DeSantis signs bills for veterans, military families
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed three bills intended to make Florida more enticing to veterans and military families.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed three bills intended to make Florida more enticing to veterans and military families.
Pasco County man performs patriotic driveway concert for Memorial Day
On days like Memorial Day, the sounds of the national anthem and other patriotic music can be heard across the country. But in one Pasco County community, a guitarist performed his own very personal tribute to service members we've lost.
On days like Memorial Day, the sounds of the national anthem and other patriotic music can be heard across the country. But in one Pasco County community, a guitarist performed his own very personal tribute to service members we've lost.
Gold Star mothers recall sons' sacrifice: 'I’ll give up my dreams so you can live yours'
It’s been 10 years, yet the sound of Taps or a 21-gun salute takes these Gold Star families right back to their sons’ funerals. For them, every day feels like Memorial Day.
It’s been 10 years, yet the sound of Taps or a 21-gun salute takes these Gold Star families right back to their sons’ funerals. For them, every day feels like Memorial Day.
'Band of brothers': Guards keep eternal watch over Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day 2021 with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a monument steeped in history and mystery.
President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day 2021 with a visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, a monument steeped in history and mystery.
Alabama teen headed to the Air Force donates hair to kids battling cancer
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
17-year-old Kieran Moise is heading to the US Air Force Academy in the fall, and decided he wanted to donate his hair to be used for wigs for children battling cancer. In addition to donating 19 inches of hair, he also raised $20,000 for St. Jude.
Biden attends Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremony, pays tribute to fallen soldiers
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who attended a wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery to mark the annual Memorial Day holiday dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Bay Pines National Cemetery honors the fallen on Memorial Day
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Bay Pines National Cemetery was once again held virtually to pay respects to members of the military killed in combat.
The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Bay Pines National Cemetery was once again held virtually to pay respects to members of the military killed in combat.
US flag memorial displays 7000 dog tags in honor of fallen service members
Volunteers with the group Veterans and Athletes United are honoring fallen service members who died in the global war on terror in a unique way by using their military dog tags to keep their memory alive.
Volunteers with the group Veterans and Athletes United are honoring fallen service members who died in the global war on terror in a unique way by using their military dog tags to keep their memory alive.
102-year-old WWII veteran honored with birthday parade
Community groups, the Satellite Beach High School marching band, and several others took part in the celebration.
Community groups, the Satellite Beach High School marching band, and several others took part in the celebration.
Military father surprises daughter at high school graduation
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
A high school senior thought she was going to just get her diploma at graduation, but instead, she got a surprise visit from her military father who was deployed overseas.
U.S. soldiers place flags at Arlington Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day weekend
US military service members placed flags at gravestones in Arlington National Ceremony in Virginia, on May 27, to mark Memorial Day, which honors those who died while serving in the armed forces.
US military service members placed flags at gravestones in Arlington National Ceremony in Virginia, on May 27, to mark Memorial Day, which honors those who died while serving in the armed forces.
Ex-wife's pleas can't keep troubled veteran out of prison for cousin's murder
Monica Roberts says her ex-husband, Darrell Gadson, is a war veteran who came home a broken man. She described him as a ticking time bomb with bouts of delusions and paranoia.
Monica Roberts says her ex-husband, Darrell Gadson, is a war veteran who came home a broken man. She described him as a ticking time bomb with bouts of delusions and paranoia.
Nellis AFB: Pilot killed after contracted-aircraft crashes south of base in Las Vegas valley
Nellis Air Force Base officials confirm that a pilot was killed Monday after a contracted aircraft crashed in a Las Vegas neighborhood.
Nellis Air Force Base officials confirm that a pilot was killed Monday after a contracted aircraft crashed in a Las Vegas neighborhood.
Fighter jet involved in deadly Las Vegas crash owned by Lakeland-based company
A contractor-operator aircraft that crashed outside the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas was owned by Lakeland-based company, Draken US.
A contractor-operator aircraft that crashed outside the Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas was owned by Lakeland-based company, Draken US.
Petition calls for NFL to retire Pat Tillman's No. 40 jersey
Former NFL player Pat Tillman was serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan when he was killed by friendly fire at the age of 27.
Former NFL player Pat Tillman was serving as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan when he was killed by friendly fire at the age of 27.
Soldiers shave heads for battle buddy's sister fighting brain cancer
National Guard Staff Sgt. Brandon Stafford shaved his head to support his big sister Melissa, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and lost her hair while undergoing chemotherapy. When his fellow soldiers found out, 15 of them decided to shave their heads as well in solidarity.
National Guard Staff Sgt. Brandon Stafford shaved his head to support his big sister Melissa, who was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and lost her hair while undergoing chemotherapy. When his fellow soldiers found out, 15 of them decided to shave their heads as well in solidarity.
Report on government knowledge of UFOs to be turned over to Senate June 1
The truth is out there, and the Senate is prepared to see a compiled detailing of what military and other government agencies believe to be the truth about decades of sightings.
The truth is out there, and the Senate is prepared to see a compiled detailing of what military and other government agencies believe to be the truth about decades of sightings.
92-year-old veteran who works at Disney World honored with flag ceremony
Alex works in Magic Kingdom and is loved by his fellow cast members. His team honored him with a flag ceremony on Saturday, National Armed Forces Day.
Alex works in Magic Kingdom and is loved by his fellow cast members. His team honored him with a flag ceremony on Saturday, National Armed Forces Day.
Recruits take oath from 4-star general, CentCom commander at MacDill
As they took the oath to defend their country, 43 recruits were given a rare opportunity Thursday – taking the oath from a four-star general who also happens to be the commander of U.S. Central Command.
As they took the oath to defend their country, 43 recruits were given a rare opportunity Thursday – taking the oath from a four-star general who also happens to be the commander of U.S. Central Command.
Military mom surprises son, brother after 6-month deployment
First-grader Jewelz Williams got the surprise of his life Thursday morning when his mother surprised him at Tampa Heights Elementary School after a six-month deployment with the Air Force.
First-grader Jewelz Williams got the surprise of his life Thursday morning when his mother surprised him at Tampa Heights Elementary School after a six-month deployment with the Air Force.