The Phoenix-based 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Army National Guard unit was one of the most heavily engaged Army units in Afghanistan in 2007. Sgt. Chris Dempsey from Yuma was part of this unit and is shown in this footage from a mission.
Sgt. Chris Depsey and 12 members of his platoon's 1st squad were caught just behind the ridge shown in this video fighting an estimated 90 to 120 Taliban for several hours in Afghanistan. Video by Sgt. Johnny R. Aragon, U.S. Army
Sgt. Chris Dempsey with the Army National Guard, talks about some of the people he served with in his 15-month tour in Afghanistan. Video by Janet Chasse/The Sun
A granite plaque is hung at the city's Armed Forces Park in honor of Army Lt. and Yuma native Alejo Thompson, who killed in May while deployed to Afghanistan.
Yuma Proving Ground is testing the latest armored vehicle for use in the rugged terrain of Afghanistan. The Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) is part Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected (MRAP) vehicle and part Humvee.
yuma airshow from MCAS:
THE IDEAL RAPID RESPONSE
The MCAS Marine Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration displays the coordinated use of close air support, armor, artillery and infantry forces.
