More backers of Arizona Senator Sinema defect over her Biden plan objections

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema faced more defections from the broad base of support she built to win her seat in 2018 when five members of her veterans advisory council resigned over her opposition to parts of President Biden's infrastructure plan and refusal to ditch the Senate filibuster.

Pearl Harbor survivor, WWII veteran asks for birthday cards for his 100th birthday

A World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor needs your help to celebrate his milestone 100th birthday by sending him birthday cards to celebrate his big day on Dec. 13.

US committed to pay relatives of Afghans killed in errant drone strike

The U.S. Defense Department says it is committed to offering condolence payments to relatives of the 10 people who were killed in an errant U.S. drone strike in Kabul, Afghanistan, in August.

US Navy set to boot sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. Navy says that it is preparing to discharge sailors who refuse vaccination for COVID-19 as mandated by the Pentagon, and the service members who get the boot over their noncompliance run the risk of losing some veterans' benefits.

Arizona jury convicts airman in death of Mennonite woman

Mark Gooch faces life in prison on the murder charge. He also was found guilty of kidnapping Sasha Krause in January 2020 from the Farmington Mennonite Church where she was gathering material for Sunday school.

DOD: 65% of all US military members fully vaccinated for COVID-19

As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.

North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un vows to build 'invincible' military, decries US

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reviewed a rare exhibition of weapons systems and vowed to build an “invincible” military, as he accused the United States of not taking action to prove it has no hostile intent toward the North.

WWII Veteran in Goodyear celebrates a milestone birthday, life accomplishments
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Goodyear resident Leo Klaus Jr. was born in Prescott in 1921. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II, among many other missions. Leo's family threw him a party to celebrate his life and accomplishments.

US Navy nuclear engineer, wife charged with espionage-related crime

Jonathan Toebbe, 42, was arrested in West Virginia on Saturday along with his wife, Diana, 45, after he had placed a removable memory card at a prearranged “dead drop” in the state, according to the Justice Department.

Mental Health nonprofit helps Phoenix veterans land on their feet
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On Saturday, the eighth annual "Stand Up for Veterans" event was held at Arizona Christian University in Glendale. Veterans show up to get help with things like medical and mental health resources to get them reacclimated to civilian society.

Retired Army general who commanded in Iraq dies at 67

Raymond T. Odierno, a retired Army general who commanded American and coalition forces in Iraq at the height of the war and capped a 39-year career by serving as the Army's chief of staff, has died, his family said Saturday. He was 67.

Former congressional candidate, Green Beret from Tampa denied bond for alleged role in U.S. Capitol riot

Surveillance video allegedly shows Jeremy Brown ready for battle in full tactical gear and court documents released in the case show Brown emailed others and urged them to prepare with weapons and be "ready" to go.

Military suicides climbed 15% in 2020; senior leaders want action

Military suicides jumped by 15% in 2020, fueled by significant increases in the Army and Marine Corps that senior leaders said were troubling and require more effort to prevent.

Jury hears from airman’s brother in Arizona murder trial

Mark Gooch faces up to life in prison if he’s convicted of first-degree murder and other charges in the death of Sasha Krause, 27. Her body was found in a forest clearing outside Flagstaff.

Afghanistan collapse rooted in 2020 deal with Taliban, Pentagon official says

Senior Pentagon officials testified Wednesday that the collapse of the Afghan government and its security forces in last month can be attributed to a 2020 agreement with the Taliban that promised a complete U.S. troop withdrawal.