Army Trainee Reportedly Opens Fire On Fellow Soldiers, Killing Two
An 18-year-old army trainee in Japan was arrested Wednesday after he opened fire on his training instructors, killing two of them, officials said. According to the Associated Press, the suspect began firing a rifle at soldiers during training at the Hino Base Firing Range. report. The suspect injured three instructors, two of whom died from […]
Army Base To Be Renamed For Black WWI Hero Whose Bravery ‘Wasn’t Acknowledged’
Fort Polk, Louisiana, was renamed Tuesday after a black US soldier who posthumously received a Purple Heart and the Medal of Honor during World War I and spoke openly about the racism he experienced throughout his military career, according to CNN. It was decided. The redesignation from Fort Polk to Fort Johnson marks seven of […]
DVIDS – News – U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Commissary honored
It is known as the center of the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) community, and the excellence experienced by YPG Commissary customers is recognized at the highest levels of the Department of Defense (DeCA). The store was recently named second best small retailer in DeCA’s Richard M. Padgett Awards. There are a total of […]
DVIDS – News – U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground hosts EDGE 23
Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona — During intense natural-environment testing with over 80 new technologies, Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event (EDGE) 23 combines development and operational testing of what could be a critical component of the future force. I was. The Army Futures Command (AFC) Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Cross-Functional Team (CFT) held its annual demonstration at […]
DVIDS – News – U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground marks 80 years supporting Warfighters
From the beginning, the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) has relied on cutting-edge technology to ensure that the equipment issued to its Soldiers works well anytime, anywhere. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers opened the Yuma Test Branch in 1943 near the current location of the test site under the Laguna Dam on the […]
Army and Cochise County team up for education
The Cochise County Superintendent of Education and Fort Huachuca Garrison Commander are working together to advance education and workforce opportunities in Cochise County. Fort Huachuca Garrison Commander Colonel John Ives and Cochise County Superintendent of Education Dr. Jackie Cray have begun a Fort-County collaboration to develop, retain and recruit young professionals in the area. For […]
Hunter’s Army hosts family event at Britain Farms
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – The Hunter’s Army hosted a free family-friendly event at Britain Farms on Saturday. Hosted by the FTS Automotive Center, the event started at 9am and ran until 1pm. There was food, drink, fun activities, live music, and a live auction during the event, with proceeds going to Hunter’s Army. This […]
Invisible spectrum, visible results: Air Force veteran continues service at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground | Yuma
Photo by Marc Schauer | Even in an organization where it’s common to find people who are passionate about their work, Michael Stoltenberg, Electronic Warfare Radio Frequency Support Lead at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) stands out . The Air Force veteran says he has been with the YPG for 15 years and […]
DVIDS – News – Invisible spectrum, visible results: Air Force veteran continues service at U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground
Even in an organization where it’s common to find people who are passionate about their work, Michael Stoltenberg, Electronic Warfare Radio Frequency Support Lead at the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) stands out. Cross-Functional Team Integrator Justin Croutch said: “You can tell he really understands what he’s doing and genuinely enjoys it.” The Air […]
Gilbert Army Reserve attorney found guilty for the murder of his wife
A Maricopa County Superior Court jury has found Gilbert Army Reserve Attorney guilty of murdering his wife. Mark-Eric Ponsati claimed that his wife and mother of children, Sherri Ponsati, slipped on the toilet one night in 2017 and died. Prosecutors believed Pongsati tried to make the murder look like an accident. what happened? Death Night: […]
