95-year-old Korean War veteran skydives to celebrate his birthday
Ivan Smith is no stranger to flying, but for his 95th birthday, he's doing something he's never done before: skydiving.
Veterans group walks as reminder of purpose for Memorial Day
The group called “Carry the Load" is doing a month-long, cross-country march to Dallas, where a big Memorial Day event will be held.
Veterans granted over 1M toxic exposure claims under PACT Act
U.S. veterans have received about $5.7 billion in benefits under a new law that broadened disability claims involving burn pit or other toxic exposure during their service.
Nearly $100K in funding going toward helping veterans land jobs
The program will be used to help veterans receive training and, ultimately, careers in the electrical, HVAC, manufacturing and plumbing fields.
Vietnam, Cold War veterans honored at Austin airport in 90th Honor Flight
46 Texas veterans who fought in the Vietnam and Cold Wars were honored at the Austin airport on Saturday morning as they participated in the 90th Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.
Texas program preserves oral histories of veterans
A program from the Texas General Land Office is preserving the oral histories of veterans in the Lone Star State.
Pearl Harbor’s last USS Arizona battleship survivor dies at 102
Lou Conter died in his California home on Monday from congestive heart failure, his daughter, Louann Daley, said.
Veteran-created business teaches self defense in Cedar Park
In Cedar Park, there is a thriving veteran-created business that's now nationwide. It specializes in teaching people self-defense skills.
Pilots, lawmakers want FAA to reform how it handles mental health
A local commercial pilot said he can no longer fly, as of now, because of how the FAA is addressing veterans and mental health. He said his story highlights a much broader dilemma.
New VA rule could prevent veterans from being buried with spouses
Critics say rules present veterans with 'false choice'
Are psychedelics the future of treating veteran mental health?
Can psychedelics help treat veteran mental health issues? FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren speaks with Mitch Fuller with the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars to learn more.
Veteran admits to faking need for wheelchair to claim over $660K in benefits
A New Hampshire veteran admitted that he was faking his need for a wheelchair for two decades in order to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits.
Veterans in the workforce: Are they thriving?
Are veterans thriving in the work force? FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren speaks with Trevor Bogan of the Top Employers Institute to see what can be done to improve veteran success.
Disabled veteran's truck robbed on Christmas morning
Steven Kelleher, a disabled veteran in Lago Vista, says he lives to help people. Now he needs help after three people were caught on camera stealing from his truck on Christmas morning.
Pflugerville Wreaths Across America led by next generation of service members
Members of Austin's Civil Air Patrol Pegasus Composite Squadron, all between 12 and 18-years-old, volunteered in Pflugerville to lay wreaths at the graves of fallen service members.
Volunteers, Gov. Abbott lay wreaths on graves at Texas State Cemetery
Hundreds gathered at the Texas State Cemetery this morning for National Wreaths Across America Day. The annual tradition honors those who served our country.
Wreaths Across America to lay wreaths on soldiers' graves this weekend
This weekend, volunteers and staff with Wreaths Across America will be placing wreaths on the graves of veterans and fallen soldiers at cemeteries across the country. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren has more in this Care Force.
Texas World War II veterans honored in 88th Honor Flight Austin
The 88th Honor Flight Austin left Austin-Bergstrom Wednesday. The flight is taking 11 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials that honor their service.
Organization helps veterans with service dog costs
In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren speaks with Cole Lyle, founder of Kaya's K9s, about how his organization is helping support veterans' service dogs when they need help.
Vietnam veteran shares his experiences in new book
In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren chats with veteran and UT professor James Kearney about his new book, 'Duty to Serve, Duty to Conscience.'