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Tag: veteran

Posted inEditor's Picks, Politics

Longtime Arizona Congressman Raúl Grijalva dead at 77

by Adnan Alam Mar 13, 2025Mar 17, 2025

WASHINGTON – Tucson congressman Raúl Grijalva died Thursday after a battle with cancer. Aides announced the death of the 12-term Democrat, a leading voice among progressive Democrats since his election in 2002. Grijalva had already decided not to seek another term. He returned to the Capitol infrequently after announcing his diagnosis nearly a year ago. […]

Isaiah Barnes takes pride in his father's mentorship, rooted in 14 years of NBA playing experience. (Photo by Shirell Washington/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Next Gen, Sports

Dynamic duo: Twin sons of NBA veteran Matt Barnes impress as Section 7 standouts with teamwork, talent

by Adnan Alam Jun 24, 2024Jun 25, 2024
Posted inEditor's Picks, Sports

Upstart Royals look to familiar face Will Smith for resurgence help

by Paola Boivin Mar 1, 2024Mar 1, 2024
A wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Nov. 11, 2023, honors veterans on Veterans Day. (Photo by Robert Turtil/VA)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Health

Government programs are substantially decreasing veteran homelessness in Texas

by Adnan Alam Dec 29, 2023Dec 29, 2023
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Kyle Lewis replaced the injured Corbin Caroll and finished 0-for-2 in Thursday's 9-0 loss to the New York Mets at Chase Field. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Health, Sports

‘Good to go’: Arizona Diamondbacks’ Kyle Lewis steps in for injured Corbin Carroll refreshed, ready

by Adnan Alam Jul 7, 2023Jul 7, 2023
For many, Memorial Day is spent remembering fallen service members. Those who gathered at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona Monday witnessed the celebration that takes place each year Thousands of volunteers place flags on each graveyard to celebrate the life of each individual. (Photo By Evelin Ruelas/Cronkite News)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Next Gen, Politics

Hundreds gather at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona to honor fallen service members

by Adnan Alam May 30, 2023May 30, 2023
Posted inEditor's Picks, Next Gen

‘Somebody special for our 500th ride’: 100-year-old WWII veteran flies with Grounded No More

by Adnan Alam Nov 11, 2022Nov 11, 2022
Ash Senter is the LGBTQ+ care coordinator at Phoenix’s Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Administration Medical Center. Senter, who is transgender and nonbinary, is a former Air Force reservist and a health psychologist who started as the Phoenix coordinator in January – and they’re excited about the changes they’ve seen. “Visibility matters,” Senter says. (Photo courtesy of Public Affairs Office/Phoenix VA)
Posted inEditor's Picks, Health, Social Justice

‘Visibility matters’: LGBTQ care coordinator aims to improve care for Phoenix-area veterans

by Adnan Alam Nov 9, 2022Jul 27, 2023
Posted inEditor's Picks, Health, New Long Form, Next Gen

‘Would he be forgotten?’ How a niece’s crusade and military scientists led to ID of Korean War vet

by Adnan Alam Oct 17, 2022Oct 18, 2022
Posted inEditor's Picks, Money

Jobs fair for veterans returns to Phoenix as unemployment rate falls to new low

by Adnan Alam Sep 22, 2021Sep 22, 2021
Posted inEditor's Picks, Health, Sports

Mikey’s League changing the status quo for disabled community through sports

by Adnan Alam Sep 22, 2021Oct 28, 2021
Posted inEditor's Picks, New Long Form

WWII veteran celebrates his 94th birthday in a vintage plane, thanks to nonprofit

by Adnan Alam Mar 5, 2021Mar 16, 2021

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