Phone scam: North Dakota father gets call saying his Marine son was killed on active duty

A North Dakota father received a piece of horrible news that left him searching for options after a private phone number reached out to tell him that his son, a Marine, had been killed while on active duty.

Fundraiser benefits family of 'hometown hero' killed in Pensacola base shooting

The St. Petersburg community rallied Friday around the family of a Lakewood High School graduate who was among the three sailors killed in a presumed terror attack at Naval Air Station Pensacola.

Lawsuit claims mold made some MacDill living quarters unsafe

A week after five families filed lawsuits in federal court, more military families are coming forward with concerns and demands for

Horse therapy helps veterans deal with trauma

Most know about the power that animals can have in healing. That's why dogs are often used in therapy. But other animals, like horses, are useful, too.

'He died a hero': Family recounts heroics of 23-year-old sailor killed in Pensacola shooting

Joshua Watson had just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and looked forward to a military career as a pilot. On Saturday, he was being hailed a hero, as his family recounted how the 23-year-old — in his last minutes of life — led first responders to an active shooter at the Pensacola naval base.

4 dead, including gunman, in shooting at Naval Air Station Pensacola

A shooting at a naval air station in Florida left four people dead, including the shooter — who was identified by U.S. officials as a Saudi Arabian aviation student.

Saudi student opens fire at Florida Naval base, killing 3

An aviation student from Saudi Arabia opened fire in a classroom at the Naval Air Station Pensacola on Friday morning, killing three people.

Tuskegee Airman from Bethesda celebrates 100th birthday with a flight

Retired Col. Charles McGee will turn 100 years old on Saturday and while the years may have slowed him down some, they haven't dimmed the memories of his 30-year service to his country as a Tuskegee Airman who paved the way for generations to come.

Dog rescued in Afghanistan may get new home in the States

After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.

2 dead, 1 injured after US sailor opens fire at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard before killing self, officials say

A shooter identified as a U.S. sailor opened fired at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard late Wednesday, leaving two victims dead and one injured before killing himself, officials at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam said.

Military families at MacDill file federal lawsuit alleging serious mold issues at on-base housing

Five MacDill families are suing over the condition of their homes, located on-base, but managed by private companies. Over the last year, they've discovered mold in the air ducts, growing like mushrooms in the carpet staining walls and rafters.

Farm donates more than 400 Christmas trees to military families

Organizers said 465 donated Christmas trees were loaded onto two FedEx trailers Monday, Dec. 2 by almost 100 volunteers. 

Specialized canine auditory gear developed to protect military dogs from hearing loss

Specialized canine auditory gear has been developed to protect military dogs from hearing loss during training, the U.S. Army said Wednesday in a news release.