Marine Corps Air Station Yuma has received the 2026 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.

The presidential award recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the service members and civilians that operate U.S. military installations. Colonel David J. Bennett, commanding officer of the Yuma facility said, " This award, while bearing the Commander in Chief's name, truly belongs to the dedicated Marines, Sailors and civilian employees, and thier families who make MCAS Yuma exceptional every single day".