May 11, 2026

Glendale honors the next generation of heroes at 2026 Military Induction Ceremony

PHOENIX, Ariz. — 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 Induction Ceremony. This is a grand, community-wide "sending off" for the Valley’s bravest sons and daughters before they march toward the horizon of basic training.

April 16, 2026

Golden Knights Take Arizona Educators and Leaders to New Heights

MARANA, Ariz. — While the desert heat shimmered over Marana, the real excitement was falling through the skies. For three days, the U.S. Army Golden Knights hosted their first tandem camp in the Grand Canyon State.

Jan. 30, 2024

Town of Prescott Valley becomes latest Army PaYS partner

PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. — The Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program held a partnership signing agreement between the U.S. Army and the Town of Prescott Valley, Jan. 11, Civic Center, here.

May 5, 2022

Educators Tour provides insight into Fort Carson operations

FORT CARSON, Colo. — A group of 30 educators and community partners from Arizona and Oklahoma joined leadership from the Phoenix Recruiting Battalion for an Educators Tour here April 27-28.

March 3, 2022

Tucson recruiter finds adventure and opportunity through service

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. — From an early age it seemed the influence of the Army was always present around Staff Sgt. Josue Deaquino.

Dec. 6, 2021

Taking Aim: Former MLS player Justin Schmidt swaps soccer for U.S. Army

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — It was March 11, 2017, a cold Chicago afternoon beckoning for fans and players alike. The pressure was building for Justin Schmidt. He was just moments from taking the field against the Chicago Fire in his Major League Soccer debut for Real Salt Lake, the first rookie to start for the side in 11 years.

Sept. 16, 2021

Knight-Swift Transportation becomes latest Army PaYS Partner

PHOENIX — The Partnership for Youth Success program held a partnership signing agreement between the U.S. Army and Knight-Swift Transportation Sept. 15 at Swift Transportation Headquarters here.

July 24, 2021

Army recruiter and wife rescue man trapped in burning vehicle

QUEENS CREEK, Ariz. — Time was of the essence, a potential disaster imminent. Smoke filled the air, sparks and flames flying, a driver desperately trapped inside his prone vehicle. 

March 17, 2021

William’s Coffee owner credits positive military experience key to business and life success

Carefree, Arizona — The past year dealing with COVID-19 has been a difficult time for small business owners. A major advertising campaign is currently running imploring people to support small businesses affected by the pandemic.

Dec. 11, 2020

ESports Team ready for today's CODE Bowl

FORT KNOX, Ky. — On the eve of the 121st Army versus Navy football showdown, the U.S. Army’s eSports team is battle ready for the Call of Duty Endowment Bowl, an online tournament featuring the popular video game of the same name. And much like the big-game bragging that precedes the Army’s pigskin pastime with the Navy, the CODE Bowl has no shortage of trash talk.