Wreaths Across America to lay wreaths on soldiers' graves this weekend

This weekend, volunteers and staff with Wreaths Across America will be placing wreaths on the graves of veterans and fallen soldiers at cemeteries across the country. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren has more in this Care Force.

Wreaths Across America honors fallen veterans
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FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren talks with Missy Roberts. She is the Austin-area organizer for Wreaths Across America, which lays Christmas wreaths at graves in military cemeteries across the country.

Truck driver plows through national cemetery, damaging veterans' headstones

A truck driver, possibly experiencing a medical emergency, crashed into a national cemetery, damaging 10 headstones of deceased veterans along with other structures.

Air Force offers up to $600K in bonuses to retain pilots

In an effort to address U.S. military pilot shortages, the Air Force recently announced it will offer up to $600,000 bonuses over 12 years to qualified servicemembers.

Army secures victory with goal-line stand in closing moments, defeats Navy 17-11

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The Sentinel, a new US nuclear missile, is coming

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Wreaths Across America Day: How to help honor fallen soldiers this holiday season

Wreaths Across America Day is a humbling annual tradition that lays millions of holiday wreaths on the graves of fallen service members. Here's how you can help.

How the attack on Pearl Harbor led to ban on US weather data

After the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government heavily restricted the dissemination of public weather information.

As Pearl Harbor survivors age, their children continue legacy

Only an estimated 26 Pearl Harbor survivors are still alive, with the majority of them well over 100, according to an association dedicated to preserving their memory.

US military grounds entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following deadly crash

The U.S. military has announced it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.

Texas World War II veterans honored in 88th Honor Flight Austin

The 88th Honor Flight Austin left Austin-Bergstrom Wednesday. The flight is taking 11 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials that honor their service.

Tuberville ends blockade of hundreds of military promotions

Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama says he is ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for hundreds to be approved.

Air Force identifies 8 US crew members lost in Osprey crash in Japan

The service members ranged in ages from 24 to 36 years old and came from eight states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio and Utah.

Meet the U.S. Army's first active duty female sniper

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Organization helps veterans with service dog costs

In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren speaks with Cole Lyle, founder of Kaya's K9s, about how his organization is helping support veterans' service dogs when they need help.

Helping veterans with service dog costs
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In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren speaks with Cole Lyle, founder of Kaya's K9s, about how his organization is helping support veterans' service dogs when they need help.

US military Osprey aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, killing at least 1

The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.