Gold Star families honored in Memorial Day ceremony in downtown Tampa
On Memorial Day, Americans pay tribute to their military men and women who have died serving their country all over the world.
Memorial Day marks first American Legion Post 273 ceremony since reopening after hurricanes
It was standing room only at American Legion Post 273 in Madeira Beach on Memorial Day.
Bay Area fallen hero's legacy lives on in his hometown
Kimberly Allison raised four brave boys. Each one proudly served their country in the military – but her youngest, Spc. Zachary L. Shannon, never made it home.
Memorial Day 2025: Bay Area remembrance events honoring fallen heroes
Numerous events are being held across the Tampa Bay area this Memorial Day, honoring service members who gave their lives for our country.
Memorial Park Cemetery cleaned up for Memorial Day weekend
Volunteers banded together to clean up and beautify a previously neglected East Tampa cemetery ahead of Memorial Day.
USPS unveils 'Forever' stamps honoring 250 years of US military service
New commemorative stamps feature the seals of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps with special inscriptions.
28th annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park & Museum
The 28th annual Memorial Day Observance ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Park & Rear Admiral LeRoy Collins, Jr. Veterans Museum on Sunday at 10 a.m.
Trump delivers commencement address at West Point
President Trump spoke at West Point's graduation ceremony Saturday, taking credit for “the greatest and most powerful army the world has ever known."
Army unveils new fitness test with tougher standards — could you pass it?
The five-event test holds combat soldiers to 'sex-neutral' standards.
Haines City police captain among 10 indicted in Veterans Affairs fraud scheme
A captain with the Haines City Police Department was arrested on Thursday as part of a Veterans Affairs fraud scheme, according to officials.
2 victims identified in deadly San Diego plane crash
A small plane crashed into a San Diego military neighborhood early Thursday morning, killing multiple people, setting roughly a dozen homes on fire, and spewing fuel and debris across the area.
How Trump’s Golden Dome missile plan compares to Reagan’s ‘Star Wars’ system
President Trump’s ambitious Golden Dome missile defense program revives Reagan’s space-age Star Wars vision, but with new tech, bigger costs, and the same controversy.
Yes, those were sailors standing on the Mexican tall ship's masts
A Mexican navy ship on a global goodwill tour crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge over the weekend, snapping its three masts and killing two crew members.
At 101, Dunedin World War II veteran reflects on service during ‘Victory in Europe Day’
May 8, 1944, is a day Bob Russell remembers well. A fighter/bomber pilot with the U.S. Army Air Corps in Europe, he was in a hospital room near Belgium recovering from being shot down when he heard the news that the Germans had surrendered.
Manatee County World War II veteran receives highest honor from France
Victory over the Nazis was won in Europe 80 years ago, and it was because of the sacrifices of service members. A Manatee County U.S. Army veteran, who was one of those service members, received the highest award possible from France.
Air Force veteran shares artistic talent through personalized plaques and signs
After serving 22 years in the Air Force, one man is using another talent to enrich the lives of other veterans with personalized plaques and signs.
US Army Black Hawk pilot found dead in Honduras, investigation underway
The U.S. Army is investigating after a Black Hawk pilot was found dead while off base in Honduras.
Supreme Court allows Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect
The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump’s transgender military ban to take effect while lawsuits continue, affecting thousands of service members.
See the new warplane shown off during Special Operations Forces Week
L3 Harris test pilot Clint Logwood lives in St. Petersburg. He's showing off his company's new warplane close to home, in Tampa, during SOF Week: The Sky Warden Skyraider 2.
Houthis agree to stop attacking ships, Trump says
The Trump administration launched attacks against the Houthis in March in response to the rebel group’s threats to resume attacks on Israeli vessels sailing off Yemen because of Israel’s latest Gaza blockade.