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Snapshots of war zone comes to the Yuma Art Center

A local art center showcases paintings and photographs straight from the war zone. The portraits are not figments of the artist's imagination. More>>

YPG Bomb sniffing dogs preparing to deploy to Afghanistan

As troops head out of Iraq.

Another kind of soldier is gearing up for combat overseas.

At one local military base more than two dozen military dogs are preparing to go to the middle east. More>>

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MCAS First Responders and Yuma Agencies Prepare for a Natural Disaster
Marine Core Air Station Yuma and various local agencies prepare for an emergency situation with Exercise Desert Impact.More >>
Marine based in Yuma involved in fatal crash
SAN DIEGO, CA - A local marine is dead after the vehicle he was traveling in was involved in a rollover crash over the weekend in San Diego. Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma identified the victim as 24-year-old Pedro Conceicao.More >>
Military personnel to be deployed to Border States, none to Yuma sector
WASHINGTON D.C. - The U.S. Department of Defense has announced they will be adding military troops to some parts along the U.S. and Mexico border. They say within the following couple of weeks, they will deploy troops to parts of New Mexico and Arizona.More >>
U.S. State Dept. issues travel warning for Mexico
WASHINGTON D.C. - As spring break approaches, the U.S. State Department is warning U.S. citizens to avoid some parts of Mexico. The U.S. State Department issued the area for Nogales, Mexico and the beach areas of Puerto Pearson, also known as Rocky Point.More >>
BREAKING NEWS: Arizona Supreme Court has ruled to uphold Yuma Superior Court decision to keep San Luis City Council candidate, Alejandrina Cabrera, off the ballot due to English deficiency.
BREAKING NEWS: Arizona Supreme Court has ruled to uphold Yuma Superior Court decision to keep San Luis City Council candidate, Alejandrina Cabrera, off the ballot due to English deficiency.More >>
Thunderbirds fly F16 aircraft in Yuma
YUMA, Ariz. - The MCAS Yuma Airshow isn't for another couple months but the Thunderbirds are in town for a preview to what we can expect in March. The U.S. Airforce Thunderbirds will be featured at this year's airshow and today they decided to take the F16 for a test flight.More >>
Yuma Marine's Christmas song a big hit on Internet
YouTube video touches military members and families at Christmas time.More >>
Power restored after it goes out at MCAS Yuma
YUMA - Power was out for more than an hour at Marine Core Air Station Yuma yesterday afternoon. Officials say power went out around 1pm in the afternoon.More >>
Marine Attack Squadron 211 welcomes new commanding officer
The Marine Corps Air Station welcomed a new commanding officer today. During a change of command ceremony, the Marine Attack Squadron 211 introduced their current commanding officer.More >>
Yuma family says military survivor benefits went to wrong person
The family of Manuel Zavala says military survivor benefits laws should change.More >>
KSWT News 13 and Dish Network sign multi-year agreement
KSWT thanks its Dish Network viewers for keeping the station on the air.More >>
Black Sheep Squadron 214 returns to Yuma from Philippines
Marines of VMA 214 return home to family and friends.More >>
MCAS Yuma officials find contaminated soil after leak in fuel line
Military officials continue to investigate the extent and cause of a fuel line leak at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. More >>
MCAS Yuma investigating isolated fuel line leak
Military officials are investigating what caused an isolated fuel line leak at the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma's flight line. More >>
MCAS holds ceremony to show construction of F-35 hangar
The Marine Corps Air Station in Yuma held a ceremony this morning to unveil the construction progress for the Joint Fighter F-35 hangar. Commanding officers held a ceremony on site as workers continued the construction of the hangar for the air craft.More >>
Yuma-based Marines with VMA-513 return from Afghanistan
Family and friends gather for emotional homecoming.More >>
MCAS offers tours to the public
MCAS Yuma opened its gates to the public today to give visitors a first hand look at the marine base. MCAS Yuma hosted its first of a three part series of public bus tours for local visitors.More >>
Vietnam war veteran in Yuma shares his war experience
All military members and those who served were honored today.

However, those who served during the Vietnam era were put in the spotlight today to mark the 50th anniversary of the start to the conflict in Vietnam.More >>
War veterans honored during ceremony in Brawley
War veterans honored today during a ceremony in Brawley.

Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Brawley Veterans Memorial Wall of Honor to pay tribute to military veterans.More >>
Veteran’s Day Parade in Yuma
Thousands of people lined along 4^th avenue today to commemorate military veterans. In honor of Veteran's Day, The American Legion Post 19 put on a parade this morning.More >>
U.S. Apache chiefs impressed by Prince Harry
Prince Harry is in the spotlight this week but it's not for being a partygoer. Despite his wild reputation, he has amazed his instructors at the naval air facility in El Centro.More >>
Gay U.S. military members can now serve openly
Openly gay men and women no longer have to hide their sexual orientation if they want to enlist.

And here locally, gay rights activists are celebrating the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"More >>
MARINE SHOT UPDATE: SHOOTER USED A 45 Caliber Pistol
Three days after an isolated shooting on base at Marine Core Air Station Yuma, 22-year-old Lance Cpl. Daryl Adams is making a recovery at Yuma Regional Medical Center from a gunshot wound to the stomach.More >>
MCAS Yuma Marine mom wants son's suicide case reopened
Mother of Cpl. Joshua Barron says reports and evidence don't add up.More >>
Marine Killed in Ogilby Crash Identified
Cpl. Sylverson Moise dies in tragic accident on Interstate 8.More >>
Yuma Veterans celebrate 4th of July
Yuma VFW members celebrate Fourth of July.More >>
25th Yuma Flag Raising event honors active duty and retired veterans
Yuma, Arizona July 4, 2011 - Hundreds of family, friends of military community honor local vets for military service.More >>
Story by Laura Rillos, 8/25/2007
Fuel Tank Explodes at MCAS Yuma
The external fuel tank fell off an EA 6B Prowler Friday afternoon.More >>
American Hero Book Fair
Saturday was International Literacy Day, and to kick it off, Barnes and Noble hosted the American Hero Book Fair. KSWT News 13's Carissa Planalp has the story.More >>
Story by Carissa Planalp, 9/5/2007
Pro-Troop Rally Held in Yuma
Dozens of people gathered near the Marine Corps Air Station Wednesday for a pro-troop rally. KSWT News 13's Carissa Planalp has the story.More >>