuel pumps that allow pay-at-the-pump service. The service station also sells snacks and convenience foods and has a soda and coffee fountain and sells a wide variety of automotive batteries and accessories. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday and holidays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Car Wash
Building 567
The coin-operated car wash is located next to the Auto Service Center. It contains three car stalls and one RV stall. It is also equipped with four coin-operated vacuums. The car wash has a change machine on site. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Barber Shop
Building 965, (928) 269-2115
Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dry Cleaners
Building 965, (928) 269-2356
Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Tailor Shop
Building 965, (928) 269-2356
Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Laundromat
Building 965, (928) 269-2770
Open 24 hours a day offering heavy-duty washers and dryers.

Dining
Station Mess Hall
Building 710, (928) 269-2149
The air station mess hall provides meals for military personnel. Single Marines residing in the barracks receive free meals by showing their meal card. Marines receiving commuted rations pay a fee ranging from $3 to $6 depending on the meal. The mess hall offers a main line with traditional hot meals, a snack line with fast-food style selections, a salad bar, desert bar and numerous beverage choices. The SubMarine Bar is also offered Monday through Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m. Various kinds of sub-style sandwiches are made fresh to order as well as pizzas and salads. The mess hall is open weekdays, 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. for breakfast; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch; 4 to 6 p.m. for dinner. Weekend and holiday hours are 9 a.m. to noon for brunch and 3 to 5 p.m. for dinner. Hours of operation are normally extended during large exercises such as Weapons and Tactics Instructors course due to the increased base population.

Sonoran Pueblo
Building 1200, (928) 269-2711
The Sonoran Pueblo club complex serves lunch Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the banquet hall. A different buffet is offered each day and offers numerous items from the menu. Lunch is open to all base personnel, families and retirees.

Afterburner Grill
Building 153, (928) 269-5183
The grill offers a wide range of delicious Mexican specialties. You may dine-in or take-out. Open Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

PX Food Court
Building 965
The food court offers dining at restaurants Carl's Jr., Subway, Rice King, Benito's Pizza as well as the Desert Perk coffee shop. Wireless internet is also available.

Entertainment
Sonoran Pueblo Consolidated Club
Building 1200, (928) 269-2711
The Sonoran Pueblo is a 32,000 square foot, state-of-the-art complex that provides private club areas for officers, staff noncommissioned officers and enlisted personnel as well as dining facilities for all ranks. The club can be reserved for change-of-commands, wetting downs, banquets, wedding receptions, birthday parties and more. The banquet area can be configured to serve more than 400 guests or divided into sections for smaller groups.

Infinities
Infinities features a nightclub atmosphere including a live disk jockey and some of the lowest drink prices in Yuma. Entertainment attractions vary from live hip hop, rock and reggae band performances. Themed parties are also frequently held on Friday nights. The 15 TVs and six large-scale projectors make watching free Pay-per-view fights feel like sitting ringside. Full NFL season coverage is also offered. Infinities is open to civilians on Friday and Saturday nights 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. To gain base access visitors must present a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and current registration. The club is open Tuesday through Thursday 5 p.m. to midnight.

Movie Theater
Building 672, (928) 269-2358
The station movie theater provides the latest in popular movies seven days a week with a matinee available on Saturday. The current weekly schedule can be located on the MCCS website.

Video Corner
Building 965, (928) 269-5300
The Video Corner provides a current selection of new releases, newer catalog selections and the older classics on DVD for rent from 75 cents to $1 a day. Children's movies are 99 cents for a five-day rental period. Sony Playstation 2 video games are also available for rent. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 9 p.m. and holidays, noon to 6 p.m.

Single Marine Program Recreation Center
Building T922, (928) 269-5794
The Single Marine Program Recreation Center provides a free, fun and relaxed environment for single Marines. The SMP Recreation Center has Xbox Elites with Xbox Live accounts, a PS3, a Nintendo Wii, pool/poker/ping pong tables, desktop computers with internet access, Wi-Fi access and a movie room with a Bose sound system. The center regularly hosts Texas Hold'em, Call of Duty, Halo, ping pong and pool tournaments. The SMP Recreation Center's hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight and Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The Single Marine Program also often offers monthly trips to various locations and events throughout the Southwest, such as Las Vegas, deep-sea kayaking in the Pacific Ocean, the Red Bull Speed Races in San Diego and skiing in Big Bear, Calif. All SMP trips are sold out of the SMP Recreation Center. Low-cost trips include transportation, lodging and a ticket into the event. For example, the cost of the Big Bear ski trip, which included transportation, two-day lodging, ski lift tickets, ski or snowboard rentals and a lesson, saved each Marine more than $200.

