FOX 7 Care Force: The Texas Veterans Commission's focus in 2020
Texas Veterans Commission public affairs officer Jim Halbrook joins Mike Warren to discuss the Commission's focus in 2020.
Austin veteran reunited with lost service dog missing since Christmas
Daisy had been missing since Christmas, to Cooper she’s not only a companion but a service dog.
Central Texas veteran uses donated Christmas trees to make wooden canes
So in 2016, US Army veteran Jamie Willis started the “Canes for Veterans Central Texas” effort. Since then he has made more than 200 canes using donated Christmas trees.
Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations
A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.
Vietnam veteran given gift of snow in Tampa after being told this Christmas would be his last
Albert Septien was told his cancer, likely due to Agent Orange exposure, would make this Christmas his last, so his cousin granted his one wish: snow.
Wreaths Across America honors veterans at Texas State Cemetery
People gathered all across the country on Saturday to honor those that have served the country, and Austin was no exception.
Texas National Guardsmen leave for the Middle East
Approximately 350 National Guardsmen from the Texas National Guard’s 4-133rd Field Artillery left for the middle east Sunday, where they will provide rocket missile support.
Purple Heart recipient visits under-construction “Operation Finally Home” in Leander
A purple heart recipient and his family were able to visit their under-construction home in Leander Saturday morning.
Timeline: The critical events which led to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
When the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, it became one of the worst attacks ever carried out on American soil and changed the course of the country, spurring the United States' entry into WWII.
Dog rescued in Afghanistan may get new home in the States
After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.
Millions of wreaths to be placed on military gravestones across the country — here’s how you can get involved
National Wreaths Across America Day is Dec. 14, 2019, observed annually to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach the next generation about the value of freedom.
Free job fair in Houston for veterans & military spouses
Nearly 60 employers will be at a free job fair for veterans, military spouses, transitioning military, National Guard members and Reservists in Houston this week.
Trump makes surprise trip to visit troops in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving
President Donald Trump is making a surprise visit to Afghanistan to spend time with U.S. troops on Thanksgiving.
"Homes for our Troops" builds new home for Texas veteran
Sgt. David Guzman and his family will move from Mission, Texas to a new home, built by “Homes for our Troops,” in Wimberly. Once completed the house, will be more accessible, for Guzman, the career veteran who joined the army in 1989.
'I would love to send these men home': Man hopes to find families of Navy sailors in photos
"If anyone knows these men, or the families they belong to, I would love to send these men home."
Local restaurants offer free meal at Camp Mabry to thank veterans
Veterans and their families gathered at Camp Mabry on November 18 for a free meal thanks to Jack Allen's Kitchen and Salt Traders Coastal Cooking.
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.
Navy dad surprises son at school in heartwarming reunion
A Central Florida father who has been deployed for nine months gave his son the surprise of a lifetime at his Winter Garden school Friday.
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.
Sheriff’s deputies form relay across county lines to get disabled veteran to doctor’s appointment 100 miles away
Alabama sheriff’s deputies came across a disabled veteran of the Gulf War who was carrying an oxygen tank while walking to a doctor’s office about 100 miles away and sprung into action, forming a relay across county lines to get the man to his appointment.