YUMA — For the first time in about two decades, a sitting Arizona Governor has visited Yuma Proving Ground, Army officials say.
On Wednesday, Governor Katie Hobbs receieved a briefing from Colonel John Nelson, YPG Commander, before an overflight of the post’s ranges, witnessing the testing of an Abrams tank, and visiting the Military Freefall School’s wind tunnel.
“All of the military installations we have in our state are so critical to the economy, and I want to make sure as governor that the state is being a good partner,” Hobbs told officials at YPG. “Every time I visit a military installation, it reinforces how critical Arizona is to our national defense and security.”
YPG senior leaders, including Lt. Col. Kevin Hicks, Yuma Test Center Commander, were present, as was city of Yuma Mayour Doug Nicholls.