Military Families

US 1 day ago

Freedom isn't free: Lance Cpl Jared M Schmitz, US Marine Corps

Fox News Digital spoke with Mark Schmitz, the Gold Star father of Jared Schmitz, who died on Aug. 26, 2021, while serving his country in Afghanistan.

POLITICS 2 days ago

Lawmakers demand answers from Army over squalid barracks conditions, scant progress since damning report

After a 2023 GAO probe into squalid living conditions at U.S. Army bases here at home, a dozen lawmakers demanded the military take action while acknowledging scant progress.

VIDEO 6 days ago

Wife of disabled veteran slams Virginia bill that slashes education benefits: How 'un-American'

VMSDEP Task Force member Kayla Owen and gold star wife Donna Lewis share their perspective on the battle in Virginia to protect veteran education benefits.

Hawaii June 27

Thousands of military families and civilians continue to suffer health problems from 2021 fuel leak in Hawaii

Over 2,500 plaintiffs are now seeking more than $1 million each in damages after being exposed to toxic jet fuel following a 2021 leak at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

LIFESTYLE June 19

103-year-old WWII veteran celebrates lifelong love for photography: 'Still has an eye for a sharp picture'

A World War II veteran in South Carolina is continuing his passion for photography, even at age 103. His granddaughter spoke with Fox News Digital about his hobby, plus his love for family.

TRAVEL June 18

10 most patriotic US states for July 4: See if your home state made the list

A new report uncovered the U.S. states that are the most patriotic ahead of July 4th, Independence Day. Some of the top ones include Hawaii and New Hampshire; here are the others.

LIFESTYLE June 14

Veterans hike 100 miles from Maine to Massachusetts to raise PTSD awareness: ‘Changed my life’

Eleven veterans walked 100 miles from Maine to Massachusetts to raise awareness of PTSD through the Semper Fi & America's Fund. The group ended at Gillette Stadium after 6 days of hiking.

VIDEO June 13

National Museum of the Marine Corps opens respite room

Maj. Gen. James Lukeman (Ret.) from Marine Corps Heritage Foundation on the importance of the respite room at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

MILITARY June 13

Veteran and military nonprofits that help America's heroes are focus of 'once-in-a-lifetime' adventure

Task Force Expedition, a nonprofit, has organized a Mt. Kilimanjaro climb this summer to raise funds and greater awareness of veteran and military nonprofits. Five charities are involved.

LIFESTYLE June 1

Las Vegas stadium will be site of 'Day of Gratitude' for America's veterans, families: 'We honor them'

Fox News Digital spoke with Dave Donaldson, CEO of CityServe, which is hosting a massive event to honor American veterans and their families on June 8 in Las Vegas.