Navy SEAL Team 8 commander dies from training accident in Virginia
A Navy SEAL commander has died from injuries he got during a training accident in Virginia. Naval Special Warfare Command said Wednesday that Cmdr. Brian Bourgeois, 43, was injured Saturday when he fell while fast-roping down from a helicopter.
A Navy SEAL commander has died from injuries he got during a training accident in Virginia. Naval Special Warfare Command said Wednesday that Cmdr. Brian Bourgeois, 43, was injured Saturday when he fell while fast-roping down from a helicopter.
Pay special attention to veterans and their mental health during the holidays, doctor says
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
A U.S. veteran shared his struggle with mental health after losing both legs while serving in Afghanistan. His hope is that his story will help other veterans who might be struggling during the holidays.
2 North Texas military families surprised with free cars for the holidays
Two people already serving the country got some help over financial hurdles. They were given cars to end some of their money worries.
Two people already serving the country got some help over financial hurdles. They were given cars to end some of their money worries.
WWII veterans leave DFW to mark 80 years since Pearl Harbor attack
World War II veterans got a hero's send-off at DFW Airport. They were headed to Honolulu to mark 80 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor.
World War II veterans got a hero's send-off at DFW Airport. They were headed to Honolulu to mark 80 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor.
DeSantis pitches plan to re-establish Florida State Guard
Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined plans Thursday to ask lawmakers to increase funding for the Florida National Guard, as he seeks to expand the number of armories and re-establish a civilian volunteer force that would be directly under his control.
Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined plans Thursday to ask lawmakers to increase funding for the Florida National Guard, as he seeks to expand the number of armories and re-establish a civilian volunteer force that would be directly under his control.
Tampa's Vila Brothers Park to get 'totally red white and blue' makeover namesakes always wanted
After bombs dropped on Pearl Harbor, Tampa brothers Joe and Willie Vila told their parents they were going to fight for America. All 7 Vila brothers ended up fighting in the war and the park that bears their name is getting an upgrade worthy of their service.
After bombs dropped on Pearl Harbor, Tampa brothers Joe and Willie Vila told their parents they were going to fight for America. All 7 Vila brothers ended up fighting in the war and the park that bears their name is getting an upgrade worthy of their service.
Pentagon chief says National Guard members who refuse vaccine cannot train to maintain status
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status, saying, "Vaccination is essential to the health and readiness of the force."
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status, saying, "Vaccination is essential to the health and readiness of the force."
Biden signs 4 bills aimed at supporting veterans and their families
President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.
President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.
Life in the foxhole: 97-year-old Villages veteran reflects on D-Day, Battle of the Bulge
Serving in the second world war at age 20, living in a fox hole was Irving Locker’s reality. At 97, he says he’s just lucky he’s still around to tell the stories.
Serving in the second world war at age 20, living in a fox hole was Irving Locker’s reality. At 97, he says he’s just lucky he’s still around to tell the stories.
See the pictures: US troops far from home celebrate Thanksgiving across the world
U.S. service members in Kuwait, South Korea, Germany and in other countries are serving up traditional Thanksgiving meals.
U.S. service members in Kuwait, South Korea, Germany and in other countries are serving up traditional Thanksgiving meals.
Ohio Army National Guard specialist goes missing, didn't report back to unit last month
The Ohio Army National Guard is asking for the public's help in locating 26-year-old Spc. Michaela Nelson after she didn't report back to her unit last month.
The Ohio Army National Guard is asking for the public's help in locating 26-year-old Spc. Michaela Nelson after she didn't report back to her unit last month.
Coast Guard offloads 15 tons of seized cocaine, marijuana worth over $500 million in South Florida
The US Coast Guard offloaded nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana seized from drug trafficking ships in South Florida on Monday. Officials said the drugs have a street value of approximately $504 million.
The US Coast Guard offloaded nearly 30,000 pounds of cocaine and marijuana seized from drug trafficking ships in South Florida on Monday. Officials said the drugs have a street value of approximately $504 million.
Women to register for military draft under proposed defense spending bill
The $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 would require every person to register for the military draft.
The $768 billion National Defense Authorization Act of 2022 would require every person to register for the military draft.
Navy sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine will be discharged, face other administrative actions
U.S. Navy sailors who refuse to comply with the coronavirus vaccine mandate will be discharged from the service and could also lose education benefits, bonuses and incentive pay. The Navy has reportedly not approved any religious exemption requests.
U.S. Navy sailors who refuse to comply with the coronavirus vaccine mandate will be discharged from the service and could also lose education benefits, bonuses and incentive pay. The Navy has reportedly not approved any religious exemption requests.
100-year-old WWII veteran receives almost 800 birthday cards: 'It's been amazing'
Claudia Cantu's daughter Christine Magill tells Fox News that her mother is 'overwhelmed' by the attention.
Claudia Cantu's daughter Christine Magill tells Fox News that her mother is 'overwhelmed' by the attention.
Military personnel, families can get unlimited visits to Universal Orlando with this special pass
Universal Orlando is welcoming military members and their families with the return of the Military Freedom Pass.
Universal Orlando is welcoming military members and their families with the return of the Military Freedom Pass.
Thousands of military families struggle to put food on the table
As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families, yet an obscure federal rule prevents thousands from receiving food stamps: "It's a shocking truth that's known to many food banks across the United States. This should be the cause of deep embarrassment."
As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families, yet an obscure federal rule prevents thousands from receiving food stamps: "It's a shocking truth that's known to many food banks across the United States. This should be the cause of deep embarrassment."
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.