5 Army soldiers killed in US military aircraft crash over Mediterranean Sea identified

The five U.S. Army Special Operations aviation soldiers were killed during routine flight training over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the U.S. Department of Defense said Monday.

Celebrating Veterans Day: How these organizations are helping empower our vets

This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.

St. Petersburg hosts 10th Annual Veterans Day event

Dozens of people gathered in Downtown St. Pete Saturday morning for the 10th Annual Veterans Day event.

Project DYNAMO: Veterans rescue over 6,000 Americans, pets from global danger zones

The veterans have successfully rescued over 6,000 Americans and numerous animals from places like Ukraine, Sudan, areas affected by Hurricane Ian, and the Maui fires. Currently, they are involved in the rescue mission amid the conflict in Israel and Gaza, having saved over 300 people from that region.

Homeless veteran walks 30 miles to find a job: 'I'm a man on a mission'

Brian Taylor walked several miles, "thinking about his life and how he could possibly get things back together," before he stumbled upon his next job in a Georgia town.

Minnesota Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 Years

Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.

Artificial intelligence tackling mental health, suicide prevention among veterans

Artificial intelligence is now playing a crucial role in mental health and suicide prevention among veterans, as many come home from war and fight a different battle on the home-front. 

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%,.

Honoring Bay Area veterans: Viewer photos

FOX 13 is honoring our veterans. Take a look at these veterans submitted by some of our viewers.

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. 

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 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.