Celebrating Veterans Day: How these organizations are helping empower our vets
This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.
These states have the most veterans
Veterans account for over 6% of the population, but there are at least four states with a veteran population above 10%,.
Fairfax County elementary school honors veterans with special breakfast
A Fairfax County elementary school honored its teachers and volunteers who served Friday.
Maryland brewing company releases beer to honor veterans
Manor Hill Brewing Company joined Fox 5 DC to talk about their special release beer event in time for Veterans Day.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
PGA hosts 'HOPE Day' for military veterans
Military veterans are learning how to play golf as a part of PGA's "Helping Our Patriots Everywhere (HOPE) Day."
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.
Maryland bill aims to prevent military veterans from moving out of state
Military veterans are moving out of Maryland because the state continues to tax their retirement paycheck, top officials say. Now, a new bill is looking to change that.
Watch FOX 5 DC's "Beyond The Lens" Best of 2022 Special featuring our talented photojournalists
In FOX 5's “Beyond The Lens,” Shirin Rajaee takes a look back at the unique stories our talented photojournalists put together throughout 2022.
DMV locations offer free car washes to military members in honor of Veterans Day weekend
Veterans Day may have passed, but that is not stopping businesses in the DMV from honoring our veterans and active military duty members all weekend long, including dozens of car wash locations.
Veterans Day tributes across the DC region honor those who served
Veterans Day tributes are taking place across the D.C. region to honor those who have served.
Watch FOX 5's Veterans Day Special as we honor those who have served
Everyday - not just Veterans' Day, we at FOX 5 salute those who fought for our freedom and served in the military in DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond.
FOX 5 Salutes Our Veterans Special
Everyday, not just Veterans' Day, we at FOX 5 salute those who fought for our freedom and served in the military in DC, Maryland, Virginia and beyond. To this end, we're partnering with U.S. Vets and their mission to end veteran homelessness across the U.S. - and produced a special program featuring veterans across the DMV.
Salute to Service: Honoring U.S. Marine Veteran Travis Horr
FOX5 is committed to honoring heroes in our community in our weekly segment, Salute to Service. This week’s nominee is Travis Horr of Washington, D.C. Travis served in the Marine Corps Infantry, and was stationed at the historic Marine Barracks, “8th and I” in D.C., as well as Camp Pendleton.
WWII D-Day veterans honored in DC on 78th anniversary of invasion of Normandy
World War II veterans who invaded Normandy in France on June 6, 1944, were honored at the WWII Memorial on the National Mall in D.C. on Monday to remember the 78th anniversary of the event.
US Vets holds first Memorial Day ceremony in DC since the start of the pandemic
U.S. Vets, an organization focused on tackling homelessness among veterans, holds its first Memorial Day ceremony since the start of the pandemic to honor those who died in the line of duty.
Remains of Korean War veteran finally come home after being MIA for 71 years
Cpl. David B. Milano went missing in action after a battle near the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea on Dec. 2, 1950.
Iconic Tuskegee Airman Gen. Charles McGee passes away at 102
Iconic Tuskegee Airman pilot Brigadier General Charles McGee has passed at 102 years old.
Wounded veterans being recruited as baseball umpires in their communities
The Wounded Warrior Program has a 12-day, all-expenses-paid retreat called Umpire Academy for those who want to learn how to be an umpire, and can actually become one in their community.
'There should only be one unknown soldier:' Project seeks to share WWII hero stories
A unique project called “Stories Behind the Stars” is seeking to ensure we remember WWII heroes in a more personal way.