Memorial Day ceremonies held for fallen heroes in El Centro
Imperial Valley remembered local fallen heroes on Memorial Day.
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President Biden attends wreath-laying ceremony in Arlington
The annual wreath-laying ceremony, in honor of Memorial Day, was held Monday mroning at Arlington National Cemetery.
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More than 37,000 American flags displayed at Boston Common
This marks the 15th year that dozens of volunteers drilled holes in the ground to put up the flag display near the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Boston.
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National Memorial Day Concert returns for 35th year
The multi-award winning television event has featured uplifting musical performances, documentary footage and dramatic readings for over 30 years.
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Americans across the country honor Veterans
Volunteers in Pennsylvania piece together the stories of Black Veterans overlooked, to mark their service.
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MCAS Yuma Squadrons host fourth annual Triathlon
United States Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma participated in a triathlon on Friday morning at Martinez Lake.
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Final roll call ceremony honors local Veterans
Cadets from Southwest High School honored local fallen Veterans in an emotional final roll call ceremony.
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NSA Advisor Jake Sullivan meets with Israeli Prime Minister and President
The leaders discussed humanitarian aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip as well as negotiations for the return of the hostages and developments in the northern sector.
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Arkansas senator on Blinken, Biden, Israel and Trump
Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday, saying the Biden administration is not doing enough to assist Israel.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Israel
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday saying the U.S. won’t back Rafah incursion without “credible plan” to protect civilians.
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Senator Sinema hears military housing needs
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema requested more money for military construction and family housing that would help Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and Yuma Proving Ground.
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Senators and representatives release National Maritime Strategy Report
In a press release, the bipartisan report provides a “comprehensive vision for planning guidance, strategic objectives, and actionable steps to revitalize the nation’s maritime sector.”
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Queen Rania al Abdullah of Jordan on U.S. involvement and Israel
Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan sat down with Queen Rania of Jordan for an exclusive interview on the ongoing Israel-Hamas War.
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YPG hosts annual S.A.F.E. event
Yuma Proving Ground hosted its annual S.A.F.E event on Tuesday to show soldiers, families, and staff what services are available when they need help.
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U.S. Navy sailor dies during training exercise
Few details have been provided, but in a release, the Navy said the U.S. sailor was conducting boat training on the York River. The sailor fell overboard and the injuries sustained from the fall were fatal.
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MCAS Yuma to participate in Exercise Semper Durus 2024
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma announced it is scheduled to conduct an antiterrorism/force protection exercise from Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26.
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IDF Intelligence Chief resigns over Hamas attack
Major General Aharon Haliva is the first senior military figure to step down over the Hamas attacks on October 7, which was the deadliest day for Israel since its founding.
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MCAS Yuma celebrates Earth Day
The Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Child Development Center celebrated Earth Day.
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President Biden attends G7 virtual meeting following Iran’s attack on Israel
G7 leaders saying, in a joint-statement Sunday, that it stands in solidarity with Israel and it’s people, and that they will continue to work to stabilize the situation and avoid further escalation.
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Texas Congressman on security threat concerns abroad and Trump
Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan on Sunday on security threat concerns abroad and former President Trump’s “tremendous influence” over the GOP.
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