DVIDS – News – LA District signs design agreement for the Little Colorado River at Winslow Flood Risk Management Project
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, along with the Navajo County Oversight Board, signed the Little Colorado River Winslow Flood Risk Management Project Design Agreement on July 11 at the Winslow Chamber of Commerce in Winslow, Arizona. The signing ceremony marks the commencement of Corps pre-construction, engineering and design to mitigate potential […]
DVIDS – News – YPG wraps up another successful GEMS summer camp
Earlier this month, a whopping 80 students were given special access to the U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) to participate in a two-week Math and Science Education Advancement (GEMS) summer camp. This year students from around Yuma County to as far away as Somerton traveled to the YPG for camp. Over the years, students […]
DVIDS – News – TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County in Arizona Due to Diamond Fire
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The Defense and Health Administration (DHA) has announced that due to the Diamond fires, TRICARE recipients in Maricopa County, Arizona may be able to receive emergency prescription refills through July 8. To receive an emergency prescription refill, a TRICARE recipient must bring their prescription bottle to any pharmacy in the TRICARE […]
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 – Intelligence Center of Excellence appoints new Deputy to the Commanding General
FORT HUATHUKA, Arizona — The U.S. Army Information Center appointed a new civilian deputy commander at an induction ceremony at Fitch Auditorium on June 5. Norman S. Lawrence was formally appointed to this position on May 8 and has developed a coherent and synchronized strategy for planning, implementing, and overseeing the formal training, leadership development, […]
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 – Corps’ leaders meet with Maricopa County to discuss completion of 5 federally constructed channels
PHOENIX – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District leaders visit the New River Dam Spillway in Florence, Arizona, October 24, to recognize the completion of a project to restore the capacity of five federally constructed waterways in Maricopa County. bottom. Rehabilitation of the waterways of the New River, New River Dam Exit, Skunk […]
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 […]
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 […]
DVIDS – News – Yuma Proving Ground Commander keynotes Camp Bouse Memorial Ceremony
U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Commanding Officer, Col. Patrick McFaul, was the keynote speaker at the 27th Annual Camp Bowes Memorial Celebration in the town of Bowes, La Paz County, Arizona, Saturday, February 11. . The YPG’s modern mission was one of the “greatest generations” who tested the Canal Defense Light, a 13-million candle […]
