Military

NASCAR race could bear name of Yuma soldier

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER

The name of a U.S. Army National Guard soldier from Yuma, who received six medals on his last deployment, three of which were for saving lives, could be incorporated into the title of an upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup race. Sgt. Chris Dempsey has been... Full story

CNN show to spotlight Yuma's Sandoval

Hometown hero Sgt. Frank Sandoval will be featured next month during the “Fallen Heroes” segment of the "Nancy Grace Headline News" program."It's been nearly three years since he passed away and there isn't a day that goes by that we... Full story

YPG chief reflects on six months in command

BY CHUCK WULLENJOHN, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

Col. Thomas Payne assumed command of Yuma Proving Ground during southwest Arizona's hottest summer weeks and has witnessed nearly six months of nonstop work overseeing the testing weapon systems and munitions.He recently took time out to share some... Full story

MCAS leads disaster drill

BY WILLIAM ROLLER, SUN STAFF WRITER

If a disaster occurs in Yuma, don't worry - the city is in good hands.Operation Desert Eagle 2010, a simulated exercise Wednesday near the railroad tracks south Interstate 8's Avenue 3E exit, evaluated emergency responsibilities as well as... Full story

Visiting top general tours Yuma Proving Ground

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER

YUMA PROVING GROUND — A top U.S. general visiting the base on Monday said while the Army has no plans to put more troops there permanently, its future as a test facility remains secure for many, many more years. Lt. Gen. David Huntoon, who is... Full story

'Brown-out' testing allows safe landings

BY MARY F. FLORES, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

Driving in a dust storm with zero visibility can be nerve-racking, dangerous and sometimes fatal.  Imagine trying to land a helicopter or other aircraft in conditions often referred to as “brown-out,” and not knowing if you will... Full story

Yuma medic given Army's Achievement Award

BY JAMES GILBERT, SUN STAFF WRITER

When Staff Sgt. Paul Goeman joined the U.S. Army, he couldn't stand the sight of blood, but eventually, he was able to overcome that fear to become a medic. For the severely injured Iraqi people he treated after a vehicle bomb explosion in the city... Full story

Citizen committee to support F-35

BY JOYCE LOBECK, SUN STAFF WRITER

Yuma has a rich tradition as a military town, one that a fledging committee wants to demonstrate in support of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter that military officials have said will arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma first."We're forming a... Full story

Yodaville hosts post-blast training

BY LANCE CPL. AARON DIAMANT, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

The FBI held its annual Large Vehicle Post-Blast Investigation Course - with a few additions this year - in the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) building and at the Barry M. Goldwater Range's Yodaville complex.The... Full story

Program 'eyes' terror threats

BY LANCE CPL. AARON DIAMANT, SPECIAL TO YUMA SUN

Each member of the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma community is being asked to serve as another set of eyes, watching for suspicious activities that could be signs of pending terrorism and crime.Marine Corps Installations West and the 1st Marine... Full story

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