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.
Camp Lejeune issues rabies threat for Marines after raccoons caught
Military officials have asked Marines to “stay away from all wildlife animals” after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.
Military officials have asked Marines to “stay away from all wildlife animals” after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.
All Black female WWII unit to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years later.
The only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years later.
4 US Marines identified in deadly NATO drill crash
Authorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Authorities say that four U.S. Marines have been killed when their Osprey aircraft crashed in a Norwegian town in the Arctic Circle during a NATO exercise unrelated to Russia's war in Ukraine.
Military dogs celebrated on National K9 Veterans Day
Not only have war dogs sensed incoming artillery, located wounded soldiers and delivered messages between troops, but their presence on the front lines has boosted morale for centuries.
Not only have war dogs sensed incoming artillery, located wounded soldiers and delivered messages between troops, but their presence on the front lines has boosted morale for centuries.
1st Cavalry Division Trooper dies in training incident in California
Spc. Joseph M. Meitl Jr., who served as an armored cannon crewmember, was participating in collective training at NTC over the past week.
Spc. Joseph M. Meitl Jr., who served as an armored cannon crewmember, was participating in collective training at NTC over the past week.
FOX 7 Care Force: Veterans struggling with illnesses from burn pits
President Joe Biden has questioned whether burn pits of military waste in Iraq led to his son Beau's death.
President Joe Biden has questioned whether burn pits of military waste in Iraq led to his son Beau's death.
Roughly 160 Fort Hood soldiers deployed to support European operations
Roughly 160 soldiers from the III Armored Corps at Fort Hood were deployed as part of the 7,000 U.S. military personnel to support the NATO Response Force announced Feb. 24.
Roughly 160 soldiers from the III Armored Corps at Fort Hood were deployed as part of the 7,000 U.S. military personnel to support the NATO Response Force announced Feb. 24.
Army develops high-tech solution to keep hands warm without gloves
Army researchers have developed the Personal Heating Dexterity Device, or PHD2, to help prevent the loss of hand function in the cold.
Army researchers have developed the Personal Heating Dexterity Device, or PHD2, to help prevent the loss of hand function in the cold.
Resources for veterans affected by Russian invasion of Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a list of resources for veterans who may be feeling emotional distress or reminded of their own deployment experiences, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a list of resources for veterans who may be feeling emotional distress or reminded of their own deployment experiences, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
House passes bill to boost benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
Veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan would have a dramatic boost in health care services and disability benefits under the legislation.
Veterans exposed to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan would have a dramatic boost in health care services and disability benefits under the legislation.
Gov. Greg Abbott awards Texas Legislative Medal of Honors to 2 service members
Two Texas Legislative Medal of Honors were awarded to the families of fallen service members for their sacrifices while in the military. The award is the highest medal of honor given to a member of military forces by the state of Texas.
Two Texas Legislative Medal of Honors were awarded to the families of fallen service members for their sacrifices while in the military. The award is the highest medal of honor given to a member of military forces by the state of Texas.