Veterans

101-year-old Bay Area veteran is a TikTok star, giving a new generation perspective on history

At age 101, Martinez resident Jake Larson has lived many lives. The World War II veteran has become a viral TikTok sensation, telling his stories to a new generation.

November 11, 2024 11:07am PST

National Parks are free for Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, the National Park Service is offering free entrance to all parks. Veterans, active-duty military, and Gold Star Families also receive year-round free access with the Military Pass.

November 7, 2024 6:47pm PST

Veterans Day deals and freebies

Restaurants across the U.S. are honoring Veterans Day 2024 with free meals and special discounts for veterans and active-duty military on November 11.

November 7, 2024 6:39pm PST

Veterans Day: What's open and closed?

As the nation honors veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, some services may not be available, and here’s what’s open and closed in your area.

November 7, 2024 12:42pm PST

How you can 'Make Camo Your Cause' and help homeless veterans

FOX is partnering with U.S. VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the fourth straight year to help end veteran homelessness. Here's how you can join.

November 7, 2024 9:56am PST

The best (and worst) places for veterans to live, according to data

When veterans transition to civilian life, settling down in the right city is a plus, and these places rank among the ideal locations for them based on a new report.

November 7, 2024 9:24am PST

101-year-old East Bay TikTok star shares his WWII stories

In his 101 years of life, Jake Larson has gained recognition for a number of remarkable feats, the most notable, his heroic acts as a World War II soldier. And now, the Martinez man is known as a TikTok star, as he’s used his huge following to tell his war stories and keep history alive.

September 27, 2024 8:05am PDT

UCLA's Jackie Robinson Field ordered to close after VA campus ruling

The stadium is on the VA campus will be closed until the university submits a proposal for the grounds to be used to benefit military veterans.

September 26, 2024 6:44pm PDT

Newsom signs housing bills, help for veterans

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday held a news conference to sign legislation aimed at addressing homelessness and expanding affordable housing. 

September 19, 2024 12:35pm PDT

Judge orders more housing for military veterans on West LA campus

The judge ruled that for years the VA has "quietly sold off" land badly needed for injured military veterans.

September 6, 2024 6:38pm PDT

Report ranks US states that 'care' the most about veterans

According to Pew Research Center, there are more than 18 million living veterans in the United States, representing about 6% of the country’s adult population.

August 20, 2024 10:44am PDT

FDA rejects MDMA as psychedelic-based treatment for mental health, PTSD

Federal health officials have declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD.

August 10, 2024 12:27pm PDT

Veterans file lawsuit demanding permanent housing for homeless Los Angeles vets

Veterans have filed a landmark class-action lawsuit demanding that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provide homes for thousands of homeless vets on or around its West Los Angeles campus.

August 6, 2024 11:21pm PDT

Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family

A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories.

July 22, 2024 8:55am PDT

Milwaukee World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday

A World War II veteran and lifelong Milwaukeean celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday, July 20.

July 20, 2024 5:10pm PDT