100-year-old WWII veteran plans to bench press 100 pounds this year: ‘That’s my goal’

WWII veteran Warner Schlaupitz aims to bench press 100 pounds at Delaware's senior olympics in September. He works with a personal trainer and credits his healthy and active lifestyle to his longevity.

Dozens of Tampa based veterans train for Warrior Games Challenge in California

A squad of 40 athletes based in Tampa is training for the Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge, which will be held in California in early June. 

Vietnam veterans honored for their service at Dunedin celebration

One by one, the Vietnam veterans were given a lapel pin, honoring their service. It was a small but important piece of gratitude – something they didn't get when they returned from the war 50 years ago.

Vietnam veteran helps lift soldiers, first responders spirits on 'Cup of Joe Radio' show

A Vietnam veteran is lifting the spirits of soldiers and first responders with the power of music. The impact the music is having on this special population of people is "What's Right With Tampa Bay."

'What do I do next?': Veterans explore post-service employment options in agriculture

After serving in the military most people have a pretty important question to answer: “What do I do next?" On Friday, dozens of service-related people explored a few options.

Bay area 106-year-old veteran credits close bonds, healthy diet and sense of humor to long life

World War II veteran Bill Monfort has wisdom to last years. In December, he turned 106-years-old. He's gone through a lot in his life from surviving the Kamikaze attacks and a case of COVID-19.

World War II airman from Tampa Bay area identified nearly 80 years after his death

After nearly 80 years, the remains of a Bay Area airman who was killed World War II have now been identified. It's a day that the family of 2nd Lt. Pharis Weekley never thought would come. 

Vietnam veteran's dog tags returned to family 57 years later

His family says getting his dog tag back from halfway around the world, after decades and decades, from a place that used to be enemy territory, is a lesson for us all.

Vietnam veteran gifted Super Bowl LVII tickets by Rob Gronkowski

Vietnam veteran Marc McCabe was gifted two tickets, thanks in part to former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski.

Hillsborough family's home rebuilt after losing everything in a fire

Operation Code Vet, a Tampa non-profit that works to fix homes for veterans, heard of the Wooten's fire. After meeting with the couple the non-profit's community outreach officer knew Operation Code Vet needed to help by rebuilding their home.