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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 Central Florida Veteran Artists held their first art show at McCormick Research Institute in St. Cloud.

Serving in the Vietnam War at just 22 years old, Marc Gimbel, now 77, has gone back. Marc recently completed 390 miles in two weeks biking through Vietnam and reliving his past with a new sense of humanity.

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.

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.

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.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart does a lot to support veterans with Purple Hearts, including helping pay rents, help find housing, jobs, support, offering scholarships to Purple Heart recipients and their families.

Trooper Steve and photojournalist James 'Goose' Gosselin document their 19-hour mission to honor our heroes

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

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.

Students who are part of a summer enrichment program are getting hands-on experience with emerging technologies while also learning lessons about the past.

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.

From the theater of war to the theater of the Dr. Phillips Center, two veterans are now serving the community in a different way.

Trooper Steve and James 'Goose' Gosselin explain why this assignment is one of the highlights of their respective careers

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.

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.

It’s a special honor for a special guy during a special time. Peter Durante is celebrating his 100th birthday this week.

Rishi Sharma runs a non-profit and YouTube channel called “Remember World War II with Rishi Sharma”

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

The supervisor of elections in Seminole County is launching an initiative to honor those who have served in the military.

Cadet Peyton Scott, Mount Dora Air Force JROTC, named Cadet of the Year

We are welcoming Seniors Helping Seniors into Results-1 to discuss how the in-home senior care concept is on a mission to expand support for elderly veterans in the area with more than 300 caregivers serving seniors every day, half of whom are veterans.

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

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.

Trooper Steve On Patrol features a ride-along guest.

John Marsack isn’t in the military anymore, but this U.S. Navy veteran continues to serve his country in a heroic way.

Volusia County is holding an event this weekend to help veterans in need. The Veterans Stand Down is Friday and Saturday at the Volusia County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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.

UCF Celebrates the Arts is underway at the Doctor Phillips Center with a full line up of incredible performances.

On Thursday evening inside the Winter Park Library, people came together to recognize Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day. The state will officially recognize the day next year on the fourth Thursday of March.

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.

“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.”

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.

There are only a few people who can call the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World "home," and Chrissy Daniels is one of them.

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