Changemaker: Betsy Reed Schultz turns house into home for healing Gold Star families
It's one thing to open your house to strangers. It's another to dedicate that home and your life to helping others heal. That's the mission created by Betsy Reed Schultz.
It's one thing to open your house to strangers. It's another to dedicate that home and your life to helping others heal. That's the mission created by Betsy Reed Schultz.
Shutdown impacts military families: 'It's really frustrating because he does a lot for his country'
A government shutdown doesn’t stop the military from doing its job. It also doesn’t stop bills from piling up at home. Bremerton newlywed Michelle Meli says the situation is "frustrating."
A government shutdown doesn’t stop the military from doing its job. It also doesn’t stop bills from piling up at home. Bremerton newlywed Michelle Meli says the situation is "frustrating."
Smoked pot and want to enlist? Army issuing more waivers
As more states lessen or eliminate marijuana penalties, the Army is granting hundreds of waivers to enlist people who used the drug in their youth — as long as they realize they can't do so again in the military.
As more states lessen or eliminate marijuana penalties, the Army is granting hundreds of waivers to enlist people who used the drug in their youth — as long as they realize they can't do so again in the military.
Sailor found dead on Washington state aircraft carrier identified
Officials say a 22-year-old sailor was found dead on an aircraft carrier Saturday afternoon while the ship was at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.
Officials say a 22-year-old sailor was found dead on an aircraft carrier Saturday afternoon while the ship was at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Washington.
Work after war: Local veteran's dream to open brewery comes true
Life after the military can be difficult for some, especially when it comes to starting a new career.
Life after the military can be difficult for some, especially when it comes to starting a new career.
JBLM soldier killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash
The Pentagon has released the name of a U.S. soldier who died of wounds sustained in a helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan.
The Pentagon has released the name of a U.S. soldier who died of wounds sustained in a helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan.
15 soldiers injured after explosion at Fort Bragg
An explosion during a training exercise injured 15 of U.S. special operations forces at Fort Bragg on Thursday.
An explosion during a training exercise injured 15 of U.S. special operations forces at Fort Bragg on Thursday.
10 missing after US warship collides with tanker near Singapore
A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer collided with a tanker early Monday in waters east of Singapore and the Strait of Malacca, and at least 10 sailors are missing.
A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer collided with a tanker early Monday in waters east of Singapore and the Strait of Malacca, and at least 10 sailors are missing.
Lakewood veteran surprised with new car at Seafair
A Western Washington veteran and his family got the surprise of a lifetime at Seafair Sunday morning.
A Western Washington veteran and his family got the surprise of a lifetime at Seafair Sunday morning.
Trump says he will ban transgender people from military; JBLM has received no orders
President Donald Trump is barring transgender people from serving in the military "in any capacity," citing "tremendous medical costs and disruption."
President Donald Trump is barring transgender people from serving in the military "in any capacity," citing "tremendous medical costs and disruption."
Honorably discharged veterans will soon get to shop tax-free
Starting later this year, all honorably discharged veterans, no matter their branch of service, will be eligible to shop tax-free online at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service with the same discounts they enjoyed on base while in the military.
Starting later this year, all honorably discharged veterans, no matter their branch of service, will be eligible to shop tax-free online at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service with the same discounts they enjoyed on base while in the military.
House deal would boost college aid for veterans; biggest expansion in a decade
A bipartisan congressional agreement on the biggest expansion of college aid for military veterans in a decade would remove a 15-year time limit to tap into benefits and increase money for thousands in the National Guard and Reserve.
A bipartisan congressional agreement on the biggest expansion of college aid for military veterans in a decade would remove a 15-year time limit to tap into benefits and increase money for thousands in the National Guard and Reserve.
Courage, sacrifice, heroism: Q13 FOX is honoring local Vietnam War veterans
Q13 FOX recently honored Vietnam War veterans, with new stories of an individual Northwest veteran's courage, sacrifice and heroism.We'd also like to invite you to share a photo of the veteran in your life.Upload the photo below and tell us who it is, when they served and a sentence or two about their service.We'll be adding your photos to this gallery throughout the week so be sure to check back and share it with your friends!
Q13 FOX recently honored Vietnam War veterans, with new stories of an individual Northwest veteran's courage, sacrifice and heroism.We'd also like to invite you to share a photo of the veteran in your life.Upload the photo below and tell us who it is, when they served and a sentence or two about their service.We'll be adding your photos to this gallery throughout the week so be sure to check back and share it with your friends!
Vietnam vets share war stories as U.S. commits to honoring them
Across the U.S., communities are coming together and holding events to honor Vietnam veterans and their families.It's a government-led initiative called the Vietnam War Commemoration, engaging 10,000 event partners, ranging from the Boy Scouts of America to the NFL.The goal: to send a simple message to Vietnam vets thanking them for their service.To better understand Vietnam veterans, their struggles, and the war, the Commemoration is gathering their stories on video.
Across the U.S., communities are coming together and holding events to honor Vietnam veterans and their families.It's a government-led initiative called the Vietnam War Commemoration, engaging 10,000 event partners, ranging from the Boy Scouts of America to the NFL.The goal: to send a simple message to Vietnam vets thanking them for their service.To better understand Vietnam veterans, their struggles, and the war, the Commemoration is gathering their stories on video.
Memory of a local MIA Navy pilot brought two strangers together -- with a bracelet
SEATTLE -- As we celebrate our nation's veterans, we're sharing the story of two strangers who were brought together by the memory of a local Navy pilot who went missing in action during the Vietnam War.Matt Lorch has more on the bracelet that has connected them forever.
SEATTLE -- As we celebrate our nation's veterans, we're sharing the story of two strangers who were brought together by the memory of a local Navy pilot who went missing in action during the Vietnam War.Matt Lorch has more on the bracelet that has connected them forever.
Local vets return to Vietnam for first time since war; emotions overwhelm some (VIDEO)
SEATTLE -- Wednesday is Veterans Day.
SEATTLE -- Wednesday is Veterans Day.
Honoring Vietnam Veterans: Local POW shares survival story (VIDEO)
SEATTLE -- Retired Air Force officer Joe Crecca, of North Bend, was shot down over North Vietnam and spent more than six years as a prisoner of war.His message today?Never give up!Watch his interview in the video below:
SEATTLE -- Retired Air Force officer Joe Crecca, of North Bend, was shot down over North Vietnam and spent more than six years as a prisoner of war.His message today?Never give up!Watch his interview in the video below:
Local Vietnam veteran recounts story of survival, sacrifice and a nation conflicted by war
SEATTLE — We are honoring Vietnam War veterans all week on Q13 FOX.We’d also like to invite you to share a photo of the veteran in your life.Click here to upload the photo and tell us who it is, when they served and a sentence or two about their service.For more on how to help Vietnam veterans in their own communities, click here.
SEATTLE — We are honoring Vietnam War veterans all week on Q13 FOX.We’d also like to invite you to share a photo of the veteran in your life.Click here to upload the photo and tell us who it is, when they served and a sentence or two about their service.For more on how to help Vietnam veterans in their own communities, click here.
Local veteran's search for lost friend takes him back to Vietnam decades after war (VIDEO)
SEATTLE -- We are honoring Vietnam War veterans all week on Q13 FOX.This story focuses on a local vet whose search for a lost friend took him back to Vietnam, decades after the war ended.
SEATTLE -- We are honoring Vietnam War veterans all week on Q13 FOX.This story focuses on a local vet whose search for a lost friend took him back to Vietnam, decades after the war ended.