Military Archives

Military Matters: U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brian Porter

September 11, 2023 5:45 PM Vanessa Gongora

We honor U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brian Porter, aviation ordnance system…

Veterans speak out during Suicide Prevention Month

September 6, 2023 7:19 PM Samantha Byrd

Veterans sacrifice their lives for our freedoms, but many face a real struggle when they return…

Military Matters: U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl, Agustin Saavedra III

September 4, 2023 6:00 PM Vanessa Gongora

In this week of Military Matters, we honor U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl, Agustin Saavedra III, F-35B avionics…

Three U.S. Marines killed in military exercise in Australia

August 27, 2023 1:27 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Karina Bazarte

According to a statement from the Marine Rotational Force-Darwin, 23 marines were on board the Osprey…

MCAS Yuma hosts back-to-school event

August 10, 2023 4:55 PM Faith Rodriquez

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma held a back-to-school event as military families prepare for the new school…

Senate-passed annual defense bill leads to military upgrades in Arizona

August 3, 2023 11:46 AM Valeria Rodriguez

Arizona Senators Kelly and Sinema announced they secured major Arizona defense priorities in this year’s Annual Defense Bill.…

Local veterans held memorial service for owner of Hyundai-Kia of Yuma

August 2, 2023 5:44 PM Samantha Byrd

One month after the owner of Hyundai-Kia of Yuma owner tragically died in a plane crash, local veterans came together to hold a special…

SPECIAL REPORT: How YPG’s Airborne Test Force keeps its precious cargo safe in the sky

July 12, 2023 3:52 PM Vanessa Gongora

Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is the home to the elite Airborne Test Force (ATF) jumpers. Their job is to maintain and repair parachutes, webbings and…

Biden kicks off the NATO summit with world leaders: Vows to land Sweden and appease Ukraine

July 11, 2023 9:18 PM Jessica McClain, NBC News

WASHINGTON (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – A critical time for NATO nations as crucial questions are raised concerning the allies alliance and the war in…

Mike Pence on SCOTUS rulings, Ukraine and China

July 2, 2023 11:28 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

Former Vice President and 2024 GOP Presidential Candidate Mike Pence spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan on SCOTUS rulings, Ukraine…

Yuma Proving Ground inducts new commander to take the reigns

June 29, 2023 7:50 PM Vanessa Gongora

After successfully completing his three-year assignment as Commander of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), Col. Patrick McFall is handing over the…

New commanding officer at MCAS Yuma

June 29, 2023 12:00 PM Valeria Rodriguez

Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma hosted a change of command ceremony Thursday morning to welcome a new commanding…

No change in Russia’s nuclear posture, U.S. government says

June 25, 2023 3:19 PM CNN Newsource, Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

Two officials tell CNN that the U.S. government has not seen a change in Russia’s nuclear posture despite what happened earlier on Saturday, when the…

Arizona State Veterans Home Yuma now open

June 24, 2023 4:39 PM Dillon Fuhrman, Vanessa Gongora

The opening took place at 10:00am, and was expected to have over 100 people to attend the…

Arizona State Veteran Home in Yuma is having its grand opening celebration

June 23, 2023 6:21 PM Vanessa Gongora

Frank Krukoski, a Veteran who served in the Air Force for 21 years said he’s been living in the home since October and it has changed his…

Nikki Haley’s husband embarks on year-long deployment in Africa

June 19, 2023 7:10 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

Major Michael Haley’s a member of the South Carolina Army National Guard and is being deployed as a staff officer with the 218th Maneuver Enhancement…