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.
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.
Navy personnel rescue manatee stranded on north Florida beach
Navy personnel came to the rescue of a beached manatee in Jacksonville on Thursday.
Navy personnel came to the rescue of a beached manatee in Jacksonville on Thursday.
President Trump, first lady pay respects to Army officers killed in Afghanistan crash
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects Thursday evening to two U.S. Army officers who were killed this week in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects Thursday evening to two U.S. Army officers who were killed this week in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
There may be unmarked graves at MacDill Air Force Base, historians say
MacDill spokespeople say there's reason to believe that in a wooded area of the base's northwest corner, there could be an African-American cemetery.
MacDill spokespeople say there's reason to believe that in a wooded area of the base's northwest corner, there could be an African-American cemetery.
US identifies service members killed in Afghanistan chopper crash
Two U.S. service members who were killed when their helicopter crashed in Afghanistan have been identified.
Two U.S. service members who were killed when their helicopter crashed in Afghanistan have been identified.
Two Air Force Airmen killed during training mission in Oklahoma
Two Air Force Airmen were killed Thursday morning during an "aircraft mishap" out of Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma.
Two Air Force Airmen were killed Thursday morning during an "aircraft mishap" out of Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma.
Bradenton soldier laid to rest in Sarasota
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Several hundred people came together Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to a hometown soldier killed during a training mission in South Korea. 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto of Bradenton died after the vehicle he was in rolled over.
Blue Angels will return to headline MacDill AirFest in March 2020
They fly hundreds of miles an hour, thousands of feet in the air, with as little as 18 inches separating their jets: The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels precision flying team will return to MacDill AirFest in late March 2020 to headline the event.
They fly hundreds of miles an hour, thousands of feet in the air, with as little as 18 inches separating their jets: The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels precision flying team will return to MacDill AirFest in late March 2020 to headline the event.
‘I will be fine telling the truth’: Lt. Col. Vindman issues moving statement at impeachment hearing
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, one of four witnesses who testified in the impeachment hearings Tuesday, issued a moving opening statement and mentioned how his father inspired his “sense of duty and service.”
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, one of four witnesses who testified in the impeachment hearings Tuesday, issued a moving opening statement and mentioned how his father inspired his “sense of duty and service.”
Maryland boy, 8, helps homeless veterans with 'hero bags'
An 8-year-old Maryland boy offers homeless veterans a helping hand with "hero bags" he fills with clothes, hygiene products and bedding.
An 8-year-old Maryland boy offers homeless veterans a helping hand with "hero bags" he fills with clothes, hygiene products and bedding.
Georgia couple searches for owner of lost Marine Corps ring
A Lawrenceville couple is looking to reunite a Marine Corps ring with its rightful owner.
A Lawrenceville couple is looking to reunite a Marine Corps ring with its rightful owner.
Flags fly from Tampa to Bradenton for hero gone too soon
Wednesday night, the body of Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto was flown to Tampa and escorted to his hometown in Manatee County.
Wednesday night, the body of Army Spc. Nicholas Panipinto was flown to Tampa and escorted to his hometown in Manatee County.
Georgia Vietnam Vet faces new battle: Prostate cancer linked to Agent Orange
James Bamberg served in Vietnam 48 years ago. Today, the East Point, Georgia veteran is facing a new battle. He's been diagnosed with prostate cancer and type 1 diabetes, two conditions the Veterans Administration has linked to the Agent Orange, an herbicide mixture widely used during the Vietnam War.
James Bamberg served in Vietnam 48 years ago. Today, the East Point, Georgia veteran is facing a new battle. He's been diagnosed with prostate cancer and type 1 diabetes, two conditions the Veterans Administration has linked to the Agent Orange, an herbicide mixture widely used during the Vietnam War.
Bradenton soldier killed while training in South Korea
The body of a soldier from Manatee County is on the way home after a training exercise ended tragically in South Korea. The U.S. Army says 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto was killed when his armored vehicle overturned last week at Camp Humphreys.
The body of a soldier from Manatee County is on the way home after a training exercise ended tragically in South Korea. The U.S. Army says 20-year-old Nicholas Panipinto was killed when his armored vehicle overturned last week at Camp Humphreys.
‘What kind of person would do this?’: Nearly 97,000 meals for veterans stolen from Kansas-based nonprofit
A trailer filled with about 97,000 meals for veterans was stolen from a nonprofit organization in Kansas.
A trailer filled with about 97,000 meals for veterans was stolen from a nonprofit organization in Kansas.
Agent Orange and cancer: Veteran dies 1 month after VA reverses denial of benefits
Keith Brown was exposed to agent orange for years, but after being diagnosed with cancer years later, the VA said it wasn't related to the toxin and denied his benefits. Their correction was too late.
Keith Brown was exposed to agent orange for years, but after being diagnosed with cancer years later, the VA said it wasn't related to the toxin and denied his benefits. Their correction was too late.
Bay Pines Veterans Day largest ceremony in the region
One of the region’s largest Veterans Day ceremonies was held in St. Petersburg at the Bay Pines V.A. Medical Center.
One of the region’s largest Veterans Day ceremonies was held in St. Petersburg at the Bay Pines V.A. Medical Center.
25 homeless veterans to receive housing through Operation Reveille
Operation Reveille provides an apartment for homeless veterans. Using federal dollars, the initiative is providing housing for 25 homeless vets in Hillsborough County.
Operation Reveille provides an apartment for homeless veterans. Using federal dollars, the initiative is providing housing for 25 homeless vets in Hillsborough County.
Dog tags saved after Pearl Harbor found, returned to veteran's son in Pinellas County
A father who served at Pearl Harbor seems to have reached through time to make a special connection with his son in Pinellas County. The story spans an ocean and nearly 80 years.
A father who served at Pearl Harbor seems to have reached through time to make a special connection with his son in Pinellas County. The story spans an ocean and nearly 80 years.
Veterans Open Mic Night offers a voice to veterans and their supporters
When most people hear the term "open mic" they may think of an amateur comedian or singer testing out their talents in front of an audience for the first time. But once a month in Tampa, a special open mic night gives veterans a space to share their stories.
When most people hear the term "open mic" they may think of an amateur comedian or singer testing out their talents in front of an audience for the first time. But once a month in Tampa, a special open mic night gives veterans a space to share their stories.