Band prepares for trip to Normandy
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A community band from Hillsborough County is traveling to France to perform at historic ceremonies commemorating D-Day.

Missing WWII airman identified for Sarasota National Cemetery burial

A missing World War II soldier will finally return to Southwest Florida for a proper burial more than 80 years after his aircraft was shot down over Germany.

A Marine mom’s mission to protect service members’ mental health
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After losing her son, Sgt. Anthony Patrick Muhlstadt, to suicide, Tanya Mort is honoring his life by helping service members and veterans find mental health support.

Honoring America's fallen heroes
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A Memorial Day tribute in Clearwater brought together veterans, families and friends to honor America’s fallen heroes. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Tampa Memorial Day ceremony: Gold Star families recognized at downtown Riverwalk

A community gathering on Monday morning at MacDill Park on the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa honored fallen military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. 

Honoring Gold Star families in Tampa
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A community gathering on Monday morning at MacDill Park on the Riverwalk in downtown Tampa honored fallen military service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.

Thousands gather at Bay Pines National Cemetery to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day

More than a thousand Gold Star family members, veterans and their loved ones, and community members gathered at Bay Pines National Cemetery Monday to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day.

Remembering our fallen heroes
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More than a thousand Gold Star family members, veterans and their loved ones, and community members gathered at Bay Pines National Cemetery Monday to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day. FOX 13's Ariel Plasencia reports.

Special Operations Forces Week: 'Battle in the Bay' showcases military training across air, land and sea

U.S. Special Operations Command hosted its annual "Battle in the Bay" demonstration, with military helicopters thundering overhead, boats speeding across the water and special operations forces descending on downtown Tampa Wednesday.

Veteran finds healing through dance therapy at VA Tampa after breast cancer battle

From the moment U.S. Army veteran Traci Davis walks into a dance therapy session at VA Tampa, dance movement therapist Brittni Cleland is getting a vibe of a lot of factors. 

Veteran dance therapy
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From the moment U.S. Army veteran Traci Davis walks into a dance therapy session at VA Tampa, dance movement therapist Brittni Cleland is getting a vibe of a lot of factors. 

Lakeland Navy veteran honors fallen cousin on all-female 'Flight of Honor' to Washington, D.C.

The 88-year-old retired Navy control tower operator joined dozens of female veterans aboard an Allegiant Air Flight of Honor departing from Lakeland Linder International Airport, part of the largest all-female veteran Flight of Honor out of Florida.

Lakeland Navy veteran honors cousin killed in war
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For Lakeland resident Jean Harkins, the journey to Washington, D.C. was about much more than recognition. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.

All-female Honor Flight recognizes women veterans
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More than 120 female veterans from Florida traveled to Washington, D.C. on a first-of-its-kind Flight of Honor just for women. FOX 13's Jennifer Kveglis reports.

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.