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The \u201crealistic and tactical\u201d training will prepare the Marines for future real-world scenarios, said Maj. Andrew Baxter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Marines offer humanitarian assistance after natural disasters in the U.S. and worldwide. They have aided earthquake victims in Nepal, rescued refugees in Pakistan during massive flooding and helped Hurricane Sandy victims in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students and instructors participating in the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course arrived in Yuma in early September. During the course, students will apply the latest in aviation, ground and support tactics and procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis world-class training we can only do in Yuma,\u201d said Col. James Wellons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1037\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17252011727730.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17252011727730.jpg.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17252011727730.jpg.jpg?resize=300,259 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17252011727730.jpg.jpg?resize=768,664 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/AP17252011727730.jpg.jpg?resize=1024,885 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In this Oct. 18, 2013, file photo, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. 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