Veterans sue 3M, claim faulty ear plugs caused hearing damage

They were given earplugs to protect their hearing during military training and combat. Now, hundreds of veterans across the country are suing the Minnesota-based company 3M, claiming that defective earplugs led to permanent hearing damage.

Retired handler says military working dogs save lives

Military working dogs are back in the spotlight following the deadly raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Medal of Honor recipient inspires Deer Park elementary students

He's a Medal of Honor recipient and one of the bravest of the brave. On Wednesday, Don "Doc" Ballard got a chance to speak with young heroes in the making as he visited with fifth-graders at Deer Park Elementary in New Port Richey.

Soldier surprises students who began writing letters to him in kindergarten while he was deployed in Iraq

Thirteen years after becoming pen pals with a group of kindergarten students in Georgia, a U.S. Army brigadier general surprised the now-high school seniors at their school in a heartwarming first in-person meeting.

Florida solider among 3 killed in Fort Stewart crash

Soldiers were training in darkness when their armored vehicle fell from a bridge and landed upside down in water below, killing three of those inside and injuring three others, the commanding general of Fort Stewart said Monday.

Bravest of the brave: Medal of Honor recipients gather in Tampa to inspire new generation

Of the millions who have fought for the U.S., fewer than four thousand Medals of Honor have been awarded since 1861 and fewer than 70 recipients are alive today. Several are in Tampa for the Medal of Honor Society's convention.

Vietnam Marine veteran in New Mexico hospice care reunites with beloved dog one last time

A New Mexico veteran who served with the Marines in Vietnam said a final goodbye last week to the beloved dog he had to put up for adoption when he entered hospice care.

For many at MacDill, Special Forces memorial is personal

They arrived before dawn and stayed long after the sunrise to honor those lost over the last year. Dozens came together at MacDill Air Force Base for a series of memorial events honoring Special Forces operators lost in combat and in training.

F/A-18 Super Hornet training flights underway over Tampa Bay

MacDill Air Force Base officials say folks will see, but mostly hear, the roar of F/A-18 Super Hornets, which are slightly bigger than the ones flown by the Blue Angels, weekdays through October 19.

Skies over MacDill Air Force Base to get louder thanks to visiting fighter jets

Those living around MacDill Air Force Base may hear some rumbling in the skies, but officials say there is nothing to worry about – it’s just training.

Gold Star families honored at MacDill Air Force Base

On April 27, 2011, Lt. Col. N'Keiba Estelle got the heartbreaking knock at her door that no military family ever wants to hear. Her husband, Maj. Raymond Estelle II, had been one of nine Americans killed during a tragic attack in Afghanistan. 

Lauren Bruner, one of last survivors of USS Arizona, dies at 98

Lauren Bruner, one of the last four survivors of the attack on the USS Arizona by Japanese planes on Dec. 7, 1941, died Tuesday in California. He was 98.

Threats to shoot Coast Guard planes made over marine radio frequency

The Coast Guard Command in Tampa Bay says someone is making threats through VHF radio transmissions. Investigators hope some recognizes the man's voice.

St. Pete College honors those who fought after 9/11

Thirteen thousand American flags cover St. Petersburg College's front lawn in honor of the post-9/11 service members who suffer from PTSD.

Investigating cyber-security at U.S. Central Command

While the college admissions scandal exposed students getting undue help on their exams, FOX 13 started hearing and investigating claims of a different kind of cheating in one of the most sensitive parts of our government. 

Practice makes perfect for MacDill AFB's busy honor guard

The honor guard from MacDill Air Force Base travels thousands of miles every year. They perform everywhere from parades to military funerals, but only after they’ve worked tirelessly to make sure every move is just right.