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Yuma Proving Ground welcomes new Command Sgt. Major Herbert Gill

November 19, 2020 1:44 PM Sumiko Keil, Jenny Day

Sgt. Maj. Gill is taking over the new duties from Sgt. Maj. Jamathon Nelson as of Thursday morning.

WWII-era ordnance found near Martinez Lake Road

November 17, 2020 7:10 PM Lisa Sturgis, Christian Galeno

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 ordnance.

American Legion Post 19 continues holiday donations for local troops

November 12, 2020 12:37 PM Brandon Mejia

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 American Legion Post 19 in Yuma donates gift baskets to local active service members throughout our community. With the concern of COVID-19, the Legion has opted to gift

Veterans and Gold Star families to get free access to national parks

November 11, 2020 6:51 AM Dominique Newland, CNN

(CNN) – Veterans and Gold Star families are getting a free pass to national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior starting on Veterans Day. They will then have free access for life to nearly 2,000 public locations spread across 400 million acres of land. “With the utmost

Meet the U.S. Naval Academy’s First Black Commanding Officer-In-Charge of Student Body

November 10, 2020 8:43 PM Christian Galeno

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 Class (MIDN 1/C) Sydney Barber has been named Brigade Commander for the Spring semester. That’s the highest student leadership position at the military school in Annapolis, Maryland. MIDN 1/C

Happy 245th Birthday United States Marine Corps

November 10, 2020 6:37 AM Sumiko Keil, CNN

The Few. The Proud. The Marines.

Community comes out to watch W.T.I. training at Kiwanis Park

October 16, 2020 10:46 PM Cody Lee

The Marine Corps’ Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course (WTI) has returned to Yuma after canceling the spring session due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NAF El Centro celebrates the U.S. Navy’s 245th birthday virtually

October 13, 2020 11:49 AM Sumiko Keil

Shipmates celebrate its 245th Birthday virtually, around the world, together.

Navy Base to livestream 245th birthday celebration

October 9, 2020 6:33 PM Steven Talamantes

NAF El Centro is preparing to celebrate a big birthday, but the pandemic will prevent it from tossing a traditional bash.

ISIS fighters charged with deaths of Americans in Syria

October 7, 2020 9:27 AM Sumiko Keil

The U.S. federal court has charged two ISIS fighters with the deaths of four American journalists.

Local Servicemembers Honored For Outstanding Leadership

September 30, 2020 11:09 PM Christian Galeno

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – The Yuma County Chamber Of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee honored several active service members for their outstanding leadership Wednesday morning. The awards were originally scheduled to take place at the Caballeros De Yuma annual Independence Day flag-raising ceremony, but like many other events in the Desert Southwest, COVID-19 forced the event

UPDATE: 9 people safe after military aircraft made emergency landing

September 30, 2020 11:19 AM Gabriel Salazar

Nine people are safe after a U.S. Marine Corps refueling aircraft made an emergency landing after a mid-air mishap involving a fighter jet.

U.S. Army testing cutting-edge equipment for Project Convergence

September 23, 2020 5:17 PM April Hettinger

YUMA PROVING GROUND, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The U.S. Army is advancing skills and weaponry through Project Convergence which involves equipment testing. It’s all happening in our very own backyard at the Yuma Proving Ground, one of the largest military installations in the world. Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy came right here to YPG

Honoring the Fallen: Lt. Col. Christopher K. Raible and Sgt. Bradley W. Atwell

September 15, 2020 11:35 AM Sumiko Keil

September 14 marked the 8th anniversary for two Marines who were killed in Afghanistan.

Congressman Gallego responds to Trump’s Arizona Visit

September 13, 2020 6:23 PM Steven Talamantes

After the announcement of President Donald Trump coming to Arizona to host a roundtable for Latinos for Trump, Rep. Ruben Gallego responded in a tweet.

Military Matters: Group helps veterans find better-paying jobs

September 10, 2020 4:56 PM Joe Teposte

A Yuma group is helping members of the military improve their lives by helping them land better jobs.

NAF to host virtual 9/11 remembrance ceremony

September 9, 2020 11:28 AM Sumiko Keil

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 country on that tragic day.

Family advocates “I am Vanessa Guillen” bill to assist soldiers

September 8, 2020 9:39 AM Sumiko Keil

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 internally.

Philippines president pardons U.S. Marine who killed transgender woman

September 7, 2020 11:14 AM Sumiko Keil, NBC News

Joseph Scott Pemberton was convicted of murdering Jennifer Laude in 2014. Activists condemned the pardon as a “mockery of justice.”

Local pilots flying over Pearl Harbor for V-J Day

September 2, 2020 11:33 AM April Hettinger

Local pilots are soaring over Pearl Harbor and historical battleships to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the ending of World War II.

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