41 veterans take Honor Flight to visit DC
The 86th Austin Honor Flight took off Friday afternoon from Austin-Bergstrom. 41 veterans left on a trip to Washington D.C. to visit the war memorials that honor their service.
The 86th Austin Honor Flight took off Friday afternoon from Austin-Bergstrom. 41 veterans left on a trip to Washington D.C. to visit the war memorials that honor their service.
Central Texas veterans honored in 86th annual Austin Honor Flight
An opportunity of a lifetime. Friday morning, 41 area veterans flew out from Austin-Bergstrom to Washington D.C. to visit the war memorials built in their honor.
An opportunity of a lifetime. Friday morning, 41 area veterans flew out from Austin-Bergstrom to Washington D.C. to visit the war memorials built in their honor.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
Navy officers involved in 2021 Pearl Harbor fuel spill get written reprimands instead of firing or suspension
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
The Navy is issuing written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021. But it is not firing, suspending, docking the pay or reducing the rank of anyone for the incident.
American soldier who crossed into North Korea returns to US, video appears to show
Pvt. Travis King appeared to walk off a plane in San Antonio, Texas, early Thursday. King ran into the North while on a civilian tour of a border village on July 18. He had served in South Korea.
Pvt. Travis King appeared to walk off a plane in San Antonio, Texas, early Thursday. King ran into the North while on a civilian tour of a border village on July 18. He had served in South Korea.
Troops plagued by filthy conditions, squatters in military barracks: report
Service members have been forced to live in buildings with problems ranging from pests to toxic waste.
Service members have been forced to live in buildings with problems ranging from pests to toxic waste.
Los Alamos, atomic bomb birthplace, braces for its most significant mission since Manhattan Project
The mission calls for modernizing the arsenal with droves of new workers producing plutonium cores — key components for nuclear weapons.
The mission calls for modernizing the arsenal with droves of new workers producing plutonium cores — key components for nuclear weapons.
F-35 pilot's 911 call: 'I'm not sure where the airplane is'
A military pilot whose advanced fighter jet went temporarily missing over the weekend is heard repeatedly requesting an ambulance in a perplexing 911 call from the South Carolina home where he had parachuted to safety.
A military pilot whose advanced fighter jet went temporarily missing over the weekend is heard repeatedly requesting an ambulance in a perplexing 911 call from the South Carolina home where he had parachuted to safety.
Missing F-35: Debris field found in search for fighter jet, officials say
The crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected has been located in rural South Carolina after the military asked the public for help finding an aircraft built to elude detection.
The crash site for a stealth fighter jet that went missing during the weekend after its pilot ejected has been located in rural South Carolina after the military asked the public for help finding an aircraft built to elude detection.
China flies 103 military planes toward Taiwan, a new high in activity the island calls 'harassment'
China has flown 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new daily high for activity the island considers harassment.
China has flown 103 military planes toward Taiwan in a new daily high for activity the island considers harassment.
Round Rock organization helps veterans through boxing
A theme that has been seen over and over is how veterans can become isolated after they leave the service. An organization in Round Rock, Comat Vets Boxing, is fighting to fill that isolation.
A theme that has been seen over and over is how veterans can become isolated after they leave the service. An organization in Round Rock, Comat Vets Boxing, is fighting to fill that isolation.
Round Rock boxing gym coaches veterans
We've seen over and over how veterans can become isolated after they leave the military because of a loss of mission. Many time when they separate from the service, the camaraderie, purpose and cohesiveness are gone. An organization in Round Rock is fighting to fill that loss.
We've seen over and over how veterans can become isolated after they leave the military because of a loss of mission. Many time when they separate from the service, the camaraderie, purpose and cohesiveness are gone. An organization in Round Rock is fighting to fill that loss.
WWII veteran hoping for 100 cards for her 100th birthday
A World War II veteran from North Texas is hoping others will help her celebrate her 100th birthday.
A World War II veteran from North Texas is hoping others will help her celebrate her 100th birthday.
Artificial reef experiments aim to protect coastal military bases from hurricanes' massive waves, erosion
The project is constructing artificial reefs made from coral and oysters with the hopes of safeguarding military bases from storms.
The project is constructing artificial reefs made from coral and oysters with the hopes of safeguarding military bases from storms.
Hundreds of military promotions on hold as Alabama senator demands end to abortion policy
Secretaries of the Navy, Air Force, and Army wrote an op-ed piece this week saying Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's efforts were unfair to military leaders and a threat to national security.
Secretaries of the Navy, Air Force, and Army wrote an op-ed piece this week saying Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville's efforts were unfair to military leaders and a threat to national security.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to Army helicopter pilot who rescued soldiers in Vietnam firefight
President Joe Biden has awarded the Medal of Honor to an Army pilot from the Vietnam War who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy — facing almost certain death.
President Joe Biden has awarded the Medal of Honor to an Army pilot from the Vietnam War who risked his life to rescue a reconnaissance team that was about to be overrun by the enemy — facing almost certain death.
Rockne, Texas celebrates World War II veteran with annual homecoming parade
Rockne, Texas' annual homecoming parade, held on Saturday morning, was dedicated to one special man this year: Arthur Goertz, a soon-to-be 100-year-old World War II veteran who fought in the Marshall Islands and is an active member in the Rockne community.
Rockne, Texas' annual homecoming parade, held on Saturday morning, was dedicated to one special man this year: Arthur Goertz, a soon-to-be 100-year-old World War II veteran who fought in the Marshall Islands and is an active member in the Rockne community.
Biden to present Medal of Honor to heroic Vietnam War-era Army Pilot Larry Taylor
As an Army first lieutenant and Cobra helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, Larry Taylor flew hundreds of missions and saved countless lives.
As an Army first lieutenant and Cobra helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War, Larry Taylor flew hundreds of missions and saved countless lives.
Watch: Father soldier dressed as mascot surprises son on 1st day of school
The young boy reunited with his father for the first time in a year.
The young boy reunited with his father for the first time in a year.
Texas now has the highest veteran population in the country
Texas has now surpassed California as the state with the most veterans, but what does that mean for veterans? Sal Castillo with the Texas Veterans Commission joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss in this FOX 7 Care Force.
Texas has now surpassed California as the state with the most veterans, but what does that mean for veterans? Sal Castillo with the Texas Veterans Commission joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss in this FOX 7 Care Force.