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.

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.

Israel, Islamic Jihad agree on cease-fire to halt 5 days of fighting

Israel and the Islamic Jihad militant group in the Gaza Strip agreed to an Egyptian-brokered cease-fire late Saturday, seeking to halt five days of intense fighting that killed 33 Palestinians, including at least 13 civilians.

FOX 10 Salutes: Jacob Andrus
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FOX 10 salutes Jacob Andrus, a U.S. Navy 2nd class petty officer electrician's mate, who's serving on board the U.S.S. Ronald Reagan in Yokosuka, Japan. Jacob graduated from Mesa's Red Mountain High School in 2017.

"Operation Halyard" heroes honored in Mesa
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An event at the Arizona Flying Museum honored the heroes of a secret World War II mission who rescued hundreds of airmen in enemy territory.

Russia's Wagner group threatens pullout in Ukraine over lack of ammunition

The owner of Russia's military contractor says a lack of supplies from military command is starving his forces of ammunition and causing heavy losses.

100-year-old WWII veteran plans to bench press 100 pounds this year: ‘That’s my goal’

WWII veteran Warner Schlaupitz aims to bench press 100 pounds at Delaware's senior olympics in September. He works with a personal trainer and credits his healthy and active lifestyle to his longevity.

FOX 10 Salutes: Gordon Medica
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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Gordon Medica, a Cave Creek native, is a fire controlman aboard the U.S.S. Chafee, which is currently operating out of Pearl Harbor. Medica graduated from Cactus Shadows High School in 2015.

Gilbert high school hosts Military Enlistment Signing Day
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For 10 high school seniors in the East Valley, May 2 was a big day, as they committed themselves to the armed forces by signing up for the military. FOX 10's Danielle Miller reports.

Biden sends 1,500 troops to U.S.-Mexico border for migrant surge

The Biden administration has requested 1,500 troops for the U.S.-Mexico border amid an expected migrant surge following the end of pandemic-era restrictions, according to three administration officials.

Never-before-seen photos show White House on day Osama bin Laden was killed

While many have likely seen the “Situation Room" photo during the killing of Osama bin Laden, several newly-released pictures have been published showing key moments inside the White House.

Army says helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather

The two AH-64 Apache helicopters were returning to Fort Wainwright from an aerial gunnery range southeast of Fairbanks when they collided.

Soldiers killed in Alaska helicopter crash identified by US Army

The U.S. Army identified on Saturday the three soldiers who were killed when two helicopters collided in Alaska while returning from a training mission.

US Army grounds aviators for training following deadly helicopter crashes

The U.S. Army says it has grounded aviation units for training after deadly helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky killed 12 in the past month.

Houston-bound oil tanker seized by Iran navy in Gulf of Oman

The U.S. Navy called Iran’s actions “contrary to international law and disruptive to regional security and stability."