Wounded veterans riding from Austin to Charleston
Some Wounded Warriors are showing their resilience to the world by taking part in a nearly 2,000 mile ride from Austin to Charleston, South Carolina.
Monument honoring Gold Star families
A one of a kind monument was unveiled at the Cedar Park Veterans Memorial Park. FOX 7's Ashley Paredez has a look.
New national voice for disabled veterans
Nearly 1.3 million disabled American veterans have a new national voice. National Commander of Disabled Americans Veterans Organization Delphine Metcalf-Foster, who was recently elected, has more.
Honor Flight Austin takes veterans on Independence Day trip to DC
Austin Bergstrom is a busy place. But the hustle and bustle of international flight came to a halt on this Fourth of July morning.
Students write letters of thanks to soldiers
The 4th of July brings out the patriotism in all of us. A local pre-school is teaching some young Americans what that means and taking a moment to thank those who maintain our freedom.
Defend Freedom Tour unites veterans to hold politicians accountable
Veterans and their families are joining together to fight for the benefits promised to them. The Defend Freedom Tour stopped in Austin to educate vets about issues that directly affect them.
How veterans are helping other vets fight against suicide
A closer look at the state-wide organization called the Military Veterans Peer Network, a group of veterans who help struggling vets.
Rock Your Camo 5K kicks off Women Veterans Month in Texas
The Texas Veterans Commission is hosting the 2nd Annual Rock Your Camo (RYC) 5K at Camp Mabry on February 28, 2015, to kick off Women Veterans Month in Texas in March.
Army veteran says he was unfairly ticketed by VA police
A U.S. Army veteran said he has been unfairly ticketed by police at the VA hospital in Temple for the fourth time. The last time was last weekend.
"Operation Austin" finding Central Texas Veterans jobs
The Austin Chamber of Commerce is starting a "first of it's kind" program to match vets with local businesses that need new talent, it is called "Operation Austin.
Retired Marine honored with mortgage-free home
Saturday, Operation Finally Home presented Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ray Coffey and his family with a brand new house.
Austin Chamber partnering with Fort Hood for Veteran Job Fair
The Austin chamber of commerce is partnering with Fort Hood to place veterans in local jobs.
Louisiana inmates train service dogs to help veterans
Some veterans in Louisiana are getting some much-needed assistance thanks to a program meant to teach skills to nearby jail inmates.
A 90-year-old WWII veteran's long fight with the VA
A 90-year-old World War II veteran is playing a long game with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
UT students send packages to troops through Caring for Camo
A unique group founded by local college students is doing what they can to send a part of home to American troops deployed overseas.
Giving dignity back to disabled vets one home at a time
A renovation project at a home in Georgetown just wrapped up.
Honor Flight reunites WWII Army nurses
Honor Flight Austin's 19th Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. had 34 veterans on board.
Caritas of Austin helps homeless vets
Many vets talk about the sobering change when they go from military to civilian.
Many veterans turning to marijuana for relief from PTSD
Using marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder is a controversial subject.
Doctor works to change PTSD stigma
A leading national PTSD expert in San Antonio is working to change the stigma of PTSD when it comes to a vet getting a job