Dad returns from 9-month deployment to surprise daughter at elementary school
Fifth-grader Cailani Martinez-Goins recently got the surprise of a lifetime during an assembly at McMullen Booth Elementary School when her father showed up after a nine-month deployment.
Fifth-grader Cailani Martinez-Goins recently got the surprise of a lifetime during an assembly at McMullen Booth Elementary School when her father showed up after a nine-month deployment.
Veteran guitar instructor creating memorial instrument for fallen service members
A Tampa guitar instructor who designs incredible handmade guitars has been working on an extra special project. He's building a custom guitar for one of his students who lost two brothers in Afghanistan. It's been an emotional journey as he crafts this musical memorial.
A Tampa guitar instructor who designs incredible handmade guitars has been working on an extra special project. He's building a custom guitar for one of his students who lost two brothers in Afghanistan. It's been an emotional journey as he crafts this musical memorial.
Tampa veteran anxiously awaits heart transplant
Hector Fernandez says he can't pray for a new heart. That would mean he's praying for someone else to suffer a tragedy. But the Army veteran and father of four says if he does get a new heart, he hopes "to be worth it" and live the best life he can.
Hector Fernandez says he can't pray for a new heart. That would mean he's praying for someone else to suffer a tragedy. But the Army veteran and father of four says if he does get a new heart, he hopes "to be worth it" and live the best life he can.
B-17 tail gunner reflects on dangers of WWII: 'We had to do our duty'
Whether he’s typing out his daily message to his Facebook friends or carving military vehicles out of wood, at age 99, Meredith Travis’ hands are never idle. Those hands played a pretty big role in winning the second world war.
Whether he’s typing out his daily message to his Facebook friends or carving military vehicles out of wood, at age 99, Meredith Travis’ hands are never idle. Those hands played a pretty big role in winning the second world war.
'Invisible wounds' continue to plague veterans
The number of veterans experiencing homelessness went up in 2020 after declining in recent years. One local Army veteran, who works to help homeless vets find their purpose, said there aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate people.
The number of veterans experiencing homelessness went up in 2020 after declining in recent years. One local Army veteran, who works to help homeless vets find their purpose, said there aren’t enough resources to rehabilitate people.
Bay Area veteran turns to podcast to help other veterans across the globe
Bill Hodges is an Air Force veteran with a professional speaking background. He uses a podcast to help other veterans maximize and understand the benefits due to them after going through his own claim with Veterans Affairs.
Bill Hodges is an Air Force veteran with a professional speaking background. He uses a podcast to help other veterans maximize and understand the benefits due to them after going through his own claim with Veterans Affairs.
Revived GI Bill aims to pay Black WWII veterans' families who were denied full benefits
In honor of Veterans Day, a group of Democratic lawmakers is reviving an effort to pay the families of Black veterans who fought on behalf of the nation during World War II for benefits they were denied or prevented from taking full advantage of when they returned home from war.
In honor of Veterans Day, a group of Democratic lawmakers is reviving an effort to pay the families of Black veterans who fought on behalf of the nation during World War II for benefits they were denied or prevented from taking full advantage of when they returned home from war.
Nonprofit gifts free bridal gowns, weddings to US veterans, first responders
Brides Across America has gifted over 26,000 dresses and more than two dozen weddings to military and first responder couples across the U.S.
Brides Across America has gifted over 26,000 dresses and more than two dozen weddings to military and first responder couples across the U.S.
Biden calls veterans the 'soul of America' in Arlington ceremony
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
Morean Arts Center expands art therapy program to include clay pottery classes for veterans
The 'Art of Valor' program at Morean Arts Center in St. Pete gives an opportunity for veterans to meet others and have a creative outlet through glass-blowing, photography and making clay art.
The 'Art of Valor' program at Morean Arts Center in St. Pete gives an opportunity for veterans to meet others and have a creative outlet through glass-blowing, photography and making clay art.
10 military veterans who became Fortune 500 CEOs
Here are 10 U.S. veterans who have occupied the c-suite at some of America’s biggest companies.
Here are 10 U.S. veterans who have occupied the c-suite at some of America’s biggest companies.
Remarkable coincidence: Decades after WWII, veterans reunite after ending up at same Florida nursing home
It's been over 60 years since Norma helped David during WWII at a Navy hospital in California. They went their separate ways, living separate lives until they ended up at the same Pasco County nursing home -- right down the hall from each other.
It's been over 60 years since Norma helped David during WWII at a Navy hospital in California. They went their separate ways, living separate lives until they ended up at the same Pasco County nursing home -- right down the hall from each other.
Museum focused on women veterans opens in Florida Panhandle
In the Florida Panhandle, just before Veterans Day, a museum dedicated to the legacy of female veterans opened. It's the first step in a long-term plan to connect veterans to jobs, training, and services.
In the Florida Panhandle, just before Veterans Day, a museum dedicated to the legacy of female veterans opened. It's the first step in a long-term plan to connect veterans to jobs, training, and services.
Veterans Day 2021: 'Make Camo Your Cause' and support those who have served
From wearing camouflage to spreading awareness to dining out, here are a few ways you can honor those who have served on Veterans Day.
From wearing camouflage to spreading awareness to dining out, here are a few ways you can honor those who have served on Veterans Day.
Veteran raises $50,000 for military families by offering water to cyclists
Harry Fenstad is a U.S. Air Force veteran. The 83-year-old never really rode a bike but that didn’t stop him from raising more than $50,000 for military families through cycling.
Harry Fenstad is a U.S. Air Force veteran. The 83-year-old never really rode a bike but that didn’t stop him from raising more than $50,000 for military families through cycling.
Sarasota County Veteran's Services serving those who served to navigate life
Sarasota County's Veteran Services helps those who served to navigate the VA system and paperwork that can seem never-ending. The office is open and ready to help all veterans.
Sarasota County's Veteran Services helps those who served to navigate the VA system and paperwork that can seem never-ending. The office is open and ready to help all veterans.
17 veterans, active-duty military members become US citizens
U.S. officials said 17 veterans or active-duty members of the military became America’s newest citizens ahead of Veterans Day.
U.S. officials said 17 veterans or active-duty members of the military became America’s newest citizens ahead of Veterans Day.
Tampa tops the list of best cities for veterans to live in, new report finds
Tampa has been named the best city in the U.S. for military veterans to live in, based on employment, economy, quality of life, and health.
Tampa has been named the best city in the U.S. for military veterans to live in, based on employment, economy, quality of life, and health.
'Milestone': 1st woman graduates from US Army sniper school
The first female has graduated from the U.S. Army's sniper course, which trains to deliver long-range precision fire and collect battlefield information.
The first female has graduated from the U.S. Army's sniper course, which trains to deliver long-range precision fire and collect battlefield information.
AARP: Veterans, active service members more likely to be targeted by scammers
The AARP report found that 1 in 3 active-duty military or veteran adults who were sent a service-related scam or offer lost money in at least one instance.
The AARP report found that 1 in 3 active-duty military or veteran adults who were sent a service-related scam or offer lost money in at least one instance.