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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frida, Mexico’s beloved search and rescue dog, dies
Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.
Over the course of Frida’s career, the Labrador retriever was credited with finding at least 41 bodies and a dozen people alive.
WWII ‘Ghost Boat’ discovered in California lake: ‘Quite remarkable’
The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.
The Higgins landing craft, dubbed the “Ghost Boat,” was said to be used to transport soldiers to the shore during the war’s beach invasions.
After Dallas airshow crash, how many B-17s are still flying?
Nearly 13,000 B-17 Flying Fortress bombers were built by the U.S. for World War II. After this weekend’s deadly crash at a Texas airshow, only nine of the historic planes remain airworthy.
Nearly 13,000 B-17 Flying Fortress bombers were built by the U.S. for World War II. After this weekend’s deadly crash at a Texas airshow, only nine of the historic planes remain airworthy.
Pasco County detective, therapy dog provides assistance to struggling veterans
It's not always easy to get veterans to open up about mental health issues, but a Pasco County detective and her four-legged companion help start the conversation.
It's not always easy to get veterans to open up about mental health issues, but a Pasco County detective and her four-legged companion help start the conversation.
Pet care business give boost to local non-profit serving heroes through service dogs
Scoop Soldiers, has donated at least more than $50,000 to Valor Service Dogs, a non-profit training and placing dogs with combat wounded veterans. The president of Scoop Soldiers said supporting the mission was a no-brainer.
Scoop Soldiers, has donated at least more than $50,000 to Valor Service Dogs, a non-profit training and placing dogs with combat wounded veterans. The president of Scoop Soldiers said supporting the mission was a no-brainer.
‘We need to support them’: 24/7 statewide line works to help veterans
A local non-profit is hoping Veterans Day also serves as a reminder of the struggle veterans face and the need to support them every day.
A local non-profit is hoping Veterans Day also serves as a reminder of the struggle veterans face and the need to support them every day.
Lakeland to unveil Buffalo Soldier monument over Veterans Day weekend
Lakeland is celebrating Veterans Day weekend by unveiling a monument to the famed Buffalo Soldiers.
Lakeland is celebrating Veterans Day weekend by unveiling a monument to the famed Buffalo Soldiers.
Dale Mabry Highway named after Tampa-native Army captain killed during airship test flight in 1922
Dale Mabry has served as a major North-South artery taking drivers through South Tampa and into Pasco County. There's a lot more to the name "Dale Mabry," though, than simply miles of asphalt.
Dale Mabry has served as a major North-South artery taking drivers through South Tampa and into Pasco County. There's a lot more to the name "Dale Mabry," though, than simply miles of asphalt.
‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign works to end veteran homelessness — how you can help
U.S.VETS is bringing visibility to veteran homelessness through its ‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign. Here’s how you can help.
U.S.VETS is bringing visibility to veteran homelessness through its ‘Make Camo Your Cause’ campaign. Here’s how you can help.
Universal Orlando offering unlimited visits for military personnel, families with this special pass
As a thank you for their service to our country, Universal Orlando is welcoming military members and their families with the return of the Military Freedom Pass.
As a thank you for their service to our country, Universal Orlando is welcoming military members and their families with the return of the Military Freedom Pass.
Local veterans celebrate 247th birthday of the US Marine Corps
A group of local veterans never lets the Marine Corps birthday pass without marking the occasion. They celebrated the 247th birthday like they've done every year since 2003 — by meeting at Marina Jack Restaurant in Sarasota.
A group of local veterans never lets the Marine Corps birthday pass without marking the occasion. They celebrated the 247th birthday like they've done every year since 2003 — by meeting at Marina Jack Restaurant in Sarasota.
National Parks Service offers free lifetime pass for military veterans, Gold Star families
The free lifetime pass will be available starting on Veterans Day 2022, as a thank you to military personnel and their families for their service.
The free lifetime pass will be available starting on Veterans Day 2022, as a thank you to military personnel and their families for their service.
Mother creates ‘My Warrior’s Place’ in Ruskin after he son was killed while serving in the military
After her son Corey was killed in Afghanistan while serving our country, Kelly Kowall created "My Warrior's Place." It's a waterfront retreat in Ruskin that is dedicated to helping veterans, active duty military, first responders, their families and families of fallen heroes.
After her son Corey was killed in Afghanistan while serving our country, Kelly Kowall created "My Warrior's Place." It's a waterfront retreat in Ruskin that is dedicated to helping veterans, active duty military, first responders, their families and families of fallen heroes.