FOX 7 Care Force: ALS and veterans
The Department of Defense has doubled its request for money to find out why veterans are being hit so hard by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS.
The Department of Defense has doubled its request for money to find out why veterans are being hit so hard by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS.
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.
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.
A purple heart recipient and his family were able to visit their under-construction home in Leander Saturday morning.
'He died a hero': Family recounts heroics of 23-year-old sailor killed in Pensacola shooting
Joshua Watson had just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and looked forward to a military career as a pilot. On Saturday, he was being hailed a hero, as his family recounted how the 23-year-old — in his last minutes of life — led first responders to an active shooter at the Pensacola naval base.
Joshua Watson had just graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and looked forward to a military career as a pilot. On Saturday, he was being hailed a hero, as his family recounted how the 23-year-old — in his last minutes of life — led first responders to an active shooter at the Pensacola naval base.
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.
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.
Design for Operation Desert Storm war memorial unveiled in Fredericksburg
With the unveiling of a design for an Operation Desert Storm memorial in Fredericksburg, groundbreaking in Washington DC could be right around the corner.
With the unveiling of a design for an Operation Desert Storm memorial in Fredericksburg, groundbreaking in Washington DC could be right around the corner.
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.
After nourishing a dog back to health in Afghanistan, soldiers are trying to raise money to bring their new friend home.
Sailor who killed 2 and himself at Pearl Harbor identified
It wasn’t known if the Navy sailor and the three male civilians had any type of relationship, or what the motive was for the shooting.
It wasn’t known if the Navy sailor and the three male civilians had any type of relationship, or what the motive was for the shooting.
Though they are thousands of miles apart, military family unites for Christmas card
A military family from Tampa spending first Christmas apart finds a way to be together for their Christmas card.
A military family from Tampa spending first Christmas apart finds a way to be together for their Christmas card.
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.
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.
Farm donates more than 400 Christmas trees to military families
Organizers said 465 donated Christmas trees were loaded onto two FedEx trailers Monday, Dec. 2 by almost 100 volunteers.
Organizers said 465 donated Christmas trees were loaded onto two FedEx trailers Monday, Dec. 2 by almost 100 volunteers.
Bowie HS students get up close look at Black Hawk helicopter
Some students at Bowie High School can now say that they've seen a Black Hawk helicopter up close!
Some students at Bowie High School can now say that they've seen a Black Hawk helicopter up close!
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.
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.
FOX 7 Care Force: Austin woman sets up altar at Mexic-Arte Museum for great-uncle who served in WWII
Fernando Gomez Jr.'s grandniece Rebecca put together an altar to honor him and "to tell the story of the Death March and the camps and the Hell ships" that her great-uncle was on.
Fernando Gomez Jr.'s grandniece Rebecca put together an altar to honor him and "to tell the story of the Death March and the camps and the Hell ships" that her great-uncle was on.
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.
President Donald Trump is making a surprise visit to Afghanistan to spend time with U.S. troops on Thanksgiving.
Wreaths Across America in need of sponsors to honor fallen heroes
Wreaths Across America Austin is only about halfway to their sponsorship goal and there's less than a week left for people to donate.
Wreaths Across America Austin is only about halfway to their sponsorship goal and there's less than a week left for people to donate.
Defense Secretary fires Navy Secretary Richard Spencer over the controversial case of SEAL Edward Gallagher
Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired Navy Secretary Richard Spencer over the controversial case of SEAL Edward Gallagher.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper fired Navy Secretary Richard Spencer over the controversial case of SEAL Edward Gallagher.
"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.
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."
"If anyone knows these men, or the families they belong to, I would love to send these men home."
President Trump, first lady pay respects to Army officers killed in Afghanistan crash
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects Thursday evening to two U.S. Army officers who were killed this week in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump paid their respects Thursday evening to two U.S. Army officers who were killed this week in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.