Local Veteran turns real-life photos into digital masterpieces
Joshua Gonzalez and his wife Savannah set up photo booths all around town and turn pictures of locals into digital portraits by using A.I. and their…
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MCAS Yuma Marines make heroic desert rescue
During a routine flight training last month, Marines aboard a King Stallion Helicopter spotted a man stranded in the California desert near…
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YPG renames building after late accomplished employee
It’s named after Larry Bracamonte, an employee of YPG for almost 40 years who passed away last August after a battle with…
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U.S. Marine mascot visits Yuma for the first time
Lance Corporal Bruno is one of only three official mascots in the entire Marine…
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U.S.A.F. F-16 Viper Demo Team touches down in Yuma
The F-16 is one of our military’s most advanced multi-role fighter…
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2025 Yuma Airshow takes flight this weekend
The event provides a rare opportunity for civilians to get on base and take a close up look at what goes on at MCAS…
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U.S.M.C. Battle Color Detachment kicks off 2025 season in Yuma
The event featured performances by the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, the Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Marine Corps Color…
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First annual Side-by-side Ride: Combating PTSD with outdoor activities
The first annual Side-by-Side Ride was held in Yuma last week to combat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other traumas with the great…
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Kofa High School’s Rifle Team continues to excel
A local JROTC program continues to excel in competitions and within the…
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Local non-profit help provide homes for Veterans
The “National Community Health Partners” (NCHP) works to provide housing assistance and homeless prevention for…
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Local restaurant in need of donations for new military display
Texas Roadhouse in Yuma opened a new dining area that they will be decorating with local military and Veteran…
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Commemorating local Vietnam Veterans 50 years since war’s end
Local Vietnam Veterans are being honored for their service 50 years after the war’s…
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YPG Chaplain receives perfect ACFT score
In this Military Matters report, a big accomplishment for the Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Chaplain after achieving a perfect score in the Army Combat…
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Veteran-owned coffee business in Yuma aiming to grow
Grenade Coffee is a Veteran-owned company run by Clarence Jenkins, a 20-year retired United States…
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Southwest High School in El Centro hosts first-ever Military Ball
At Southwest High School in El Centro, the school’s California Cadet Corps program hosted its first-ever Military…
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Naval Air Facility El Centro unveils new fire station
The base unveiled its new state-of-the-art fire station including 18 dormitories, a recreational area, and a special training…
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Yuma Proving Ground hosts first Army Ball since 2012
The Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) hosted its first Army Ball since…
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Local organizations in Yuma to help Veterans this Christmas
Several organizations in Yuma are preparing to help out local Veterans and their families this…
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Cadet Corps Program at Southwest High School in El Centro hosts Promotions & Award Ceremony
The California Cadet program at Southwest High School continues to transform young lives in the Imperial…
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Onvida Health and Veterans Affairs Office announce new collaboration
Onvida Health and the Veterans Affairs Office have announced a new partnership.…
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