Biden calls veterans the 'soul of America' in Arlington ceremony
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
Commemorating a century of honor at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington National Cemetery is preparing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Arlington National Cemetery is preparing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Groups clean veteran headstones ahead of Veterans Day in Round Rock
Groups in Williamson County spent Saturday cleaning headstones at a Round Rock cemetery ahead of Veterans Day.
Groups in Williamson County spent Saturday cleaning headstones at a Round Rock cemetery ahead of Veterans Day.
City of Georgetown to hold Veterans Day events
The City of Georgetown will be holding its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11.
The City of Georgetown will be holding its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11.
FOX 7 Care Force: Austin Veteran Arts Festival
Herlinda Zamora with the City of Austin joins Mike Warren to talk about the 3rd annual Austin Veterans Arts festival.
Herlinda Zamora with the City of Austin joins Mike Warren to talk about the 3rd annual Austin Veterans Arts festival.
Canine Companions puppy trainers meet their service dog puppies
Five eight-week-old future service dogs met the volunteer puppy raisers they'll be spending the next year and a half with training and socializing.
Five eight-week-old future service dogs met the volunteer puppy raisers they'll be spending the next year and a half with training and socializing.
Pearl Harbor survivor, WWII veteran asks for birthday cards for his 100th birthday
A World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor needs your help to celebrate his milestone 100th birthday by sending him birthday cards to celebrate his big day on Dec. 13.
A World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor needs your help to celebrate his milestone 100th birthday by sending him birthday cards to celebrate his big day on Dec. 13.
FOX 7 Care Force: Texas Veterans Commission grant program and services
One of the many things the organization does is fund smaller service organizations that work directly with veterans in need and recently it awarded almost $7 million in grants.
One of the many things the organization does is fund smaller service organizations that work directly with veterans in need and recently it awarded almost $7 million in grants.
FOX 7 Care Force: Veterans and dementia
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is hosting a webinar for Texas veterans to discuss the topic of dementia.
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is hosting a webinar for Texas veterans to discuss the topic of dementia.
Vietnam War veteran needs help starting barber shop back up
It was at the age of 13, Robert Guidry fell in love with cutting hair, first his brother and then others. It wasn’t until he served in the Marines during the Vietnam War did he realize even more the importance of a good cut.
It was at the age of 13, Robert Guidry fell in love with cutting hair, first his brother and then others. It wasn’t until he served in the Marines during the Vietnam War did he realize even more the importance of a good cut.
Central Texas Food Bank expands grocery home delivery program
Disabled persons, veterans, and active-duty military who cannot attend in-person distributions are now eligible for free monthly grocery deliveries.
Disabled persons, veterans, and active-duty military who cannot attend in-person distributions are now eligible for free monthly grocery deliveries.
From Ground Zero to Afghanistan, veteran reflects on rage and perspective
Bryan Stern remembers running from the disintegrating World Trade Center, turning around, and not being sure that what he was seeing was even real. After that, he headed to Afghanistan: "I remember wanting my pound of flesh."
Bryan Stern remembers running from the disintegrating World Trade Center, turning around, and not being sure that what he was seeing was even real. After that, he headed to Afghanistan: "I remember wanting my pound of flesh."
FOX 7 Care Force: Suicide among veterans and active duty military
A new study released by the Costs of War Project looks at the costs of deployment and how servicemen and women struggle.
A new study released by the Costs of War Project looks at the costs of deployment and how servicemen and women struggle.
FOX 7 Care Force: Push to provide services for local veterans
Manuel Jimenez, Chair of the Austin Veterans Commission, is the man behind the push to get the City of Austin to create an Office of Veteran and Military Affairs.
Manuel Jimenez, Chair of the Austin Veterans Commission, is the man behind the push to get the City of Austin to create an Office of Veteran and Military Affairs.
96-year-old WWII veteran sings national anthem before baseball game
96-year-old John Plyman served his country in WWII. Before a baseball game in Michigan, he gave it his all while he sang his own rendition of the national anthem. Once done, he saluted and the crowd cheered.
96-year-old John Plyman served his country in WWII. Before a baseball game in Michigan, he gave it his all while he sang his own rendition of the national anthem. Once done, he saluted and the crowd cheered.
Orange County firefighters finish lawn work for elderly man who collapsed while mowing
Orange County firefighters went above and beyond the call of duty to help a 92-year-old man who was hospitalized after he collapsed while mowing his lawn. “He shouldn’t have to worry about it when he comes home,” the firefighters said.
Orange County firefighters went above and beyond the call of duty to help a 92-year-old man who was hospitalized after he collapsed while mowing his lawn. “He shouldn’t have to worry about it when he comes home,” the firefighters said.
Samaritan Center partners with DVNF to support veterans mental health
Disabled Veterans National Foundation awards Samaritan Center a $16,000 grant to focus on providing mental health services to Texas veterans.
Disabled Veterans National Foundation awards Samaritan Center a $16,000 grant to focus on providing mental health services to Texas veterans.
Texas could use psychedelic to treat PTSD in veterans
House Bill 1802 calls on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a clinical study on psilocybin’s impact on veterans with PTSD.
House Bill 1802 calls on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a clinical study on psilocybin’s impact on veterans with PTSD.
FOX 7 Care Force: Restoration Ranch offers support for veterans
Derek Knapp, an army veteran and the executive director of Restoration Ranch, talks about how the ranch provides a safe haven for veterans and horses.
Derek Knapp, an army veteran and the executive director of Restoration Ranch, talks about how the ranch provides a safe haven for veterans and horses.
Central Texas VA offers COVID-19 vaccine to all enrolled veterans
All veterans enrolled in VA health care will be eligible to receive a vaccination through the Central Texas VA. No appointments will be required.
All veterans enrolled in VA health care will be eligible to receive a vaccination through the Central Texas VA. No appointments will be required.