US soldier believed to be detained by North Korea after ‘willfully’ crossing border
By Haley Britzky, Natasha Bertrand, Gawon Bae, Brad Lendon, Rob Picheta, Kevin Liptak, Oren Liebermann and Simone McCarthy, CNN Seoul, South Korea…
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McCarthy faces challenge of passing defense bill after series of contentious amendments are added
(CNN) — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces a challenge Friday morning: A razor thin margin to get a must-pass defense policy bill over the finish…
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Deported Army veteran back on U.S. soil after 16 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ricardo Munoz clutches an American flag, his U.S. Army hat resting on his head while he stands under the El Paso sun. It’s a…
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A Father’s Anguish: The El Paso veteran brutally murdered in Mexico
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –This fourth of July will be spent in mourning for one El Paso family. Ruben Aguayo and his wife are on a quest to get the…
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El Paso auto detailer selected for 2023 Air Force One Detail Team
EL PASO, Texas — Anthony Aguilar is a U.S. Army veteran and proud owner and operator of Revive Auto Solutions, an automotive detail shop. His love…
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Ft. Bliss soldier sentenced to 35 years on child sex abuse charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former soldier who had been serving at Ft. Bliss from 2014 to 2015 will spend 35 years in prison on child sex abuse…
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William Beaumont welcomes its new commander in a time-honored ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The change of command ceremony is a centuries-old tradition where the outgoing military commander symbolically relinquishes…
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Fort Bliss welcomes the return of deployed soldiers to El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade returned from an overseas deployment earlier this month. Fort Bliss…
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Ft. Bliss soldier allegedly burglarizes home, says he was “possessed by the devil”
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Ft. Bliss soldier broke into a home in northeast El Paso, breaking a glass door and allegedly telling the homeowner he was…
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Las Cruces Police youth summer camp inspires future generation of law enforcement
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The Las Cruces Police Department, in collaboration with the Army National Guard and the NMSU College of Arts and…
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US defense secretary points to parallels with Ukraine war at D-Day anniversary ceremony
Colleville-sur-Mer, France (CNN) — Thousands gathered by the beaches of Normandy on Tuesday to remember those who died fighting for freedom in…
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Las Cruces Memorial Day candlelight ceremony at Veterans Park
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) – This Memorial Day, Las Cruces will pay a solemn tribute to fallen soldiers with a poignant Candlelight Ceremony at…
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American flags line El Paso street in honor of Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 captured video of American flags waving in the wind along the walking path at Edgemere Park in East El Paso. They were…
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Flowers placed at graves at Fort Bliss National Cemetery this Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Mission Continues placed roses on graves at Fort Bliss National Cemetery this Memorial Day. The Mission Continues is an…
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The meaning of Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — An El Paso family spent their Sunday laying memorabilia on their loved one’s grave at Fort Bliss National Cemetery. “Really,…
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HSI El Paso arrest Fort Bliss soldier for sexual abuse of a minor
EL PASO, Texas — Homeland Security Investigations in El Paso arrested a U.S. army soldier stationed at Fort Bliss for sexual abuse of a minor.…
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2023 Memorial Day weekend travel – statistics and tips
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you’re a frequent traveler over Memorial Day weekend, you may notice gas prices are lower than last year. That being…
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El Paso VA hosting clinic on Pact Act Claims
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Veterans Affairs Office wants veterans to know help is available for anyone who was exposed to toxic hazards…
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I-10/I-25 interchange renamed for fallen Las Cruces soldier
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — On Saturday, a commemorative ceremony took place to officially rename a major interchange in Las Cruces in honor of…
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National Guard member set to deploy to Africa is arrested in El Paso on child pornography charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — According to the Stillwater Police Department in Oklahoma, law enforcement officers in El Paso arrested 28-year-old…
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El Paso football legend Aaron Jones honors military heroes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoan and NFL star Aaron Jones and his A&A All The Way Foundation have partnered with ashes-to-diamond company…
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Accelerated program trains Army soldiers to become paramedics
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso Community College has partnered with the U.S. Army in a first of its kind program to train EMT soldiers to…
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A Ft. Bliss soldier’s death was ruled a suicide 3 years ago. Now investigators say his wife killed him
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Army Times reports a sergeant at Ft. Bliss is charged with murder in the death of her husband, a fellow Ft. Bliss…
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Ft. Bliss soldiers to help along the border when Title 42 is lifted
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 93rd Military Police Battalion, 89th Military Police Brigade will respond to the southwest border when Title 42 is…
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Sexual assault survivor speaks out after DoD releases annual report on sexual assault in the military
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A day after the U.S. Department of Defense released its annual report on sexual assault in the military, a survivor of…
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Honor Flight honors Veterans in the Borderland with a trip to the nation’s capital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Honor Flight of Southern New Mexico and El Paso transports America’s Veterans to Washington DC to visit the memorials that…
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El Paso considering issuing municipal identification cards, possibly helping migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council members passed a resolution Tuesday to look into issuing municipal identification cards. The measure…
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High school students tour William Beaumont Army Medical Center, learn about career opportunities
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — High School students from Las Cruces had the unique opportunity to tour the William Beaumont Army Medical Center this…
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Air Force alters entry standards to meet dwindling recruiting numbers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fallout from the pandemic sent schools into lockdown, preventing recruiters from engaging with interested students and…
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A new era of healthcare benefits for Veterans exposed to harmful substances
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans. Due to being exposed to burn pits, Agent…
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