Pearl Harbor survivor Bob Fernandez dies at 100

Bob Fernandez was a 17-year-old sailor on board the USS Curtiss when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Pearl Harbor Day: US honors victims, survivors of attack on 83rd anniversary

Two survivors of the Pearl Harbor bombing — each 100 or older — are planning to return to the site Saturday to observe the anniversary of the attack.

Austin-area WWII veteran finally gets grave marker

Staff Sgt Frank Alvarado's grave now has a marker after decades, thanks to the efforts of his family.

Goodwill veteran support program
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A program to help veterans from an organization not normally affiliated with veterans. That would be Goodwill of Central Texas. They have a veterans support program that focuses on reintegrating veterans back into civilian life. Jason Stewart, an Army veteran with 20 years in the military, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.

Pete Hegseth for defense secretary: Trump nomination catches DC off guard

Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary stunned much of the Pentagon and Washington, D.C. as Trump passed on established national security heavy-hitters.

How does Pete Hegseth's experience compare to previous defense secretaries?

The nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary has left many wondering how his experience compares to people who have previously served.

Hundreds attend Veterans Day ceremony in WilCo

Several Veterans Day events were held across Central Texas on Monday to pay tribute to those who have served our country. In Williamson County, hundreds of people, including veterans, attended a ceremony in honor of the holiday.

Biden, Harris mark Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris commemorated Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday. It was Biden’s first public event with Harris since she lost the 2024 Election to Republican Donald Trump.

Austin Veterans Day Parade honors veterans

The annual Austin Veterans Day Parade goes along Congress Avenue towards the Capitol and honors those who serve and who have served our country.

Veterans Day 2024: America's most patriotic cities

A new study ranks U.S. cities with a patriotism score based on commitment to their veteran communities.

2,000 flags honor Georgetown veterans at Field of Honor

2,000 flags flutter across San Gabriel Park as part of the Georgetown Field of Honor, honoring those who have served their country.

US Marine Corps celebrating 249th birthday

The Marine Corps celebrates its birthday Sunday, marking when the Continental Marines were founded on that day in 1775 during the Revolutionary War.