Three U.S. troops dead following drone attack at a base near Syria
According to United States Central Command, 25 others were injured in the attack. The troops killed in the attack have not been identified.
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Memorial bench dedicated to local Veterans
Local veterans received a special gift in appreciation for their service.
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Military Matters: U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jared K. Stone
Awards to members of the Civilian Employee Welfare Recreation Association (CEWRA) were handed out at MCAS Yuma.
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Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year nominations open
The 2024 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year nominations are open and aim to recognize the role of military spouses locally.
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Local veterans receive Purple Heart plaques
Two service members received a plaque for their Purple Heart at VFW Post 8242.
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Navy helicopter crashes into San Diego Bay
A U.S. Navy helicopter crashed with six people inside into the San Diego Bay.
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Local MCJROTC rifle team invited to service championships
The Yuma Union High School District announced the Kofa High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps rifle team secured a spot in the JROTC Service Championships.
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San Francisco communities to mobilize at city hall for Gaza ceasefire resolution
San Francisco communites will turnout at city hall to support a proposed resolution to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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CBS News’ Margaret Brennan sits down with House Speaker Mike Johnson for an exclusive interview
CBS News’ chief foreign affairs correspondent and Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan traveled to Eagle Pass, Texas to tour the same federal facilities at the U.S.-Mexico border that GOP lawmakers saw.
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U.S. Navy Blue Angels arrive in Imperial County
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels arrived at the Naval Air Facility in El Centro for their Winter training to prepare for the 2024 Air Show.
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Annual Defense Bill signed into law to support local military installations
Senator Kyrsten Sinema shaped the law that would include a raise for service members and support Arizona’s military installations including Yuma Proving Ground and Marine Corps Air Station Yuma.
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Apparent Israeli strike kills senior Hamas figure in Beirut and raises fears conflict could expand
Saleh Arouri, who was the most senior Hamas figure killed since the war with Israel began, was also a founder of the group’s military wing. His death could provoke major retaliation by Lebanon’s powerful Hezbollah militia.
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South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham on immigration, Ukraine and Trump
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan on Sunday about immigration and border policy, Ukraine and former President Trump.
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Holiday luncheon for Veterans
Local Veterans received a special treat for the holidays Thursday afternoon.
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Marine killed in rollover identified
Marine Corps identified the Marine who died in a tactical vehicle rollover as Sgt. Matthew K. Bylski.
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One Marine was killed in a tactical vehicle rollover on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, according to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
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YPG and MCAS Yuma hosted volunteers appreciation lunch
Local military bases honored Yuma Airport volunteers.
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Presidents Biden and Zelenskyy meet at the White House
In their Oval Office meeting, President Biden announced $200 million in additional aid from the Defense Department, but he stressed that Congress will need to act to get Ukraine the support they need to defeat Russia.
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MCAS Yuma hosts Winterfest drive-thru event for Marines
The Marine Corps Community Services hosted its Winterfest drive-thru event where volunteers handed out cookies, toys, and Christmas trees to Marines stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma.
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Oklahoma senator on national security package, aid to Ukraine and southern border
Oklahoma Senator James Lankford spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan on a national security package, a proposal to contain the situation at the border, and aid to Ukraine and the U.S. border.
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