US strike kills 'infamous' Tren de Aragua gang leader, Trump says

A U.S. military strike has killed “the infamous leader" of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, President Donald Trump said Friday night.

Hegseth to visit troops in Tampa, Guantanamo Bay as U.S.-Cuba tensions rise

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is set to travel to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Tampa to engage with troops at the U.S. Naval base in Cuba and CENTCOM.

Trump orders military to accelerate use of artificial intelligence

President Donald Trump is directing the U.S. military and national security agencies to speed up the adoption of AI. Here's what to know.

Defender Ruck honors fallen marine by raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention

Participants laced up and took part in the fourth annual Sergeant Anthony Muhlstadt Defender Ruck, a 2.2-mile walk designed to raise awareness about military suicide prevention and mental health.

Clearwater police officer, Marine veteran trains four days a week for world shooting competition

An elite Clearwater police officer and military veteran is transforming a decade of battlefield discipline into competitive precision as he prepares for a global shooting competition. 

US Army soldier dies during training exercise in Iraq

A U.S. Army soldier was killed during a training exercise at an air base in Iraq, military officials confirmed.

Tampa's Straz Center veteran showcase: Around 20 amateur performers hit the stage

A group of amateur performers will hit the stage at the Straz Center in Tampa this Sunday for the Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble's annual June showcase.

Veteran and civilian arts performance
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A group of amateur performers will hit the stage at the Straz Center in Tampa this Sunday for the Veteran Civilian Arts Ensemble's annual June showcase.

Trump administration ban on transgender troops illegal, appeals court rules

An appellate court ruled the Trump administration violated the constitutional rights of transgender members of the U.S. military by barring them from serving.

Three killed in latest US strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday against a vessel it accused of drug-smuggling operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men.

Band prepares for trip to Normandy
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A community band from Hillsborough County is traveling to France to perform at historic ceremonies commemorating D-Day.

Missing WWII airman identified for Sarasota National Cemetery burial

A missing World War II soldier will finally return to Southwest Florida for a proper burial more than 80 years after his aircraft was shot down over Germany.

Veterans scam warning: BBB issues fraud alert for military community

Consumer advocates are warning that scammers are increasingly targeting veterans and military families with sophisticated fraud schemes designed to steal money and personal information. The warning comes as Americans honored those who served on Monday.

Honoring America's fallen heroes
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A Memorial Day tribute in Clearwater brought together veterans, families and friends to honor America’s fallen heroes. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.

Scammers targeting veterans
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As we remember the sacrifices of our service members, the BBB has issued a scam alert warning about scammers targeting veterans. FOX 13's Genevieve Curtis reports.

Thousands gather at Bay Pines National Cemetery to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day

More than a thousand Gold Star family members, veterans and their loved ones, and community members gathered at Bay Pines National Cemetery Monday to honor fallen service members on Memorial Day.