ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed west of Holloman Air Force Base, near White Sands National Park, Tuesday morning. The crash happened at 11:50 a.m., according to a spokesperson with the base. The only pilot successfully ejected from the plane. He or she was rushed to the hospital in
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The Flying Legends of Victory Tour, featuring iconic WWII bombers B-17 Sentimental Journey and B-25 Maid in the Shade, arrived in El Paso, marking a historic moment for the Borderland. Offering living history flight experiences, the tour kicked off a journey spanning twenty-three cities nationwide. With only one media seat allocated, ABC-7 covered the event,
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FORT BLISS, Texas – (KVIA) – Gary Sinise is an actor both on the big screen, stage and television series, a producer and musician best known for the Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band. It is a part of the Gary Sinise Foundation founded in 2011 which supports veterans, first responders and their families.
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Update: ABC-7 spoke exclusively with one of the Veterans honored on Saturday. He served in WWII, and the Korean and Vietnam Wars. “I never had been on a trip like this before,” said 98-year-old Louis Massengale, who began his service with the U.S. Marine Corps at just 18. On the trip to Washington D.C. alongside
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 24 APR 24 10:58 ETUpdated: 24 APR 24 13:46 ETBy Michael Williams, Arlette Saenz and Kevin Liptak, CNNWashington (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed into law an aid package providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine, capping months of negotiations and debate.The aid package, passed by the Senate late Tuesday evening and
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 24 APR 24 13:17 ETUpdated: 24 APR 24 13:19 ETBy Oren Liebermann, Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN(CNN) — The US delivered long-range missiles to Ukraine earlier this month that the Biden administration had previously refused to send following a directive from President Joe Biden, the Pentagon said Wednesday.Biden secretly approved the transfer of the long-range
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Update: Officials at Fort Bliss confirmed that a 1st Armored Division Solider died in the crash. They released the following statement to ABC-7: “The Fort Bliss Directorate of Emergency Services and El Paso Police Department are investigating the death of a 1st Armored Division Soldier due to an apparent motorcycle accident near the Master Sgt.
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Veterans from The Mission Continues are taking action this Earth Day by spearheading a transformative community project at Hart Elementary in El Paso. As veterans and community members come together to make a tangible impact at Hart Elementary, they’re not just building gardens; they’re cultivating a sense of pride, belonging, and environmental consciousness that will
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By Vianna Davila and Lexi Churchill, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, and Davis Winkie, Military Times April 19, 2024 “Soldiers charged with violent crimes will now face more scrutiny before they can leave the Army” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In collaboration with Fort Bliss and El Paso County, the City of El Paso recognized high school seniors today who are enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces. The event was held at UTEP’s Undergraduate Learning Center Building and was available to students and their families. “Our Community Salutes” is a
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El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The City of El Paso invites the community to join regional leaders to recognize area high school seniors who have enlisted in the United States Armed Services during a Facebook Live celebration called “Our Community Salutes” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, via the City’s Facebook page. We encourage the entire community to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two of the five suspects accused of capital murder in the death of an Army Veteran accepted plea deals in court Friday, District Attorney Bill Hicks confirmed to ABC-7. They will each serve 35 years for murder. Tristan Chilton and Adam Acosta pleaded guilty to being part of a deadly
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A group of retired veterans celebrated and honored the life of Vanessa Guillen at her mural in Northeast El Paso. The group wants to bring awareness to the sexual assault and abuse women face in the military. They want to remind women in the military that is okay to ask for help and to reach
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MUTTS Canine Cantina El Paso, in collaboration with Train to Serve Canine Academy and KLAQ, has announced the launch of the “MUTTS for Vets” program. A guided training program with Train to Serve Canine ranges from $250 per month, with discounts available for military personnel. The program will offer two trained service dogs to veterans
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March 29th is recognized as National Vietnam Veterans day and a ceremony was held to honor those who fought in the war. The war lasted from 1955 until 1975. During that time, 58,000 people died. “This was the only group to fight a war that wasn’t welcomed home,” Vietnam veteran
