Military Archives

1 of 3 surviving Tuskegee Airmen in Arizona dies at 95

March 11, 2021 4:58 AM The Associated Press

Robert Ashby died last Friday at his home in the Phoenix suburb of Sun City. He was…

American Red Cross hosts ‘Resiliency Workshop’

March 10, 2021 5:57 PM Joe Teposte, Brandon Mejia

Workshop aimed at assisting service members will be held on…

Arizona National Guard adjutant general to retire in April

March 5, 2021 11:11 AM The Associated Press

McGuire, the state’s top military officer since 2013, had planned to retire last year but stayed on because of the…

Arizona agency: Air base needs longer term water solution

March 4, 2021 5:25 AM The Associated Press

Luke Air Force Base said in February that studies showed high levels of contaminants had affected drinking water for about 6,000…

Navy sailor killed, 5 service members hurt in convoy crash

March 3, 2021 5:06 AM The Associated Press, Dominique Newland

The convoy was heading south on Interstate 5 near Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in San Diego County when the pileup…

US carries out air strikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militias

February 26, 2021 3:06 PM CNN

The US military on Thursday struck a site in Syria used by two Iranian-backed militia groups in response to rocket attacks on American forces in the…

Water near Arizona Air Force base is tainted in latest case

February 26, 2021 4:58 AM The Associated Press, Dominique Newland

Luke Air Force Base announced this month that studies showed high levels of contaminants had affected drinking water for about 6,000…

US carries out air strikes in Syria targeting Iranian backed militia structures

February 25, 2021 5:53 PM CNN Newsource, Brandon Mejia

The US military struck a site in Syria on Thursday used by two Iranian-backed militia groups following rocket attacks on American forces in the…

Armed Forces partner up for simulation training at MCAS Yuma

February 22, 2021 10:23 PM Arlette Yousif

The 11th MEU is preparing for sea deployment with Realistic Urban Training known as RUT. The simulation allows Marines and Sailors to work together…

MCAS Yuma holds friendly competition at shooting range

February 18, 2021 12:27 PM Arlette Yousif

Guardians Cup competitions are focused heavily on fitness and agility. Activities include running, training courses, and teamwork.…

Thousands of service members refuse to get COVID vaccine

February 18, 2021 5:40 AM Sumiko Keil, Christian Galeno, CNN

Right now, the military cannot make the COVID vaccine mandatory since it has only received an emergency use and not full authorization from the Food…

One-third of military service members have opted not to receive Covid-19 vaccinations

February 17, 2021 4:50 PM CNN Newsource

One-third of US military service members eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccination have opted not to, defense officials said Monday as they…

New infantry squad vehicle testing at YPG

February 17, 2021 12:09 PM Arlette Yousif

A look into the Yuma Test Center…

Military Matters: Skylar Wyer

February 15, 2021 9:20 PM Christian Galeno

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Skylar Wyer, from Yuma, Ariz., monitors sonar contacts in the sonar control room…

Explosives missing from Twentynine Palms Marine base

February 10, 2021 6:42 AM Sumiko Keil, The Associated Press

Explosives were reported missing from the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine…

US deploying B-1 bombers to Norway to send a message to Russia

February 8, 2021 1:59 PM CNN Newsource

The US Air Force is deploying B-1 bombers to Norway for the first time in a move that sends a clear message to Moscow that the US military will…

Secretary of Defense orders all military to pause and review handling of extremism in ranks

February 3, 2021 4:06 PM CNN Newsource

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered a staggered pause of operations across the entire US military so commanders can have “needed…

Three pilots killed in Idaho National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crash

February 3, 2021 10:53 AM CNN Newsource

Three Idaho Army National Guard members died during a training exercise when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Boise on Tuesday, the National…

Defense Secretary dismisses hundreds of members of Pentagon advisory boards including late Trump picks

February 2, 2021 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has dismissed hundreds of members of 42 Pentagon advisory boards, including controversial late appointments by the…

Pentagon won’t commit to Afghanistan troop withdrawal by May, says Taliban are not honoring commitments to US

January 28, 2021 5:02 PM CNN Newsource

The Pentagon said Thursday that the Biden administration would not commit to a full drawdown of troops from Afghanistan by May because the Taliban…