MILITARY MATTERS: New Veterans Breakfast Group
In this week’s Military Matters report, a new social group for local Veterans is growing fast, building fellowship, connection and support for those who have served.
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Nearly 100 Veterans attend Yuma Veteran Engagement and Resource Fair
More than 30 tables were on hand to give Veterans and their families a chance to access help and encouragement, all in one place.
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Yuma Veteran Engagement and Resource Fair taking place this week
The Yuma Veteran Engagement and Resource Fair takes place Friday at the Salvation Army Yuma Corps Community Center, located at 445 S. Fourth Avenue. It runs from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
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Local Veteran recovering after being hit by vehicle
Retired Army service member Karla Roche was hit by a vehicle last month at the Quechan Casino.
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MILITARY MATTERS: YPG fire chief retires after 36 years
YPG Fire Chief Gerald Ball has officially hung up his helmet after 36 years with the department. Ball officially retired on December 18.
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Local small business creates holiday gift baskets to honor Veterans
Small business “Lemonade Delsa” says they are passionate about creating them to show gratitude to veterans, so they don’t feel forgotten during the holidays.
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Territorial Young Marines visit Pearl Harbor Memorial in Hawaii
21 Young Marines traveled from Yuma to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to take part in this year’s Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremonies.
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Volunteers need to help honor fallen service members in Yuma
On Saturday, December 13, remembrance wreaths will be placed on the graves of fallen service members at Sunset Vista Cemetery in the Foothills.
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El Centro volunteers send care packages to troopers
In this week’s Military Matters report, a group of dedicated volunteers in El Centro are supporting our troops this holiday season.
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Onvida Health announces new VA clinic project
In partnership with the Southern Arizona VA, the 30,000-square-foot facility will break ground this December at the Onvida Health Foothills Medical Plaza.
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Local Veterans celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps
Veterans from several branches gathered together at VFW 8242 to celebrate and honor those who have served our country for one quarter of a millennium.
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November 10 marks U.S. Marine Corps’ 250th birthday
On November 10, 1775, John Adams drafted a resolution that created what was then known as the Continental Marines. That date is now observed as the birth date of the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Arizona@Work to host annual Veterans StandDown & Benefit Expo
On Thursday, November 6, Arizona@Work will host its annual Veterans StandDown & Benefits Expo. It’s taking place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center, located at 300 S. 13th Avenue from 9:00 a.m. until noon.
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Last day to register for 2025 Veteran’s Day Parade approaching
A friendly reminder that the deadline to register for Yuma’s Annual Veterans Day Parade is quickly approaching. All participating marchers and floats must be registered by this Saturday, November 1.
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Local junior high school honored for outstanding support for military families
Woodard Junior High School in Yuma has been officially designated a “Purple Star School,” a national recognition given to schools who go above and beyond in supporting military-connected students and their families.
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WTI Course lands at Kiwanis Park in Yuma
On Monday at 6:00 p.m., The Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) Course conducted a Foreign Humanitarian Assistance exercise in Yuma.
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Grant application deadline to help homeless AZ veterans approaching
Non-profits and Veteran service providers can now apply for a share of $750,000 in state funding.
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YPG’s Airborne Test Force successfully performs water jump
One by one, U.S. Army soldiers leap from the aircraft, a task they’re used to but this time with a twist.
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American Legion Post 19 to honor National POW MIA Recognition Day
It’s a time to reflect on their sacrifice and maintain the nation’s commitment to bringing them home.
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MILITARY MATTERS: Free Veteran suicide prevention training
There will be a free Veterans suicide prevention event taking place Friday, September 5 at the Cocopah Resort & Conference Center in Somerton. There will be two sessions: One from 8:00 a.m to 11:00 a.m, and another from noon to 3:00 p.m.
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