Troops home for holidays after 20 years of war
From 'imaginative' Christmas trees made of mortars to spending Christmas Eve under the stars in the desert of Afghanistan, veterans who spent the holidays fighting the war on terror learned how to celebrate remotely long before the rest of us.
From 'imaginative' Christmas trees made of mortars to spending Christmas Eve under the stars in the desert of Afghanistan, veterans who spent the holidays fighting the war on terror learned how to celebrate remotely long before the rest of us.
VA denies veteran's claim, says heart attack is not an ‘emergency’
Seven years after Congress passed a law reforming the scandal-plagued Veterans' Healthcare Administration, the VA appears to have made a great deal of progress. But there are still many veterans getting caught in a bind.
Seven years after Congress passed a law reforming the scandal-plagued Veterans' Healthcare Administration, the VA appears to have made a great deal of progress. But there are still many veterans getting caught in a bind.
Pay special attention to veterans and their mental health during the holidays, doctor says
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
Tampa's Vila Brothers Park to get 'totally red white and blue' makeover namesakes always wanted
After bombs dropped on Pearl Harbor, Tampa brothers Joe and Willie Vila told their parents they were going to fight for America. All 7 Vila brothers ended up fighting in the war and the park that bears their name is getting an upgrade worthy of their service.
After bombs dropped on Pearl Harbor, Tampa brothers Joe and Willie Vila told their parents they were going to fight for America. All 7 Vila brothers ended up fighting in the war and the park that bears their name is getting an upgrade worthy of their service.
Biden signs 4 bills aimed at supporting veterans and their families
President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.
President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.
Life in the foxhole: 97-year-old Villages veteran reflects on D-Day, Battle of the Bulge
Serving in the second world war at age 20, living in a fox hole was Irving Locker’s reality. At 97, he says he’s just lucky he’s still around to tell the stories.
Serving in the second world war at age 20, living in a fox hole was Irving Locker’s reality. At 97, he says he’s just lucky he’s still around to tell the stories.
Veteran guitar instructor creating memorial instrument for fallen service members
A Tampa guitar instructor who designs incredible handmade guitars has been working on an extra special project. He's building a custom guitar for one of his students who lost two brothers in Afghanistan. It's been an emotional journey as he crafts this musical memorial.
A Tampa guitar instructor who designs incredible handmade guitars has been working on an extra special project. He's building a custom guitar for one of his students who lost two brothers in Afghanistan. It's been an emotional journey as he crafts this musical memorial.
Tampa veteran anxiously awaits heart transplant
Hector Fernandez says he can't pray for a new heart. That would mean he's praying for someone else to suffer a tragedy. But the Army veteran and father of four says if he does get a new heart, he hopes "to be worth it" and live the best life he can.
Hector Fernandez says he can't pray for a new heart. That would mean he's praying for someone else to suffer a tragedy. But the Army veteran and father of four says if he does get a new heart, he hopes "to be worth it" and live the best life he can.
B-17 tail gunner reflects on dangers of WWII: 'We had to do our duty'
Whether he’s typing out his daily message to his Facebook friends or carving military vehicles out of wood, at age 99, Meredith Travis’ hands are never idle. Those hands played a pretty big role in winning the second world war.
Whether he’s typing out his daily message to his Facebook friends or carving military vehicles out of wood, at age 99, Meredith Travis’ hands are never idle. Those hands played a pretty big role in winning the second world war.
'Invisible wounds' continue to plague veterans
The number of veterans experiencing homelessness went up in 2020 after declining in recent years. One local Army veteran, who works to help homeless vets find their purpose, said there aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate people.
The number of veterans experiencing homelessness went up in 2020 after declining in recent years. One local Army veteran, who works to help homeless vets find their purpose, said there aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate people.
Bay Area veteran turns to podcast to help other veterans across the globe
Bill Hodges is an Air Force veteran with a professional speaking background. He uses a podcast to help other veterans maximize and understand the benefits due to them after going through his own claim with Veterans Affairs.
Bill Hodges is an Air Force veteran with a professional speaking background. He uses a podcast to help other veterans maximize and understand the benefits due to them after going through his own claim with Veterans Affairs.
Revived GI Bill aims to pay Black WWII veterans' families who were denied full benefits
In honor of Veterans Day, a group of Democratic lawmakers is reviving an effort to pay the families of Black veterans who fought on behalf of the nation during World War II for benefits they were denied or prevented from taking full advantage of when they returned home from war.
In honor of Veterans Day, a group of Democratic lawmakers is reviving an effort to pay the families of Black veterans who fought on behalf of the nation during World War II for benefits they were denied or prevented from taking full advantage of when they returned home from war.
Morean Arts Center expands art therapy program to include clay pottery classes for veterans
The 'Art of Valor' program at Morean Arts Center in St. Pete gives an opportunity for veterans to meet others and have a creative outlet through glass-blowing, photography and making clay art.
The 'Art of Valor' program at Morean Arts Center in St. Pete gives an opportunity for veterans to meet others and have a creative outlet through glass-blowing, photography and making clay art.
Museum focused on women veterans opens in Florida Panhandle
In the Florida Panhandle, just before Veterans Day, a museum dedicated to the legacy of female veterans opened. It's the first step in a long-term plan to connect veterans to jobs, training, and services.
In the Florida Panhandle, just before Veterans Day, a museum dedicated to the legacy of female veterans opened. It's the first step in a long-term plan to connect veterans to jobs, training, and services.
Veterans Day 2021: 'Make Camo Your Cause' and support those who have served
From wearing camouflage to spreading awareness to dining out, here are a few ways you can honor those who have served on Veterans Day.
From wearing camouflage to spreading awareness to dining out, here are a few ways you can honor those who have served on Veterans Day.
Sarasota County Veteran's Services serving those who served to navigate life
Sarasota County's Veteran Services helps those who served to navigate the VA system and paperwork that can seem never-ending. The office is open and ready to help all veterans.
Sarasota County's Veteran Services helps those who served to navigate the VA system and paperwork that can seem never-ending. The office is open and ready to help all veterans.
Tampa tops the list of best cities for veterans to live in, new report finds
Tampa has been named the best city in the U.S. for military veterans to live in, based on employment, economy, quality of life, and health.
Tampa has been named the best city in the U.S. for military veterans to live in, based on employment, economy, quality of life, and health.
Veteran shares personal journey through ‘Art of War’
An upcoming exhibit is featuring the work of an Iraq veteran. Through art, he's found a way to share the story of his service and find healing in a challenging battle.
An upcoming exhibit is featuring the work of an Iraq veteran. Through art, he's found a way to share the story of his service and find healing in a challenging battle.
Veterans honored by FOX Sports NFL Sunday during broadcast from US Naval Academy in Annapolis
Each year FOX Sports NFL Sunday holds a special Veterans Day broadcast -- and this year the honor went to the U.S Naval Academy in Annapolis!
Each year FOX Sports NFL Sunday holds a special Veterans Day broadcast -- and this year the honor went to the U.S Naval Academy in Annapolis!
Veterans Day 2021: Deals for veterans, active-duty and families
This Veterans Day, businesses and organizations are saying thank you to veterans and active-duty service members with deals, coupons and more.
This Veterans Day, businesses and organizations are saying thank you to veterans and active-duty service members with deals, coupons and more.