The 38 Challenge working to prevent suicides by shattering stigma around mental health issues

The purpose of The 38 Challenge is for people to intentionally place themselves in 38 minutes of extreme conditions to draw attention to a silent problem in our community, which is mental health and people taking their own lives.

The evolution of treatments for veterans with PTSD

Tim Frere, with The Samaritan Center, joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss how treatments have changed for veterans with PTSD and what new treatments are now being offered.

The evolution of treatment for veterans with PTSD
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Tim Frere, with The Samaritan Center, joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss how treatments have changed for veterans with PTSD and what new treatments are now being offered.

Groundbreaking held for new Gulf War Memorial in DC

Over 30 years after a U.S.-led international military coalition expelled occupying Iraqi troops from Kuwait, planners have broken ground on the long-simmering plans for a Gulf War memorial.

Former Army soldier gets 2 years in prison for 2021 assault on law enforcement

The soldier struck one officer and spit in another's face, and repeatedly kicked the back door of the patrol vehicle while being transported, says the US Attorney's Office.

US Navy sailors reunite with the dogs they rescued from near-certain death in the Middle East

Two helpless dogs in the Middle East faced terrible abuse and almost-certain death until two U.S. Navy sailors not only rescued them — but found a way to get them out of there and on toward a safer, healthier and far happier life. 

Army suspends retired three-star general over tweet sent to Jill Biden

Retired Lt. Gen. Gary Volesky, who now serves as an adviser, appeared to mock Jill Biden on social media. The Army later confirmed the suspension.

Army eases tattoo rules — Here's how it compares to other US military branch policies

The Army recently announced an update on its tattoo policy, allowing for more potential recruits. Here’s how it compares to the rules of the Navy, Marine Corps, and other military branches.

Secretive robot spaceplane breaks own record: 781 days in space

The military’s classified X-37B mini-shuttle has once again broken its own record for longest space mission, and there's no telling how much longer it may go.

Last surviving member of WWII’s famed Easy Company dies at 97

Bradford Freeman was a member of Easy Company in World War II, which was made famous by the HBO miniseries “Band of Brothers” released in 2001.

Biden awards Medal of Honor to 4 Vietnam war veterans

“Not every service member has received the full recognition they deserve,” President Joe Biden said. “Today, we're setting the record straight.”

U.S. Navy offers cash for tips on illicit weapons, drugs in Mideast

The U.S. Navy is starting to offer rewards for information that could help sailors intercept weapons, drugs and other illicit shipments in the Persian Gulf and other strategic waterways of the Mideast region.

H-E-B to send 500 care packages to active-duty service members

H-E-B is inviting customers to nominate an active-duty service member to receive the care package. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until 500 are received.

Justices cast doubt on Texas immunity claim in vet's lawsuit

Congress first allowed returning service members to sue states to keep their jobs in 1974, recognizing discrimination because of opposition to the Vietnam War.