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Trinity Oaks giving vets a new path

July 16, 2015 3:51pm CDT

In the FOX 7 Care Force, another way to give vets who are missing limbs a path toward a whole life.

State program turns Veterans into tomorrow's entrepreneurs

July 2, 2015 5:01pm CDT

In the FOX 7 Care Force, a recurring theme is ways vets can transition from the business of the military to civilian business.The Texas Veterans Commission is taking the direct approach with a prog...

Disabled veteran awarded special home decides to move out

June 18, 2015 4:16pm CDT

A sad follow up and what would seem to be a stinging indictment of the Central Texas VA system. We first met disabled veteran Michael Ryan and his wife Carelyn in June of 2012 when they moved into ...

Local WWII vets honored on Flag Day

June 14, 2015 10:18pm CDT

Veterans from our area were thanked for their service in honor of Flag Day. VFW Post 8787 in Austin selects one or two locations each year for Flag Day events and this year they chose the Clairmont Re

Area vets help their own launch small businesses

May 21, 2015 6:51pm CDT

In the FOX 7 Care Force, Mike Warren explores how the military ethic and ethos can survive and thrive in the world of business and entrepreneurship.

Caring for older veterans

May 7, 2015 3:39pm CDT

In the FOX 7 Care Force, we're taking a closer look at taking care of older vets who are near the end of their lives.

Oldest WWII combat vet prepares to celebrate 109th birthday

April 8, 2015 4:27pm CDT

Next month the nation's oldest living World War II combat veteran turns 109. Richard Overton calls East Austin home and he's already receiving some early birthday gifts.

New passion after leaving Armed Forces

March 26, 2015 9:07am CDT

Getting out of the Armed Forces can be a difficult time for many but a local Airborne Ranger decided to put all the passion he felt for the Army into a new business. Tania Ortega has more on Ranger...

"Operation Austin" finding Central Texas Veterans jobs

February 12, 2015 5:54pm CST

The Austin Chamber of Commerce is starting a "first of it's kind" program to match vets with local businesses that need new talent, it is called "Operation Austin.

A 90-year-old WWII veteran's long fight with the VA

January 15, 2015 4:57pm CST

A 90-year-old World War II veteran is playing a long game with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

UT students send packages to troops through Caring for Camo

December 4, 2014 6:41pm CST

A unique group founded by local college students is doing what they can to send a part of home to American troops deployed overseas.

Boot Campaign encourages civilians to lace up their boots to give back

October 23, 2014 4:25pm CDT

Civilians wearing combat boots isn't about fashion for the Boot Campaign.

Giving dignity back to disabled vets one home at a time

September 25, 2014 4:53pm CDT

A renovation project at a home in Georgetown just wrapped up.

Caritas of Austin helps homeless vets

August 28, 2014 3:11pm CDT

Many vets talk about the sobering change when they go from military to civilian.

Many veterans turning to marijuana for relief from PTSD

July 3, 2014 3:28pm CDT

Using marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder is a controversial subject.

Doctor works to change PTSD stigma

May 22, 2014 3:51pm CDT

A leading national PTSD expert in San Antonio is working to change the stigma of PTSD when it comes to a vet getting a job

Wounded veteran overcomes challenges, becomes comedian

April 24, 2014 4:23pm CDT

Bobby Henline's life changed after a roadside bomb in Iraq nearly killed him.

Heroes Night Out Resource Center provides services for vets

February 13, 2014 3:00pm CST

Lots of veteran's services are offered by the city, state and federal. But there's something different going on in Cedar Park,

Former Marines make dream come true with jazz, blues club

January 2, 2014 3:18pm CST

Two Marine Corps vets have gone from fighting the Taliban in Afghanistan to opening up a jazz and blues club in Austin.