Tampa's Special Operations Forces Week helps military members transition, navigate daily life
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week in the Bay Area is underway in downtown Tampa, with the Tampa Convention Center and the JW Marriott hosting dozens of plenary sessions.
Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week in the Bay Area is underway in downtown Tampa, with the Tampa Convention Center and the JW Marriott hosting dozens of plenary sessions.
All-female Flight of Honor gives Florida veterans long-overdue recognition in Washington, D.C.
An all-female Flight of Honor brought 120 women veterans from across Florida to Washington, D.C. in March, marking the largest trip of its kind from the state.
An all-female Flight of Honor brought 120 women veterans from across Florida to Washington, D.C. in March, marking the largest trip of its kind from the state.
Florida volunteers ride to honor Gold Star families and isolated veterans: Continuing a WWII hero's mission
A group known as the Flags of Honor Escorts has been riding through Florida for the past five years. They travel the state to maintain monuments honoring Gold Star Families, host memorial ceremonies and raise funds for future sites.
A group known as the Flags of Honor Escorts has been riding through Florida for the past five years. They travel the state to maintain monuments honoring Gold Star Families, host memorial ceremonies and raise funds for future sites.
Love of family and his country: Veteran turns 100
In Lakeland, one man is celebrating a milestone that few reach, reflecting on a life defined by quiet courage and a persistent love for his country. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
In Lakeland, one man is celebrating a milestone that few reach, reflecting on a life defined by quiet courage and a persistent love for his country. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Lakeland World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday: 'I always had an American flag with me'
In Lakeland, one man is celebrating a milestone that few reach, reflecting on a life defined by quiet courage and a persistent love for his country. Stanley O’Dell turned 100 years old on St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t expect him to slow down.
In Lakeland, one man is celebrating a milestone that few reach, reflecting on a life defined by quiet courage and a persistent love for his country. Stanley O’Dell turned 100 years old on St. Patrick’s Day, but don’t expect him to slow down.
Hire Heroes USA helps veterans transition in life
While we prepare to celebrate America turning the big 250 in July, nonprofit Hire Heroes USA shares its mission of helping U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses find new careers.
While we prepare to celebrate America turning the big 250 in July, nonprofit Hire Heroes USA shares its mission of helping U.S. military members, veterans and military spouses find new careers.
Valor Service Dogs rescue the rescuers
Valor Service Dogs was founded a decade ago and has graduated 47 dogs. FOX 13's Russell Rhodes reports.
Valor Service Dogs was founded a decade ago and has graduated 47 dogs. FOX 13's Russell Rhodes reports.
Tampa VA hospital helping veterans rebuild their lives with custom prosthetic limbs
A specialized team at the James A. Haley VA in Tampa is helping veterans from across the Southeast rebuild their lives through custom-built prosthetics and intensive rehabilitation.
A specialized team at the James A. Haley VA in Tampa is helping veterans from across the Southeast rebuild their lives through custom-built prosthetics and intensive rehabilitation.
Changing the lives of veterans
A specialized team at the James A. Haley VA in Tampa is helping veterans from across the Southeast rebuild their lives through custom-built prosthetics and intensive rehabilitation. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.
A specialized team at the James A. Haley VA in Tampa is helping veterans from across the Southeast rebuild their lives through custom-built prosthetics and intensive rehabilitation. FOX 13's Allie Corey reports.
Hillsborough County nonprofit helps veterans heal with service dogs: 'It will change your life'
For many veterans, leaving the service can mean facing new battles at home. Near Wimauma, nonprofit Valor Service Dogs is helping veterans work through those invisible struggles with the help of highly trained four-legged companions.
For many veterans, leaving the service can mean facing new battles at home. Near Wimauma, nonprofit Valor Service Dogs is helping veterans work through those invisible struggles with the help of highly trained four-legged companions.
Walk, Run, Fly Again
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. John Alvarez and his daughter, author Lisette Alvarez, join FOX 13+ to discuss his remarkable return to flight after a life-changing crash, and the family story behind Walk, Run, Fly Again.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. John Alvarez and his daughter, author Lisette Alvarez, join FOX 13+ to discuss his remarkable return to flight after a life-changing crash, and the family story behind Walk, Run, Fly Again.
Veteran suicide prevention
Stop Soldier Suicide's mission is to eliminate the suicides among veterans and servicemembers. The Organization's Chair of Executive Leadership, Craig Ridenhour and Superbowl Champion, Martin Gramatica make it their duty to support the cause and community.
Stop Soldier Suicide's mission is to eliminate the suicides among veterans and servicemembers. The Organization's Chair of Executive Leadership, Craig Ridenhour and Superbowl Champion, Martin Gramatica make it their duty to support the cause and community.
Veteran teacher answers a new call to serve in the classroom
Christopher Putnam teaches AP U.S. History and Global Perspectives at Bell Creek Academy, but his path to the classroom began with military service.
Christopher Putnam teaches AP U.S. History and Global Perspectives at Bell Creek Academy, but his path to the classroom began with military service.
Veteran & teacher inspires students
At Bell Creek Academy in Riverview, one veteran answered the call to serve after 9/11. And now, he continues that service in the classroom. FOX 13's Russell Rhodes shares his story.
At Bell Creek Academy in Riverview, one veteran answered the call to serve after 9/11. And now, he continues that service in the classroom. FOX 13's Russell Rhodes shares his story.
Bay Area veterans connect and heal through fly-fishing program
Project Healing Waters is a veteran-focused nonprofit that uses the art of fly-fishing to help veterans dealing with PTSD, injuries and other challenges reconnect with themselves and others.
Project Healing Waters is a veteran-focused nonprofit that uses the art of fly-fishing to help veterans dealing with PTSD, injuries and other challenges reconnect with themselves and others.
Apollo Beach military family reflects on sacrifice as Navy captain comes home for good: 'It was really hard'
As Military Appreciation Month begins in May, an Apollo Beach family is sharing what it means to finally have their hero home for good.
As Military Appreciation Month begins in May, an Apollo Beach family is sharing what it means to finally have their hero home for good.
Military family's sacrifice
As Military Appreciation Month begins in May, an Apollo Beach family is sharing what it means to finally have their hero home for good. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
As Military Appreciation Month begins in May, an Apollo Beach family is sharing what it means to finally have their hero home for good. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
Monthly coffee meetings connect Bay Area veterans with each other and community resources
Every month, veterans in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties use a cup of coffee to start conversations and create connections.
Every month, veterans in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties use a cup of coffee to start conversations and create connections.
One veteran’s next mission is in the classroom
Teacher Appreciation Week and Military Appreciation Month intersect at Thomas Jefferson High School, where government teacher Donald Hills continues his commitment to service after a 20-year Air Force career. FOX 13's Jen Epstein reports.
Teacher Appreciation Week and Military Appreciation Month intersect at Thomas Jefferson High School, where government teacher Donald Hills continues his commitment to service after a 20-year Air Force career. FOX 13's Jen Epstein reports.