LGBTQ Veterans still waiting for VA benefits
Gay service members have been thrown out of the Armed Forces dating back to World War II, but the U.S. officially ended the practice in 2011 with the repeal of “Don’t ask, don’t tell.”
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Hometown Heroes: Vietnam vet shares his story
Vietnam Veteran, David Anderson, graduated high school and was drafted into the Marine Corps in 1966.
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Hometown Heroes: Vietnam Veteran shares story
Vietnam Veteran, Jim Thrail, served in the Navy for 23 years, with over 16 of those years aboard ships.
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Hometown Heroes: Chuck Phillips, Air Force Vet shares story
Yuma local, Chuck Phillips, served in the Air Force from 1962 to 1966 as an Airman First Class.
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Hometown Heroes: David Ibarra, Iraq war vet shares story
Yuma local, David Ibarra, served in the U.S. Navy reserve for about 15 years, and was deployed to the war in Iraq.
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Military Matters: U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. George Cagle
He is an aviation ordnance system technician, Marine Aviation Logistic Squadron 13 (MALS-13), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma.
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Weapons and Tactics Instructor course exercise at Kiwanis Park
Aircraft have been soaring above the sky in preparation for the weapons and tactics instructor course, better known as WTI.
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Tears of relief as Secretary of State, Blinken visits Israel donation center
WASHINGTON, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – Hundreds greeted Secretary of State, Antony Blinken with tears and applause, in grief and gratitude. Blinken made a visit to a donation center in Tel Aviv and had the the opportunity to hear first hand, some of the stories and heroism from locals. During a tour at the donation center, one
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Hamas terrorist attack largest massacre since Holocaust
WASHINGTON, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – Hamas terrorists invaded Israel killing over 2,600 people in an act of war. Communities near the Gaza border were infiltrated by ruthless terrorists. The level of brutality and violence towards families, babies and elderly is unspeakable. An 85-year-old Holocaust survivor was kidnapped, hundreds of people viciously murdered, countless women raped,
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Military Vets and active duty members healing through golf
Organizers say its impact is real, helping more than 7,500 Veterans last year, and the goal this year is to serve 11,000 Veterans.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Israel-Palestinian conflict, U.S. funding foreign affairs, and southern border
Florida Governor and GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan on the Israel-Palestine conflict, U.S. funding foreign affairs, and the southern border.
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National Security Advisor on ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict
Jake Sullivan, the National Security Advisor, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict.
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Iranian backed Hamas terrorists strike Israel killing more than a thousand
WASHINGTON, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – The vicious war of pure evil against Israel leaves over 1,000 people dead and hundreds injured in the vicious terrorist attacks. The deadliest assault the country had witnessed in nearly half a century. President Biden issued a statement condemning the brutality by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists. “Terrorism is never justified. Israel
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Special F-5 takeoff squadron flyer at MCAS Yuma
For the first time since 1989, 12 F-5 fighter jets flew in formation across the Yuma skies.
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Hamas terrorist massacre against Israel leaves hundreds of people slaughtered and communities torched
WASHINGTON, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – The scene of a massacre that no one human being should ever endure in a lifetime. Hundreds of innocent people, being slaughtered and left dead in the streets. Young children caught in the Israel-Gaza war, deprived of food and basic needs. Survivors witnessing unimaginable terror, people being shot dead
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Iranian backed Hamas terrorists strike Israel killing more than 1,000
WASHINGTON, (CBS, KYMA/KECY-TV) – The vicious war of pure evil against Israel left 1000 people dead and hundreds injured in the surprise attacks over the weekend. The deadliest assault the country had witnessed in nearly half a century. President Biden issued a statement condemning the brutality by Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists. “Terrorism is never justified.
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Military Matters: U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brendon J. Ernst
Ernst’s responsibilities as a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic are to conduct maintenance on and inspect the performance of the F-35B Lightning II.
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South Carolina Senator on Ukraine, border legislation, Sen. Feinstein and abortion
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan on Ukraine, border legislation, Senator Dianne Feinstein’s legacy and reintroducing his abortion bill.
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House Speaker on Rep. Gaetz’s statements, passing stopgap bill, and border legislation
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke with Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan on passing the stopgap bill, Rep. Matt Gaetz’s statements, Ukraine, and border legislation.
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House of Representatives passes Ukraine security bill
The 311-117 vote came after House GOP leaders stripped the Ukraine assistance from a Pentagon funding bill on Wednesday.
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