WWII veterans leave DFW to mark 80 years since Pearl Harbor attack

World War II veterans got a hero's send-off at DFW Airport. They were headed to Honolulu to mark 80 years since the attack on Pearl Harbor.

FOX 7 Care Force: How veterans organizations are trying to stay relevant

Mike Warren talks to leaders of two large veterans organizations to find out what they are doing to stay relevant since they are losing members due to old age.

Pentagon chief says National Guard members who refuse vaccine cannot train to maintain status

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status, saying, "Vaccination is essential to the health and readiness of the force."

Biden signs 4 bills aimed at supporting veterans and their families

President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.

Former Pentagon chief Mark Esper sues to publish parts of memoir

The lawsuit, which was filed Sunday in U.S. District Court in Washington, describes the memoir, “A Sacred Oath,” as an account of Esper’s tenure as Army secretary from 2017 to 2019 and his 18 months as defense secretary, which ended when Trump fired him in a tweet just days after the president lost his reelection bid.

Video: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson surprises SoCal Navy vet with truck

The holiday shopping season is just getting underway, but Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is already handing out Christmas presents to his fans.

West Point cadets trying to steal Navy mascot grabbed the wrong goat

West Point cadets on a mission to nab the U.S. Naval Academy's mascot ahead of the annual Army-Navy football game infiltrated a farm near Annapolis, Maryland, chased the spooked goats, and grabbed one named Bill. But it was the wrong Bill. 

Oklahoma governor challenges Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for National Guard troops

A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.

Thousands of military families struggle to put food on the table

As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families, yet an obscure federal rule prevents thousands from receiving food stamps: "It's a shocking truth that's known to many food banks across the United States. This should be the cause of deep embarrassment."

City of Kyle holds its 2021 Veterans Day parade

The City of Kyle partnered with VFW Post 12058 and AMVETS to host a Veterans Day parade and commemoration event to honor local veterans.

What is Austin doing for homeless veterans?

Recent data does show the number of homeless veterans in the Austin area has improved in recent years. In 2011, veterans accounted for over 14% of the homeless population in Austin. Now, they account for less than 3%.

UT Austin named best Texas school for veterans

UT Austin currently serves around 475 military veterans, and close to 1,300 students are spouses or children of current or former military members.