Air Force debuts NASCAR car 2022 design

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman of the 96th Maintenance Group won the design contest and was able to get a firsthand look.

US Army brings birthday cake to Italian woman, 77 years after soldiers ate hers

More than 75 years ago, hungry U.S. soldiers stole a teenager's birthday cake after one of the final battles of WWII. This week, the Army made amends.

Busch Gardens, SeaWorld offer free tickets to military members and veterans

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and SeaWorld Orlando are thanking military members and veterans for their service by offering free one-day admission to their theme parks.

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital breaks ground on new Polk County clinic

The James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital held a groundbreaking for its newest clinic in Polk County on Thursday. The Lakeland Consolidated Clinic will be centrally located just off Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road.

99-year-old war hero, educator, trailblazer honored by Polk County school

J.J. Corbett's name is now on the media center at Union Academy Middle School, serving as a reminder for future generations to live a life of service and heroism.

Coast Guard admiral nominated to be first woman to lead a U.S. military branch

If confirmed by the Senate, Adm. Linda Fagan will become the commandant of the Coast Guard. She would be the woman to serve as the Coast Guard's top officer as well as the first woman to lead any of the U.S. armed forces.

Look out for the Thunderbirds: Sun 'n Fun Expo returns to Lakeland

With the return of Sun 'n Fun, thousands of planes are going to be landing and taking off from the Lakeland Linder International Airport.

On Gold Star Spouses Day, a time to remember, support military families

April 5 is Gold Star Spouses Day, a day to acknowledge and honor the spouses who have stood behind U.S. military members and lost their loved ones.

Local veterans mark Vietnam War Veterans Day more than 60 years later

The Vietnam War has been called on of the most painful chapters in American history. Local veterans reflect on Vietnam War Veterans Day

Ukraine, Afghanistan, mental health: 4-star General Mike Minihan describes role since taking over as commander

U.S. Air Force 4-star General Mike Minihan sat down with FOX 13 at the Tampa Bay AirFest for his first TV interview since taking over as Commander of the Air Mobility Command in October.

All eyes on Tampa skies: AirFest 2022 is back

This year's AirFest – which will also be marking the 75th anniversary of the Air Force – will take place from March 26-27. It's a free event, and the Blue Angels promise to bring a show you've never seen before.