A little Christmas cheer for military families
The Giving Tree is up at the Marine Corps Exchange (MCX), and its purpose is to give a little cheer to military families who don’t have much this…
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Behind the curtain: Entertainment, dining, and recreation all available on base
Yuma is a city with a rich military presence, but often times civilians don’t know that they too have access to the Marine Corps Air Station…
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Go behind the scenes at YPG
Most people think military bases are completely top secret and off limits, but the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is opening its gates to…
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From textbooks to Hawaii: Yuma Young Marines raise money to visit Pearl Harbor
December 7th marks the 78th anniversary of the attack on the island of Oahu. To commemorate Pearl Harbor remembrance, the Yuma Young Marines are…
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Military Matters: Honoring 2ndLt. Christopher Hanneke
Today’s Military Matters we honor Second Lieutenant (2ndLt.) Christopher Hanneke, an Aviation Maintenance Officer at Marine Aircraft Logistics…
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Trump in Afghanistan for surprise Thanksgiving visit
JILL COLVINAssociated Press BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) – President Donald Trump paid a surprise Thanksgiving visit to Afghanistan,…
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Military Matters: New study shows AZ vets twice as likely to commit suicide
Military Matters: The latest study out of Arizona State University (ASU) shows that veterans living in Arizona are twice as likely to commit suicide…
Continue Reading Military Matters: Devil Dog receives Medal of Bravery
Combat Canine gives new meaning to title of man’s best…
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Military Matters: VA still fixing housing mishap
Housing payouts may be sent out next summer WASHINGTON D.C. (KYMA, KSWT, KECY)-Military Matters News from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs…
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MCAS Yuma lobbying Congress to fund new barracks on base
MCAS has been lobbying Congress to allocate around $170-million to fund much need housing renovations on…
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Rotary club helps Veterans bring memorial wall to the Valley
The Imperial Valley Breakfast Rotary presented veterans with a check to bring the Mobile Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall to the…
Continue ReadingMilitary Matters: Celebrating Yuma 50 – supporting local military
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Expect big boom from Goldwater Bombing Range
Foothills residents be warned – you may hear a big boom from the Barry M. Goldwater bombing range on Thursday.…
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Military Matters: New Bill to help K-9 Heroes
Bill aimed helping canines after service Project K-9 Hero WASHINGTON D.C. (KYMA, KSWT). On any given day narcotic canines posted at our ports can…
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Cold War relic for sale
History buffs looking for a unique home, this listing may be for you.…
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Military Matters: Millions of vets and caregivers set to get access to exchange.
Military Matters: Millions of vets will have access to commissaries and exchanges come 2020.…
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