Volunteers honor American heroes by laying thousands of wreaths on headstones
Volunteers laid wreaths at the gravestones of veterans across the Bay Area on Saturday as part of National Wreaths Across America Day.
Family of fallen soldier gifted Land O’Lakes home
Christmas came early for the family of a fallen U.S. Army soldier who is moving into a new mortgage-free home in Pasco County.
Tampa Bay area volunteers to place wreaths at Tampa Bay area national cemeteries
A sea of wreaths will cloak local national cemeteries in honor of the veterans buried there. Volunteers will begin placing thousands of wreaths on the gravestone of each veteran who served our country.
VIDEO: F-35 jet crashes during test flight in Fort Worth
The incident occurred around 10:15 a.m. on Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth and Lockheed property. White Settlement police say the pilot safely ejected.
Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class
Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.
House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.
100-year-old WWII veteran gets honorary promotion to brigadier general
Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson was given the honorary rank during a ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.
Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members
The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.
Pearl Harbor timeline: Events that led up to 1941 attack on US
On the 81st anniversary, here is a look back at the timeline of events that led up to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Gary Sinise Foundation brings families of fallen military heroes to Disney World on 'Snowball Express'
Children of fallen military service members are getting an early Christmas vacation to Walt Disney World thanks to actor Gary Sinise.
USS Arizona survivor: Honor those killed at Pearl Harbor
This week the U.S. Navy and the National Park Service will host a remembrance ceremony at Pearl Harbor on the 81st anniversary of the 1941 Japanese bombing.
FPL surprises Sarasota veteran with energy-efficient home decorations for the holidays
Carlos Moreira spent more than 15 years on active duty in the U.S Marine Corps and three years as a reservist before enrolling in college at USF. He now works as USF's Military and Veterans Success Center's veterans service administrator. FPL honored him for his service by turning his home into an energy-efficient winter wonderland.
Tom Hanks launches 'Hanx' coffee line with all profits donated to support veterans
Tom Hanks’ new coffee line will donate 100% of the profits to various organizations that support U.S. military members, veterans, and their families.
Florida-based non-profit helps save local military couple's marriage
To bring their lives back together, the couple decided to go to counseling. Through a referral at the VA, they found “the Camaraderie Foundation,” a Florida-based non-profit that provides counseling, emotional, and spiritual support for all branches of military service members for free.
Air Force crew that delivered baby during Afghanistan evacuation to be awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
The military currently has a backlog of awards to give out from the Afghanistan evacuation
Court program for veterans in Hillsborough County delivers Thanksgiving to those who served
On the northwest corner of the Ikea parking lot in Tampa, a holiday mission to serve those who served our country was underway Thursday morning.
Utah investigators ID suspect in 1972 unsolved murder of Army veteran, rape of woman
Gregory Dahl Nickell, 21, was brutally murdered nearly 50 years ago near Vernal, Utah.
For 18 years, Tampa non-profit gives thanks to injured vets with monthly dinners
Each month, a group of injured veterans are invited to a special dinner in Tampa. It's a way to say, "thank you" and to let them know they're not forgotten and with Thanksgiving one week away, this one was extra special.
'Signatures for Soldiers' founder uses athlete autographs to help homeless, disabled veterans
Tim Virgilio is the founder of Signatures for Soldiers, a non-profit based out of his home in St. Petersburg. He started in 2014 with a simple idea: Ask athletes to sign items, knowing that he would sell those items with 100% of the proceeds going to help homeless and disabled veterans.
World War II Navy veteran gifted 'Quilt of Valor' ahead of his 100th birthday
Boulton, who is a World War II Navy veteran, will celebrate his 100th birthday on December 10. He was gifted a special quilt at a Palm Harbor ceremony ahead of the big day.