Yuma Proving Ground Soldier spotlight

By Ana HendersonJuly 6, 2022

Yuma Proving Ground Soldier spotlight
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nathan Newey has been serving his county since 2005 and is currently stationed at Yuma Proving Ground with the Airborne Test Force. (Loaned photo) (Photo Credit: Ana Henderson) VIEW ORIGINAL

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Nathan Newey is currently assigned as a noncommissioned officer and test jumper for the Army Test and Evaluation Command, Airborne Test Force, at Yuma Proving Ground.

Although he was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, he graduated from Valley View High School in Ontario, California. Newey signed up to serve his country shortly afterwards, in 2005. He is currently working on his degree from Arizona State University.

Newey’s hobbies include woodworking and outdoor activities with his family. He is married to his wife, Erin, and they have three children, Ethan, Adelyn, and Greyson.