St. Pete World War II pilot's remains return home 80 years he was shot down: 'This Veterans Day is for you'
It took 80 years, but an Army pilot from St. Petersburg finally returned home.
Wounded Warriors Project celebrates 2 decades of service for veterans, military
Ahead of Veterans Day on Saturday, the Wounded Warriors Project celebrates 20 years of service for veterans, active service members and their families.
These states have the most veterans
Veterans account for over 6% of the population, but there are at least four states with a veteran population above 10%,.
Air Force's secretive new B-21 'Raider' bomber apparently makes first flight
The Air Force plans to build 100 of the warplanes, which have a flying wing shape much like it’s predecessor the B-2 Spirit.
Honoring Bay Area veterans: Viewer photos
FOX 13 is honoring our veterans. Take a look at these veterans submitted by some of our viewers.
Lakeland restaurant owner honors two World War II veterans ahead of holiday
A restaurant owner in Lakeland hopes his simple gesture touches a lot of hearts this Veterans Day.
Veterans Treatment Court celebrates 10 years in Hillsborough County
For many veterans, the fight doesn’t end once they leave the battlefield. Many of them come home struggling with the trauma of war and wind up in legal trouble.
5 ways to support veterans today (and every day)
We’ve pulled together five good ways anyone can honor Veterans Day. Most of these activities are kid-friendly, but having youngsters at home isn't a requirement: Honoring our troops is an activity fit for people of any age. Read on for more.
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How Veteran's Day came to be -- and how it's celebrated today
Every year on November 11, the United States of America pauses to celebrate and honor the brave people who have bravely served their country as part of the Armed Forces. But how did this important holiday come to be?
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Holding on to hope: Polk County couple finally meets prisoner of war to return bracelet
Donald and Donna Rogers wore bracelets on their wrists for three decades, honoring prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Like millions of other Americans in the 1970s, they purchased bracelets with names of POW's on them to keep their memory alive.
Veterans Day: How you can help our homeless military men and women
As Veterans Day approaches, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is urging support for homeless military veterans.
Veterans Day free meals and deals being offered this year
This Veterans Day, dozens of restaurants across the country are offering free meals and discounts to say a special thank you to those who have served our country.
Watch: US Dept. of Defense releases 1st ever rap song to honor veterans
The song, titled “Salute," is performed by Staff Sergeant Lamar Riddick.
Military having trouble with Gen Z recruitment
Military leaders say there has been a shift in recruitment over the years. One 25-year-old Marine wrote a book to help recruiters understand the Gen Z perspective.
Tampa Veterans honored aboard Carnival Cruise ship
Veterans Day is around the corner, and as we honor our Nation's Heroes, some got a special treat aboard a ship at Port Tampa Bay Sunday afternoon.
Hillsborough veterans receive second chance through outreach court program
Frank Colón served in the US Army decades ago, but trouble followed him home.
Bay Area dentists provide free dental care to nearly 100 veterans
Approximately 90 military veterans living in Pasco, Hernando and Citrus Counties are heading into the holidays relieved of the pain caused by untreated dental pain and infection - all at no cost.
14 fallen soldiers who went to Brandon High School honored during ceremony: ‘They deserve this recognition’
Fourteen fallen service members from Brandon High School who went on to serve our country in World War II, Vietnam and Iraq were honored as part of a special ceremony at the school Thursday night.
$2 million project to bring affordable housing to Sarasota County veterans
Community partners are breaking new ground for veterans in Sarasota County.
US fighter jets scrambled after aircraft violates restricted airspace near Biden's Delaware home
A civilian aircraft that violated restricted airspace in Delaware Saturday afternoon prompted fighter jets to scramble because the president was at his home in Wilmington.