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Arizona boasts a large military presence and is home to numerous defense contractors. Though U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) has been part of the landscape for more than 80 years, some may not realize that the proving ground also conducts tests for private industry in addition to tests for Department of Defense projects. YPG is a Major Range Test and Facility Base (MRTFB), and The National Defense Authorization Act of 2003 makes facilities with this designation available to other users who have a valid need for them.
On May 22, 2024, YPG Commander Col. John Nelson (center) and other senior leaders hosted members of the ‘Yuma 50’ military support group along with some Arizona industry partner representatives for a briefing and tour of the proving ground and its capabilities.
“Telling the YPG story is one of my favorite parts of the job,” Nelson said. “We want to ensure our Army retains overmatch against any aggressor nation in the world, and we can’t achieve it without industry partners being on our team.”
| Date Taken: | 05.22.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 05.23.2024 13:48 |
| Photo ID: | 8426993 |
| VIRIN: | 240522-D-GD561-4518 |
| Resolution: | 3648x2432 |
| Size: | 4.88 MB |
| Location: | YUMA PROVING GROUND, ARIZONA, US |
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