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For more than 30 years, a group of senior veterans have gathered to hit golf balls and swap stories on a patch of grass near the Central Florida Fairgrounds.
With hurricane season on approach, Central Florida is hosting a few different county events where you can come and finalize your preparations for the season ahead.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily suspended billions in contract cuts after an uproar that critical veterans health services were harmed, lawmakers and veterans service organizations said Wednesday.
Navigating airport logistics can be a daunting task, especially for disabled veterans who may face unique challenges while traveling.
They're an unlikely team: a recently-hired police officer from Tanzania and an Army veteran born and raised in Ocala tackling crime together in one of the city's roughest spots - Berkeley Pointe apartments.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs announced several resources for veterans who were impacted by Hurricane Milton.
National Hire a Veteran Day, observed annually on July 25, serves as a poignant reminder to employers nationwide to prioritize hiring individuals who have bravely served our country.
Hundreds of our nation’s bravest men and women are in town for the Military Order of the Purple Heart’s 91st Annual Conference.
Students who are part of a summer enrichment program are getting hands-on experience with emerging technologies while also learning lessons about the past.
Robert Ronscka spent 28 years in the Navy leading men and women while being in charge of 10 Los Angeles class nuclear submarines, but he’s on a new mission as a speaker and author.
Nationwide shortages of Trulicity, Ozempic and other diabetic drugs have been going on for months due to several factors, including people using the drugs for weight loss.
Trooper Steve and James 'Goose' Gosselin explain why this assignment is one of the highlights of their respective careers
It’s a special honor for a special guy during a special time. Peter Durante is celebrating his 100th birthday this week.
Jodie Sweezey discovered military history in her teens, but waited until after she graduated college to join the military, a decision partly shaped by her father who served in Vietnam.
Trooper Steve and photojournalist James 'Goose' Gosselin document their 19-hour mission to honor our heroes
French schoolchildren have greeted dozens of U.S. World War II veterans with a big poster saying ‘’thank you'' as they arrived on Monday in Normandy.
Rishi Sharma runs a non-profit and YouTube channel called “Remember World War II with Rishi Sharma”
We rely on our cars for just about everything. Most of us need one to get to work, the grocery store, and our medical appointments. For those living paycheck to paycheck, a costly repair can be a disaster. This week’s Getting Results Award winner is donating his time to those who can least afford an unexpected breakdown.
Patriot Service Dogs is looking for 10 volunteers on the Space Coast for their two-month Service Dog Summer School
Rodriquez Benjamin, 40, spent 6 years in the U.S. Army, including two deployments in Iraq – the first for 15 months and the second for 14 months.
John Marsack isn’t in the military anymore, but this U.S. Navy veteran continues to serve his country in a heroic way.
Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died.
Sonja Stribling talks about her 21-year military career, transforming her life and helping thousands of women do the same.
Andy is extremely passionate about serving veterans and is well-versed about their needs and how people can get involved through volunteering, especially with our biggest volunteer need, the DAV transportation network.
Some Seminole County veterans now have extra money in their pockets thanks to Seminole County Veterans' Services.
“Once I gave my life to God, I started to show up to things,” Will Castillo said. “I kept showing up and kept showing up and eventually, I ended up going to the top of the track. Now I compete throughout the world representing the U.S.A.”
DAV helps veterans get their benefits, and offers several assistance programs on everything from careers to medical appointment transportation
Marc Spittler and Henry Pruitt served their country at different times, and in different branches of services, but both have found that military camaraderie again through the Military Tennis Program.
Ashley and Daniel McCaffrey are both U.S. Air Force veterans who not only share the bond of marriage, but the understanding of the trauma that can sometimes come with defending our country.
A Central Florida Vietnam War veteran is struggling to find housing after one apartment complex told him he needed to make three times the monthly rent in income despite having a housing voucher.
A World War II veteran is turning 104 years old, and on Saturday Oviedo and Seminole County residents turned out to wish him a happy birthday.
Author Walt Larimore expands on At First Light, which tells the true story of a World War II hero, his bravery and an amazing horse
Not sure what to do after high school, Matt Winstel and a friend joined the U.S. Navy on the buddy program and “the rest was 26 years of Naval lore.”
Staff Sgt. Franklin Hall was 21 years old when he died. His remains were identified earlier this year — around 80 years after his death.
A retired Air Force veteran now living in Volusia County reminisces on his time providing security for former first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Miliary officials say a U.S. Army Air Force gunner’s remains have been accounted for nearly eight decades after the heavy bomber he was flying in was shot down over France during World War II.
Veteran Winston E. Scott served over 26 years in the U.S. Navy, with seven of those years spent as a NASA astronaut.
Michelle James works to spread awareness of the toxic water at Camp Lejeune and how veterans and their families can fight for compensation
Susie Coates continues to fight for compensation after her husband's death with the help of the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Widows
Carmen Garcia's husband died after serving at Camp Lejeune; now she's concerned about her son who spent time on base as a toddler
Jenny Rimmer finds help from Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Widows group to file for compensation under Camp Lejeune Justice Act 2022
Karen Swindler advocates for other widows while remembering and honoring her husband
Debbie Martin urges other Camp Lejeune widows to file for their benefits and file under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022
Sheila Henson is hoping to be awarded in Camp Lejeune Justice Act lawsuit after husband dies from cancer at age 42
When Yomari Cruz returned home after serving in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army, she found herself struggling with adjusting back to civilian life.
Brent Tucker, the owner of First Responder’s Coffee Company, dedicated much of his adult life to serving his country.
After spending time in the Navy ROTC program at Boone High School, Veronika Tuskowski joined the Marines in July 2001 after her senior year.
In 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Navy Women’s Reserve Act into law which created what was commonly known as the WAVES – Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service.
When you first meet Larry Johns, the first thing you notice is his smile. So you probably wouldn’t guess he has served the country for decades, and now, serves his community as a social worker.
He may be 94 years old, but Korean War veteran Johnnie Kelly’s memory is sharper than most people half his age.
Dozens of people set out Saturday to help a severely-injured Army veteran as he and his family prepare to move into their new home in Kissimmee.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered three state buildings to lower the state flag at half-staff to honor the memory and military service of Col. Joseph Kittinger, according to a release sent out on Friday.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Herman Cole has led a life of service that brought him here to Central Florida
Joseph Spadaro, who is kindly referred to by family and friends as “Papa Joe,” turned 100 years old Thursday at an Oviedo restaurant surrounded by loved ones.
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Christina McConnell had no idea what the term “Review Duplicates “meant until retired Army Sgt. Thomas Baker, a long-time friend, contacted News 6 and Make Ends Meet to learn a similar request had been issued in July.
After three years of living under hazardous health conditions, James Northcote, a 90-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran received the keys to his brand-new home in Volusia County.
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A Christmas tree, decorations, and dozens of gifts were all placed outside her home for her children to see. Home Depot surprises local veteran's families ahead of the holidays. Home Depot surprises local veteran's families ahead of the holidays. (Image: Ezzy Castro/WKMG) (WKMG 2020)But despite the tears, Brantley and her family said Christmas is not just about gifts or giving, it’s something way more special than that. The Home Depot Foundation and Volunteers of America Florida were able to donate gifts to two other veteran families in Brevard County.
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104-year-old veteran receives hundreds of thousands of Valentine’s Day cardsPublished: February 14, 2020, 8:42 am104-year-old Major Bill White was hoping to gather about a hundred Valentine's Day cards to add to his scrapbook collection.
