Members of North Tampa's only VFW post never met Vietnam War veteran James Block, but when his widow needed help, they answered the call. ...more

June 14, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY -- Flag Day ceremonies in honor of the Stars and Stripes are planned for Saturday at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital and Morgan Funeral Home. ...more

June 10, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Tom Vann wants to show the community that there are proud Americans out there who love and respect their country and their flag. ...more

May 28, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Tom Vann wants to show the community that there are proud Americans out there who love and respect their country and their flag. ...more

May 28, 2008

A Marine Corps veteran injured in Vietnam told an audience at Rest Haven Memorial Park on Monday that community service and stronger voting turnout are a better tribute to fallen soldiers than somber ceremonies and rifle salutes. ...more

May 27, 2008

TAMPA - Somber moments and rifle salutes are fine to commemorate the nation's war dead, but year-round community service and turnout at the voting booth would be even better, an audience at Rest Haven Memorial Park was told this morning. ...more

May 26, 2008

More than half of all veterans who took their own lives after returning from Iraq or Afghanistan were members of the National Guard or Reserves, according to new government data that prompted activists on Tuesday to call for a closer examination of the problem. ...more

February 13, 2008

Strained by war, recently discharged veterans are having a harder time finding civilian jobs and are more likely to earn lower wages for years partly because of employer concerns about their mental health and overall skills, a government study says. ...more

February 8, 2008

A visit from Santa last week lifted the spirits of about 85 seniors at county facilities in Ruskin and Wimauma. ...more

December 22, 2007

I want to commend the honor/color guard members in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4300, led by John Smart. These veterans show admirable dedication through performing events at funerals and special events on holidays, when most of us are enjoying the day off. ...more

December 18, 2007