Mesa honors its hometown heroes with new banners around the city
The city of Mesa unveiled new banners to honor veterans around town. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has the details.
WWII veteran 'Hank the Tank' living in Arizona celebrates 100th birthday
"Hank the Tank" Darlington, a WWII bomber pilot who lives in the Phoenix area celebrated his 100th birthday in May 2022. Darlington says in 1942, he enlisted in what was known then as the Army Airforce when he was just 20 years old. Eighty years later, his friends and family gathered to celebrate the veteran.
Phoenix-area vets receive free dental care thanks to community partnership
Around 100 Phoenix-area veterans received free dental care thanks to a partnership between Rio Salado College and Arizona Mission of Mercy. Dental hygiene students were on hand to help with the event.
Wounded veteran, his family gifted brand-new Mesa home, mortgage-free
An injured veteran and his family turned the key and unlocked the door to their new home in Mesa on May 11 after it was gifted to them, mortgage-free.
Remains of Korean War veteran finally come home after being MIA for 71 years
Cpl. David B. Milano went missing in action after a battle near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea on Dec. 2, 1950.
'K9s for Warriors' new training facility in Phoenix helps transform shelter dogs to support animals
The nonprofit's goal is to train shelter dogs to become support animals for military veterans suffering from PTSD or traumatic brain injuries. FOX 10's chief photojournalist Jon Noetzel has more.
A painful wait: Thousands of Phoenix area veterans waiting for benefits amid nationwide backlog
Every day in Arizona, thousands of veterans are waiting for much-needed benefits as a nationwide backlog has caused some cases to be on hold for years. "23 years I've been dealing with this. That is the better part of half my life that I've been dealing with this," a U.S. Army veteran said.
Veterans with PTSD can now train service dogs as part of new program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
Biden visits Fort Worth as he seeks more health care for veterans
President Joe Biden will travel to Fort Worth to talk with veterans and their caregivers and push for more help for members of the military who face health problems after exposure to burn pits.
House passes bill to boost benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
Veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan would have a dramatic boost in health care services and disability benefits under the legislation.
Ghost Army: Secret WWII tactical unit to receive Congressional Gold Medal
The Ghost Army refers to two units that used inflatable equipment, sound effects, radio trickery, and other deceptions to draw enemy forces away from American units, saving an estimated 30,000 lives.
‘American Sniper’ Chris Kyle: Father, veteran, husband leaves lasting legacy
Feb. 2 is the ninth anniversary of the retired Navy SEAL’s death whose career was documented in the bestselling “American Sniper” autobiography and later blockbuster film.
Afghan man who once helped U.S. still trying to escape; his friends in Phoenix are trying to get him out
It has been months since the Taliban took over Afghanistan once again, and an Afghan man who once hglped the U.S. Military is still trying to get out of the country, while he tries to evade Taliban officials.
Volunteer program helps socially isolated veterans amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Compassionate Contact Corps has about 750 volunteers across the United States and they’ve been matched with over 7,500 veterans so far.
4 veterans rowing 3,000 miles across Atlantic to help US service members struggling with PTSD
Four U.S. veterans are rowing across the Atlantic to raise awareness for PTSD and money to help those struggling with financial problems, housing accessibility and more.
Pay special attention to veterans and their mental health during the holidays, doctor says
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
Biden signs 4 bills aimed at supporting veterans and their families
President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.
Thousands of military families struggle to put food on the table
As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families, yet an obscure federal rule prevents thousands from receiving food stamps: "It's a shocking truth that's known to many food banks across the United States. This should be the cause of deep embarrassment."
101-year-old WWII veteran living in Tempe reflects on her time in the service
Retired Air Force Major Fannie Griffin McClendon who served in World War II, now living in Tempe, reflects on her 101 years of life and her historic service to our country on Veterans Day 2021.
Chandler reveals new Field of Honor memorial at Veterans Oasis Park after 8 years
The city of Chandler held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 11, showcasing its very latest tribute to our veterans, the new Field of Honor at the Veterans Oasis Park.