Marine Corps identifies 4 service members killed in plane crash during NATO exercise
The four fallen Marines, who were assigned to the 2nd Marine Air Wing, are Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz of Indiana, Capt. Ross A. Reynolds of Massachusetts, Gunnery Sgt. James W. Speedy of Ohio, and Cpl. Jacob M. Moore of Kentucky.
The four fallen Marines, who were assigned to the 2nd Marine Air Wing, are Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz of Indiana, Capt. Ross A. Reynolds of Massachusetts, Gunnery Sgt. James W. Speedy of Ohio, and Cpl. Jacob M. Moore of Kentucky.
All Black female WWII unit to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years later.
The only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years later.
4 US Marines identified in deadly NATO drill crash
Authorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Authorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Traveling war museum at MacDill Park remembers the fallen
A traveling war memorial currently set up at MacDill Park features 5,000 photographs of fallen military members in hopes of keeping their memory alive.
A traveling war memorial currently set up at MacDill Park features 5,000 photographs of fallen military members in hopes of keeping their memory alive.
Hillsborough County offers free pickleball lessons for veterans
Pickleball is simultaneously very popular and fairly unknown. For those new to pickleball, see how it's played and how it's helping veterans live better lives.
Pickleball is simultaneously very popular and fairly unknown. For those new to pickleball, see how it's played and how it's helping veterans live better lives.
Hillsborough offering free agriculture tour for active-duty military, veterans
Military members, their spouses, and veterans have the chance to go on a free bus tour to learn more about potential careers in agriculture.
Military members, their spouses, and veterans have the chance to go on a free bus tour to learn more about potential careers in agriculture.
Army develops high-tech solution to keep hands warm without gloves
Army researchers have developed the Personal Heating Dexterity Device, or PHD2, to help prevent the loss of hand function in the cold.
Army researchers have developed the Personal Heating Dexterity Device, or PHD2, to help prevent the loss of hand function in the cold.
Resources for veterans affected by Russian invasion of Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a list of resources for veterans who may be feeling emotional distress or reminded of their own deployment experiences, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a list of resources for veterans who may be feeling emotional distress or reminded of their own deployment experiences, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
House passes bill to boost benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
Veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan would have a dramatic boost in health care services and disability benefits under the legislation.
Veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan would have a dramatic boost in health care services and disability benefits under the legislation.
DeSantis rejects Biden's request for Florida National Guard at State of the Union
"Last week, the Biden Administration requested the assistance of State National Guards to deploy to Washington D.C.," DeSantis wrote. "I have rejected this request — there will be no @FLGuard sent to D.C. for Biden’s State of the Union."
"Last week, the Biden Administration requested the assistance of State National Guards to deploy to Washington D.C.," DeSantis wrote. "I have rejected this request — there will be no @FLGuard sent to D.C. for Biden’s State of the Union."
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Tampa-based group of military veterans says 2nd rescue operation of Americans underway
Project Dynamo, a Tampa-based nonprofit rescue group made up of mostly military veterans, says its second rescue operation to evacuate Americans from Ukraine is underway amid Russia's invasion into the country.
Project Dynamo, a Tampa-based nonprofit rescue group made up of mostly military veterans, says its second rescue operation to evacuate Americans from Ukraine is underway amid Russia's invasion into the country.
US Army discovers MIA soldier from only Black infantry division in WWII is related to Spike Lee
Famed movie director Spike Lee received a letter in the mail from the United States Army telling him about his relative who was part of the only Black infantry division serving in World War II in Italy which was the focus of a movie Lee directed in 2008.
Famed movie director Spike Lee received a letter in the mail from the United States Army telling him about his relative who was part of the only Black infantry division serving in World War II in Italy which was the focus of a movie Lee directed in 2008.
Fisherman bitten by shark near Bahamas rescued by Coast Guard
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
A fisherman who was bitten by a shark near the Bahamas was pulled to safety by a U.S. Coast Guard helicopter crew after his mates tightened a tourniquet around his arm.
MacDill AFB train for worst-case scenarios ahead of AirFest 2022
It's been four years since MacDill Air Force Base has hosted an AirFest, but before next month's event, there is still plenty of practice, training, and safety checks that need to take place.
It's been four years since MacDill Air Force Base has hosted an AirFest, but before next month's event, there is still plenty of practice, training, and safety checks that need to take place.
Coast Guard offloads $1 billion worth of cocaine, marijuana in South Florida
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Thursday, one of its largest seizures to date.
The US Coast Guard offloaded more than $1 billion worth of cocaine and marijuana in South Florida on Thursday, one of its largest seizures to date.
Marines test prototype to convert aluminum to hydrogen fuel, serving as energy source
The H-TaRP can convert aluminum into hydrogen fuel making it easier for Marines to produce an energy source instead of relying on petroleum or batteries.
The H-TaRP can convert aluminum into hydrogen fuel making it easier for Marines to produce an energy source instead of relying on petroleum or batteries.
Military looks to Cyber Florida for help tackling online attacks
The U.S. military is looking for help with cyber attacks, so defense commanders are tapping the best minds on the latest cybersecurity research at local universities, including Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida.
The U.S. military is looking for help with cyber attacks, so defense commanders are tapping the best minds on the latest cybersecurity research at local universities, including Cyber Florida at the University of South Florida.
Coast Guard rescues 4 after fishing boat sinks in Gulf of Mexico
The Coast Guard rescued four survivors from a life raft after their fishing boat sank about 70 miles west of St. Pete in the Gulf of Mexico.
The Coast Guard rescued four survivors from a life raft after their fishing boat sank about 70 miles west of St. Pete in the Gulf of Mexico.
Brooksville Army vet develops app to create customized care packages for deployed service members
When Brooksville resident Brandon Dutkiewicz was deployed in the Middle East, he realized there was a problem that needed to be solved stateside.
When Brooksville resident Brandon Dutkiewicz was deployed in the Middle East, he realized there was a problem that needed to be solved stateside.
Hearing over COVID-19 vaccine mandates for military members to be held at Tampa federal court
A legal battle will be playing out at the Tampa federal court as high-ranking service members argue to have their religious exemptions honored so they can refuse the COVID-19 vaccine without consequences.
A legal battle will be playing out at the Tampa federal court as high-ranking service members argue to have their religious exemptions honored so they can refuse the COVID-19 vaccine without consequences.