FOX 10 Salutes: Destiny Selvey
FOX 10 Salutes United States Navy Electrician's Mate Fireman Destiny Selvey. The Morristown native serves on board the U.S.S. Harry S. Truman.
Care Force: Iraq veteran paired up with 'his help'
In the 2000s, Jay Cook was deployed to Iraq, and when he returned from overseas, things changed for the soldier, who was later diagnosed with PTSD and a traumatic brain injury. Thanks to a group called K9s for Warriors, Cook found a new best friend that he now calls 'his help.' FOX 10's Christina Carilla reports.
Russia drops charges against Prigozhin, others who took part in rebellion
Meanwhile, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin arrived in Belarus after his short-lived armed mutiny in Russia.
Putin blasts mercenaries, says aborted rebellion played into enemy's hands
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday blasted organizers of a weekend revolt as traitors who played into the hands of Ukraine’s government and its allies.
Arizona teen headed to United States Naval Academy
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, but a Valley volleyball player won't be celebrating it with her family. She has even more patriotic ambitions in mind. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen has more.
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing Arizona Vietnam vet
MCAO announced on June 23 that 35-year-old Jacob Samia was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole, in the murder of Frank Bernal.
Young Iraqi refugee gives back to the U.S. by serving in the military
A young man from Iraq says he is excited for the future, as he gives back to America in a big way, after he fled his home in Iraq to the U.S.
FOX 10 Salutes: Tony Paladino
Lt. Col. Tony Paladino is serving in the U.S. Air Force and stationed in Dayton, Ohio at Wright-Patterson Air Force base. Paladino develops future unmanned aircraft essential to the advancement of today's Air Force.
Fighter jet intercepts aircraft in violation of flight restrictions during Biden's visit
A U.S. military fighter jet responded to several aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions during President Joe Biden's visit to the Bay Area, officials said.
K9s for Warriors & a burn survivor's story | Newsmaker
In this week's Newsmaker Saturday, Christina Carilla fills in for John Hook and chats first with Maggie O'Haire, with K9s for Warriors and the impact our furry friends can have on our vets. We then talk with Jason Nelson who is a burn survivor and the challenges he's faced and overcome.
U.S. Air Force sergeant found dead at Roosevelt Lake
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kory Wade was reported missing on the lake at 2 p.m. on June 14.
US, China hold 'candid, constructive' talks in Beijing, but agree on little
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese officials for nearly six hours, but the prospects of a breakthrough in relations are slim, he said.
Rebels storm Ugandan school, killing at least 41 including students
Ugandan authorities recovered the bodies of 41 people, including 38 students, who were burned, shot or hacked to death after suspected rebels attacked a secondary school near the border with Congo, the local mayor said Saturday.
US Army soldier pleads guilty to attempting to help ISIS ambush fellow US troops in Middle East
Cole Bridges, 22, was duped into thinking he was communicating online with a terrorist when it was really an FBI employee, authorities said.
Army renames Louisiana base to honor Black WWI hero who received Medal of Honor
The renaming of the base is part of the military’s efforts to address historic racial injustice — work that included changing the names of nine Army posts that honored Confederate officers.
Phoenix area Elks Lodge marks Flag Day
June 14 is Flag Day, which commemorates the day the Continental Congress approved the design of the American flag in 1777. While Flag Day was made an official day by President Harry Truman in 1949, the Elks Lodge has had a tradition of observing Flag Day that dates back to 1908, and that tradition is still alive at the group's Fountain Hills location.
FOX 10 Salutes: Makenzie Yarbrough
FOX 10 salutes U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Makenzie Yarbrough. The 2017 Lebanon High School graduate joined the Navy three years ago. The Pearce, Arizona native is serving aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson.
22 US troops injured in helicopter accident in Syria, military says
The U.S. military said the cause of the helicopter crash was under investigation and that no enemy fire was involved.
China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, US confirms
The U.S. intelligence community has determined Chinese spying from Cuba is an "ongoing" matter.
US military offering fast-track to citizenship for migrants who enlist
The military has had success in recruiting legal immigrants, particularly among those seeking a job and a quick route to becoming an American citizen.