TESTING AT YPG

From the heat of the desert to the heat of battle — U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground

From the heat of the desert to the heat of battle – U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground is at the forefront of Army modernization efforts. One of the largest military installations in the western world, 1300 square miles in size, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground’s mission is to ensure the operational success and dependability of weapon systems and munitions provided to American military forces. With more than 2500 personnel, Yuma Proving Ground is the largest single employer of civilians in Yuma County, as well as Yuma County’s premier high technology workplace. The combined direct, indirect, and induced annual economic impact of Yuma Proving Ground is in excess of $1.1 billion.

For further information, see the Yuma Proving Ground web site at: www.yuma.army.mil or facebook at: www.facebook.com/USAYPG