American Homefront

The American Homefront Project reports on military life and veterans issues. We're visiting bases to chronicle how troops are working and living. We're meeting military families. We're talking with veterans to learn about the challenges they face.

We cover major policy issues and we report on the family issues that service members and veterans experience in their daily lives. From the youngest military recruits to the veterans of World War II, we're reporting in-depth stories about Americans who serve.

Funding for the American Homefront Project comes from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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For these disabled vets, surfing, sailing and kayaking are part of their rehab

Andrew Dyer

The VA's sports clinics introduce veterans to adaptive activities to help them recover from injuries and make fitness a part of their lives.
Jacob Hutchinson

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U.S. Marine Corps

The Marine Corps says its pandemic-related uniform shortage is easing and should end by mid-summer

Jay Price

The Marine Corps says the private companies that make military uniforms fell behind because of COVID-related labor shortages and inflation.

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Florida Among Top States Competing For Military Retirees

Bobbie O'Brien

States are competitive whether they’re vying to keep their military bases or to attract new corporate headquarters. And now, there’s a new tug of war over…
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10 Ways To Honor Veterans

Bobbie O'Brien

If you can’t make it to a Veterans Day parade or ceremony, there are other ways to show your appreciation for the men and women who have served or are…
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2017 Veterans Day Parades And Events

Bobbie O'Brien

Special ceremonies throughout the Tampa Bay region, Florida and the nation will recognize the sacrifices of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces…
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Hillsborough Holds Special Court For Veterans With Minor Legal Issues

Bobbie O'Brien

Hillsborough County veterans with outstanding traffic tickets or past due court costs are being given a chance to resolve their minor legal…
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Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall Comes To Tampa

Daylina Miller

In the middle of the 300-foot black stone wall, Linda Bessie used a pen to etch the name her late sister's fiancé, John D. Andrade, onto paper.He died in…
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MacDill Personnel Evacuating St. Croix's Critical Patients

Bobbie O'Brien

Thousands of American military personnel are now assigned to the Hurricane Maria relief effort. Among them is the 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron…
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Hurricane Maria Medical Evacuations Coordinated Out Of MacDill AFB

Bobbie O'Brien

The U.S. Air Force is helping to evacuate critically ill and injured patients from three Caribbean islands devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. One of…
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VA Secretary Offers Beds To Nursing Home Patients Affected By Irma

Bobbie O'Brien

The tragic deaths of eight nursing home residents after Irma knocked out their air conditioning has prompted the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to…
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MacDill Evacuates Non-Essential Personnel Ahead Of Irma

Bobbie O'Brien

Only ”mission essential” personnel are on duty at Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base through Monday. All others and their families have been ordered to…
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MacDill Air Force Wing Evacuates Planes Ahead Of Irma

Bobbie O'Brien

Hurricane Irma evacuations now involve more than South Florida residents taking to the roads.The 6th Air Mobility Wing at Tampa’s MacDill Air Force Base…
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Stetson Prof To Join Veterans' Appeals Court

Bobbie O'Brien

Veterans’ issues were among the few things Congress agreed upon – before taking their August recess. That included senators confirming three new judges to…
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On Memorial Day, Remembering Fallen Friends

Bobbie O'Brien

The American Homefront Project talks with service members and veterans about who they're remembering this Memorial Day. Jim Harkins, who served in the Air…