USS Theodore Roosevelt arrives in S. Korea amid rising N. Korea threats
A nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in South Korea for a three-way exercise involving Japan as they step up military training to cope with North Korean threats.
FOX 10 Salutes: Matt Larson
FOX 10 salutes Chief Petty Officer Matt Larson. The Mesa native serves as a Logistics Specialist in Guam as part of the Navy's Submarine Force. Larson graduated from Mountain View High School in 2001 before joining the Navy 20 years ago. We thank you for your service.
US military: Is there a draft in 2024?
While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft and force male citizens to serve in the military under certain circumstances.
US Navy facing 'most sustained combat since WWII' in Red Sea
The U.S. Navy is engaged in intense combat with Iran-backed Houthi rebels from Yemen, in the most significant sea battle since World War II, as the Houthis target over 50 vessels in the Red Sea to disrupt shipping and support Palestinians while strengthening their position in Yemen, leading to near-daily confrontations involving advanced weaponry.
Military veteran comes out as gay in viral obituary: 'I was afraid'
“I'm sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay," Edward Thomas Ryan wrote.
FOX 10 Salutes: Mark Owens
FOX 10 salutes design manager Mark Owens. The Mesa native is serving alongside the U.S. Navy at Naval Base Guam as a member of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC). He serves as a civilian mechanical engineer.
Biden speaks at France's Pointe du Hoc on 'defending freedom and democracy'
President Joe Biden's speech from Pointe du Hoc Friday marked his second trip to the Normandy coast during his visit to France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Biden says the legacy of Pointe du Hoc is a call to “stay true to what America stands for."
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.
Remembering D-Day 80 years later: Biden, world leaders pay respects
June 6, 2024 marks the 80th anniversary of one of the largest air, land and sea invasions in military history.
FOX 10 Salutes: Micah Hilt
FOX 10 salutes GSE Senior Chief Petty Officer Micah Hilt, who serves on board the U.S. destroyer the USS Higbee, based out of San Diego. Hilt is a member of the Navajo Nation and grew up in Peoria. He enjoys mentoring young sailors in the engineering department when serving on a U.S. naval ship. We thank you for your service.
D-Day veterans return to Normandy for 80th anniversary, share memories and messages for future generations
World War II veterans from across the United States as well as Britain and Canada are in Normandy this week to mark 80 years since the D-Day landings that helped lead to Hitler’s defeat.
Haunting art installation marks D-Day anniversary: See the pics
The “For Your Tomorrow" D-Day memorial features 1,475 statues representing each British servicemember who was killed during the invasion of Normandy 80 years ago.
Ex-US soldier charged in ‘international crime spree’ extradited from Ukraine, officials say
A former U.S. soldier from Arizona has been extradited from Ukraine on years-old charges that he went on an alleged “international crime spree," including the 2018 killings and robbery of a couple in Florida to fund travel plans to Venezuela to wage military-style raids against its government, federal prosecutors announced Monday.
Biden outlines cease-fire proposal after Israel expands ground offensive in Rafah
President Joe Biden on Friday outlined terms of a potential new cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, just hours after Israeli forces moved into central parts of Rafah.
North Korea flies balloons carrying poop, trash over South Korea
South Korea's military said about 260 North Korean balloons were found in various parts of the country and were being recovered.
FOX 10 Salutes: Nuveen Iseghohimen
FOX 10 salutes Petty Officer 1st Class Nuveen Iseghohimen. The Phoenix native serves in the U.S. Navy as a member of a Helicopter Squadron Forward deployed to Japan. Iseghohimen graduated from Mountain Ridge High School in 2013. We thank you for your service.
Military aircraft crashes near Albuquerque airport, injured pilot escapes before impact
The pilot, the sole occupant of the aircraft, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, as reported by Albuquerque's fire department.
Program helps military members, veterans get out of debt
After serving our country, many veterans end up fighting debt in the form of credit cards, auto loans, medical bills, or student loans. Now, there's a free resource to help military members and veterans with that issue.
Generations visit National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona to reflect on Memorial Day
On this Memorial Day, the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona was filled with generations of families, all for different reasons.
Generations visit National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
On this Memorial Day, the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona was filled with generations of families, all for different reasons. FOX 10's Kenzie Beach has more on this story.