Event in Scottsdale pays tribute to those who served in the armed forces

The soldiers served the country during World War II and the Korean Conflict, and on Thursday, an event took place in Scottsdale to honor their service. FOX 10's Bailey Miller reports.

Businesses offer free meals, discounts on Veterans Day in gesture of thanks to those who have served

On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.

Volunteers stuff stockings for troops overseas
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Men and women who serve are often away from their families during the holidays, but a gift from home can make a world of difference. Volunteers in Sun City West stuffed stockings with necessities, goodies and notes for troops overseas on Wednesday night. The event was inspired by Mark Lee, the first Navy SEAL to be killed in Iraq. Fox 10's Bailey Miller reports.

Military dad dresses up as mascot to surprise daughter on senior night

Lt. Col. Herbert Lorfils is on a year-long deployment to the Middle East but made a quick trip home to surprise his cheerleader daughter at the last home football game of the season.

White House declares November ‘Veterans and Military Families Month’

For the third year in a row, President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring all of November as a month to honor American veterans and military families as an extension of Veterans Day.

Lawsuit: Veteran with service dog denied entry to Phoenix sports bar

A sports bar in Phoenix is in trouble for violating the disabilities act. The Attorney General's Office says O'Briens Sports Bar discriminated against a man who wanted to bring his service animal into the bar.

Trump: US forces cornered ISIS leader in dead-end tunnel

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi , the shadowy leader of the Islamic State group who presided over its global jihad and became arguably the world's most wanted man, was killed in a U.S. military raid in Syria, President Donald Trump said Sunday.

Arizona soldier among 3 killed in training accident at Fort Stewart

Soldiers were training in darkness when their armored vehicle fell from a bridge and landed upside down in the water below, killing three of those inside and injuring three others, the commanding general of Fort Stewart said Monday.

Soldier surprises students who began writing letters to him in kindergarten while he was deployed in Iraq

Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.

US Army partners with former Blink-182 frontman Tom DeLonge’s UFO research company to develop future tech

Tom DeLonge's technological research organization, which focuses heavily on UFOs and extraterrestrials, signed a contract with the U.S. Army to form a research and development partnership for “enhanced capabilities for Army ground vehicles.”

Desert Storm veteran seeks help funding dog's life-saving surgery

An animal rescue hopes to help a Desert Storm veteran who sought funding assistance for her dog who is in dire need of surgery. 

Ducey orders flags lowered to honor fallen Peoria soldier

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset Tuesday in honor of a fallen soldier from Peoria.

Fort Stewart training accident leaves 3 soldiers dead, 3 injured, officials say

Three soldiers were killed and three others were hospitalized after a training accident at Fort Stewart in Georgia on Sunday, according to officials.

Soldier who amputated leg to save tank crew: 'It's the best thing that's ever happened to me'

"Every day I wake up and look at it, and I remember how close I was to losing it all. And I'm still here," he said. "I managed to survive, and this is just the scar I walked away with."