MCAS Yuma to conduct Semper Durus exercise next week

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma will be participating in an annual Antiterrorism/Force Protection exercise next week.

According to a press release, Semper Durus is taking place at the base from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, and it is to test the base's ability to "conduct command and control and support military forces while responding to a full spectrum of potential threats."

MCAS Yuma wants to make the community aware of an increase in security on and around the base.

There will also be an increase in first responders, military police, temporary traffic delays at the gates, and use of mass notification systems.

To learn more about this, read the press release below.