Blowing stuff up: A local veteran who once lacked direction now provides it for others
When David Linhart joined the Army at 18, he didn’t hedge about his motivation. He told his recruiter he wanted to blow stuff up. America was at war, after all. […]
Glendale honors the next generation of heroes at 2026 Military Induction Ceremony
GLENDALE — The bright lights of Desert Diamond Arena shone on a new class of recruits as Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers and the Mayor’s Military Mission hosted the annual Military […]
Phoenix veteran fighting breast cancer featured in national ‘For Your Service’ campaign
A Phoenix veteran who served in the U.S. Army and later worked in critical care is getting national support as she battles Stage 3 breast cancer. Amber, 32, is Arizona’s […]
Kingman celebrates opening of JAVC Veterans Center serving Mohave County veterans
Feb. 27 marked a monumental milestone for the Kingman community and the veterans of Mohave County. The grand opening and ribbon cutting of the JAVC Veterans Center at 315 E. […]
wear blue, Wounded Warrior Project honor fallen heroes at Rock ’n’ Roll Arizona
PHOENIX – wear blue: run to remember and Wounded Warrior Project united at the Rock ’n’ Roll Arizona Half Marathon to create a powerful space of remembrance and healing through the wear […]
Buckeye student among 255 Coast Guard scholarship recipients
STONINGTON, Connecticut — A Buckeye student has been awarded a Coast Guard Foundation scholarship this year. Liberty Erickson, child of Coast Guard Retired Coast Guard veteran Ryan Erickson, from Buckeye […]
Diamondbacks pitch in to support unhoused veterans at Phoenix’s MANA House
Travis Bradley/Cronkite News July 1, 2025 PHOENIX — In an unsuspecting building, just off Interstate 17 and between West Cypress and West Holly streets, sits the Catholic Charities MANA House. […]
When will Luke Air Force Base jets soar overhead July 4? When to look up in 14 cities
Residents in Cnetral Arizona will get a special chance to look up and celebrate Independence Day today when jets from Luke Air Force Base soar overhead as part of a […]
Military mom turns personal loss into mission to help Arizona service members
Allison Kotzbauer/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Margy Bons doesn’t wait to help struggling military families – she just helps them. As founder of Military Assistance Mission, the Marine mom has spent […]
81st anniversary of D-Day commemorated
Today, the American Battle Monuments Commission hosted a ceremony at Normandy American Cemetery to mark the 81st anniversary of D-Day, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought during […]