Army veteran finds comfort and companionship in service dog after decades of service
For most of her adult life, Rachel Hughes was the one protecting others. She joined the Army at 18, serving as a military police officer, investigator and CID agent. After 9/11, she specialized in counterterrorism and force protection, spending much of her time on missions in the Middle East.
For most of her adult life, Rachel Hughes was the one protecting others. She joined the Army at 18, serving as a military police officer, investigator and CID agent. After 9/11, she specialized in counterterrorism and force protection, spending much of her time on missions in the Middle East.
US to fund new research into potential PTSD treatment for veterans
The U.S. government plans to spend up to $4.9 million to help prepare for clinical trials for a psychedelic drug that could serve as a treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
The U.S. government plans to spend up to $4.9 million to help prepare for clinical trials for a psychedelic drug that could serve as a treatment for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Thursday.
'It's been a blessing': Pinellas Park Marine turns paralysis into a global adaptive sports empire
What started as an effort to keep injured veterans active has grown into an internationally recognized adaptive sports powerhouse right here in the Tampa Bay area.
What started as an effort to keep injured veterans active has grown into an internationally recognized adaptive sports powerhouse right here in the Tampa Bay area.
Vietnam Army Ranger opens free PTSD treatment facility for veterans in Odessa
A 78-year-old Vietnam Army Ranger opened a free treatment facility for veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder on Wednesday in rural Odessa.
A 78-year-old Vietnam Army Ranger opened a free treatment facility for veterans battling post-traumatic stress disorder on Wednesday in rural Odessa.
Veterans Day 2026: Bay Pines VA Medical Center honors those who served during annual ceremony
Several hundred veterans, family members and members of the community gathered at Bay Pines VA Medical Center to commemorate Veterans Day.
Several hundred veterans, family members and members of the community gathered at Bay Pines VA Medical Center to commemorate Veterans Day.
Trump leads Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
President Donald Trump and the first lady marked Veterans Day in the nation’s capital with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
President Donald Trump and the first lady marked Veterans Day in the nation’s capital with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
Former Black Hawk pilot overcomes trauma through equine therapy
Trauma-tested combat veteran Kyle Baker discovered renewed stability and a fresh life calling by learning to connect with therapy horses through specialized retreats at Quantum Leap Farm.
Trauma-tested combat veteran Kyle Baker discovered renewed stability and a fresh life calling by learning to connect with therapy horses through specialized retreats at Quantum Leap Farm.
Vietnam veteran hat sparks love story between two Bay Area veterans at the gas pump
A conversation sparked by a military service cap at a Sam's Club fuel island blossomed into marriage and an emotional healing journey to Washington for two Tampa Bay area veterans.
A conversation sparked by a military service cap at a Sam's Club fuel island blossomed into marriage and an emotional healing journey to Washington for two Tampa Bay area veterans.
Honor Flight Mission 58: Tampa Bay veterans visit Washington memorials
More than 70 Tampa Bay area military veterans traveled to Washington to confront painful war memories and receive long-delayed gratitude during West Central Florida’s Honor Flight Mission 58.
More than 70 Tampa Bay area military veterans traveled to Washington to confront painful war memories and receive long-delayed gratitude during West Central Florida’s Honor Flight Mission 58.
St. Petersburg-based sailing program helps veterans rediscover purpose after service
For many veterans, transitioning from military service to civilian life means leaving behind the structure, teamwork and sense of purpose they've known for years.
For many veterans, transitioning from military service to civilian life means leaving behind the structure, teamwork and sense of purpose they've known for years.
Veterans Day 2026: The Florida Aquarium offers free admission to military
The Florida Aquarium is offering free admission to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day, with special performances, patriotic underwater displays and other activities planned.
The Florida Aquarium is offering free admission to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day, with special performances, patriotic underwater displays and other activities planned.
Make Camo Your Cause 2026: FOX renews campaign dedicated to ending veteran homelessness
FOX is partnering with U.S.VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the sixth straight year to help prevent and end veteran homelessness. Here’s what to know.
FOX is partnering with U.S.VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the sixth straight year to help prevent and end veteran homelessness. Here’s what to know.
Veterans hit with higher mortgage payments after VA cuts loan program: report
Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.
Thousands of veterans are now paying more for their mortgages each month after the Trump administration shut down a program designed to help veterans facing hardship.
Best US cities for veterans: Data reveals top places for jobs, housing and healthcare
A new study ranks the best U.S. cities for veterans, examining job opportunities, income, housing affordability and access to healthcare.
A new study ranks the best U.S. cities for veterans, examining job opportunities, income, housing affordability and access to healthcare.
West Central Florida Honor Flight marks milestone with 4,000th veteran
More than 70 Bay Area military veterans traveled to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to visit war memorials during a milestone Honor Flight.
More than 70 Bay Area military veterans traveled to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to visit war memorials during a milestone Honor Flight.
Honor Flight carries 4,000th veteran to Washington memorials
A group of 75 military veterans took flight Tuesday morning from St. Pete-Clearwater airport on a trip to Washington.
A group of 75 military veterans took flight Tuesday morning from St. Pete-Clearwater airport on a trip to Washington.
Air Force veteran reconnects with herself, community through art
For the past 16 years, Air Force veteran Bernadette Dunn has used art as a canvas to express her internal battles.
For the past 16 years, Air Force veteran Bernadette Dunn has used art as a canvas to express her internal battles.
Tampa Bay area veteran leads 'Alive Ride' through Pinellas Park on 20th anniversary of survival
Roughly 100 bicyclists took to the streets with a police escort Tuesday morning, riding 11 miles through Pinellas Park.
Roughly 100 bicyclists took to the streets with a police escort Tuesday morning, riding 11 miles through Pinellas Park.
VA launches clinical trial of psilocybin to treat veterans suffering from depression, PTSD
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
The VA launched a clinical trial testing psilocybin for veterans with treatment-resistant depression.
VA launches trial of GLP-1 drugs to treat alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.
The VA is launching a new clinical trial to test whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss and type 2 diabetes can treat alcohol use disorder in veterans.