Vargas graduates from basic training
Army Pvt. Kierstenne Vargas has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia. S.C.
Urquieta announces retirement from Army
Major Ernest M. Urquieta, of Superior, is retiring after 26 years of active federal service to our country, having faithfully and honorably discharged his professional duties as a soldier, culminating at
Zachary Sanchez completes basic training
Air Force Airman Zachary R. Sanchez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline
Ruben Ybarra Jr. reenlists
Ruben Ybarra Jr. of Superior has reenlisted in the United States Navy. On Friday, May 30, 2014, Ybarra took the Oath of enlistment and was promoted to Petty Officer 2nd Class.
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First Sergeant Juan F. Escalante retires from the Marine Corps
December 15th, 2016by Staff
After 20 years in the United States Marine Corps, First Sergeant Juan F. Escalante has retired. His family celebrated […]
Lopez graduates from Warrant Officer Candidate School
November 17th, 2016by Staff
Anthony “Tiger” Lopez Jr., a member of the San Manuel High class of 2009, recently graduated from the U.S. […]
Superior native speaks at Engineer Ball
February 25th, 2016by Staff
Ret. Major Ernest Urquieta, Superior resident, was invited back to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri by LTC Kevin Golinghorst, Commander […]
Mic Johnson: In the Prison Camps
October 20th, 2015by John Hernandez
Copper Area News The Kiang Wang camp was located on the outskirts of Shangai. The treatment of the prisoners was as bad as Woosung.
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Mic Johnson – POW and American hero
September 29th, 2015by John Hernandez
Copper Area News Malcom “Mickey” Johnson (he prefers to be called Mic) was raised during the Great Depression in the state of Washington.
POW/MIA Recognition Day celebrated
September 22nd, 2015by John Hernandez
Copper Area News Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, was National POW/MIA Recognition Day. A ceremony was held at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson and sponsored by Davis-Monthan Air
Kearny resident to be honored as a World War II hero
September 15th, 2015by John Hernandez
Copper Basin News Mic Johnson, a resident of Kearny since 1959 when he went to work at Kennecott, will be honored as a “Hero” at the Pima Air and Space
Duarte completes combat training
September 8th, 2015by Staff
Army Pvt. George O. Duarte has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and