Library
Building 633, (928) 269-2785
The station library has 10 computers with internet access. The comfortable reading area has newspapers and magazines for up-to-date information. The children's room is geared toward youths 18 months through 1st grade. Story time is conducted weekly for 3- to 6-year-olds during the school year and a summer reading program is presented for school-age children throughout the summer. Interlibrary loan services are available if the library doesn't have the material you are seeking. A photocopier is also available for patron use. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed holidays.

16th Street
Community Center
Building 5027, (928) 269-2262
Co-located with the 16th Street military housing area off-base in Yuma, the community center can be used for a variety of activities, such as private parties. For more information or reservations, call the Dos Rios Inn at (928) 269-2262.

Base Community Center
Building 1093, (928) 269-6741
The base community center is located behind Dos Rios Inn and available for rental for a variety of activities. For more information or reservations, call the Dos Rios Inn at (928) 269-2262.

Fitness & Recreation
Fitness Center
Building 545, (928) 269-2727
The fitness center features a weight and cardio room including free-weights, treadmills, life cycles and stair climbers. The center also includes two regulation-size racquetball courts, an indoor basketball and volleyball court and renovated locker rooms. The center is open Monday through Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday and holidays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cardio Corner
Building 545, (928) 269-6769
The fitness center's Cardio Corner offers six different fitness classes such as cardio kickboxing, aerobic step class, yoga and Pilates provided by certified instructors. Classes are free and available to active duty service members, dependents, retirees, MCCS and DoD civilian employees.

Fitness Coordinator
Building 545, (928) 269-6769
The center's fitness coordinator offers personalized fitness assessments, body composition, fitness programs and more. Coordinator is available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Ramada Recreational Field/Training Area
Ramada Field is available for parties, games and more, including a softball field, volleyball court, horseshoe pits and a picnic area. For reservations, call (928) 269-2278. Located next to Ramada Field is the station obstacle course and Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training area, as well as the simulated Humvee rollover trainer. For more information on proper safety equipment and apparel, contact your unit training section.

Cactus Bowl Bowling Alley
Building 673, (928) 269-5585
The Cactus Bowl offers leagues for bowlers of all skill levels, "cosmic" bowling for the young and young at heart, a snack bar with a great selection of food and beverage items and a full-service pro shop. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m.

Oasis Swimming Pool
Building 685, (928) 269-2926
The Oasis swimming pool is usually open May 1 through Oct. 31. To make reservations for parties, call (928) 269-2848.

In-Line Skating Rink
(928) 269-2727
Located next to Ramada Field between DeBruhl and Loesch streets, the 169-by-72-foot in-line skating rink can be used for either in-line hockey games or individual activities. It is open for play seven days a week, with some weekday slots available for reservations. To make reservations, call the fitness center at (928) 269-2727. Helmets are required; rentals are available at Arizona Adventures.

Arizona Adventures
Building 562, (928) 269-2848
Arizona Adventures offers numerous recreational items for Marines to rent. These include sporting equipment such as golf clubs, footballs, baseballs, tennis racquets, soccer balls and volleyballs, as well as camping equipment such as coolers, tents, sleeping bags, lanterns, grills and even RV campers. Arizona Adventures also offers water sports gear like kayaks, water skis, belly boats, inner tubes and more. Arizona Adventures is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but are closed Wednesday. Weekend hours are Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

Devil Dog Paintball Park
(928) 269-2848
The Devil Dog Paintball Park is available for reservation through Arizona Adventures, which also rents or sells all the equipment needed to play.

News & Information
Desert Warrior
Building 852, (928) 269-3548/2275
The Desert Warrior is the air station's award winning base newspaper providing news stories and photos on the latest happenings affecting Yuma personnel and families. With a weekly circulation of approximately 4,000, it is published every Thursday and is available for free at numerous locations across the air station including family housing and Cannon Air Defense Complex or on the station's website at http://www.yuma.usmc.mil. You can also follow Desert Warrior stories on Facebook and Twitter.

Website
The MCAS Yuma website can be found at http://www.yuma.usmc.mil. It is an ever-changing source of general information on the air station, its services and units. Some pages require a Common-Access Card and a Navy/Marine Corps Intranet account to access due to their content and intended audience. To contact the webmaster, call (928) 269-2932/2275. Another useful website is the Marine Corps Community Service's site, which contains loads of information on the recreation, shopping and services MCCS provides. Visit the site at http://www.yuma.usmc-mccs.org.

