Wreaths Across America Day: How to help honor fallen soldiers this holiday season
Wreaths Across America Day is a humbling annual tradition that lays millions of holiday wreaths on the graves of fallen service members. Here's how you can help.
How the attack on Pearl Harbor led to ban on US weather data
After the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government heavily restricted the dissemination of public weather information.
As Pearl Harbor survivors age, their children continue legacy
Only an estimated 26 Pearl Harbor survivors are still alive, with the majority of them well over 100, according to an association dedicated to preserving their memory.
Here are some events commemorating the Pearl Harbor 82nd anniversary on Thursday
Ceremonies are taking place nationwide in remembrance of the anniversary, and these are some of the events that may be happening in your area.
Meet the U.S. Army's first active duty female sniper
Sgt. Maciel Hay learned to shoot as a kid and used her passion to pursue becoming a sniper.
Divers discover wreckage, 5 remains from Osprey aircraft crash off Japan, Air Force says
The Air Force Special Operations Command says the five newly located remains are being recovered, and their identities have yet to be determined.
Red Sea warship attack: 3 commercial ships hit, drones shot down in self-defense
The Red Sea attacks mark an escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
Bike-build event for military families
Dozens of new bicycles are headed to Houston-area military families thanks to an annual holiday giveaway. Staff and their families at Houston's 'Reynolds and Reynolds software company gathered for their 13th annual 'Bike-Build Saturday'. They assembled a hundred bicycles that will go to children of Houston-area service members in need because of a deployment or financial hardship during the holiday.
US military Osprey aircraft crashes off Japan's coast, killing at least 1
The coast guard received an emergency call from a fishing boat near the crash site off southern Japan, officials said. Here's what is known about the Osprey aircraft crash.
Job skills of former military include a 'mission-critical' approach to their work
As military heroes return to civilian life, many are joining the American workforce in a variety of positions — including management roles.
Navy plane overshoots runway and ends up in Hawaii bay
The scene was reminiscent of the 2009 “Miracle on the Hudson,” when a passenger jet piloted by Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger made an emergency landing on the New York river.
FOX 26 Spotlight: From Homeless to Homeowner
FOX 26 highlights a program that has made a significant impact on veteran homelessness, showcasing a story of a veteran who transitioned from being homeless to becoming a homeowner.
HUD VASH program can help veterans go from homeless to homeowner
One Houston veteran went from the verge of homelessness to buying a home for his family thanks to a program for homeless veterans.
US Army is overturning century-old convictions of 110 Black soldiers
In 1917, the Buffalo Soldiers, an all-Black Third Battalion in the U.S. Army U.S. Army's 24th Infantry Regiment, marched into Houston, where clashes erupted after racial provocations. Approximately 110 soldiers were later found guilty in the largest murder trial in U.S. history.
Carnival Glory cruise ship passenger vanishes, Coast Guard searching Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a passenger who went missing while traveling aboard the Carnival Glory cruise ship sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, officials said Tuesday.
Parent to Parent: Non-profit helps deployed military parents read to kids
One non-profit organization is using a unique method to make sure military parents can read to their children no matter the distance.
Non-profit helps deployed military families
In the past Parent-to-Parent segments, we have emphasized the importance of reading to your child, but what happens to those hundreds of thousands of kids with a parent deployed in the military. One non-profit organization is using a unique method to make sure parents can read to their children no matter the distance.
5 Army soldiers killed in US military aircraft crash over Mediterranean Sea identified
The five U.S. Army Special Operations aviation soldiers were killed during routine flight training over the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the U.S. Department of Defense said Monday.
5 U.S. Soldiers killed in helicopter
Tragedy struck overseas on Veterans Day weekend as five American soldiers lost their lives in a deadly helicopter crash in the Mediterranean Sea during a training exercise. The Pentagon will withhold the names of the deceased until 24 hours after their families have been notified
Celebrating Veterans Day: How these organizations are helping empower our vets
This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.