54 years later, fallen Plant City Vietnam soldier gets grave marker, military honor
A Plant City soldier died at the age of 22 while serving our country in Vietnam. For more than 50 years, PFC Henry Van Demps laid in an unmarked grave -- until this week, when he finally got the military honors he deserved.
Cancer cuts life of service short for Army veteran, Sarasota deputy pilot Stephen Shull
Born with his eyes to the sky, Stephen Shull lived to fly. But at the age of 42, the Sarasota County sheriff's deputy pilot lost his life to cancer, leaving a void in his family and co-workers.
Fort Hood reveals specs of gate named in honor of Vanessa Guillen
Vanessa Guillen's family is meeting with Fort Hood leadership today to see the specs of a gate that will be named in Guillen's honor.
Veterans Day 2020: Discounts and freebies offered to vets, active-duty military
Several restaurants and retailers are saluting veterans and active-duty military personnel on Wednesday by offering freebies and discounts in honor of Veterans Day 2020.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Black female to lead US Naval Academy's brigade for first time
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis has announced that a Black female midshipman will be the brigade commander for the first time.
Special offers for veterans on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a day to thank all veterans and active U.S. military members for their service and sacrifice to protect our freedoms and many businesses have special offers for them.
2020 election: Most service members abroad rely on mail ballots
As the vote counting continues to determine the next United States president, attention is turning to the role that military and overseas absentee ballots will play in the final result. In razor-close states, it could be a significant one.
Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week offering free legal help to veterans
Texas veterans can get free legal services during a statewide effort in honor of Veteran's Day. Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week will be held November 9-13 and veterans are invited to participate virtually this year.
Fort Hood soldier arrested in connection to 2019 murder in Killeen
The Killeen Police Department says it has arrested 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier Cory Grafton in connection to the 2019 murder of 32-year-old Chelsea Cheatham.
SEAL Team 6, special operation forces rescue US citizen kidnapped in Niger, officials say
U.S. officials say an American citizen kidnapped in the West African nation of Niger this past week has been rescued in a U.S. military operation in neighboring Nigeria.
FOX 7 Care Force: Count Every Hero
Marjorie Eastman with Count Every Hero joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the organization's efforts to ensure every servicemember's right to vote is protected and counted.
DHS, veterans organization call on vets to help fight 2020 election disinformation
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (CISA) and Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) are teaming up to help veterans combat the spread of misinformation ahead of the 2020 election.
US Navy identifies crew killed in Alabama plane crash
U.S. Navy Lt. Rhiannon Ross, 30, and 24-year-old U.S. Coast Guard Ensign Morgan Garrett were the two-person crew piloting a U.S. Navy T-6B Texan II trainer aircraft when it crashed in Alabama.
Veterans march in Round Rock to raise awareness about suicide rates
Active duty and veteran servicemen and women marched the streets in Round Rock on Saturday to raise awareness for the suicide rates among service members.
2 on board Navy aircraft killed in Alabama crash, authorities say
A U.S. Navy training plane that took off from Florida crashed Friday in an Alabama residential neighborhood near the Gulf Coast, killing both people in the plane, authorities said.
Army-Navy game being moved to West Point due to Philadelphia's attendance limits
The 121st Army-Navy game will be played at West Point’s Michie Stadium instead of the traditional site in Philadelphia due to attendance limits on outdoor events.
Vanessa Guillen's death was 'in line of duty,' family entitled to benefits
The United States Army has ruled that Vanessa Guillen's death was 'in the line of duty.'
Veteran finally granted US citizenship -- 53 years after receiving Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam
A Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient has finally been granted US citizenship, more than 50 years after his military duty.
FOX 7 Care Force: Pandemic impact on mental health in the US military
Forensic psychologist Dr. Blake Harris joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic could be playing a role in reports of increased military suicides in this FOX 7 Care Force.