Apollo Beach military family reflects on sacrifice as Navy captain comes home for good: 'It was really hard'
As Military Appreciation Month begins in May, an Apollo Beach family is sharing what it means to finally have their hero home for good.
As Military Appreciation Month begins in May, an Apollo Beach family is sharing what it means to finally have their hero home for good.
Military family's sacrifice
As Military Appreciation Month begins in May, an Apollo Beach family is sharing what it means to finally have their hero home for good. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
As Military Appreciation Month begins in May, an Apollo Beach family is sharing what it means to finally have their hero home for good. FOX 13's Mark Wilson reports.
'Project Freedom' underway as Trump warns Iran not interfere
President Donald Trump warned Iran not to interfere with “Project Freedom," saying it could be “blown off the face of the Earth" as tensions between the two nations continue.
President Donald Trump warned Iran not to interfere with “Project Freedom," saying it could be “blown off the face of the Earth" as tensions between the two nations continue.
From the Air Force to the classroom: One Tampa veteran’s next mission
Teacher Appreciation Week and Military Appreciation Month intersect at Thomas Jefferson High School, where government teacher Donald Hills continues his commitment to service after a 20-year Air Force career.
Teacher Appreciation Week and Military Appreciation Month intersect at Thomas Jefferson High School, where government teacher Donald Hills continues his commitment to service after a 20-year Air Force career.
US troop counts by country: How pulling 5,000+ from Germany impacts Europe, global presence
Despite the Pentagon forecasting the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. service members from Germany and President Donald Trump saying the final number will be much higher, tens of thousands of members of the U.S. military could still remain in the key European ally.
Despite the Pentagon forecasting the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. service members from Germany and President Donald Trump saying the final number will be much higher, tens of thousands of members of the U.S. military could still remain in the key European ally.
African Lion 2026: 2 US service members missing in Morocco
Two U.S. service members participating in the war games exercise African Lion have been reported missing in Morocco.
Two U.S. service members participating in the war games exercise African Lion have been reported missing in Morocco.
U.S. troop drawdown in Germany to go “a lot further," Trump says
The number of service members stationed in Germany will fall much lower than what the Pentagon stated on Friday, President Donald Trump revealed while taking questions from reporters at a Florida airport.
The number of service members stationed in Germany will fall much lower than what the Pentagon stated on Friday, President Donald Trump revealed while taking questions from reporters at a Florida airport.
WWII Navy Airman laid to rest in Clearwater more than 80 years after being killed in action
After more than 80 years of uncertainty, the family of Robert Louis Cyr Jr. is finally able to bring their loved one home.
After more than 80 years of uncertainty, the family of Robert Louis Cyr Jr. is finally able to bring their loved one home.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany: What to know
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
The Pentagon said the United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany soon. Here's what to know.
Iconic Coast Guard cutter wreckage found 108 years after sinking during WWI
More than 100 years after it was torpedoed by a German submarine during World War I, the wreckage of the iconic Coast Guard Cutter Tampa has been found.
More than 100 years after it was torpedoed by a German submarine during World War I, the wreckage of the iconic Coast Guard Cutter Tampa has been found.
Military recruiting surge: Hegseth says recruits being turned away
Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.
Military recruiting is up, so much so that Hegseth said this week recruits are being turned away. The military wants to budget for another 44,500 troops next year.
Madeira Beach group spreads message of hope to veterans nationwide
For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they come home. With mental health struggles affecting up to a quarter of veterans, and suicide rates significantly higher than the general population, a local group is working to make a difference with a simple, powerful message: you are not alone.
For many veterans, the battle doesn’t end when they come home. With mental health struggles affecting up to a quarter of veterans, and suicide rates significantly higher than the general population, a local group is working to make a difference with a simple, powerful message: you are not alone.
Army unveils Combat Field Test with new fitness assessment
The Army announced in a news release earlier this week that it is rolling out a new combat fitness test for frontline troops as leaders push to strengthen battlefield readiness amid ongoing recruiting challenges.
The Army announced in a news release earlier this week that it is rolling out a new combat fitness test for frontline troops as leaders push to strengthen battlefield readiness amid ongoing recruiting challenges.
Iran latest: Pakistan visit off; Trump says new Iran offers rejected
Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.
Amid the stalled negotiations with Iran, the president said the Iranians sent over a new peace proposal, but that it “could have been better,” and rejected it.
US soldier charged with betting on Maduro mission on Polymarket
A U.S. soldier was charged with using classified information about a mission to capture Nicolás Maduro to place bets.
A U.S. soldier was charged with using classified information about a mission to capture Nicolás Maduro to place bets.
Iran war has military seeking higher funding in 2027 for drones, air defenses
The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.
The war with Iran has led the U.S. military looking to increase its spending for next year to billions on drones, air defense systems and fighter jets.
Flu vaccine no longer required for military members, Hegseth announces
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the flu vaccine is now optional for military members, saying they no longer have to choose “between their conscience and their country."
High-flying airshow stars are Air Force aces who bring precision to the cockpit
The annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In attracts aviation fans, flight enthusiasts and those interested in military history. It also brings out the awesome aerial prowess of some of the most elite Air Force Aviators in the United States.
The annual Sun 'n Fun Fly-In attracts aviation fans, flight enthusiasts and those interested in military history. It also brings out the awesome aerial prowess of some of the most elite Air Force Aviators in the United States.
Swim across Boca Ciega Bay raises awareness for veteran suicide prevention in Pinellas County
For many veterans, the fight doesn’t end when they return home and in Pinellas County, tens of thousands are living with that reality.
For many veterans, the fight doesn’t end when they return home and in Pinellas County, tens of thousands are living with that reality.
Iran latest: CENTCOM says no vessels have made it past US forces blockade of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight in new interview as the blockade of Iranian ports continues. No ships have made it past U.S. forces.
President Donald Trump suggested the end of the Iran war may be in sight in new interview as the blockade of Iranian ports continues. No ships have made it past U.S. forces.