Pentagon OKs military construction cash to build border wall
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has approved the use of $3.6 billion in funding from military construction projects to build 175 miles of President Donald Trump's wall along the Mexican border.
2 men must hand write names of over 6K Americans killed in war for lying about being in military
A judge in Montana ordered two men who lied about being in the military to fulfill a unique set of requirements before they could be eligible for parole, including writing the names of more than 6,000 Americans killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
US moves FEMA, Coast Guard money to fund border programs
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Homeland Security is moving $271 million from other agencies such as FEMA and the U.S. Coast Guard to increase the number of beds for detained immigrants and support its policy forcing asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their cases play out. The news comes as hurricane season is ramping up and Tropical Storm Dorian was heading toward Puerto Rico.
Dallas Police Association, local groups replace flagpole for Korean War veteran
Several North Texas groups teamed up to replace a flagpole for a decorated Korean War veteran.
Trump signs student debt forgiveness for disabled veterans
Student loan debt held by disabled veterans will be forgiven under an order signed Wednesday by President Donald Trump.
5 arrested for stealing millions from elderly, disabled vets
Federal prosecutors say five people have been arrested on charges they obtained social security and other identifying information to steal millions of dollars from mostly elderly and disabled veterans.
High school student honors father killed in Afghanistan with ‘angel' senior photos
Julia Yllescas wanted to share one last moment with her father who passed away while serving in Afghanistan in her senior photos, and while her dad couldn’t be with her in the pictures physically, a local photographer and friend helped him to be there in spirit.
North Texas WWII veteran honored with final salute
Independence Day is a celebration of our freedom, and in turn, those who fought to keep it.
Boy ties shoe of Honor Guard member taking part in Arlington 4th of July parade
A North Texas boy is being praised on social media for helping out an Honor Guard member whose shoe came untied during the Arlington Independence Day Parade.
North Texas teen mows United States flag design into front lawn to honor soldier
There’s a deeper meaning behind the United States flag pattern that was mowed into a Haslet lawn.
WWII veteran, 95, running from Georgia to California to raise money for ship memorial
A World War II veteran is making his second journey on foot across the country, starting in Georgia and eventually ending in California.
Veterans will hand out USS John McCain shirts during Trump's ‘Salute to America' July 4 event
Two veteran organizations, VoteVets.org and Rags of Honor, are joining forces to distribute thousands of shirts featuring the USS John S. McCain during this year’s Fourth of July celebration in Washington D.C.
'No Regrets': World War II veteran on a mission to visit all 50 states
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) - A 101-year-old World War II veteran is making sure he has no regrets. He’s on a mission to travel all 50 states, reminding people of the dwindling number of WWII vets.
Army staff sergeants run toward gunfire at San Bruno mall, aid young boys who were shot
Most people at the mall in San Bruno ran away from the gunfire when shots rang out Tuesday afternoon, causing panic and at least four injures.
Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher found not guilty in killing of captive in Iraq
A decorated Navy SEAL was acquitted of premeditated murder Tuesday in the killing of a wounded Islamic State captive under his care in Iraq in 2017.
Large 'dog tag' memorial honors fallen heroes
It was a stunning, powerful display on the Tampa Riverwalk: a 28-foot-wide American flag made entirely of the dog tags of fallen soldiers.
Boots & Salutes Fundraiser Preview
Equest is holding a fundraiser to raise money for its 'Hooves for Heroes' program. Boots & Salutes is scheduled for July 19. Event chair Carolyn Anderson talks more about the program and how you can help.
101st birthday means beer and cake for Venice WWII veteran
An ice-cold brew and a slice of birthday cake is all John Bussi needs to celebrate his 101st birthday.
Hometown Hero: Socks for Veterans
The Tommie Robinson American Legion Post 802 successfully completed Operation Socks for Veterans.