Army veteran organizes hike across Arizona for PTSD awareness
Army veteran Joshua Emer is leading a 100-mile hike with other veterans through Arizona to raise awareness for those struggling with PTSD. Proceeds will be donated to Semper Fi & America's Fund, a non-profit that benefits critically ill and injured servicemembers.
Veteran-owned Home Run Stadium in Mesa struggling to stay open
A landmark veteran-owned business in Mesa that's been a staple in the East Valley for over three decades is struggling to stay open as the owner says a series of unfortunate events may force him to close.
102-year-old WWII veteran honored with birthday parade
Community groups, the Satellite Beach High School marching band, and several others took part in the celebration.
VA program to help thousands of veterans learn new career after being unemployed due to COVID-19 pandemic
Eligible veterans who are unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
WWII veteran celebrates her 100th birthday in Phoenix with family, parade
Her family says they are most proud of her service for our country, her involvement in civil rights marches, like the Selma to Montgomery March, and her kindness.
'I was very surprised': Valley veteran gifted free car
A Valley veteran who was wounded in combat in 2015 was gifted a brand new, payment-free car on Wednesday. "I was very surprised. I am surprised about the whole thing."
Biden signs bill allowing all veterans, military spouses and caregivers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law the SAVE LIVES Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide coronavirus vaccinations to all U.S. veterans, regardless of eligibility.
Arizona veterans offer help to fellow veteran to make home improvements
A Glendale veteran needed some help with her home after developing a hoarding issue, so fellow vets teamed up to improve her home on Feb. 13.
Senate confirms Biden pick Denis McDonough as VA secretary
The Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs.
‘I fight for them’: Maine veteran builds temporary housing for fellow vets who are homeless
A Maine veteran is giving back to other veterans who are struggling with homelessness amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Valley veteran 'overwhelmed' by generous strangers after sharing his difficult journey
A Valley veteran was in a 30-day coma and woke up to eviction and his things auctioned off. He was then scammed out of $2,000 while trying to find a new home. Now a month later, it's all changed for him.
World War II veteran among the first to get COVID-19 vaccine at Phoenix VA
The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived at the Phoenix VA site on the morning of Dec. 15, and they were given to some workers and veterans.
Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
Biden taps Susan Rice as domestic policy adviser, Denis McDonough for VA
President-elect Joe Biden is naming Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. He’s also nominating Denis McDonough as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
Veterans help construct country's largest VA clinic in Phoenix
It's a full-circle moment for Valley veterans who are working to construct the soon-to-be largest Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in the country, right here in Phoenix.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
DHS, veterans organization call on vets to help fight 2020 election disinformation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CISA) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) are teaming up to help veterans combat the spread of misinformation ahead of the 2020 election.
Cindy McCain to campaign on behalf of Joe Biden in Prescott
The Biden campaign will hold a Republican Veterans roundtable in Prescott on Oct. 20. The event will be hosted by Cindy McCain and former Maricopa Co. Attorney Rick Romley.