MCAS Yuma hosts back-to-school event
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma held a back-to-school event as military families prepare for the new school…
Continue ReadingMilitary
Senate-passed annual defense bill leads to military upgrades in Arizona
Arizona Senators Kelly and Sinema announced they secured major Arizona defense priorities in this year’s Annual Defense Bill.…
Continue Reading
Local veterans held memorial service for owner of Hyundai-Kia of Yuma
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…
Continue Reading
SPECIAL REPORT: How YPG’s Airborne Test Force keeps its precious cargo safe in the sky
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…
Continue Reading
Biden kicks off the NATO summit with world leaders: Vows to land Sweden and appease Ukraine
WASHINGTON (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – A critical time for NATO nations as crucial questions are raised concerning the allies alliance and the war in…
Continue Reading
Mike Pence on SCOTUS rulings, Ukraine and China
Former Vice President and 2024 GOP Presidential Candidate Mike Pence spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan on SCOTUS rulings, Ukraine…
Continue Reading
Yuma Proving Ground inducts new commander to take the reigns
After successfully completing his three-year assignment as Commander of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), Col. Patrick McFall is handing over the…
Continue Reading
New commanding officer at MCAS Yuma
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma hosted a change of command ceremony Thursday morning to welcome a new commanding…
Continue Reading
No change in Russia’s nuclear posture, U.S. government says
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…
Continue Reading
Arizona State Veterans Home Yuma now open
The opening took place at 10:00am, and was expected to have over 100 people to attend the…
Continue Reading
Arizona State Veteran Home in Yuma is having its grand opening celebration
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…
Continue Reading
Nikki Haley’s husband embarks on year-long deployment in Africa
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…
Continue Reading
American Legion Post 9305 helped raise funds for a veteran’s late son
This Father’s Day weekend, members of American Legion Post 9305 in El Centro helped put together a fundraiser to help an American Legion brother…
Continue Reading
Students engage in Yuma Proving Ground free science program
YPG Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) and Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) allow students to get hands-on experience…
Continue Reading
Yuma Proving Ground celebrates U.S. Army’s 248th birthday
Yuma Proving Ground honored and remembered Army heroes from the past and present to celebrate their…
Continue Reading
American Legion Post 19 celebrates 100th anniversary
American Legion Post 19 in Yuma celebrated its 100th anniversary on…
Continue Reading
Locals give tribute to veterans on Memorial Day
The silence as a bugle played taps and a traditional gun salute served as key reminders to those who gave their all during a Memorial Day ceremony in…
Continue Reading
Veterans holding events to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
There are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the day off, while also honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial…
Continue Reading
MCAS Yuma is requesting permission to test drinking water from wells for harmful chemicals
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are requesting permission from Yuma landowners off base to sample drinking water obtained from wells, as there’s a…
Continue Reading
United States announces ceasefire in Sudan
In a Twitter post, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said both sides signed the agreement, which will allow humanitiarian groups to help war-torn…
Continue Reading