Pentagon shot down ‘object’ flying in US airspace off Alaska, White House says
A U.S. military fighter jet has shot down an unknown object flying off the northern coast of Alaska.
A U.S. military fighter jet has shot down an unknown object flying off the northern coast of Alaska.
'Our greatest generation': Parade held for Dunedin veteran's 98th birthday
Honks, waves and a lot of salutes greeted O'Neil Ducharme as a parade passed by for his 98th birthday in Dunedin.
Honks, waves and a lot of salutes greeted O'Neil Ducharme as a parade passed by for his 98th birthday in Dunedin.
Vietnam veteran gifted Super Bowl LVII tickets by Rob Gronkowski
Vietnam veteran Marc McCabe was gifted two tickets, thanks in part to former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski.
Vietnam veteran Marc McCabe was gifted two tickets, thanks in part to former Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski.
Research team sets out to find lost underwater WWII relics off coast of Guam
The team of National Park Service researchers is in search of sunken ships, aircraft, artillery, and other lost artifacts related to the WWII invasion of Guam in 1944.
The team of National Park Service researchers is in search of sunken ships, aircraft, artillery, and other lost artifacts related to the WWII invasion of Guam in 1944.
Retired Green Berets’ story of riding horseback in Afghanistan inspire ‘Horse Soldier’ bourbon brand
They were US soldiers on horseback, battling the Taliban. Now, the Horse Soldiers have built a home – and a bourbon brand – in St. Petersburg.
They were US soldiers on horseback, battling the Taliban. Now, the Horse Soldiers have built a home – and a bourbon brand – in St. Petersburg.
US downs Chinese spy balloon off Carolina coast; Biden says he gave the order
The debris landed in 47 feet of water and spread out over roughly seven miles, with the recovery operation including several ships.
The debris landed in 47 feet of water and spread out over roughly seven miles, with the recovery operation including several ships.
China balloon: What we know about suspected spy shot down from the sky
The massive white orb that drifted across U.S. airspace has triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and blown up on social media.
The massive white orb that drifted across U.S. airspace has triggered a diplomatic maelstrom and blown up on social media.
2nd Chinese balloon detected over Latin America, Pentagon says
The spectacle drew severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday, while sending some excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars.
The spectacle drew severe Pentagon accusations of spying on Friday, while sending some excited or alarmed Americans outside with binoculars.
Hillsborough family's home rebuilt after losing everything in a fire
Operation Code Vet, a Tampa non-profit that works to fix homes for veterans, heard of the Wooten's fire. After meeting with the couple the non-profit's community outreach officer knew Operation Code Vet needed to help by rebuilding their home.
Operation Code Vet, a Tampa non-profit that works to fix homes for veterans, heard of the Wooten's fire. After meeting with the couple the non-profit's community outreach officer knew Operation Code Vet needed to help by rebuilding their home.
Hundreds of classified documents found in Tampa home of retired Air Force officer
As several investigations are underway over classified documents found at the homes of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence, a retired Air Force Intel boss was caught with hundreds at his home.
As several investigations are underway over classified documents found at the homes of President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence, a retired Air Force Intel boss was caught with hundreds at his home.
Former US Navy SEAL dies in Ukraine; 6th known American killed in war
A former U.S. Navy SEAL was killed Wednesday in Ukraine. That's according to American officials who say he was not fighting in an official capacity.
A former U.S. Navy SEAL was killed Wednesday in Ukraine. That's according to American officials who say he was not fighting in an official capacity.
Veterans in mental health crisis can now get free emergency care at any facility
In Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Polk counties alone, more than 100,000 veterans call central Florida home. As of Tuesday, those in acute suicidal crisis can now go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for emergency healthcare at no cost.
In Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Polk counties alone, more than 100,000 veterans call central Florida home. As of Tuesday, those in acute suicidal crisis can now go to any VA or non-VA healthcare facility for emergency healthcare at no cost.
Watch: US veteran takes down knife-wielding man in South Carolina Walmart
In a dramatic video, the man was seen shouting inside the Walmart store while waving a knife at bystanders and employees. “That's when my military training kicked in,” the shopper said.
In a dramatic video, the man was seen shouting inside the Walmart store while waving a knife at bystanders and employees. “That's when my military training kicked in,” the shopper said.
Army expands program for recruits who don't meet weight and test requirements as recruiting crisis deepens
The military is facing its largest recruiting crisis since the switch to an all-volunteer force in 1973.
The military is facing its largest recruiting crisis since the switch to an all-volunteer force in 1973.
Air Force Academy cadet dies after suffering medical emergency on way to class
The U.S. Air Force Academy said Cadet 3rd Class Hunter Brown died after suffering a medical emergency as he left his dormitory for class. Brown was an offensive lineman for the Academy's football team, and was just 21 years old.
The U.S. Air Force Academy said Cadet 3rd Class Hunter Brown died after suffering a medical emergency as he left his dormitory for class. Brown was an offensive lineman for the Academy's football team, and was just 21 years old.
Active, retired Special Operations personnel become part of Tampa Bay area since establishment of SOCOM
Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base is the home of US Special Operation Command (SOCOM). Since the command was established in 1987, it’s active and retired personnel have become part of the local community.
Tampa's MacDill Air Force Base is the home of US Special Operation Command (SOCOM). Since the command was established in 1987, it’s active and retired personnel have become part of the local community.
Oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor marks 105th birthday
The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
Pentagon: COVID-19 vaccine no longer mandated for troops
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
The Pentagon has formally dropped its COVID-19 vaccination mandate, but a new memo signed by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also gives commanders some discretion in how or whether to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
So long Fort Bragg, welcome Fort Liberty: The Pentagon's naming commission recommendations take effect
Military installations named after Confederate generals will have their names changed this year.
Military installations named after Confederate generals will have their names changed this year.
California National Guard general fired after he allegedly made troops take his mom shopping
The general had been under investigation for using subordinates to carry out other personal tasks, such as driving him nearly 60 miles to a dentist appointment.
The general had been under investigation for using subordinates to carry out other personal tasks, such as driving him nearly 60 miles to a dentist appointment.