US Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea; US says it was 'friendly fire'
Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in the most serious accident yet since American troops began targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Two U.S. Navy pilots were shot down Sunday over the Red Sea in the most serious accident yet since American troops began targeting Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Tom Cruise awarded Navy’s top civilian honor for impact of 'Top Gun' films
Actor Tom Cruise has been awarded the U.S. Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award, its highest civilian honor, for his contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps through his films, particularly the "Top Gun" franchise.
Actor Tom Cruise has been awarded the U.S. Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award, its highest civilian honor, for his contributions to the Navy and Marine Corps through his films, particularly the "Top Gun" franchise.
Florida's oldest veteran celebrates another birthday: 'Keep breathing and keep living'
Florida’s oldest living WWII veteran celebrated his 108th birthday in Clearwater on Tuesday.
Florida’s oldest living WWII veteran celebrated his 108th birthday in Clearwater on Tuesday.
Pearl Harbor survivor Bob Fernandez dies at 100
Bob Fernandez was a 17-year-old sailor on board the USS Curtiss when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941.
Bob Fernandez was a 17-year-old sailor on board the USS Curtiss when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941.
American freed from Syrian prison after Assad's fall was flown out of country by US military
Travis Timmerman said he was detained when he crossed into Syria illegally on foot seven months ago while on a Christian pilgrimage.
Travis Timmerman said he was detained when he crossed into Syria illegally on foot seven months ago while on a Christian pilgrimage.
Vietnam Veteran faces eviction from hurricane ravaged home: 'I've got a whole village'
A Bay Area veteran is struggling to stay in his hurricane-ravaged home in Valrico.
A Bay Area veteran is struggling to stay in his hurricane-ravaged home in Valrico.
Bucs, Baldwin Group host holiday celebration for military families affected by hurricanes
To support active military families, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Baldwin Group, and the American Red Cross hosted 70 military families affected by recent hurricanes for Winter Fest at Raymond James Stadium.
To support active military families, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Baldwin Group, and the American Red Cross hosted 70 military families affected by recent hurricanes for Winter Fest at Raymond James Stadium.
Pearl Harbor Day: US honors victims, survivors of attack on 83rd anniversary
Two survivors of the Pearl Harbor bombing — each 100 or older — are planning to return to the site Saturday to observe the anniversary of the attack.
Two survivors of the Pearl Harbor bombing — each 100 or older — are planning to return to the site Saturday to observe the anniversary of the attack.
NASA radar accidentally finds secret Cold War 'city under the ice' in Greenland
The U.S. military base built within the Greenland ice sheet in 1959 was later abandoned.
The U.S. military base built within the Greenland ice sheet in 1959 was later abandoned.
USF brings veterans together for potluck Thanksgiving dinner
This Thanksgiving, a special potluck hosted by the University of South Florida brought together dozens of veterans for a meal and much-needed camaraderie.
This Thanksgiving, a special potluck hosted by the University of South Florida brought together dozens of veterans for a meal and much-needed camaraderie.
Veterans and students worked together to create new art structure at Harvest Hope Park in Tampa
A new art structure at Harvest Hope Park that honors veterans was a collaboration between two generations.
A new art structure at Harvest Hope Park that honors veterans was a collaboration between two generations.
Horse Soldier Bourbon based in Tampa Bay area building distillery in Kentucky
U.S. Army Green Berets used horses in the early days of the war in Afghanistan, just after the September 11, 2001, attacks. Their story became a movie called "12 Strong," but for some of the Horse Soldiers the question was: What to do after the Army?
U.S. Army Green Berets used horses in the early days of the war in Afghanistan, just after the September 11, 2001, attacks. Their story became a movie called "12 Strong," but for some of the Horse Soldiers the question was: What to do after the Army?
Biden OKs long-range missiles for Ukraine's war against Russia, sources tell AP
President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized the use of U.S. long-range missiles for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
President Joe Biden has reportedly authorized the use of U.S. long-range missiles for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row, unable to fully account for $824B budget
The Pentagon has been unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget for seven years in a row.
The Pentagon has been unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget for seven years in a row.
Metro Ministries honors service members with inaugural Salute to Service event
Metropolitan Ministries honored service members at its inaugural Salute to Service event Saturday, partnering with USAA.
Metropolitan Ministries honored service members at its inaugural Salute to Service event Saturday, partnering with USAA.
Tampa Bay area veterans receive vehicles through 'Keys to Progress'
The nation marked Veterans Day earlier this week, but three Tampa Bay area veterans received the keys to a new vehicle on Thursday as part of Progressive's 12th annual Keys to Progress.
The nation marked Veterans Day earlier this week, but three Tampa Bay area veterans received the keys to a new vehicle on Thursday as part of Progressive's 12th annual Keys to Progress.
MacDill conducting test flights on refueling tankers using artificial intelligence
At MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, KC-135 Stratotankers fly around the world refueling warplanes in midair, but one takeoff had a different purpose.
At MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, KC-135 Stratotankers fly around the world refueling warplanes in midair, but one takeoff had a different purpose.
Sunken WWII US destroyer, known as ‘Dancing Mouse,’ discovered 80 years after battle with Japanese
The USS Edsall, an American warship that sunk during a battle with the Japanese in World War II, has been found more than 80 years after it was lost.
The USS Edsall, an American warship that sunk during a battle with the Japanese in World War II, has been found more than 80 years after it was lost.
How does Pete Hegseth's experience compare to previous defense secretaries?
The nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary has left many wondering how his experience compares to people who have previously served.
The nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary has left many wondering how his experience compares to people who have previously served.
Sarasota National Cemetery calls on community to honor veterans
The Sarasota National Cemetery is more than 18,000 wreaths short ahead of National Wreaths Across America Day. Organizers hope the community will lend a hand before the Dec. 4 deadline looms.
The Sarasota National Cemetery is more than 18,000 wreaths short ahead of National Wreaths Across America Day. Organizers hope the community will lend a hand before the Dec. 4 deadline looms.