YPG helped test tech for moon missions
On July 20, 1969, humans landed on the moon for the first time, and part of that achievement was made possible thanks to testing at the U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground (YPG).
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Military presence at the Yuma border to provide logistical support
The Desert Southwest border has some military back up as the United States Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15 are in the area.
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Shelter dog to help support troops at sea
Raider is one of the newest trainees at Shelter to Soldier and right now, he’s getting ready to head out on a very important mission: To support our troops at sea.
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YPG hosts Change of Responsibility ceremony
The outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Mark A. Millare passed on his responsibilities to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Joshua C. Holthus.
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U.S. military takes over border defense area in Yuma
The U.S. Marine Corps. confirmed Monday that Marines and sailors now have control over this part of the southern border.
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Territorial Young Marines raises funds to visit Pearl Harbor
The group plans to travel to Hawaii this December to attend the annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. To help cover their costs, the Young Marines have been holding car washes and various fundraisers.
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Senators on war in Ukraine, Russia sanctions and State Department firings
Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the war in Ukraine, the bipartisan push for new sanctions on Russia and react to the mass firings at the State Department.
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly travels to Romania to strengthen NATO alliance, reaffirm support for Ukraine’s defense
During his trip, Kelly met with U.S. troops “stationed near the Black Sea, observed Ukrainian pilots training on U.S.-built F-16s, and toured key NATO missile defense infrastructure,” according to a press release.
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Local sheriff earns National War College degree
Capt. Milner, the Detention Bureau Commander with YCSO, starts by saying, “I am an adamant believer that leaders are lifetime learners.”
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U.S. military to establish NDA along Arizona-Mexico Border near Yuma
According to a press release from the U.S. Air Force, NDAs are “designed to support the Department of Defense’s ongoing mission to secure the southern border in coordination with interagency and partner stakeholders.”
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IAEA director on Iran’s nuclear program after U.S. strikes
Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about Iran’s nuclear program.
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Aquatic therapy helps Veterans in San Diego heal from PTSD
Healing Wave Aquatics uses a 97-degree pool for trauma-informed aquatic therapy for service members trying to cope with PTSD.
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Military Veterans in San Diego react to conflict in the Middle East
More than a 100,000 active-duty sailors and soldiers are based out of San Diego, and they are sharing their reaction to the conflict in the Middle East.
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President Trump says Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire
President Trump declared a ceasefire between Iran and Israel is now in effect Tuesday adding, “Please do not violate it.”
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State and federal lawmakers react to Iran attacking U.S. military base in Qatar
Lawmakers across the country are sharing their reaction to Iran launching a retaliatory strike on U.S. bases in Qatar.
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Military Matters: Permits required for Barry M. Goldwater Range West access
MCAS Yuma says this is due to an increase of multiple military units and government agencies in and around BMGR-W.
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Defense officials say so far, there are no reports of U.S. casualties. Qatar’s military air defenses says it successfully intercepted multiple Iranian missiles flying over Doha.
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Military families in San Diego try to stay connected with loved ones deployed to the Middle East
As tensions rise in the Middle East, military families in San Diego are doing their best to stay connected with loved ones deployed in the region.
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State and federal lawmakers on U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
Lawmakers across the country are sharing their reaction to the U.S. striking three nuclear facilities in Iran Saturday.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio on U.S. striking Iran and defending other countries from Iran
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday, answering questions about the United States strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
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