Latest "yuma" stories

Large-scale exercise in Arizona deemed mission essential by top Marine canceled over COVID-19

"The priority is a safe return for each Marine in order to protect the force. Special consideration and minor delays may be in place for Marines traveling outside the United States."

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

Marine Corps exercises and training thunder on despite COVID-19 concerns

“I Marine Expeditionary Force will continue mission-essential training and tasks as directed while taking every precaution to preserve and protect the force, our families and the neighboring communities who enable us to continue our mission of sustaining combat readiness and deployability."

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

British CH-47 crews train with Marines during air tactics course for first time

It's the first time an overseas group has fully participated in the Corps' air tactics course out of Yuma, Arizona.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

Marines connect F-35 jet to HIMARS rocket shot for first time

It's the first time the Corps destroyed a target by connecting an F-35B with a HIMARS rocket shot.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

Investigation: Poor planning led to Marine helicopter mishap in October

The CH-53E Super Stallion's rotor hit a building during an exercise.

By Jeff Schogol

6 years ago

Marines to practice humanitarian aid exercises in Yuma

The Marine Corps is conducting a tactical training course next month in Yuma that will involve military helicopters buzzing at low altitudes in the city and troops learning how to conduct raids and even land helicopters on tennis courts.

6 years ago