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Yuma Proving Ground welcomes new Command Sgt. Major Herbert Gill
Sgt. Maj. Gill is taking over the new duties from Sgt. Maj. Jamathon Nelson as of Thursday…
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WWII-era ordnance found near Martinez Lake Road
The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has closed down a stretch of Martinez Lake Road while explosives teams remove a piece of World War II-era…
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American Legion Post 19 continues holiday donations for local troops
Gift cards will be given to young troops stationed at YPG and MCAS Yuma as the holiday season inches closer. YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Each year the…
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Veterans and Gold Star families to get free access to national parks
(CNN) – Veterans and Gold Star families are getting a free pass to national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands managed by the Department…
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Meet the U.S. Naval Academy’s First Black Commanding Officer-In-Charge of Student Body
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (KYMA/KECY) – For the first time in U.S. Naval Academy history, a Black woman will be in charge of the student body. Midshipman First…
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Happy 245th Birthday United States Marine Corps
The Few. The Proud. The…
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Community comes out to watch W.T.I. training at Kiwanis Park
The Marine Corps’ Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) has returned to Yuma after canceling the spring session due to the COVID-19…
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NAF El Centro celebrates the U.S. Navy’s 245th birthday virtually
Shipmates celebrate its 245th Birthday virtually, around the world,…
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Navy Base to livestream 245th birthday celebration
NAF El Centro is preparing to celebrate a big birthday, but the pandemic will prevent it from tossing a traditional…
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ISIS fighters charged with deaths of Americans in Syria
The U.S. federal court has charged two ISIS fighters with the deaths of four American…
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Local Servicemembers Honored For Outstanding Leadership
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – The Yuma County Chamber Of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee honored several active service members for their…
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UPDATE: 9 people safe after military aircraft made emergency landing
Nine people are safe after a U.S. Marine Corps refueling aircraft made an emergency landing after a mid-air mishap involving a fighter…
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U.S. Army testing cutting-edge equipment for Project Convergence
YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The U.S. Army is advancing skills and weaponry through Project Convergence which involves equipment…
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Honoring the Fallen: Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible and Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell
September 14 marked the 8th anniversary for two Marines who were killed in…
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Congressman Gallego responds to Trump’s Arizona Visit
After the announcement of President Donald Trump coming to Arizona to host a roundtable for Latinos for Trump, Rep. Ruben Gallego responded in a…
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Military Matters: Group helps veterans find better-paying jobs
A Yuma group is helping members of the military improve their lives by helping them land better…
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NAF to host virtual 9/11 remembrance ceremony
The Naval Air Facility El Centro holds a virtual ceremony to honor those individuals in the U.S. Navy who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their…
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Family advocates “I am Vanessa Guillen” bill to assist soldiers
The “I Am Vanessa Guillen” bill gives soldiers a chance to report sexual assault or harassment claims to a third party instead of being handled…
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Philippines president pardons U.S. Marine who killed transgender woman
Joseph Scott Pemberton was convicted of murdering Jennifer Laude in 2014. Activists condemned the pardon as a “mockery of…
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