Yuma

[ICE Offcr]

Anyone know anything about the Marine base in Yuma? I have a job interview upcoming and I wanted a little insight. what kind of work does this base get?

Is it common to take a PT test upon interviewing? They also have me doing a medical from a doctor.

[Smurfette_76]

I lived there for two years. I left because the school systems were horrendous if you have children with special needs. It's a nice drive to San Diego, doesn't take long at all...or you can slip over to Mexico for a bit. Lots of great things to do if you're the out-doorsy type.

I realize this doesn't answer your question at all...I was only a dependant...what is it that you are applying for on the base?

[SWATCybercop]

Sand, lots of it. Tumbleweed. Cactus. Scorpions. Airfield shared by military on one side, and civilian airport on the other. Typical LE calls. Physical security & antiterrorism are high priority on base. Lots of illegals crossing over. Hot, but not humid. Isolated.

If applying for the MC civilian police, will have to take PT test & stay in shape throughout career. Conditions of employment.

Don't know anything about current real estate prices or cost of living.

[Woofdog]

Snakes, too!

[reils49]

Yuma...LOL...better you than me!!!

The only good thing to come from MCAS Yuma is the Bunker Buster Burrito!!! Those things are sweet

[Smurfette_76]

Mr. G's out in town!!!!!!!!!!

[Wackodrumr]

My Unit does training there every year for a month until the Yuma Air Show. Those of you who've been stationed there can probably guess who I was with.

We were very fond of the Burger King & the Pizza Place there. The Chow hall is pretty good though.

Not a bad little base though, if you don't mind Harrier noise 24/7.

EDIT: Oh, and Mexico was definately off limits to any US military on libo. (at least when I was there it was)

[ICE Offcr]

thanks everyone