Navy to name new aircraft carrier for African American WWII hero
The US Navy is set to name a new aircraft carrier after Doris “Dorie” Miller, a decorated African American World War II veteran who…
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11 U.S. soldiers were injured in Iran missile attack despite initial claims of no casualties
WASHINGTON, DC — Several U.S. service members were injured during last week’s Iranian missile attack on Al-Asad airbase in Iraq despite…
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Navy removes commander of San Diego-based destroyer Decatur
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The commanding officer of the San Diego-based destroyer Decatur has been removed from command, the Navy announced Thursday. Cmdr.…
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Ft. Bliss soldier charged in drunk driving death released on bond; bar where he drank is under investigation
EL PASO, Texas — A Fort Bliss soldier charged in a drunk driving death has been released from jail on bond as state officials Thursday confirmed the…
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Homeland Security seeks Pentagon funds for 270 miles of border wall
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has asked the Pentagon to fund the construction of 270 miles of border wall this year as…
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El Paso-based Black Hawks starting border flights in Texas, New Mexico
EL PASO, Texas — Black Hawk helicopters are starting flights over a stretch of the U.S.-Mexico border including New Mexico and Texas for border…
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Prosecutor says Texas teen mistakenly shot, killed friend in school during ROTC
HOUSTON, Texas — A 16-year-old student mistakenly shot his friend in their Houston-area high school’s ROTC room before fleeing and being arrested…
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3 detained with live mortar round at gate to Pearl Harbor
HONOLULU (AP) — A live mortar round was found in a vehicle at a gate to the sprawling Pearl Harbor military base, shutting down the base for hours…
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Family of fallen Marine gets mortgage-free new Horizon City home
HORIZON CITY, Texas — Nine years ago Marine Lance Corp. Norberto Mendez-Hernandez gave his life for our country battling insurgents in Afghanistan.…
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Trump considers diverting billions more in Pentagon funds to build border wall
WASHINGTON, DC — The Trump administration is considering diverting around $7.2 billion in additional Pentagon funding for border wall…
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U.S. Attorney General says Pensacola Air Force base shooting was ‘an act of terrorism’; 21 Saudi cadets removed
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Attorney General William Barr said last month’s shooting at Naval Air Station in Pensacola was “an act of terrorism”…
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A 103-year-old World War II veteran finally gets his combat medals, 75 years later
A 103-year-old World War II veteran is finally being honored for his time in the military — 75 years later. Peter Fantasia, of Somerville,…
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Alleged drunk driving Ft. Bliss soldier charged in deadly central El Paso traffic crash that killed motorcyclist
EL PASO, Texas — A deadly late night crash involving four vehicles at a central El Paso intersection was the result of an accused drunk driving…
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A massive study of 200,000 veterans identifies genetic links to anxiety
A massive genetic study in nearly 200,000 veterans with anxiety is providing new insights into how and why people may be pre-disposed to anxiety…
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Rockets land in Baghdad’s Green Zone near U.S. Embassy; no injuries reported
BAGHDAD, Iraq — The US-led coalition to fight ISIS confirmed small rockets landed near the heavily fortified Green Zone in Baghdad on Wednesday…
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Remains of Texas Marine missing since World War II identified
Remains found on a tiny South Pacific island where a bloody World War II battle happened have been identified as those of a missing Marine from…
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U.S. House passes resolution limiting Trump’s war powers against Iran
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House on Thursday approved a War Powers resolution Democrats said would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to take…
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U.S. House to vote Thursday on curbing Trump’s military actions against Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi set a U.S. House vote for Thursday on limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to take military…
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El Paso WWII vet recalls his rendezvous with destiny on anniversary of Battle of the Bulge
EL PASO, Texas — There are not many World War II veterans that are still alive in the United States. The Sun City though can boost…
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Iran launches missiles at U.S. forces in Iraq, no reports of American casualties
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran shot ballistic missiles into Iraq on Tuesday evening, targeting two U.S. military sites in retaliation for the…
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