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Arizona prepares for World War II Memorial
A World War II Memorial is coming to the state Capitol, and the last existing gun barrel from the USS Arizona will be part of its centerpiece.Secretary of State Ken Bennett, who has been active in the establishment of the WWII memorial, said he learn... Full story
Yuma Marine shows true grit, sets example for others
The Marine Corps, as the smallest branch of service, prides itself on having a high percentage of service members who are considered "force multipliers." They often handle the responsibilities of two or more Marines of equal or higher grade and set a... Full story
MCAS Yuma hosts Intro to Devil Dogs 101 children's tour
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma recently hosted the inaugural children’s tour Intro to Devil Dogs 101, with the help of Marines, volunteers, teachers and parents from the local community. Children from a handful of local elementary schools parti... Full story
Defense Dept. to furlough 680,000 civilian workers
Yuma bases on wait-and-see status
After weeks of debate and number-crunching, the Defense Department announced plans Tuesday to furlough about 680,000 of its civilian employees for 11 days through the end of this fiscal year, allowing only limited exceptions for the military to avoid... Full story
Marines come home (photos)
After nine months at sea serving with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Peleliu, more than 150 Marine Attack Squadron 311 Marines returned Monday to MCAS Yuma. Click here for slideshow ... Full story
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Yuma County Sheriff's Posse member honored for WWII service
A lifetime member of the Yuma County Sheriff’s Posse was recently honored in Washington, D.C., for his service as a sailor during World War II. Raymond Evans, who served in the Navy from 1944 until 1946 as a fireman 1st Fleet tug sailor, was o... Full story
Army vet carrying photos of war dead across U.S.
Army veteran Joe “Tiger” Patrick II, who served in Operation Desert Storm, has been walking across America to honor those he calls the fallen heroes of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. On Thursday he stopped off at Marine Corps Air Station ... Full story
MCAS Yuma in Corps' long-term aviation plans
The commanding officer of four Harrier squadrons and one F-35B squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma said Thursday that continuing construction to prepare for more next-generation fighter jets puts the air station in a position to assume a much l... Full story
Budget woes could cut YPG civic participation
Budget tightening in the Department of Defense could mean Yuma Proving Ground not entering banner-bearing Humvees in parades or sending speakers to an after-hours function in town.Following a statement by the Office of the Army Chief of Public Affair... Full story
Grant, if OK’d, would improve Martinez Lake Road
Yuma County has tentatively scored more than $10 million to improve and flatten Martinez Lake Road.The road to the popular summer destination about 35 miles north of Yuma is known to frequent travelers as a hilly, difficult-to-traverse stretch of pav... Full story
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