Clearwater police officer, Marine veteran trains four days a week for world shooting competition

An elite Clearwater police officer and military veteran is transforming a decade of battlefield discipline into competitive precision as he prepares for a global shooting competition. 

US Army soldier dies during training exercise in Iraq

A U.S. Army soldier was killed during a training exercise at an air base in Iraq, military officials confirmed.

Tampa's Straz Center veteran showcase: Around 20 amateur performers hit the stage

A group of amateur performers will hit the stage at the Straz Center in Tampa this Sunday for the Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble's annual June showcase.

Veteran and civilian arts performance
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A group of amateur performers will hit the stage at the Straz Center in Tampa this Sunday for the Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble's annual June showcase.

Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules

An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.

Three killed in latest US strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday against a vessel it accused of drug-smuggling operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men.

Band prepares for trip to Normandy
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A community band from Hillsborough County is traveling to France to perform at historic ceremonies commemorating D-Day.

Missing WWII airman identified for Sarasota National Cemetery burial

A missing World War II soldier will finally return to Southwest Florida for a proper burial more than 80 years after his aircraft was shot down over Germany.

Veterans scam warning: BBB issues fraud alert for military community

Consumer advocates are warning that scammers are increasingly targeting veterans and military families with sophisticated fraud schemes designed to steal money and personal information. The warning comes as Americans honored those who served on Monday.

Honoring America's fallen heroes
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A Memorial Day tribute in Clearwater brought together veterans, families and friends to honor America’s fallen heroes. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Scammers targeting veterans
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As we remember the sacrifices of our service members, the BBB has issued a scam alert warning about scammers targeting veterans. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.

Thousands gather at Bay Pines National Cemetery to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day

More than a thousand Gold Star family members, veterans and their loved ones, and community members gathered at Bay Pines National Cemetery Monday to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day.

US Marines conduct rapid-response drill in Venezuela months after Maduro ouster

U.S. forces staged a rapid-response military drill in Caracas on Saturday, more than four months after former President Nicolás Maduro was ousted.

What is 'Murph'? Memorial Day workout honoring fallen Navy SEAL becomes national tribute

Memorial Day is observed across the United States as a time to honor fallen service members, with many Americans paying tribute by completing the challenging “Murph" workout.

Nephew's DNA ID's World War II Marine killed in 1944

The burial, with full military honors for World War II veteran Helmut Fred Behlert, is a homecoming that almost didn't happen. U.S. Marine PFC Behlert was buried on Wednesday at the Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California, about 14 miles south-west of San Francisco.

Special Operations Forces Week: 'Battle in the Bay' showcases military training across air, land and sea

U.S. Special Operations Command hosted its annual "Battle in the Bay" demonstration, with military helicopters thundering overhead, boats speeding across the water and special operations forces descending on downtown Tampa Wednesday.