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.

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.

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. 

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? 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Hundreds gather for Bay Pines VA's annual Veterans Day commemoration

Hundreds of veterans and their loved ones gathered at Bay Pines VA in Pinellas County for its annual Veterans Day commemoration on Monday. The commemoration was held in the Veterans Courtyard. 

Hillsborough County holds 60th annual Veterans Day ceremony

Hillsborough County military veterans were honored Monday during the county's 60th annual tribute at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa.

Tampa Bay area veterans headed to Washington DC for annual Parade of Heroes

WWII Marine Corp Veteran, Stearns Poor, was first in line to board a Southwest Airline flight to Washington, D.C. on Sunday morning. But, not without a special sendoff at Tampa International Airport that brought tears to his eyes.

US Marine Corps celebrating 249th birthday

The Marine Corps celebrates its birthday Sunday, marking when the Continental Marines were founded on that day in 1775 during the Revolutionary War.