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Very few Army soldiers reach the rank of Major General. “It’s more rare than I thought, says General Harrison. “It’s pretty exciting when you’re with the gate guards, when they look at my I.D. card… they see my image, wow, it’s a Major General.” General Richard A. Harrison is one
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- It can be challenging for someone in the military to leave and search for a job outside the military. That’s why DAV and RecruitMilitary are working together to host a job fair. The job fair is being held to hire military veterans and spouses in the El Paso area. The event
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and El Paso Veterans Affairs, kicks off the largest Borderplex Veteran and Family Caregiver Expo today. The 3 day event will take place at the El Paso Convention Center, offering all the necessary resources for veterans and their families. The event will include special presentations
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RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (KVIA) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection identified the two soldiers and Border Patrol agent killed in a helicopter crash in La Grulla, Texas on March 8 as Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna, National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey Frankoski, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 John Grassia. “We are devastated
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After losing her husband of 33 years, army veteran, Carol Eller, and her disabled son once experiencing homelessness are now getting a helping hand from non-profit organization, Endeavors. “He had gotten stage four lung cancer. We found out a few days before Christmas, and then that Easter he was gone,” Eller told
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You can’t miss it when entering Fort Bliss and it’s one of the last things you see leaving. The bronze, three thousand pound statue of a Buffalo Soldier was erected in 1999, and depicts Army Corporal John Ross with Troop I of the U.S. Calvary on horseback carrying a riffle.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A jury has found Army Captain Clevy Muchette Nelson not guilty of murder in the death of her boyfriend. According to court documents, she was acquitted on the charges of murder, manslaughter, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a family or household member. Nelson was first arrested in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For decades, the focus of the Army Emergency Relief, also known as AER, is to assist soldiers and their families in times of trouble. Retired Sergeant Major of the Army, Michael Grinston, was thrilled when AER unanimously announced him as CEO. “Fantastic,” says Grinston. “I loved it. It was great.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gerardo Ozorio-Quiroz, a retired Army Infantryman, says military life was at times difficult. “A lot of issues going on when you’re deployed, when you’re in the Army,” says Gerardo. “When you have a job that takes you away from your family.” Gerardo and his wife, Sandra, have been married for
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Update: WBAMC released a statement explaining its pharmacy systems are all back up and running. Officials with the hospital released the following statement. “We are happy to report that our pharmacy and phone refill service are now back to normal. We want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding over the past week with
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Update (February 8, 2024): Court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 show that Luna has waived his right to extradition and will be sent to Mexico to face the charge. EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A 23-year-old Ft. Bliss soldier is facing extradition from Juarez after his arrest for “aggravated femicide.” ABC-7 obtained documents filed by
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five hundred service members were treated to a special guest this week to discuss the importance in supporting the quality of life of soldier, especially for those living in the barracks. Sergeant Major Michael J. Perry III spoke to students at the Sergeant Major course class 74. Sergeant Major Perry
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 08 FEB 24 02:35 ET Updated: 08 FEB 24 08:15 ET By Haley Britzky, Andy Rose and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) — [Breaking news update, published at 8:13 a.m. ET] The five Marines aboard a helicopter that went down in remote, snow-covered woods Tuesday night are dead, a US military spokesperson said Thursday. The
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By Alexandra HutzlerandMeredith Deliso The U.S. on Friday began to carry out retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria, likely against Iran-backed militants for a drone strike on an American base in Jordan last Sunday that killed three U.S. service members. Dozens of other American troops were wounded in the drone attack on the Tower 22
Continue ReadingOriginally Published: 28 JAN 24 11:12 ET Updated: 28 JAN 24 16:02 ET By Haley Britzky, Natasha Bertrand and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Three US Army soldiers were killed and more than 30 service members were injured in a drone attack overnight on a small US outpost in Jordan, US officials told CNN, marking the
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