Nearly 70 veterans board Honor Flight from Clearwater to Washington D.C.
The Honor Flight tradition continued with the 44th trip taking off from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Tuesday morning. Roughly 70 veterans boarded a plane around 5 a.m. to make the early morning trip to Washington DC.
Idaho man and US Army veteran killed while fighting in Ukraine, family says: 'I know his soul has found peace'
Dane Partridge went into a coma after he was struck by a Russian tank round, his father said
U.S. Central Command hires first-ever chief technology officer
Many people take their jobs seriously, but Schuyler "Sky" Moore says lives depend on the new technology she will help develop for U.S. soldiers, sailors and marines.
Replica of Vietnam Veterans War Memorial set up at Julian B. Lane Park in Tampa
A replica of the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial has been set up at Tampa's Julian B. Lane Park. The wall is part of a series of events to celebrate and honor American veterans and first responders.
Happy Birthday! US Navy to turn 247 years old Thursday
This year’s theme is “On Watch - 24/7 for 247 Years.”
Military couple relocating loses everything in overnight theft: ‘We are devastated’
The U-Haul they were using to move cross-country was taken in the middle of the night as they slept — along with all of their personal possessions and documents.
More soldiers are leaving the Army National Guard at a faster rate than they are enlisting
Officials say the number of soldiers retiring or leaving the Guard each month in the past year has exceeded those coming in, for a total annual loss of about 7,500 service members.
Rising suicide rates compel military to address mental health
The Pentagon is reviewing the military's mental health policy amid a rise in suicides among active service members. But many service members in crisis won't admit they need help.
Colorado's oldest living veteran receives long-overdue Silver Star 8 decades late
Colorado's oldest reported living veteran finally received his long-overdue honor for his service in World War II after his records were lost in a tragic fire nearly 7 decades ago.
US Army misses recruiting goal, other services squeak by
The worsening recruiting problem is stirring debate about whether America’s fighting force should be restructured or reduced in size.
Florida military bases brace for Hurricane Ian's impact as ships, aircraft evacuate region
An evacuation order was issued for non-mission-essential individuals at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. Meanwhile, U.S. 4th Fleet ships are departing from Mayport Naval Air Station in Jacksonville.
Pentagon lays out new food, housing programs for troops
The Pentagon announced a number of new programs Thursday that are aimed at helping service members who are struggling with housing shortages and steep food and living expenses as they move from base to base.
Fugitive Navy contractor at center of bribery scandal tried to get to Russia: officials
Nicknamed "Fat Leonard," the contractor reportedly plied naval officers with Kobe beef, expensive cigars, concert tickets and wild parties.
Gary Sinise Foundation builds new home in Brooksville for wounded veteran
A wounded Bay Area veteran is about to become a new homeowner courtesy of the Gary Sinise Foundation.
Local non-profit combating veteran suicide crisis with free wellness program
On average, more than 20 American veterans take their own lives every day. Combating the veteran suicide crisis is SOF Missions.
New collaboration pays off at USF and MacDill Air Force Base
The University of South Florida and MacDill Air Force Base have more in common than you might think. Now, there's a new collaboration in the works that may benefit both.
US Space Force unveils official song 'Semper Supra'
'Semper Supra,' the Space Force song title, means 'always above' in Latin
Veteran suicide numbers are higher than VA reported, more than double federal figures, study shows
A new report found that Coast Guard veterans were at the greatest risk for suicide.
Happy birthday! US Air Force celebrates 75th anniversary
Though America has seen several wars and aircraft flights for more than 100 years, the Air Force as we know it today is only 75 years old.
MacDill Air Force Base regarded as symbol of perseverance as Air Force celebrates 75th birthday
The Air Force may be turning 75, but Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base is even older and has a lot of stories to tell.



















