Harold Billow, last known survivor of WWII POW massacre, dies at 99
Family and friends are remembering a Pennsylvania man who was the last known survivor of a World War II POW massacre that occurred during the Battle of the Bulge.
Flag volunteers needed at Bay Pines National Cemetery for Memorial Day
Bay Pines National Cemetery is looking for volunteers to help place flags on all of their veteran gravesites. More than 25,000 flags will need to be placed by this Sunday.
Panel recommends new names for Fort Bragg, 8 other Army bases
An independent commission is recommending new names for nine Army posts that now commemorate Confederate officers.
Tampa Military wife writes children's book series to help families cope with stressful lifestyle
A Military wife and author living in Tampa wrote a series of children's books that helps Military families cope with their sometimes stressful lifestyles.
Florida National Guard conducting multiagency preparedness exercise
For the last few days, the Florida National Guard has been conducting a multi-agency training exercise throughout Tampa Bay. Sunday, they focused their efforts on Channelside where they tested their ability to detect and identify threats from pharmaceutical-based agents.
Gen. Milley warns West Point graduates of 'increasing' risk of global war, 'robotic tanks'
Milley said the West Point cadets will 'be fighting with robotic tanks and ships and airplanes.'
3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won't be commissioned
A fourth cadet who had refused the vaccine until about a week ago decided to be vaccinated and will graduate and become an Air Force officer.
WWII veteran surprised with long-overdue medals, including Bronze Star
Clanton served as a forward observer, which was considered one of the most dangerous positions on the battlefield during WWII.
‘We save lives’: Special operations' war technology on display in Tampa
Special operations contractors are showing off their skills and technology this week in downtown Tampa.
Local news goes global: Kelly Ring in Saudi Arabia for troop buildup before Desert Storm
In 1990, Kelly Ring traveled with a team of journalists from the Tampa Bay area and MacDill Air Force Base's Central Command to tell the story of the troop buildup before Desert Storm.
Special operations draws downtown Tampa crowd with mock-hostage scenario
Special operators swooped in near downtown Tampa, putting speed, precision and overpowering might on full-display for those in the city Wednesday.
Air Force makes history with successful launch of new hypersonic weapon: 'Game-changing'
The ARRW achieved a speed of five times that of the speed of sound.
Wimauma non-profit provides service dogs trained for combat-wounded veterans, first responders
Valor Service Dogs is a non-profit organization based in Wimauma that provides mobility assistance and PTSD service dogs to combat-wounded veterans and first responders.
John Canley, 1st Black Marine awarded Medal of Honor, dies at 84
Canley was awarded the country’s highest military honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.
4 Air Force cadets may not graduate due to vaccine refusal
It's the only military academy, so far, where cadets may not graduate for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
US Army identifies Florida soldier killed in Alaska bear attack
The US Army identified the soldier who was mauled to death by a bear in Alaska as 30-year-old Staff Sgt. Seth Michael Plant of St. Augustine, Florida.
Program helps children of fallen heroes
Children who lose a military parent are finding comfort and support through programs designed to help kids of fallen heroes.
HeavenDropt recycles military parachutes to make a better world for employees
HeavenDropt is a Largo-based company that makes unique products out of recycled military parachutes.
'This is home': Woman's mission lends helping hand to veterans facing homelessness
A woman embarked on a mission 14 years ago to help veterans facing homelessness in Tampa. Connie Lindsay's effort to lend a helping hand to veterans turned into Liberty Manor for Veterans.
Military medics prepare for war zones at local hospital
Bayfront Health St. Petersburg has become a training ground for special operations medics preparing to work in battlegrounds.