FOX 10 Salutes: Jake Santucci
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FOX 10 salutes Ensign Jake Santucci. The Phoenix native is serving with the next generation of U.S. Naval Aviation Warfighters. He's a 2017 graduate of Brophy and joined the Navy two years ago after earning a bachelor's degree from Montana State University in 2020. We thank you for your service.

Arizona National Guard soldiers return to Arizona after surviving deadly Jordan drone attack

A group of Arizona National Guard soldiers are back home for the first time in months. Some of them were among those wounded in a deadly drone attack on an outpost in Jordan back in January.

FOX 10 Salutes: Genesis Lozada
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FOX 10 salutes Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Genesis Lozada, who was recognized as the 2024 Sailor of the Quarter. Lozada was raised in the Phoenix area, graduating from Raymond S. Kellis High School in 2019, and joined the Navy after graduation. She is currently assigned to general surgery, where she provides quality patient care by managing referrals and scheduling patients. We thank you for your service.

Shoes for Soldiers | Care Force
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When you enter the military, you get a government-issued uniform. They give you all the basics and necessities, but when it comes to running shoes for physical training, you're on your own. A Phoenix veteran is on a mission to educate and help soldiers understand the importance of proper footwear. It's why he created a nonprofit Shoes for Soldiers. FOX 10's Christina Carilla has this story.

Army officer crowned Miss USA after pageant's year of controversy

Alma Cooper is the newly crowned Miss USA winner after the organization dealt with the resignation of last year’s pageant winner.

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan to be freed in prisoner swap
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After nearly 500 days of imprisonment on dubious spying charges in Russia, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being freed as part of a massive swap of political prisoners and journalists involving the United States and Germany, Fox News can report. U.S. veteran Paul Whelan is also being freed after years in Russian captivity, Fox News confirms.

FOX 10 Salutes: Ezra Ristow
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FOX 10 salutes Lt. Junior Grade Ezra Ristow, who's serving in the U.S. Navy assigned to a training squadron where Naval aviators learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world. Ristow joined the Navy three years ago and earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Arizona State University. Today, Ristow serves as a student pilot in Corpus Christi, Texas. We thank you for your service.

NORAD intercepts 2 Russian fighter jets, 2 Chinese bombers off Alaskan coast

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said it sent out fighter jets to intercept two Russian and two Chinese aircraft off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday. 

FOX 10 Salutes: Wyatt Sands
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FOX 10 salutes Ensign Wyatt Sands, who's assigned to a training squadron where naval aviators learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world. Sands earned a bachelor's degree in astrophysics from Arizona State University in 2022 and joined the Navy two years ago. He grew up in a military family with three generations of sailors. He says he's honored to continue their legacy. We thank you for your service.

Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family

A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.

RNC 2024: NORAD F-35 intercepts plane southwest of Milwaukee

A North American Aerospace Defense Command F-35 aircraft responded on Wednesday, July 17 to a temporary flight restriction violation southwest of Milwaukee.

FOX 10 Salutes: Ruby Sierra
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FOX 10 salutes Fireman Ruby Sierra. The Phoenix native serves on board the USS Billings, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Mayport, Florida. Sierra graduated from Primavera High School in 2023. She joined the Navy one year ago and serves as an engineman. We thank you for your service.

Navy pilots welcomed home after months of fending off Houthi attacks

Thousands of sailors are returning home to the U.S. after months in the Middle East where they faced off in what some experts are calling the most intense ongoing naval battle since World War II.

Prince Harry addresses Pat Tillman's Mom in ESPYs speech after criticism

Prince Harry accepted the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPY Awards and addressed the late Army Ranger’s mother, who had criticized ESPN for the choice.

Why the Marine Corps was founded not once, but twice

The Marine Corps birthday is officially celebrated on Nov. 10 every year, but did you know it was originally celebrated on July 11?