Education
Building 850, (928) 269-3248/5614
The station off-duty education center offers assistance in a wide range of educational opportunities to service members, military spouses and Department of Defense civilian employees in the Yuma area. The education center offers assistance in obtaining tuition assistance, using GI Bill benefits, counseling for Marines applying for commissioning programs and testing in numerous military programs in increase career opportunities and potential. Additionally, the education center has satellite offices for many local colleges, including Arizona Western College, University of Phoenix and Northern Arizona University.

Tuition Assistance
Before you enroll in college, all first time tuition assistance users must attend the College 101 orientation. The orientation is offered on Monday, 11 a.m. to noon at the education center.

The eligibility guidelines are as follows:
To qualify for tuition assistance a service member must: be on active duty for the entire length of the course; attend an institution accredited by a regional, national or professional accrediting recognized by the Department of Education; provide all grades from courses and reimburse aid for all "W" and "F" grades; obtain tuition assistance before the start of the course; hold a minimum GT score of 100 (or 10.2 TABE Test or MASP completion); have no outstanding tuition assistance debt, no missing grades from prior courses and have no disciplinary actions pending.

Testing
The education center also offers a range of testing. Military testing includes: Armed Forces Classification Test, Defense Language Aptitude Battery, Defense Language Proficiency Test for foreign languages; General Classification Test, High School/GED Equivalency, College Level Examination and more than 30 certification examinations for professional certification. The education center proctors exams for college placement exams for active duty, including the Scholastic Aptitude Test, American College Test and the College Level Examination Program. For more information, visit Building 850 or call (928) 269-3248/3589.

Legal Assistance
Building 852, (928) 269-2481
The Legal Assistance Office provides legal services, assistance and advice to active duty service members, retirees and their family members. The Legal Assistance Office prepares wills, powers of attorney, military vehicle exemptions and immigration and naturalization forms. Advice concerning divorce, child custody and support, debtor/creditor, landlord/tenant, immigration and naturalization and other legal matters is also available. All services provided are free. Notary public services, powers of attorney and vehicle tax exemption forms can be handled on a walk-in basis. Appointments are encouraged for all other legal matters. During tax season, the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance center is operated in the Legal Assistance Office. Service members may file their annual income tax return for free here. Legal assistance is available 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, visit Building 852 or call (928) 269-2481.

Postal
Building 699, (928) 344-3418
The station post office serves as both a U.S. Postal Service and military postal facility. The USPS handles all personal postal needs from stamp purchases to priority mail. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For additional information, call (928) 344-3418. Personnel residing in the barracks will receive a personal post office box located at the post office to receive mail at their convenience. Personnel living in base housing or off base will receive their mail at their place of residence. All official mail is handled through the military postal facility. The hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All check-ins/outs will be conducted Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. All outgoing official mail must be presented to the military post office by 2:30 p.m. For additional information, call the facility at (928) 269-2162/3119.

Financial Services
Armed Forces Bank
Building 965, (928) 726-4363
Armed Forces Bank is located in the base exchange complex. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday and paydays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Navy Federal Credit Union
(866) 605-1267
Navy Federal Credit Union is located on the corner of Martini and Hart streets next to the exchange complex. Hours of operation for the station office are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. A walk-up ATM is located at the front of the building. Navy Federal has another office located in Yuma on the corner of 16th Street and Arizona Avenue. For more information call, toll-free (866) 605 1267 or visit http://www.navyfcu.org.

Navy/Marine
Corps Relief Society
Building 645, (928) 269-2373
The Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society is a private, non-profit, volunteer service organization. The primary mission of the society is to assist eligible active duty and retired military personnel and their dependents in coping with immediate financial emergencies and needs using donated funds. The office is staffed with trained volunteers who assess needs and give financial counseling to enable clients to live within their means on a continuing basis. Assistance may be provided through confidential counseling, interest-free loans or grants and referrals to various other agencies. Operating hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To schedule an appointment for assistance, call the office at (928) 269 2373. Emergencies will be seen as soon as possible; an appointment will not be necessary.

Quick Assist Loans
The society offers a program aimed as an alternative to high-interest "pay-day" loans lending. The Quick Assist Loan program offers an interest-free loan up to $300 in as little time as it takes to fill out the paper work. The loans are designed to help with basic living expenses such as housing, utilities, food, clothing, medical, dental, transportation, vehicle expenses or to assist during family emergencies.

Expectant Parent Workshops
Budget for Baby, Daddy's Baby Boot Camp and the New Parent Support Group are classes offered by the society to help future parents prepare for their new child. The society also provides free layettes worth approximately $60 to all Marines and sailors when expecting a child. Expectant parents may attend the Budget for Baby class prior to the birth of their baby and receive a layette. This class teaches financial planning to get ready for the added expenses of another family member. Parents may still qualify for the layette up to one month after the baby is born by having a one-on-one budget done in the office. Layettes contain a towel, washcloth, crib sheets, blankets, sleepers, onesies, booties, baby book and more.

