Military Archives

Thousands participate in memorial parade for fallen Marine

April 27, 2020 7:26 AM The Associated Press

The family of a U.S. Marine killed in Iraq last month had to postpone his memorial service because of restrictions on large gatherings in California…

Airman arrested in death of New Mexico Sunday school teacher

April 22, 2020 6:27 AM The Associated Press

An Air Force airman was arrested Tuesday in the death of a Mennonite woman whose body was found off a forest road in northern Arizona two months ago,…

Trump tweets he’s ordered Navy to ‘destroy’ Iranian boats that harass U.S. warships

April 22, 2020 6:17 AM Sumiko Keil, Gabriel Salazar

President Donald Trump tweeted Wednesday that he has instructed the Navy to “destroy” any Iranian gunboats that harass American warships at…

How YPG is navigating COVID-19 and social distancing

April 21, 2020 6:37 PM Aziza Shuler

Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) plays an essential role in supporting our nation’s Department of…

7 USNS Mercy Crew Members Test Positive for COVID-19

April 14, 2020 9:38 PM Arianna Shell

7 USNS Mercy Crew Members Test Positive for…

Navy removes 126 staffers from hospital ship

April 14, 2020 1:38 PM Lisa Sturgis

The Navy has removed 126 members of its medical staff from a hospital ship docked off Los Angeles. …

Military Matters: Honoring Hannah Canales

April 13, 2020 9:21 PM Arianna Shell

Military Matters: Honoring Hannah…

Military Matters: Honoring Sgt. Koby Neal

March 2, 2020 8:07 PM Arianna Shell

Military Matters: Honoring Sgt. Koby…

U.S. Navy expected to relieve captain of coronavirus-infected aircraft carrier

April 2, 2020 3:10 PM Lisa Sturgis

The U.S. Navy is expected to announce the captain of an aircraft carrier infected with the coronavirus will lose his…

Military Matters: Honoring Captain Preston Curry

March 30, 2020 9:29 PM Arianna Shell

Military Matters: Honoring Captain Preston…

Naval Air Facility announces change of command

March 26, 2020 11:38 AM Sumiko Keil

The Naval Air Facility in El Centro held its change of command Thursday…

Military Matters: Honoring Gunnery Sgt. Dara Long

March 23, 2020 5:37 PM Arianna Shell

Military Matters: Honoring Gunnery Sgt. Dara…

Military Matters: Honoring Lance Cpl. Steven Bunay

March 16, 2020 9:15 PM Arianna Shell

Military Matters: Honoring Lance Cpl. Steven…

Iraq army says US strikes kill 5 security forces, 1 civilian

March 13, 2020 7:46 AM The Associated Press

Iraq’s military said five security force members and a civilian were killed early Friday in a barrage of U.S. airstrikes launched hours after a…

MCAS Yuma 2020 Airshow canceled over coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 5:38 PM Aziza Shuler

UPDATE: MCAS Yuma confirms the 2020 Airshow is now canceled for everyone.…

MCAS Yuma 2020 Airshow canceled over coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 10:10 AM Aziza Shuler, Arianna Shell

UPDATE: MCAS Yuma confirms the 2020 Airshow is now canceled for everyone.…

NAFEC Air Show is cancelled

March 12, 2020 12:33 PM Sumiko Keil

The Naval Air Facility in El Centro Air Show has been…

NEWS 11 EXCLUSIVE: Blue Angels take flight for NAF El Centro air show

March 11, 2020 10:38 PM Ciara Encinas

Recognized for their blue and gold fighter jets in the sky, the Blue Angels will be showing off their skills at the NAF El Centro Air Show.…

Two Marines killed fighting ISIS in Iraq

March 10, 2020 9:45 AM Sumiko Keil, Arianna Shell

Two U.S. Marines were killed Sunday in…

Local woman wins ‘Military Spouse of the Year’ for MCAS Yuma

March 9, 2020 8:43 AM Sumiko Keil

Hana Romer has been named the 2020 Armed Forces Insurance Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (MCAS Yuma) Spouse of the…