Woman trailblazer reflects on career | Care Force
For this week's edition of Care Force, we have the story of a trailblazer who graduated from the Air Force Academy in the 80s, and had a long military career after that. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara spoke with Col. Wanda Wright (Ret.), who talked about her accomplishments and the work that's being done for veteran students.
AZ Navy vet helps others with PTSD | Care Force
June is PTSD Awareness Month, and for this edition of Care Force, we are highlighting the service of a U.S. Navy veteran who helped others veterans deal with PTSD at the VA Hospital in Phoenix. FOX 10's Marc Martinez has more.
Army veteran in Arizona is fighting for his life
In this Care Force, an Army veteran who has dedicated his life to helping our country needs your help. Mike Burkhart got a medical diagnosis he and his family never expected and now he's fighting for his life.
Healing through art | Care Force
In this Care Force, we meet a Navy veteran who who says his passion for art helped him through a cancer battle over the past few years. Now, he's hoping to expose others to the healing aspects of working on art projects. FOX 10's Marc Martinez has more.
Group builds custom bikes for combat-wounded vets
Veterans who are motorcycle riders often talk about 'wind therapy,' and an organization called 'Combat Hero Bike Build' is making sure that disabled veterans who once rode can ride once again. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has more, in this edition of Care Force.
33 veterans return to Arizona after Honor Flight
Veterans from Arizona return home after taking a flight to see memorials that were built in their honor in Washington D.C. FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas has more.
Dogs 4 Vets | Care Force
For the men and women who serve our country and return disabled, adjusting to normal life is tough. Gilbert non-profit Dogs 4 Vets is helping ease that transition. FOX 10's Christina Carilla has more in this edition of Care Force.
Merging Vets and Players | Care Force
Once the military uniform comes off, what does that person do next? A company called Merging Vets and Players is helping former military members and professional athletes in their next phase of life. FOX 10's Christina Carilla has more.
Travis Mills | Care Force
U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills is a guy who looks at the glass half full. As a quadruple amputee, Mills has taken his situation and started a foundation to help others like him thrive. FOX 10's Christina Carilla has more.
Vietnam Vets honored | Care Force
Three Vietnam Veterans were honored in a ceremony ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29. FOX 10's Christina Carilla has more.
Shoes for Soldiers | Care Force
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.
WWII veteran recalls D-Day | Care Force
D-Day - June 6, 1944. It was 80 years ago that more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along the beaches of Normandy, France. It was a pivotal conflict and the beginning of the end of World War II. While many have learned about that day through books or movies, few know what it was really like to be there. FOX 10's Christina Carilla spoke with WWII veteran Garland James who lives in Gold Canyon and was there on D-Day.
The future of VA home loans | Care Force
On the list of counties with the most veteran homebuyers, Maricopa County ranks second in the country. Last year, there were 10,000 VA home loan transactions in Arizona. With the recent National Association of Realtors settlement taking effect later this summer, some veterans are concerned they could be disadvantaged in the housing market. FOX 10's Christina Carilla has this Care Force story.
Meet Navy vet Ben Feldman | Care Force
The route to where Navy veteran and east Valley resident Ben Feldman is now wasn't easy. It's the story of many veterans. He says if it wasn't for the group, The Honor Foundation, he's not sure where he would have ended up. FOX 10's Christina Carilla has this Care Force story.
Veterans travel country honoring fallen Vietnam soldiers
A group of veterans have completed an important mission. They set out in 2015 to visit the gravesites of their fallen comrades who died in Vietnam. The group traveled the country to pay their respects and their mission ended in Phoenix with a special ceremony. FOX 10's Christina Carilla reports.
Living kidney donation saves AZ veteran's life | Care Force
A living kidney donation. It's a selfless act some are choosing to do to save lives. A man from Chandler knows that firsthand. He dedicated his life to service in the military and when his life was threatened with kidney disease, a woman he had never met before stepped in with the help of a group called DOVE. FOX 10's Christina Carilla has this story.
Arizona veteran surprised with Super Bowl tickets | Care Force
Tickets to the Super Bowl are not cheap. Then you add flights, hotel rooms, food, and most can't afford to go. However, a local U.S. Marines veteran and his wife are going for free! Graham Dorsey is a patriot, a volunteer, and a huge football fan. FOX 10's Christina Carilla got to talk to him about this amazing opportunity he never saw coming.
Arizona's Patriot Guard Riders | Care Force
Have you heard of the Patriot Guard Riders? Maybe you've seen their motorcycle escorts around town. Well, you might be surprised to learn it's not a biker gang, but more of an organized group of patriotic volunteers using those bikes to send a message. They don't make a dime, but they work hard showing up for Arizona's fallen heroes.
Special edition | Care Force
FOX 10's Christina Carilla presents a special edition of FOX 10 Care Force.
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day | Care Force
A piece of the U.S.S. Arizona was given to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and a memorial was built around it in Scottsdale. On Dec. 7, members of the community gathered for a special ceremony to pay their respects. FOX 10's Christina Carilla reports.