28th annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park & Museum
The 28th annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. Veterans Museum on Sunday at 10 a.m.
The 28th annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. Veterans Museum on Sunday at 10 a.m.
American Victory Ship commemorates 80 years of service on Memorial Day weekend
The American Victory Ship is commemorating 80 years of service on Memorial Day this weekend.
The American Victory Ship is commemorating 80 years of service on Memorial Day this weekend.
2-time prisoner of war veteran inspires grandson to become physical therapist
A two-time prisoner of war veteran has inspired his grandson to become a physical therapist.
A two-time prisoner of war veteran has inspired his grandson to become a physical therapist.
Bay Area artist helped design action figures for G.I. Joe franchise
Artist Mark Pennington still gets questions and hears stories about a job that he had nearly 40 years ago. It comes with the territory of designing action figures for the iconic G.I. Joe franchise.
Artist Mark Pennington still gets questions and hears stories about a job that he had nearly 40 years ago. It comes with the territory of designing action figures for the iconic G.I. Joe franchise.
Retired Navy Rear Admiral reflects on military life of service, sacrifice and serendipity
Retired Navy Rear Admiral Mike Roesner is looking back on his life of service, sacrifice, and serendipity.
Retired Navy Rear Admiral Mike Roesner is looking back on his life of service, sacrifice, and serendipity.
Retired Sgt.
MacDill Air Force Base's military role through the years
May is Military Appreciation Month. MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has played a critical role in the military over the years. FOX 13's Mark Wilson takes a look.
May is Military Appreciation Month. MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has played a critical role in the military over the years. FOX 13's Mark Wilson takes a look.
Decorated Army veteran inspiring next generation after over 2 decades of service
A retired colonel is inspiring his own son to serve in the military after serving in the U.S. Army for 22 years.
A retired colonel is inspiring his own son to serve in the military after serving in the U.S. Army for 22 years.
Navy veteran blesses Tarpon Springs with handcrafted chocolates and baked goods
A Navy veteran is blessing the Tarpon Springs community with her homemade creations after she turned to baking to escape a bad situation.
A Navy veteran is blessing the Tarpon Springs community with her homemade creations after she turned to baking to escape a bad situation.
Bay Area veteran helps fellow vets get what they need while highlighting their stories
Air Force veteran David Vargas helped launch the Pinellas County Veterans Association -- and now, he's highlighting dozens of fellow veterans' stories in a new book.
Air Force veteran David Vargas helped launch the Pinellas County Veterans Association -- and now, he's highlighting dozens of fellow veterans' stories in a new book.
Female veterans battling hair loss are reclaiming their natural beauty at a Bay Area restoration center
Many women who served in the military eventually fight hair loss but they are reclaiming their natural beauty thanks to a Bay Area woman.
Many women who served in the military eventually fight hair loss but they are reclaiming their natural beauty thanks to a Bay Area woman.
Decorated local veteran honored for courageous global rescue efforts
A former military officer and founder of a local non-profit is being recognized for saving lives in some of the world’s most dangerous places.
A former military officer and founder of a local non-profit is being recognized for saving lives in some of the world’s most dangerous places.
Operation Code Vet
FOX 13's Mike Hughes shares how a local veteran couple who was down on their luck were rejuvenated through the help of one local Tampa Bay organization.
FOX 13's Mike Hughes shares how a local veteran couple who was down on their luck were rejuvenated through the help of one local Tampa Bay organization.
At 101, Dunedin World War II veteran reflects on service during ‘Victory in Europe Day’
May 8, 1944, is a day Bob Russell remembers well. A fighter/bomber pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps in Europe, he was in a hospital room near Belgium recovering from being shot down when he heard the news that the Germans had surrendered.
May 8, 1944, is a day Bob Russell remembers well. A fighter/bomber pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps in Europe, he was in a hospital room near Belgium recovering from being shot down when he heard the news that the Germans had surrendered.
Manatee County World War II veteran receives highest honor from France
Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France.
Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France.
Air Force veteran shares artistic talent through personalized plaques and signs
After serving 22 years in the Air Force, one man is using another talent to enrich the lives of other veterans with personalized plaques and signs.
After serving 22 years in the Air Force, one man is using another talent to enrich the lives of other veterans with personalized plaques and signs.
See the new warplane shown off during Special Operations Forces Week
L3 Harris test pilot Clint Logwood lives in St. Petersburg. He's showing off his company's new warplane close to home, in Tampa, during SOF Week: The Sky Warden Skyraider 2.
L3 Harris test pilot Clint Logwood lives in St. Petersburg. He's showing off his company's new warplane close to home, in Tampa, during SOF Week: The Sky Warden Skyraider 2.
Truth in Fiction: Honoring those we served with
Live, local news, weather and sports from FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Live, local news, weather and sports from FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at Special Operations Forces Week event in Tampa
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave the keynote address Tuesday in Tampa as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2025.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave the keynote address Tuesday in Tampa as part of Special Operations Forces Week 2025.
Palm Harbor WWII veteran finds comfort in new mission at 100 years old: ‘Life is golden’
O'Neil Ducharme sits comfortably in his recliner, centered in his garage, as he stares out into the cul-de-sac in front of his home, surprised by how quickly time flies.
O'Neil Ducharme sits comfortably in his recliner, centered in his garage, as he stares out into the cul-de-sac in front of his home, surprised by how quickly time flies.