Brooksville veteran earned Silver Star after putting his life on the line for fellow troops
The Silver Star is the third-highest military decoration for bravery in combat. David Smith, a special forces veteran living in Brooksville, earned his Silver Star in 2016 while serving in Afghanistan.
The Silver Star is the third-highest military decoration for bravery in combat. David Smith, a special forces veteran living in Brooksville, earned his Silver Star in 2016 while serving in Afghanistan.
Army says helicopters crashed in mountains, fair weather
The two AH-64 Apache helicopters were returning to Fort Wainwright from an aerial gunnery range southeast of Fairbanks when they collided.
The two AH-64 Apache helicopters were returning to Fort Wainwright from an aerial gunnery range southeast of Fairbanks when they collided.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is making a difference in the lives of veterans and first responders
A U.S. Army veteran left paralyzed from combat is adjusting to his new smart home, thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
A U.S. Army veteran left paralyzed from combat is adjusting to his new smart home, thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
US Army grounds aviators for training following deadly helicopter crashes
The U.S. Army says it has grounded aviation units for training after deadly helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky killed 12 in the past month.
The U.S. Army says it has grounded aviation units for training after deadly helicopter crashes in Alaska and Kentucky killed 12 in the past month.
National guardsman in leaked document case wanted to kill a ‘ton of people,’ US says
A judge is deciding if Jack Teixeira should be held in jail until his trial. The Justice Department said in its investigation that Teixeira used his government computer to look up mass shootings and government standoffs.
A judge is deciding if Jack Teixeira should be held in jail until his trial. The Justice Department said in its investigation that Teixeira used his government computer to look up mass shootings and government standoffs.
Korean War Medal of Honor recipient's remains ID'd 73 years after going missing
U.S. and South Korean officials said Wednesday that the remains of Luther H. Story of Buena Vista, Georgia have been identified.
U.S. and South Korean officials said Wednesday that the remains of Luther H. Story of Buena Vista, Georgia have been identified.
Dozens of Tampa based veterans train for Warrior Games Challenge in California
A squad of 40 athletes based in Tampa is training for the Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge, which will be held in California in early June.
A squad of 40 athletes based in Tampa is training for the Department of Defense Warrior Games Challenge, which will be held in California in early June.
U.S. Army veteran finds new purpose through the Wounded Warrior Project
Saying thank you. That was Mark Lalli's struggle for years after surviving a military helicopter crash in 2007.
Saying thank you. That was Mark Lalli's struggle for years after surviving a military helicopter crash in 2007.
US Army under pressure to make more ammo for Ukraine, potential conflict with China
The Pentagon is accelerating its production of ammunition and equipment not only to support Ukraine, but to be ready for a potential conflict with China.
The Pentagon is accelerating its production of ammunition and equipment not only to support Ukraine, but to be ready for a potential conflict with China.
WW II ship that sank with over 1K Allied POWs found in 'extraordinary' discovery
The wreckage was found at a depth of over 13,000 feet — deeper than the Titanic.
The wreckage was found at a depth of over 13,000 feet — deeper than the Titanic.
Man loses over 200 pounds so he can fulfill dream of enlisting
Down more than 200 pounds, Aaron Schichtl's transformation is only the beginning.
Down more than 200 pounds, Aaron Schichtl's transformation is only the beginning.
Pinellas County development being built aims to provide affordable housing to veterans
A groundbreaking was held Friday for a new affordable housing development coming to Pinellas County that's aimed at helping veterans.
A groundbreaking was held Friday for a new affordable housing development coming to Pinellas County that's aimed at helping veterans.
FBI arrests Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira in probe of classified document leaks
FBI agents arrested Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Douglas Teixeira at a home in North Dighton, Massachusetts, on Thursday in connection with a trove of classified documents that have been leaked online in recent months.
FBI agents arrested Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Douglas Teixeira at a home in North Dighton, Massachusetts, on Thursday in connection with a trove of classified documents that have been leaked online in recent months.
Pandemic pounds pushed thousands of U.S. Army soldiers into obesity
New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic.
New research found that obesity in the U.S. military surged during the pandemic.
Joint Base Andrews lockdown lifted after report of armed person on base
A lockdown was lifted at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Prince George's County after reports of an armed individual on base Thursday.
A lockdown was lifted at Joint Base Andrews (JBA) in Prince George's County after reports of an armed individual on base Thursday.
2 Army Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky, killing 9 people
The two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed during a routine training mission 30 miles northwest of Fort Campbell.
The two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed during a routine training mission 30 miles northwest of Fort Campbell.
Vietnam veterans honored for their service at Dunedin celebration
One by one, the Vietnam veterans were given a lapel pin, honoring their service. It was a small but important piece of gratitude – something they didn't get when they returned from the war 50 years ago.
One by one, the Vietnam veterans were given a lapel pin, honoring their service. It was a small but important piece of gratitude – something they didn't get when they returned from the war 50 years ago.
Vietnam veteran helps lift soldiers, first responders spirits on 'Cup of Joe Radio' show
A Vietnam veteran is lifting the spirits of soldiers and first responders with the power of music. The impact the music is having on this special population of people is "What's Right With Tampa Bay."
A Vietnam veteran is lifting the spirits of soldiers and first responders with the power of music. The impact the music is having on this special population of people is "What's Right With Tampa Bay."
New Jersey sisters discover letters to their father from his best friend killed during World War II
Her father's friendship came to a tragic end in 1945, something the sisters believe affected him for the rest of his life.
Her father's friendship came to a tragic end in 1945, something the sisters believe affected him for the rest of his life.
Army pulls recruiting ads featuring Jonathan Majors after arrest
Majors, who authorities said was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, was the narrator of two ads.
Majors, who authorities said was arrested Saturday in New York on charges of strangulation, assault and harassment, was the narrator of two ads.