Veterans Voice

As an explosive ordinance disposal technician, U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant John D. Fry, 28, of Lorena, Texas disarmed hundreds of bombs during his six-month tour in Iraq. Fry had a week left in his Iraq tour in 2006 when he injured his hand. He was given the option of leaving Iraq and going home

Sometimes when a fellow veteran falls, they deserve a special tribute, and this is the case with U.S. Air Force veterans Judith Hatch. I met Hatch while serving as the Phoenix VA Public Affairs Officer. She was fiery in her representation of her American Legion and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapters. She was adamant that

Last week we shared two of the winners from the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Society (AVHOFS) Copper Awardees. This week, we are featuring the two additional recipients.  The 2022 Copper Eagle Award for private institutions or organizations which warrant recognition for services rendered to the Arizona veterans’ community goes to The Ability Center of

TriWest recently launched a new website with a wealth of resources for Veterans, Veteran family members, those transitioning out of the military, and the public. The updated site offers the latest health and wellness articles, links to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) resources designed to help Veterans and family members, and good news stories related

The Unified Arizona Veterans, Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame (AVHOF) Patriotic Luncheon is an annual event that pays tribute to Arizonans supporting our military and veterans. Each year they recognize four “copper” awardees, and this week we will feature two of the 2022 Awardees. Copper Star: The Copper Star goes to a legislator who supports

True Method, a locally owned and operated pool service and repair company, is adding to its team of independent business owners by turning to veterans to continue its growth. Located in Scottsdale, owner Roger Neill is looking to serve his community in more ways than one. “The reason I have focused on veterans is that

Sgt. First Class Vejar was reported missing in action on November 30, 1950, while fighting in the battle of the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. That battle was brutal, lasting 17-days in freezing weather in 1950. United Nations Troops were encircled and attacked by about 120,000https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Chosin_Reservoir – cite_note-FOOTNOTE%E5%8F%B62007259-4 Chinese troops. Sgt. First Class Frank Vejar’s remains

U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) veteran Jonathan Hancock is off to a great start this year. Not only is he in the documentary, Bastards’ Road, but he’s also the first veteran to receive the Brain Injury Alliance of Arizona (BIAAZ)  Award for Courageous Veteran. Hancock became a part of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, based at Camp