'My personal hero': Air Force Lieutenant Colonel laid to rest in Arizona
A veteran was laid to rest in Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 17 and the service came complete with a military flyover, a fitting farewell to the pilot who served in Korea and Vietnam.
A veteran was laid to rest in Arizona on Saturday, Sept. 17 and the service came complete with a military flyover, a fitting farewell to the pilot who served in Korea and Vietnam.
Phoenix area veteran miraculously walking again with ReWalk robotics exoskeleton
A Valley veteran is getting the chance to walk again after nearly a decade in a wheelchair. Richard Neider is an Army combat veteran and suffered a spinal cord injury while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. For the last decade he was bound to a wheelchair, but now he's able to walk again thanks to a ReWalk robotics exoskeleton.
A Valley veteran is getting the chance to walk again after nearly a decade in a wheelchair. Richard Neider is an Army combat veteran and suffered a spinal cord injury while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. For the last decade he was bound to a wheelchair, but now he's able to walk again thanks to a ReWalk robotics exoskeleton.
'An experience I won't forget': 20 unclaimed veterans buried at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
Dozens of Arizonans said goodbye to 20 veterans who they've never met. The ceremony in north Phoenix in their honor was to make sure they were buried with full honors, despite having no family and no resources.
Dozens of Arizonans said goodbye to 20 veterans who they've never met. The ceremony in north Phoenix in their honor was to make sure they were buried with full honors, despite having no family and no resources.
Veterans to be laid to rest in Phoenix and honored for their service to America
A special public ceremony is taking place in Phoenix on Aug. 31. 20 unclaimed veterans, and two spouses, will be laid to rest and honored for their service to this country. They were identified with the help of "The Missing in America Veteran Recovery Program." The group locates, identifies and helps provide a final resting place for these veterans, who may have no family left.
A special public ceremony is taking place in Phoenix on Aug. 31. 20 unclaimed veterans, and two spouses, will be laid to rest and honored for their service to this country. They were identified with the help of "The Missing in America Veteran Recovery Program." The group locates, identifies and helps provide a final resting place for these veterans, who may have no family left.
GreenPharms, a cannabis dispensary, helps pair veterans with service dogs
A Phoenix-area dispensary is high on helping others by raising money and awareness for a special cause. FOX 10's Anita roman has more on GreenPharms helping pair veterans with service dogs.
A Phoenix-area dispensary is high on helping others by raising money and awareness for a special cause. FOX 10's Anita roman has more on GreenPharms helping pair veterans with service dogs.
Arizona A/C company donates new system to families, veterans nonprofit
Chas Roberts Air Conditioning and Plumbing has donated a new A/C unit to local families and Legion Post 53 in Buckeye as part of their annual Cool Play Giveaway. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Chas Roberts Air Conditioning and Plumbing has donated a new A/C unit to local families and Legion Post 53 in Buckeye as part of their annual Cool Play Giveaway. FOX 10's Anita Roman reports.
Marine who lost arm and both legs in Afghanistan tells struggling vets, 'Reach out' for help
Purple Heart Sgt. Kenny Kalish credits Semper Fi & America's Fund for new lease on life.
Purple Heart Sgt. Kenny Kalish credits Semper Fi & America's Fund for new lease on life.
Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
National Veterans Wheelchair Games in town for largest competition of its kind
The National Veterans Wheelchair Games are in town this weekend and the event is the largest of its kind. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has this story.
The National Veterans Wheelchair Games are in town this weekend and the event is the largest of its kind. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has this story.
Last surviving member of WWII’s famed Easy Company dies at 97
Bradford Freeman was a member of Easy Company in World War II, which was made famous by the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers” released in 2001.
Bradford Freeman was a member of Easy Company in World War II, which was made famous by the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers” released in 2001.
Remembering D-Day: Joy, sadness intertwine at Normandy commemoration
Joy and sadness are pouring out of those on the beaches of Normandy for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.
Joy and sadness are pouring out of those on the beaches of Normandy for the 78th anniversary of D-Day.
WWII veterans flown to Normandy for D-Day anniversary
The 173rd Airborne Brigade said the trip was made possible by civilian benefactors.
The 173rd Airborne Brigade said the trip was made possible by civilian benefactors.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.