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Peoria resident brings rare military vehicle back to …

4/22/2024
A rare piece of automotive military history has been retrieved and revitalized in north Peoria, and now it will be preserved in a California museum for future generations to enjoy.

Wall That Heals event kicked off with escort …

4/9/2024
The Wall that Heals made a grand entrance into Lake Pleasant with an escort of around 30 motorcycles, more than a dozen trucks and other vehicles, as well as a big rig carrying materials that will …

Vietnam Memorial Wall replica coming to Peoria Lake …

2/22/2024
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile education center, is coming to Peoria.

Honor Flight Arizona to celebrate its upcoming 100th …

9/11/2023
Honor Flight Arizona will begin its Fall 2023 flying season with a special first flight.

Mother in Peoria watches bridge dedication honoring …

3/20/2023
Nothing can bring her son back after losing him in the Vietnam War, but on Winnie Ortals’ 100th birthday, March 18, she watched her son being recognized for his service and sacrifice for his …

Scottsdale thanks Vietnam veterans

3/6/2023
The city of Scottsdale and its Veterans Advisory Commission are hosting a special thank you for Vietnam veterans on Wednesday, March 29 - National Vietnam Veterans Day. The structured social hour …

50th anniversary Vietnam War veterans pinning ceremony …

2/10/2022
Vietnam War veterans and the public are invited to attend and participate in a 50th anniversary Vietnam War veterans commemoration pinning event. It starts at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at the …

They are our heroes: Litchfield Park gathers to honor …

5/31/2021
Two Gold Star mothers joined Mayor Thomas L. Schoaf, retired Air Force Col. Russell A. Everts and about 200 others at the World War II monument in Litchfield Park early Monday morning to pay tribute to America’s fallen.

Retired colonel who flew 405 combat missions to speak …

5/10/2021
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Russell A. Everts will serve as keynote speaker when the city of Litchfield Park honors America’s fallen on Memorial Day.

Wreaths Across America Radio to host veteran healing …

3/19/2021
Wreaths Across America Radio will hold the first in a series of four roundtable discussions focused on veteran healing through sharing stories of resilience, purpose and success at 7 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, March 25.

Father-daughter team gets to the HeART of 1960s …

11/30/2020
Adam and Addison Turner, a father-daughter team painting the HeART of Goodyear’s 1960s mural at Goodyear Community Park were drawn to the decade for several reasons.

Local hero recalls military career, captivity in North …

3/15/2017
Sun City West residents Col. Dwight (USAF Ret.) and Ada Sullivan. By Matt Roy, Independent Newsmedia After an afternoon of tests and treatment at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Dwight Sullivan comes …