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MCAS Yuma briefs council on fall WTI training; flight phase set for late September to October

Yuma City Council
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Marine Corps Air Station Yuma officials told the council the seven-week Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course will produce increased aircraft and personnel activity locally, with the flight phase scheduled 'starting 22 September to 26 October.' Officials said they coordinated with local agencies and public affairs for outreach.

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma commanders briefed the Yuma City Council on Sept. 3 about the upcoming Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) cycle and associated community impacts.

Col. Jared Stone introduced Major Sean Graham, who described WTI as a seven‑week course—roughly three weeks of academics followed by a grueling, multiweek flight phase—designed to prepare Marines to return to the fleet as…

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