Funny, I didn’t realize the Marines spend ALL their time in downtown Yuma. Then again, I never said that. Not that I owe you an explanation, but I enjoyed the mission in Djibouti which no doubt influenced my opinion of the place. That and the great food. Which brings back to my original point. It is all what you make of it, no matter the branch, but don’t join the marines unless you want to be a marine, first. Not just for a pilot contract. My opinion. Just because you and JTS are ate up, doesn’t invalidate other opinions.
side note, must suck to only get an RON. I spent weeks to months in all those places (save Rota. Only spent 3 days there), plus many others way nicer than Yuma.