Visiting Nurse
The nurse is routinely available to provide home visits to Navy and Marine Corps families with health education questions or problems. The nurse's hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The visiting nurse does hospital visits, when possible, at Yuma Regional Medical Center for Marine and Navy military and family members only. Prenatal, post-operative and postpartum mother/newborn visits are done in the home on an appointment basis, along with pediatric visits, medical/surgical visits and others. The visiting nurse is not designed to meet emergency needs. To contact the nurse, call (928) 269-5401.

Thrift Shop
Building 645, (928) 269-2033
The societies' Thrift Shop is open Tuesday though Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The shop has a good selection of usable uniforms, household goods, toys, books, clothing and other miscellaneous items for sale at reasonable prices. Good, durable, re-saleable items may be left in the box beside the building or brought into the shop during open hours. Money made through sales goes directly back into helping Marines and sailors in need. Contact the thrift shop during operating hours at (928) 269-2033.

Marine & Family Services
Child Development Center
Building 1085, (928) 269-2350
The Marine Corps' child development center provides full-time childcare for children 6-weeks to 9-years-old. A preschool program for 3- to 5-year-olds is also offered. School-age and school intercession care for 6- to 9-year-olds is also offered. Childcare referral is also available to assist you in finding childcare. The CDC hours are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Child Development Program assists active duty personnel in balancing the competing demands of family life, accomplishment of the mission and supports parents in rearing their children. For more information, call (928) 269 2350.

Youth Center
Building 1050, (928) 269-5390
The Youth Center provides a host of activities offered throughout the year for 6- to 18-year-olds. The center operates a variety of recreation programs, seasonal sports for most age groups including base leagues, summer day camps and school intercession programs. Youth can participate in field trips, arts and crafts activities, sports clinics, hikes, teen dances, movie nights and much more. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call (928) 269-5390.

Family Child Care
Building 1085, (928) 269-3233
The Family Child Care Program offers certified family child care providers who receive training, undergo medical screening and their homes are inspected by fire, safety and sanitation inspectors. Providers are spouses of active duty military who reside in base housing. For more information, call (928) 269-3233.
Exceptional Family
Member Program
Building 598, (928) 269-2425
The Exceptional Family Member Program is an enrollment program assisting Marines with a family member who has a physical, emotional and developmental or learning disability, requiring specialized services. The goal is to ensure the needs of the exceptional family member are taken into consideration during the reassignment process. For more information, call (928) 269-2425.

New Parent
Support Program
Building 645, (928) 269-6049
The New Parent Support Program provides services to military members who are expecting or have children under 7 years old. Prenatal classes, parent support and education groups, as well as a home visitor program, support the challenges and demands of military family life. For more information, call (928) 269-6049.
Family Member Employment Assistance Program
Building 852, (928) 269-2680
The Family Member Employment Assistance Program offers information to family members, active duty and Department of Defense civilians in their search for local employment. Assistance is provided regarding local vacancy listings, job referrals, resume critiquing and assessing individuals' current skills and interests. The monthly employment workshop is the first step to locating the right job. For more information, call (928) 269-2680.

Personal Financial Support
Building 598, (928) 269-2425
The Personal Financial Support section provides financial management services including budget development, financial planning and debt management, as well as monthly workshops on topics covering car buying, home buying, savings and investments and basic budgeting. Also provided is information on obtaining credit reports, using credit and establishing a good credit history, advantages and disadvantages of rent-to-own and checking and savings accounts. For more information, call (928) 269 2425.

Family Advocacy Program
Building 598, (928) 269-2561
The Family Advocacy Program is staffed by certified professional counselors to help the military community with personal or family issues. Marriage counseling, crisis intervention and short-term assistance with personal issues are just some of the services available. Classes in stress and anger management, interpersonal communications, problem solving and effective parenting are also available. This staff is dedicated to the intervention, prevention, reporting and treatment of domestic abuse, and they provide victim advocacy and support. For more information, call (928) 269-2561.

Substance Abuse
Counseling Center
Building 598, (928) 269-3569
The Substance Abuse Counseling Center is staffed by certified Marine Corps substance abuse counselors and offers evaluations, assessments, outpatient treatment, group/individual therapy and aftercare. For more information, call (928) 269-3569.
Drug Demand
Reduction Coordinator
Building 598, (928) 269-2791
The Drug Demand Reduction Coordinator provides the base with education and awareness on the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs for MCAS and the local community. The coordinator also teaches young people how to avoid drug use and offers summer camp and year-round activities. For more information, call (928) 269 2791.

