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.

This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will start digging in the yards of a neighborhood that’s been at the center of a possible cancer cluster.

This milestone event honors and expresses gratitude to the brave men and women who served during the Vietnam War, recognizing their sacrifices and dedication to our nation.

An organization of American veterans, Afghans who fled their country and other volunteers has stepped up to help Afghans at risk of being stranded overseas.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for millions of veterans.

“Over at the VA, there’s one that she’s just totally bonded with over the last couple of weeks, she’ll just cuddle with him,” Samantha Baruah, Freyja’s handler and owner, told News 6. “You know, the other veterans joke that he is the tough guy of the group and really doesn’t smile until Freya is around.”

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.

T.D. Hood is a veteran who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after serving for 5 years in a combat-related environment. With the help of his therapist and K9s for Warriors, Hood was able to find a forever friend in his service dog, Cooper. He shares his story.

Nurses caring for military veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs comprise the largest group of federal employees.

About 72 years ago, Joseph LaPointe returned to the United States after a stint in Germany, where he had been stationed as a member of the U.S. military. But a part of him stayed behind. Fast forward to Friday night. LaPointe is ending the month of January by starting a new chapter — with a son he has not seen in seven decades.

Not only was a recent Flag Retreat an honor for U.S. Army Col. William “Bill” Connelly, it added a little extra magic to his 100th birthday.

Army Veteran Harold B. Gross, a World War II veteran, marked his 100th birthday in an event filled with gratitude, recognition, and reflection.

Veterans who served multiple periods of military service, like those who reenlisted, are now eligible for up to an additional 12 months of education benefits.

If the government shuts down, essential services remain in place, but others will be stopped or delayed. Here are some ways a government shutdown could affect people living in Central Florida.

Navigating airport logistics can be a daunting task, especially for disabled veterans who may face unique challenges while traveling.

There are 222 sites available at the natural burial section in the Bushnell cemetery

At 5 o'clock nightly, just within the park entrance, guests and cast members stand at attention for one of Disney’s longest traditions when the American flag is lowered, folded into a triangle, and then given to a veteran or the family of a veteran.

A Central Florida veteran is using his self-taught piano skills to not only heal himself but help heal others who are facing their own challenges.

Tuesday on Breakfast with Bridgett, local service dog training group, Dog Training Elite Orlando, shared information on how service dog training is helping transform lives for many, including our local veterans.

Over 400 Lake Highland first through 12th-grade students in the performing arts have worked diligently since the beginning of the school year to prepare for their annual performance to honor our courageous veterans.

Trooper Steve On Patrol visits the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office for a special ceremony to honor our veterans.

The city of Orlando honored veterans on Saturday, Nov. 9, with a parade through downtown.

Following delays due to hurricanes Helene and Milton, Grand Central Pizza Station in Ocoee is ready to celebrate its grand opening.

Dozens of businesses and attractions are honoring veterans and active duty military members for 2024

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.

Several members of the News 6 team were honored this week by the Military Order of the Purple Heart for their coverage of the organization's national convention in July.

The Orlando VA is set to host a 9/11 ceremony to remember the lives lost during the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on the U.S.

The nonprofit gives veterans, who have either exhausted or want to save their VA Educational Benefits, an opportunity to have their college tuition paid for in exchange for volunteering.

Award-winning Key Lime pie, a New York WaterMaker and Boar’s Head meat are some of the key ingredients that make Coast to Coast Pizza Company successful.

A U.S. Army Ranger veteran who was injured in combat back in 2009 is sharing his story alongside his father, who has been his caregiver for the last 15 years.

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.

Lake Eola is where the pride parade ends and downtown is home to many LGBTQ+ organizations.Darcel Stevens is an advocate for the gay community, a veteran, and a performer.

The 4,000-square-foot home is the latest project being built by Villagers For Veterans. Ashley’s House will be a transition home for women veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is including three new cancer types to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities due to military environmental exposure.

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.

The National Park Service and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) are collaborating on a project to transcribe the pension records of more than 80,000 of America’s first veterans and their widows.

Cape Canaveral National Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday honoring local veterans and their families who attended the somber event.

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.

WKMG’s Steven Montiero joined several veterans on an Honor Flight bound for the nation’s capital on Saturday.

The U.S. flag is flying once again in front of the Disabled American Veterans chapter in Titusville where a man stole a flag last week.

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.

Founded by senior business management major Alexandria Marcellus, the Women Veterans Association is dedicated to empowering female veterans and fostering a supportive network on campus.

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.

Honor Flight Central Florida held its biggest fundraiser, “Hot Rods for Heroes,” on Saturday.

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.”

One of the largest-ever expansions to veterans' healthcare means millions more will be eligible for VA health care years sooner

A World War II U.S. Army veteran’s 105th birthday was celebrated Thursday at a hospice house in Palm Bay.

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.

Marie Lim n is preparing to saddle up for one big ride across the Sunshine State.

A World War II soldier for Leesburg will get a hero’s welcome home procession and be buried with full military honors Sunday, 80 years after he was killed in action.

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.

Christmas is over, the ornaments have been taken down and put away, but the trees can enjoy a new life as a cane for a veteran at Oscar Morris’ workshop in Eustis.

We’re looking at two big cities — Orlando and Detroit — that are using a similar approach to prevent gun violence that combines technology with strong community intervention.

Bill Price believes police officers and firefighters are not being recognized enough.

More than 700 families of fallen military heroes are being honored at Walt Disney World Resort ahead of the holiday season.

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.

An Orange County veteran has spent the past year buying toys, leading up to Giving Tuesday. Her goal is to help foster families this holiday season.

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.

Wednesday, Kerry Sprague's life changed in an instant. The Coast Guard veteran was at work when she got a devastating phone call from her neighbor.

Lake County on Friday unveiled its new “Veterans’ Wall of Honor” during a ceremony in Tavares.

The University of Central Florida will hold a mid-week event ahead of Veterans Day to honor alumni who have served their country.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Orlando Fisher House in Lake Nona. From Christmas trees to wreaths, all of it was donated by Walt Disney World.

The city of Orlando once again honored those who served with a Veterans Day parade through downtown on Saturday.

During a news conference Monday, Rep. Maxwell Frost announced the Voting Overseas Treated Equally for Servicemembers (VOTES) Act.

Many Central Florida communities are honoring our veterans this Veterans Day

Guests visiting Disney’s Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Monday morning got the rare chance to see the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

Active duty military and veterans are being celebrated with year with all kinds of savings and freebies

Veteran Winston E. Scott served over 26 years in the U.S. Navy, with seven of those years spent as a NASA astronaut.

The Orlando VA Healthcare System announced a partnership with Disney to host an enrollment and health fair later this month.

Widows group aims to help veterans, surviving spouses, children file before August 2024 deadline

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

Association of the United States Army creates Medal of Honor comic series to share heroes’ stories

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs teams up with the Ad Council to offer resources to veterans

When Yomari Cruz returned home after serving in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army, she found herself struggling with adjusting back to civilian life.

U.S. Army Specialist Shoshana Johnson shares her story.

Brent Tucker, the owner of First Responder’s Coffee Company, dedicated much of his adult life to serving his country.