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 life.
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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 Brigade (MEB) to provide support in the horn of Africa.
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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 whose son died late last month.
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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 with labs to fit in with YPG’s mission, which is testing and evaluation.
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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 success.
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American Legion Post 19 celebrates 100th anniversary
American Legion Post 19 in Yuma celebrated its 100th anniversary on Wednesday.
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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 Yuma.
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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 Day.
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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 chance there could be harmful chemicals in that water.
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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 Sudanese communities with medical attention and other needs.
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U.S. Army demonstrates new aviation technologies with other countries
Army Futures Command’s Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team kicked it off to access new tactics, technologies and coordinate with more than 32 inter-service organizations and 11 different countries.
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AEA Federal Credit Union gives back to Yuma veterans
AEA Federal Credit Union presented a check for $3,430 to Right Turn for Yuma Veterans.
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How those fleeing Ukraine inspired US border policies
Shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine, refugees from the threatened nation started showing up at Mexico’s border with the United States. Roughly 1,000 Ukrainians a day flew to Tijuana on tourist visas, desperate to reach U.S. soil.
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YPG celebrates 80th anniversary
Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) celebrated a major milestone on Wednesday.
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Biden pledges another 2.6 billion dollars in military aid to Ukraine
Kyiv, Ukraine (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – Nearing 14 months into the war on Ukraine, the Biden administration pledged an additional 2.6 billion dollars into military war aid, fighting against the Russian invasion. A new weapons package deal that includes laser guided missiles, which will be used to reportedly shoot down drones, purchased by Russia
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Local vets take to the skies for ‘Dream Flights’
Dream Flights pilot Carl Geisert was their guide to the skies Monday, flying the vets in a restored 1944 biplane.
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Sen. Mark Kelly speaks on his visit to Ukraine
Arizona Senator Mark Kelly spoke with Face The Nation moderator Margaret Brennan Sunday about his recent visit to Ukraine.
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FBI arrest suspect in connection with Pentagon classified documents leak
21-year-old Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was arrested in connection with the intelligence leak of classified documents. He made his first court appearance in Boston.
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Marine Corps training for natural disaster
If you saw helicopters landing at the Kiwanis Park of Yuma Friday afternoon, don’t worry it’s all part of a drill.
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MCAS Yuma conducting regionwide security exercise this week
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma will conduct Exercise Semper Durus 2023, a full-scale force protection exercise that will happen from April 10-14.
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