Army's new 'tactical bra' is first-ever designed in-house by US military
The U.S. Army recently announced prototypes designed to "support" America's female soldiers where they need it: their bust lines.
The U.S. Army recently announced prototypes designed to "support" America's female soldiers where they need it: their bust lines.
Army soldier aims to rescue desperate dog that snuck onto overseas base: 'He deserves to come home'
Nonprofit Paws of War is helping Army soldier get an innocent puppy out of danger — and onto safe ground in the United States.
Nonprofit Paws of War is helping Army soldier get an innocent puppy out of danger — and onto safe ground in the United States.
MacDill AFB could be new stop for Cross Bay Ferry service to help employees commute to work
Hillsborough Commissioners are hoping to give MacDill employees an alternative to making that long drive onto base. As they work to expand Cross Bay Ferry service, they're hoping to add a new South Bay commuter line.
Hillsborough Commissioners are hoping to give MacDill employees an alternative to making that long drive onto base. As they work to expand Cross Bay Ferry service, they're hoping to add a new South Bay commuter line.
Father, daughter ride bikes across country for veterans
A father-daughter bicycling duo rode their bikes across the country this summer to raise money for veterans.
A father-daughter bicycling duo rode their bikes across the country this summer to raise money for veterans.
Polk Education Association speaks out against governor's plan to recruit veterans to fill teacher vacancies
The governor wants to loosen up the rules of becoming a teacher, which he said are too rigid. DeSantis wants to make it easier for veterans without a bachelor’s degree to teach.
The governor wants to loosen up the rules of becoming a teacher, which he said are too rigid. DeSantis wants to make it easier for veterans without a bachelor’s degree to teach.
Gov. DeSantis recruiting veterans into Florida classrooms amid teacher shortage across state
Military veterans who qualify to fill in at schools where there is a teacher shortage will receive a five-year temporary teaching certificate and be assigned a mentor teacher for at least two of those years. The initiative is an expansion of the federal "Troops to Teachers" program.
Military veterans who qualify to fill in at schools where there is a teacher shortage will receive a five-year temporary teaching certificate and be assigned a mentor teacher for at least two of those years. The initiative is an expansion of the federal "Troops to Teachers" program.
Remembering Evan Fitzgibbon: Florida Army Ranger candidate killed by falling tree in Georgia
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a solider from Central Florida who died at training in north Georgia.
Family and friends are mourning the loss of a solider from Central Florida who died at training in north Georgia.
Army names Ranger candidates killed by falling tree during mountain training
Officials said Army Ranger candidates 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon and Staff Sgt. George Taber died during a weather-induced training hold at Yonah Mountain outside of Dahlonega.
Officials said Army Ranger candidates 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon and Staff Sgt. George Taber died during a weather-induced training hold at Yonah Mountain outside of Dahlonega.
'We finally got our justice': PACT Act helps Camp Lejeune families exposed to toxic water
President Joe Biden has signed the PACT Act of 2022, calling it the most significant law in our nation’s history to help millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their military service.
President Joe Biden has signed the PACT Act of 2022, calling it the most significant law in our nation’s history to help millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their military service.
Florida WWII veteran dies 2 months after 100th birthday, leaving legacy of love for God, family, country
Two months after celebrating his 100th birthday, World War II veteran Carl Dekle passed away early Wednesday morning in Plant City. The Silver Star recipient wrote his own obituary before he died: "Once a Marine, always a Marine," it began. "His desires are to be known for love of his God, Love for his family, Love for his country and the great State of Florida.”
Two months after celebrating his 100th birthday, World War II veteran Carl Dekle passed away early Wednesday morning in Plant City. The Silver Star recipient wrote his own obituary before he died: "Once a Marine, always a Marine," it began. "His desires are to be known for love of his God, Love for his family, Love for his country and the great State of Florida.”
2 Fort Benning soldiers killed in north Georgia mountains
Two soldiers were killed and three others injured in a weather-related incident on Yonah Mountain in north Georgia, Army officials say. The soldiers were stationed out of Fort Benning.
Two soldiers were killed and three others injured in a weather-related incident on Yonah Mountain in north Georgia, Army officials say. The soldiers were stationed out of Fort Benning.
Marine who lost arm and both legs in Afghanistan tells struggling vets, 'Reach out' for help
Purple Heart Sgt. Kenny Kalish credits Semper Fi & America's Fund for new lease on life.
Purple Heart Sgt. Kenny Kalish credits Semper Fi & America's Fund for new lease on life.
Marines promote first Black 4-star general in service history
For the first time in Marine Corps history, Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley will lead the U.S. Africa Command in Germany and oversee all American military forces in Africa.
For the first time in Marine Corps history, Lt. Gen. Michael E. Langley will lead the U.S. Africa Command in Germany and oversee all American military forces in Africa.
'Wake for Warriors' combat veterans gear up for wake surf competition
Members of “Wake for Warriors” will be competing this weekend at the Nautique Wake Surf Nationals on Lake Silver in Winter Haven.
Members of “Wake for Warriors” will be competing this weekend at the Nautique Wake Surf Nationals on Lake Silver in Winter Haven.
From bananas to boat parades, U.S. Coast Guard in St. Pete covers 400 nautical miles to keep Bay Area safe
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard in Tampa Bay rush in by boat or aircraft to save people from dire situations. But there is much about the Coast Guard’s work that goes unnoticed.
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard in Tampa Bay rush in by boat or aircraft to save people from dire situations. But there is much about the Coast Guard’s work that goes unnoticed.
Senate OKs bill to expand aid to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, sends to Biden
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Senate has given final approval to a bill enhancing health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
James Shipley, one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, laid to rest
Shipley voluntarily joined the Black Army Air Corps when he was 19 years old.
Shipley voluntarily joined the Black Army Air Corps when he was 19 years old.
How health care, disability benefits for veterans became fight in Congress
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
A bill that boosts health care and disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits has hit a snag in the Senate, angering advocates like Jon Stewart who say help from the government is long overdue.
US drone strike kills al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri
President Joe Biden is expressing hope that the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brings “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
President Joe Biden is expressing hope that the killing of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri brings “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
Bucs celebrate 'Military Day' with local service members at training camp
For Military Day, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers welcomed local active duty and retired military members and their families.
For Military Day, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers welcomed local active duty and retired military members and their families.