Honor Flight takes AZ vets to DC | Care Force
A new round of Honor Flight is taking veterans of various wars who live in the Phoenix area to Washington D.C., in order to give them a chance to see the monuments that were erected in their honor. FOX 10's Christina Carilla tagged along for the flight, and has more.
A new round of Honor Flight is taking veterans of various wars who live in the Phoenix area to Washington D.C., in order to give them a chance to see the monuments that were erected in their honor. FOX 10's Christina Carilla tagged along for the flight, and has more.
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.
WWII vet, 101, 'finally' walks at graduation 80 years after having to miss ceremony amid global war
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Fred Taylor walked across the commencement stage eight decades after serving in WWII.
Arizona veterans arrive in D.C. for Honor Flight
Veterans from the Valley arrived in Washington D.C. on Wednesday. They're in our nation's capitol ahead of Memorial Day Weekend as part of an Honor Flight. These war heroes departed from Phoenix Sky Harbor surrounded by cheering crowds. Their trip to D.C. is a chance to honor the lives lost in battles and to see the memorials that represent what they fought for. These are veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Some of them fought in all three.
Veterans from the Valley arrived in Washington D.C. on Wednesday. They're in our nation's capitol ahead of Memorial Day Weekend as part of an Honor Flight. These war heroes departed from Phoenix Sky Harbor surrounded by cheering crowds. Their trip to D.C. is a chance to honor the lives lost in battles and to see the memorials that represent what they fought for. These are veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Some of them fought in all three.
Biden to nominate history-making Air Force fighter pilot for next Joint Chiefs chairman
President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is tapping a history-making Air Force fighter pilot to serve as the nation’s next top military officer, according to a senior administration official.
President Joe Biden will announce Thursday that he is tapping a history-making Air Force fighter pilot to serve as the nation’s next top military officer, according to a senior administration official.
2 Arizona veterans, lifelong friends, prepare for honor flight
This week, ahead of Memorial Day, Ron Martin and Charles Porter will travel to Washington, D.C. to honor the lives lost in the war.
This week, ahead of Memorial Day, Ron Martin and Charles Porter will travel to Washington, D.C. to honor the lives lost in the war.
FOX 10 Salutes: Dylan Myers
FOX 10 salutes Army Sergeant Dylan Myers. The Casa Grande native is a medic stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington.
FOX 10 salutes Army Sergeant Dylan Myers. The Casa Grande native is a medic stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington.
Half of Americans support Pentagon's supply of weapons to Ukraine, poll finds
The survey finds American support for Washington's backing of Ukraine has ebbed slightly since Russia’s war began 15 months ago but remains strong.
The survey finds American support for Washington's backing of Ukraine has ebbed slightly since Russia’s war began 15 months ago but remains strong.
10K flags planted for Memorial Day in Phoenix
On the morning of May 23, just days ahead of Memorial Day, 90 volunteers in the Phoenix area took part in the planting of 10,000 U.S. flags at the University of Phoenix. The flag display, when seen at a proper angle, spells out 'celebrate, honor, remember.' FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
On the morning of May 23, just days ahead of Memorial Day, 90 volunteers in the Phoenix area took part in the planting of 10,000 U.S. flags at the University of Phoenix. The flag display, when seen at a proper angle, spells out 'celebrate, honor, remember.' FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.
Parents create ASU scholarship in honor of late son
Brandon took his own life after serving in the Navy. His mom carries his dog tag around her neck now, and his parents say he was a victim of harassment.
Brandon took his own life after serving in the Navy. His mom carries his dog tag around her neck now, and his parents say he was a victim of harassment.
Military moms to be showered with love
Moms-to-be were showered with love on Saturday, from fine dining, gifts, and prizes. They're all facing unique challenges ahead, bringing a child into a military family. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story from Scottsdale.
Moms-to-be were showered with love on Saturday, from fine dining, gifts, and prizes. They're all facing unique challenges ahead, bringing a child into a military family. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the story from Scottsdale.
Government forcing Navy retirees to pay back up to $70K after system glitch
Navy retirees could owe anywhere from $35 to $75,000 as a result of the system glitch.
Navy retirees could owe anywhere from $35 to $75,000 as a result of the system glitch.
Arizona Army and Air National Guard members undergo 3-day sexual assault response and prevention training
Members of Arizona's Army and Air National Guard underwent three days of training on how to respond to and prevent sexual assault and domestic violence. The training comes as Pentagon numbers show an increase in sexual assaults within the U.S. military.
Members of Arizona's Army and Air National Guard underwent three days of training on how to respond to and prevent sexual assault and domestic violence. The training comes as Pentagon numbers show an increase in sexual assaults within the U.S. military.
'Do you know these WWII veterans?': Missouri historical society asks for help in identifying unnamed heroes
Can you help solve the mystery of these American veterans from Missouri?
Can you help solve the mystery of these American veterans from Missouri?
Veteran in Mesa reunited with his U.S. Army ring
Veteran Jay Harmon's ring is a remember of his time in the U.S. Army, but Harmon lost the ring recently. Thanks to another man, however, Harmon is reunited with the ring, and the two, they say, are now friends for life.
Veteran Jay Harmon's ring is a remember of his time in the U.S. Army, but Harmon lost the ring recently. Thanks to another man, however, Harmon is reunited with the ring, and the two, they say, are now friends for life.
G-7 summit: Biden, Japan's Kishida vow to 'stand strong' against global threats
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies plan to devote much of the first day of the Group of Seven summit to finding new ways to punish Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.
Leaders of the world’s most powerful democracies plan to devote much of the first day of the Group of Seven summit to finding new ways to punish Russia for its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.
FOX 10 Salutes: Deja Gilmore
FOX 10 salutes U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Deja Gilmore. The Phoenix native is assigned to an explosive ordnance disposal expeditionary support unit.
FOX 10 salutes U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Deja Gilmore. The Phoenix native is assigned to an explosive ordnance disposal expeditionary support unit.
Russia launches 'exceptional' air attack on Kyiv as Europe, China seek to use influence
The attack came as European leaders sought new ways to punish Russia for the war and a Chinese ambassador sought traction for Beijing’s peace proposal.
The attack came as European leaders sought new ways to punish Russia for the war and a Chinese ambassador sought traction for Beijing’s peace proposal.
World War II veteran remembered: Mesa family honors life of patriarch who survived Bataan Death March
A family in Mesa is remembering the life of their 103-year-old patriarch. Thomas Mayor was among the tens of thousands of Filipino and U.S. soldiers who took part in the infamous Bataan Death March during World War II.
A family in Mesa is remembering the life of their 103-year-old patriarch. Thomas Mayor was among the tens of thousands of Filipino and U.S. soldiers who took part in the infamous Bataan Death March during World War II.
Rubber bales from WWII-era German cargo ship wash up along Texas beaches
According to historians, the rubber bales are thought to be part of cargo the German ship SS Rio Grande was carrying in 1944 off the coast of Brazil. The ship was spotted by the USS Omaha and USS Jouett, which fired upon the Nazi-era ship.
According to historians, the rubber bales are thought to be part of cargo the German ship SS Rio Grande was carrying in 1944 off the coast of Brazil. The ship was spotted by the USS Omaha and USS Jouett, which fired upon the Nazi-era ship.