A Black WWII veteran who was denied the Purple Heart due to racism finally receives the honor at 99
For nearly eight decades, former Army Private Osceola “Ozzie” Fletcher’s experience in the Battle of Normandy went…
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VA to offer gender confirmation surgery to vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs will now offer transgender veterans gender confirmation…
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Brawley veteran to walk entire US-Mexico border
A US veteran from Brawley will be walking the entire US-Mexico border on June 28 to bring awareness to Veterans who have been deported.…
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Middle school camp teaches students about STEM military testing
The military uses skills in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) almost every day, and it’s important to teach these concepts at a young…
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YPG celebrates the U.S. Army’s 246th birthday with a five-mile run
The U.S. Army recognized another trip around the sun. Monday soldiers laced up their tennis shoes before it got too…
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MCAS Yuma prepares for extreme heat
As temperatures rise in the desert southwest, MCAS Yuma begins its “101 Critical Days of Summer” training. During this course, marines learn not…
Continue ReadingBiden administration will return $2 billion to military projects that had been set aside for border wall construction
The administration is now taking steps to send back billions’ worth of funds to the Pentagon, so that they can be used for their initial purpose.…
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Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland moves to all clear after lockdown for reports of gunshots near gate
Texas’ Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland went into lockdown Wednesday after reports of two gunshots near one of the gates to the massive military…
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Virtual Military Service Academy Day scheduled for June 19
Arizona Senators Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and state representatives host a virtual Service Academy Day to nominate four…
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UN sounds alarm over threat posed by emboldened Taliban, still closely tied to al Qaeda
An emboldened Taliban poses a severe and expanding threat to the government of Afghanistan, remains close to al Qaeda, and believes it can return to…
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Pentagon reviewing policy that could open door to Pride flags being displayed at bases
The Pentagon is reviewing a policy instituted last year that limits which flags can be displayed at military…
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El Centro veterans remember their fallen comrades
El Centro’s mayor on Monday joined with veterans, families, and members of the community in honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their…
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Video Blog: Memorial Day in pictures
Memorial Day commemorations from across the U.S.…
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Yuma community asking for the public’s help this Memorial Day
Memorial Day is right around the corner, and the veteran’s community in Yuma is welcoming everyone this Monday to come out and honor the fallen men…
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YPG shows gratitude for military spouses
YPG Commander thanks military spouses for their continued…
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NAF El Centro celebrates its diamond anniversary
Naval Air Facility (NAF) El Centro celebrated a big birthday Friday. Officers and staff gathered to commemorate this base’s 75th anniversary, its…
Continue ReadingUS troop withdrawal from Afghanistan has begun
The US military withdrawal from Afghanistan is now formally underway, according to the White House and several US defense…
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Top Biden national security officials to brief lawmakers on Afghanistan Tuesday
Top officials from the Biden administration’s national security team will brief lawmakers from both parties about the decision to withdraw troops…
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MCAS Yuma brings WTI training to local park
Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma will bring its world-class training to two locations in Yuma Friday, where spectators can witness emergency…
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Local veterans react to Pres. Biden’s Afghanistan decision
After two decades of fighting, the President making it clear that all troops will come home by September…
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