Military Matters: Millions of unclaimed funds in AZ
Millions in unclaimed funds await those who served while in Arizona.…
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Veterans pour into local restaurants offering free meals on Veteran’s Day
Veteran’s Day is a federal holiday and many businesses are closed.
However, there are quite a few stores and restaurants that are open and…
Modern Warfare: Playing in the battlefield
Military-inspired video games are allowing kids to experience the battlefield younger than…
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MCAS Yuma commanding officer completes parachuting school
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KSWT)-The Commanding Officer at MCAS Yuma is presented with a certificate after completing the U.S. Army Free Fall Parachuting…
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Military Matters: New tool aimed at helping veterans
New database launched on Veterans Day set to help vets make better choices when looking to…
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Veteran “meet and greet mingle” at IVC tomorrow
Come by the Imperial Valley College (IVC) on Tuesday, November 12, for a Veteran meet and greet…
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Yuma Veterans Day parade: where to gather and street closures
Celebrate with the community for Yuma’s 2019 Veteran’s Day Parade on…
Continue Reading ASU: AZ Veterans twice more likely to commit suicide than non-veterans
Remembrance for Veterans Day YUMA, Ariz – Something to keep in mind during this upcoming Veterans Day: In a new study from Arizona State…
Continue Reading Veterans: Where you can eat for free on Veterans day
Veterans Day is on Monday, November 11, and each year more organizations are getting in the spirit of honoring our service members with a free meal. …
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“STAND DOWN” event seeks to help local veterans
The Western Arizona Stand Down event is a one-day event that brings together U.S. Military veterans and family members. It’s a chance to…
Continue ReadingMilitary Matters: Honoring Capt. Dakota Brandenburg
For today’s Military Matters, we honor Captain (Capt.) Dakota Brandenburg. Capt. Brandenburg enlisted in the Marine Corps six years ago. He is…
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Military Matters: Honoring SSG Gregory La Fleur
For today’s Military Matters, we honor Staff Sergeant (Staff Sgt) Gregory La Fleur. SSG La Fleur enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2006. He is…
Continue ReadingMilitary service member found dead
NOGALES , Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a military service member assigned to the Southwest Border Support Mission has died in southern Arizona.…
Continue ReadingLawyers for freed Navy SEAL want war crime case dismissed
Attorneys for a decorated Navy SEAL facing a murder trial in the death of an Islamic State prisoner will try again Friday to have the case dismissed…
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State to start building 2 new veteran homes
Construction on new 80-bed state-operated facilities to house elderly veterans in northern and southeastern Arizona will begin soon in Flagstaff and…
Continue ReadingLocal military father surprises his children after 11 months overseas
After being deployed in Kuwait and Afghanistan for 11 months, Sgt. Alejandro Morga is ready to close that chapter of his life and return to his…
Continue ReadingHoltville honor their fallen during Memorial Day ceremony
The sons of Holtville and the many who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom were honored in a Memorial Day ceremony Monday. Since World War I,…
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Deadline for Toys for Tots approaching, donate now
There are only three days left to donate toys for MCAS Yuma Toys for Tots toy…
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