I lived on the Marine base there for like 2 years.....1991 - 1993..................the winter visiters.......for the same reason a lot of East coast people go to Florida.........which is a penninsula........like the Crimea.........or the Korean penninsula..........strategic militarilically.......

Yuma Arizona Snowbird and Winter Visitor AZ Destination

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Yuma has a warm climate, the natural beauty of desert, the pleasant desert sunshine of the great southwest and the cool waters of the Colorado River. You owe it to yourself to visit Yuma in the winter. Yuma is an Arizona Main Street City that welcomes winter visitors.

Welcome Back Winter Visitor Bash - Welcome To Yuma, Arizona - On ...

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Dec 7, 2016 - Breathe in the desert air and you'll understand why Yuma, AZ is a destination like no other. ... to 1:00 PM. Welcome Back Winter Visitor Bash ...

Welcome Back Winter Visitors Bash - Welcome To Yuma, Arizona - On ...

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Dec 6, 2017 - Breathe in the desert air and you'll understand why Yuma, AZ is a destination like no other. ... to 1:00 PM. Welcome Back Winter Visitors Bash ...