Fort Bragg renamed Fort Liberty to remove Confederate namesake

Fort Bragg was originally named in 1918 for Gen. Braxton Bragg, a Confederate general who was known for owning slaves and losing key Civil War battles.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin sends 100 National Guard soldiers to US-Mexican border

“The ongoing border crisis facing our nation has turned every state into a border state," Youngkin said in a statement. “As leadership solutions at the federal level fall short, states are answering the call to secure our southern border, reduce the flow of fentanyl, combat human trafficking and address the humanitarian crisis."

FOX 10 Salutes: Sterling Gibbs
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FOX 10 salutes U.S. Navy Airman Sterling Gibbs, a Phoenix native, who serves aboard the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman.

Memorial Day workout honors fallen soldiers
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It's a workout routine one fallen Navy SEAL did on a daily basis before he made the ultimate sacrifice, and on Memorial Day, various gyms across the country, including some in the Phoenix area, are taking part in an event called Murph challenge. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.

Memorial Day 2023: Arizonans mark unofficial start of summer

Memorial Day is often seen as a day to commemorate fallen soldiers, as well as a day that marks the unofficial start to summer. In Arizona, there were events that commemorated the fallen, and people also packed the river and slopes for some outdoor action.

Stories from Arizona veterans | Honor Flight 2023
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After FOX 10's Christina Carilla and Photojournalist Jon Noetzel made a trip to our nation's capitol for an Honor Flight with dozens of veterans, we're hearing some of the important stories that were told. Among the veterans, were those who served this country in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Here are the touching stories from veterans' first-hand accounts.

Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying ceremony, lauds troops' sacrifice

President Joe Biden said in a Memorial Day address that Americans “must never forget the price that was paid" by troops to protect their democracy.

'Missing Hero Table': Fallen soldiers honored with empty seat at table on Memorial Day

Creating "The Missing Hero Table" — or setting an extra place and empty chair at the family table — is a way to remember the soldier who never came home, as one Florida mom explains.

Debt ceiling deal: Here's what's in, what's out of the bill to avert US default

Details of the deal between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are out. But the two leaders still have to persuade Congress to pass the bill.

Life-changing journey for Arizonan | Newsmaker
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In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we begin with the story of a Phoenix man who checked out of his life and decided to live on the streets of America, traveling town-to-town and documenting others who are struggling along the way. This is Jason Smith's story. In the second segment, we're talking with our own Christina Carilla as she embarks on a trip of a lifetime with American veterans from various hard-fought battles. They're visiting our nation's capitol while on an Honor Flight trip to see how they're honored, as well as those who've passed on are being remembered.

Memorial Day: 5 things to know about the holiday, including its controversies

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to mark the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts.

Glendale couple works to honor Valley veterans
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A Glendale couple spends the day bending over backward for Memorial Day as they and a few friends planted hundreds of American flags to honor Valley veterans during the holiday weekend. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story.

Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday

In recent years, Kissinger has continued to hold sway over Washington's power brokers as an elder statesman.

U.S. Army sergeant reunites with her dog in Phoenix

Imagine being away from your dog for one year. That was a scenario one Army Sergeant from Arizona had to deal with, but recently, she was reunited with the dog she loves.

Memorial Day 2023 deals for veterans and military members

Restaurants and shops are celebrating veterans and active duty members with a variety of deals and freebies.

WWII bomber takes to the skies in Arizona
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It is a piece of history, and on May 25, a B-25 bomber that dates to the World War II era took flight from Arizona. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has more, from the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum in Mesa.