YPG commander keynotes local Independence Day celebration, Soldiers recognized

Get to know U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Commander Col. Charles Seaberry

Since taking command on June 11, 2026, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Commander Col. Charles Seaberry has been getting to know the nearly 2,500 personnel who make YPG Yuma County’s premier science and technology workplace. Hear him in his own words as he shares his life and career experiences, and command philosophy.

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YPG commander keynotes local Independence Day...

07.04.2026 | Photo by Mark Schauer

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Commander Col. Charles Seaberry provides keynote remarks at the 40th annual Caballeros de Yuma Independence Day Flag...

Military Freefall School welcomes new commander

06.26.2026 | Photo by Ana Henderson

The Military Freefall School (MFFS) located at Yuma Proving Ground, welcomed a new commander on the morning of June 26, 2026. Outgoing Commander...

New U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Commander visible...

06.24.2026 | Photo by Mark Schauer

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Commander Col. Charles Seaberry addresses the audience at a reception event for Dr. Reetika Dhawan, recently...

New commander to lead U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground...

06.11.2026 | Photo by Mark Schauer

New U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Commander Col. Charles Seaberry (left) accepts the guidon from Maj. Gen. Patrick Gaydon (right), Army Test and...

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground celebrates Army’s...

06.10.2026 | Photo by Mark Schauer

On June 10, 2026, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground's Soldiers and civilians get a head start celebrating the Army's 251st Birthday by participating...

YPG housing director wears many hats: career woman,...

06.02.2026 | Courtesy Photo

In addition to a career, a life as a military spouse and a mother, Christie Shew (left, back row) is the assistant cheerleading coach at Gila...

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Former Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Kelly is U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground’s new Fire Chief. He’s worked in the organization for six years in...

Military Officers Association of America gets...

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U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Public Affairs Officer Mark Schauer gives an update about the post’s developmental test activities on behalf...

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06.24.2026 | Video by Eugene Garcia

Since taking command on June 11, 2026, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Commander Col. Charles Seaberry has been getting to know the nearly...

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Change of Command...

06.11.2026 | Video by Eugene Garcia

Col. Charles Seaberry assumed command of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) from Col. Johnathon Nelson on June 11, 2026, accepting the guidon...

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06.11.2026 | Video by Eugene Garcia

Col. Charles Seaberry assumed command of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground on June 11, 2026, accepting the guidon from Maj. Gen. Patrick Gaydon,...

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05.19.2026 | Video by Eugene Garcia

After the Department of War in September 2025 approved an $8 million grant for Yuma Elementary School District (YESD) # 1 to partially fund...

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground's elite Airborne Test...

04.07.2026 | Video by Eugene Garcia

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground's elite Airborne Test Force (ATF) is vital to Army operations. Whether it is conducting rigorous evaluation of...

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U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground at 60th annual Yuma...

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U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground had a large static display at the 60th annual Yuma Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma on March 14, 2026. From...

Yuma Proving Ground helps celebrate America's 250th...

02.24.2026 | Video by Eugene Garcia

A reported 1,500 visitors saw a Yuma Proving Ground history-related static display and two Yuma Proving Ground history presentations as part of...

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground commander keynotes...

07.04.2026 | Story by Mark Schauer

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) was well-represented at the Caballeros de Yuma’s 40th annual Fourth of July Flag Raising Ceremony at Armed...

Military Freefall School welcomes new commander

06.29.2026 | Story by Ana Henderson

The Military Freefall School (MFFS) located at Yuma Proving Ground (YPG), welcomed a new commander on the morning of June 26, 2026. Outgoing...

New U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground Commander visible...

06.25.2026 | Story by Mark Schauer

Pledging an active community presence while taking command weeks ago, U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Commander Col. Charles Seaberry has...

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground tests CROWS...

06.24.2026 | Story by Mark Schauer

When it comes to impact on Soldier safety and combat effectiveness, the Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station (CROWS) has been one of the more...

YPG housing director wears many hats: career woman,...

06.23.2026 | Story by Ana Henderson

Christie Shew is many times the first person people moving to U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground meet. She’s the Community Director for Desert Oasis...

Yuma Test Center’s Airborne Test Force Soldiers...

06.22.2026 | Story by Ana Henderson

Soldiers with Yuma Test Center’s elite Airborne Test Force (ATF) are continually mastering their jumping skills. Recently the Soldiers took to...

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground names new fire chief

06.15.2026 | Story by Ana Henderson

Former Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Kelly has been named the new fire chief for U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground.

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Col. Charles Seaberry assumed command of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) from Col. Johnathon Nelson on June 11, 2026, accepting the guidon...

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06.11.2026 | Audio by Mark Schauer

Host Mark Schauer talks with Col. John Nelson, a tanker and former product manager for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle who served as commander of...

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 89

06.01.2026 | Audio by Eugene Garcia

Host Mark Schauer talks with Chief of Staff Omar Silva about YPG's position at the forefront of conducting developmental testing of equipment that...

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 88

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Host Ana Henderson interviews Tropic Regions Test Center Test Support Services Program Manager Mel Nickell about developmental testing military...

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 87

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Outpost Outspoken, Episode 86

03.09.2026 | Audio by Eugene Garcia

Host Ana Henderson interviews Chief Warrant Officer 2 Melvin Bullard, Officer-in-Charge of YPG's elite Airborne Test Force, about the post's cargo...

Outpost Outspoken, Episode 85

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April 27, 2026 edition of The Outpost, the official newspaper of U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground.

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In this issue: • The true austere topics: why tropical testing is topical • YPG and Arctic Regions Command Groups visit Tropic Regions...

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