Relocation Assistance Program
Building 598, (928) 269-2425
The Relocation Assistance Program provides relocation services for inbound/outbound personnel and counseling on benefits, entitlements and special needs. Standard Installation Topic Exchange Service, an automated information system, provides a wide range of information on all major military installations worldwide (e.g. housing, schools, base services, local community, etc). A library of "Welcome Aboard" packages and video tapes of other Marine Corps installations is available to supplement the SITES information. For more information, call (928) 269-2425.

Transition Assistance
Building 852, (928) 269-5181
The Transition Assistance Program provides to military members and their families to ease the transition from military to civilian life with transition briefs, job search resources, workshops and a resource library and computer lab for patrons. Separations briefings include veteran's benefits information, reserve opportunities, educational benefits, time management, employment assistance and more. For more information, call (928) 269-5181.

Readiness &
Deployment Support
Building 598, (928) 269-6544
The Marine Corps Family Team Building's Readiness and Deployment Support Program offers assistance to units by connecting unit family readiness officers and commands with their Marines and families, assisting with family readiness issues and delivering presentations before, during and after deployments. For more information, call (928) 269-6550.

Lifestyle,
Insights, Networking, Knowledge & Skills
Building 598, (928) 269-6503
L.I.N.K.S. provides information to all Marines and family members on the resources available and methods for meeting the challenges of the military lifestyle. This program has been newly expanded to now include individualized sessions for Marines, spouses, children/teens and parents of single Marines. Live, online and printed versions are available. For more information, call (928) 269-6503.

LifeSkills
Education & Training
Building 598, (928) 269-6547
LifeSkills education and training provides connection to, or facilitation of, various workshops in such areas as parenting, financial management, stress and anger management and understanding personality differences. The Spouses' Learning Series workshops, developed to equip spouses with opportunities for professional and personal development and growth, are also available via the LifeSkills training suite. For more information, call (928) 269-6547.

Prevention & Relationship Enhancement Program
Building 1177, (928) 269-2371
The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program is a research-based approach to teaching couples, whether premarital or marital, how to communicate effectively, work as a team to solve problems, manage conflicts without damaging closeness and preserve and enhance commitment and friendship. For more information, visit the chaplain's office or call (928) 269-2371.

Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation
Building 1177, (928) 269-2371
CREDO offers married couples, individuals and teens a variety of weekend retreats. These retreats offer insight and enhancement into relationships with god, marriage, family and personal growth. A full listing of retreats is available upon request. For more information, call (928) 269-2371.

Religious Assistance
The command religious program, headquartered in the chapel complex (Buildings 1176, 1177 and 1178), includes a 500-seat sanctuary, classrooms, fellowship spaces and offices. A full religious program, including Catholic and Protestant services, is offered. The chapel holds additional programs such as retreats, marriage preparation workshops, Bible studies, Vacation Bible School and seasonal activities. Contact the chapel at (928) 269-2371 for information. Chaplains and religious ministry are available to all active duty and retired military personnel and their family members. Station chaplains are available during normal working hours at the chapel. Yuma's 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing chaplains support all its subordinate units on the air station and offer assistance and programs to the Marines, sailors and families of their commands. Marines, sailors and family members assigned to MAG-13 commands, as well as MWSS-371 and MACS-1, can contact their chaplains, located in Building 112, at (928) 269-3454. A 24-hour duty chaplain covers MCAS and 3rd MAW after 4 p.m. and on holidays and weekends. For assistance requiring the duty chaplain, contact the MCAS Officer of the Day at (928) 269-2252.

Safety
Building 460, (928) 269-5699
The Department of Safety and Standard-ization provides support to all personnel on MCAS Yuma, ensuring safe and healthy conditions are provided on and off duty. The safety department is structured and staffed to provide support in aviation safety, naval air training and operating procedures standardization, occupational safety and health, traffic and recreational safety and explosives and tactical safety. Any safety concerns can be referred to the safety department for action. Support for inspections, briefs and safety training classes are available upon request. The safety department is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call (928) 269-5699.

Retired Activities
Building 852, (928) 269-5616
The Retired Activities Office is staffed by volunteer military retirees. The RAO serves as the liaison between retirees, the air station staff and other military agencies. The volunteers in the RAO assist retirees on such matters as local regulations, policies on entitlements, benefits, privileges and planning for related retired personnel seminars. This office provides briefings, assists retirees and publishes a newsletter distributed to the retiree community. For more information, visit Building 850 or call (928) 269-5616.