Jon Stewart joins lawmakers in new fight for veterans looking for burn pit relief
Over a year after helping 9/11 first responders receive access to a crucial compensation fund, Jon Stewart has turned his focus toward helping the nearly 200,000 veterans who've said their health was compromised by their exposure to burn pits while serving overseas.
VA: Personal information of 46,000 veterans compromised in data breach
Approximately 46,000 veterans’ personal information was exposed in a data breach, the VA announced Monday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill into law protecting veterans from fraud
The law makes it a first-degree felony victimize 10 or more veterans out of at least $50,000.
Navy veteran saved by Chihuahua after having a stroke
Eighty-six-year-old Navy Veteran Rudy Armstrong survived a stroke after his little dog Bubu ran to get help.
Fired VA staffer facing 7 murder counts in insulin deaths
Reta Mays, a former nursing assistant at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center in Clarksburg, West Virginia, is being charged with second degree murder in the deaths of seven people and assault with the intent to commit murder of an eighth person.
VA says it lacks adequate medical gear for 2nd virus wave
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
Gary Sinise Foundation donates 20,000 meals to VA hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic
The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.
How you can help a veteran during the COVID-19 pandemic
They’ve dedicated themselves to serving America. Here’s how you can help out former U.S. military members.
Wounded Warrior Project commits $10 million to helping veterans impacted by coronavirus pandemic
The Wounded Warrior Project said that they will give financial assistance to veterans who are unable to meet their food or shelter needs because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Veteran, 95, recovers from coronavirus, family says: 'Pretty hardcore'
A 95-year-old veteran who lived through the Great Depression and World War II just beat the coronavirus.
Arizona Senate rejects Ducey's veteran tax cut measure
The GOP-controlled Senate shot down the stand-alone proposal. Four Republicans joined all 13 Democrats in opposing the measure.
Woman pleads guilty to defrauding VA out of nearly $1.8 million in veteran benefits
Claudia Ann Merrill admitted to submitting false applications in veterans’ names and their surviving spouses’ names, federal prosecutors said.
Mesa Arts Center offering free art classes to veterans as part of program
It's a program that aims to allow veterans and military service members to reach their personal goals. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more on Mesa Arts Center's Arts In Service program.
Valley man recovering after scary snowmobile accident in Canada; insurance not covering medical expenses
A Valley man is recovering in a Canadian hospital after a snowmobiling accident. The family calls his survival a series of miracles.
‘We did the impossible:’ Senate passes military medical malpractice law
It was called “landmark legislation” and a “Christmas miracle.” Sgt. 1st Class Richard Stayskal calls it a relief.
Many showed up to remember Vietnam veteran who died with no known living family member
A local veteran with no known living family members or friends was laid to rest with honors Wednesday afternoon.
Several groups aim to give Valley veteran who died without family a proper burial
A 73-year-old veteran died in November with no family members or close friends present. Now, local groups are working to give the man a proper burial. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Families sue Phoenix VA for $55M after 2 veterans die who sought mental health treatment
Two families sue the Phoenix VA for $55M after their loved ones die who were seeking help from the hospital. One died by a police shootout and the other by suicide.
9-year-old asks Trump to go vegan for a month in exchange for $1 million donation to veterans
A 9-year-old from Florida representing an animal rights nonprofit says the group will donate $1 million to veterans if President Donald Trump goes vegan for a month.
Veteran surprised with thousands of Christmas lights, decorations
A local veteran got quite the surprise when he returned home to find his house totally decorated for Christmas on Tuesday.