Richard Overton memorial monument unveiled at Texas State Cemetery
World War II veteran Richard Overton would have been 116 on May 11 this year and a memorial monument has now been unveiled to honor him at the Texas State Cemetery.
World War II veteran Richard Overton would have been 116 on May 11 this year and a memorial monument has now been unveiled to honor him at the Texas State Cemetery.
Buddy Check Day reminds Texas veterans to check in with other veterans
Buddy Check Day happens on the 11th day of each month. It is a monthly reminder for Texas veterans to check in with other veterans.
Buddy Check Day happens on the 11th day of each month. It is a monthly reminder for Texas veterans to check in with other veterans.
Coast Guard admiral nominated to be first woman to lead a U.S. military branch
If confirmed by the Senate, Adm. Linda Fagan will become the commandant of the Coast Guard. She would be the woman to serve as the Coast Guard's top officer as well as the first woman to lead any of the U.S. armed forces.
If confirmed by the Senate, Adm. Linda Fagan will become the commandant of the Coast Guard. She would be the woman to serve as the Coast Guard's top officer as well as the first woman to lead any of the U.S. armed forces.
On Gold Star Spouses Day, a time to remember, support military families
April 5 is Gold Star Spouses Day, a day to acknowledge and honor the spouses who have stood behind U.S. military members and lost their loved ones.
April 5 is Gold Star Spouses Day, a day to acknowledge and honor the spouses who have stood behind U.S. military members and lost their loved ones.
Biden commissions USS Delaware, a nuclear attack submarine
President Biden said the submarine would enhance national security, though he made no reference to the global turmoil from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
President Biden said the submarine would enhance national security, though he made no reference to the global turmoil from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Civilian Army leader led child sex abuse ring, risked US security
A civilian who held sensitive positions with the U.S. Army in Arizona and Afghanistan led a child sex abuse ring that involved his own adopted son.
A civilian who held sensitive positions with the U.S. Army in Arizona and Afghanistan led a child sex abuse ring that involved his own adopted son.
Navy identifies victim killed in aircraft crash in Virginia waters
A U.S. Navy aircraft with three people aboard crashed in waters near the Eastern Shore boundary of Virginia and Maryland on Wednesday evening, killing one, authorities said.
A U.S. Navy aircraft with three people aboard crashed in waters near the Eastern Shore boundary of Virginia and Maryland on Wednesday evening, killing one, authorities said.
USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Navy to name future ship after late Supreme Court justice
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future T-AO ship will be named after late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future T-AO ship will be named after late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Betty Reid Soskin, nation's oldest park ranger, retires at 100 years old
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Service ranger, retired Thursday following more than 15 years sharing stories of her life and those of other working women during World War II at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park in Richmond.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Service ranger, retired Thursday following more than 15 years sharing stories of her life and those of other working women during World War II at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park in Richmond.
Russia invades Ukraine: Interview with a former senior advisor at Pentagon
Jody Ferguson, author and former senior advisor at the Pentagon, joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to speak more about the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Jody Ferguson, author and former senior advisor at the Pentagon, joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to speak more about the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Family of Trevor Reed, who is detained in Russia, able to meet with President Biden
The Granbury parents of a Marine veteran who is in prison in Russia were outside the White House in hopes of getting President Joe Biden's attention. A spokesperson for the family said President Biden did meet with them.
The Granbury parents of a Marine veteran who is in prison in Russia were outside the White House in hopes of getting President Joe Biden's attention. A spokesperson for the family said President Biden did meet with them.
Veterans with PTSD can now train service dogs as part of new program
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a program for veterans experiencing PTSD to train service dogs at five VA facilities across the country.
Decorated WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday with visit from Air Force commander
James Slaeker, who turned 100 on March 25, has fought in three wars and also flew supplies into West Berlin during the Berlin Airlift crisis.
James Slaeker, who turned 100 on March 25, has fought in three wars and also flew supplies into West Berlin during the Berlin Airlift crisis.
Texas veteran celebrates 100th birthday with flyover in Austin
A Texas veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday in a very special way. Camp Mabry hosted a flyover of World War II-era planes honoring the 100th birthday of local veteran Stan Brooks.
A Texas veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday in a very special way. Camp Mabry hosted a flyover of World War II-era planes honoring the 100th birthday of local veteran Stan Brooks.
Homes no longer threatened as Fort Hood officials try to put out Crittenburg Complex fire
Fire crews from Hutto and Round Rock are among those working what’s called the Crittenburg Complex fire. The fire is located near Gatesville, most of the 32,000 acres of land that has burned so far is on Fort Hood.
Fire crews from Hutto and Round Rock are among those working what’s called the Crittenburg Complex fire. The fire is located near Gatesville, most of the 32,000 acres of land that has burned so far is on Fort Hood.
Fort Hood officials give update, speak on efforts to put out Crittenburg Complex fire
Col. Chad Foster, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood commander, said the fire started last week with smaller fires. This was not caused by a controlled burn or prescribed burn.
Col. Chad Foster, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Hood commander, said the fire started last week with smaller fires. This was not caused by a controlled burn or prescribed burn.
No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years.
Military service member identified as victim of 1978 homicide, authorities say
Authorities in Pennsylvania have identified the remains of a 1978 homicide victim as a missing military service member.
Authorities in Pennsylvania have identified the remains of a 1978 homicide victim as a missing military service member.
FOX 7 Care Force: Omaze donates over $1M to Folds of Honor
Omaze, a fundraising company, made a donation of over $1 million to an organization that provides scholarships to family members of fallen or disabled veterans, Folds of Honor.
Omaze, a fundraising company, made a donation of over $1 million to an organization that provides scholarships to family members of fallen or disabled veterans, Folds of Honor.
Missing Fort Hood teen found unharmed on post, officials say
Fort Hood military police say missing 16-year-old Anthony Edward Caballero has been found safe.
Fort Hood military police say missing 16-year-old Anthony Edward Caballero has been found safe.