Trump visits Arlington National Cemetery

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.

FOX 10 Salutes: Ki Weiss

FOX 10 salutes Petty Officer 3rd Class Ki Weiss, who is a native of Tonopah and currently serving aboard the USS Kentucky. Weiss graduated from Tonopah Valley High School in 2019 and West-MEC trade school the following year. We thank you for your service.

Arizona commemorates Navajo Code Talkers Day

The Arizona State Capitol held a Navajo Code Talkers Day celebration on Aug. 14. Navajo Code Talkers are Navajo natives who used their native language to send secret messages during World War II. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen reports.

FOX 10 Salutes: Jake Santucci

FOX 10 salutes Ensign Jake Santucci. The Phoenix native is serving with the next generation of U.S. Naval Aviation Warfighters. He's a 2017 graduate of Brophy and joined the Navy two years ago after earning a bachelor's degree from Montana State University in 2020. We thank you for your service.

FOX 10 Salutes: Genesis Lozada

FOX 10 salutes Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Genesis Lozada, who was recognized as the 2024 Sailor of the Quarter. Lozada was raised in the Phoenix area, graduating from Raymond S. Kellis High School in 2019, and joined the Navy after graduation. She is currently assigned to general surgery, where she provides quality patient care by managing referrals and scheduling patients. We thank you for your service.

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.

Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan to be freed in prisoner swap

After nearly 500 days of imprisonment on dubious spying charges in Russia, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is being freed as part of a massive swap of political prisoners and journalists involving the United States and Germany, Fox News can report. U.S. veteran Paul Whelan is also being freed after years in Russian captivity, Fox News confirms.

FOX 10 Salutes: Ezra Ristow

FOX 10 salutes Lt. Junior Grade Ezra Ristow, who's serving in the U.S. Navy assigned to a training squadron where Naval aviators learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world. Ristow joined the Navy three years ago and earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Arizona State University. Today, Ristow serves as a student pilot in Corpus Christi, Texas. We thank you for your service.

FOX 10 Salutes: Wyatt Sands

FOX 10 salutes Ensign Wyatt Sands, who's assigned to a training squadron where naval aviators learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world. Sands earned a bachelor's degree in astrophysics from Arizona State University in 2022 and joined the Navy two years ago. He grew up in a military family with three generations of sailors. He says he's honored to continue their legacy. We thank you for your service.

FOX 10 Salutes: Ruby Sierra

FOX 10 salutes Fireman Ruby Sierra. The Phoenix native serves on board the USS Billings, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Mayport, Florida. Sierra graduated from Primavera High School in 2023. She joined the Navy one year ago and serves as an engineman. We thank you for your service.