Veterans Issues

Layoffs at the federal government are impacting employees right here in Arizona, including a handful of staff at the VA hospital in central Phoenix. "It was a punch in the gut. I cried. It’s been hard.” FOX 10's Brian Webb has more.

Medical care is going straight to veterans in need through a new mobile program launched by the Phoenix VA Health Care System. FOX 10's Danielle Miller has this story.

A Valley veteran got a big surprise at his senior living center. A place to create magic. It all began with sewing, a hobby he picked up from his wife. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has this sweet story.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 720 is a recognized piece of history in Phoenix, and a new addition will help them expand care to Valley vets. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has this story.

Veterans at the Arizona Capitol are standing up for their service and are supporting a new bill that could bring tougher penalties for stolen valor. HB 2030 would make it a crime to impersonate a veteran to get employment, contracts or benefits awarded to U.S. service men and women. The bill would make it a felony to use fake claims for political gain.

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Hundreds turned up for the 12th annual AZ Veterans Day run at Peoria Sports Complex on Sunday morning. The proceeds go toward helping veterans and their support groups. FOX 10's Irene Snyder has the details.

Just ahead of Veterans Day, an event called "Blessing of the Rods" was held on Saturday near downtown Phoenix. It's a benefit for Valley veterans at the historic American Legion Post 1. FOX 10 Photojournalist Jamin Walker was there and has the details.

Connecting students and veterans is the mission of Valley nonprofit, Imprints of Honor. It started at Cactus Shadows High School 20 years ago, and is still going strong. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has the details.

With just two weeks until the presidential election, "Battleground" brings you the latest from the seven swing states that will decide the outcome. Join host S.E. Cupp for an in-depth look at the razor-thin margins in Pennsylvania, the crucial rural vote, and how military voters could tip the scales. Plus, get an update on North Carolina's efforts to ensure fair voting in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Don't miss this essential guide to the final stretch of the 2024 race!

An Arizona veteran has an important message about heart health. He's lucky to be alive after suffering a heart attack this past Father's Day. FOX 10's Dominique Newland has the story.

Controversy is escalating over an incident involving former President Donald Trump's campaign team during an event at Arlington National Cemetery. The incident happened during a wreath-laying ceremony on Monday. An Army spokesman says an employee tried to stop campaign staffers from filming in an area where photography is prohibited when she was "abruptly pushed aside." The employee filed a police report but did not press charges. The Trump campaign says they had permission to film. When asked, Trump's running-mate, JD Vance attempted to turn the issue on Vice President Kamala Harris.

Former President Donald Trump joined Gold Star families and soldiers to lay wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. A suicide bombing killed 13 U.S. service members and more than 100 Afghans at an airport in Afghanistan in 2021.Trump travels to speak in Detroit, and he's expected to focus on the U.S. military's withdrawal from the Afghanistan war and Vice President Kamala Harris' role in it.