Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home celebrates 20 years
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Borderland veterans center says it cares for more than 150 local vets. Today, the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans…
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Air Force closing public access to Holloman Evaporation Pond due to high chemical levels
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Holloman Air Force Base will close public access to the land surrounding the Holloman Evaporation Pond starting…
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Ft. Bliss commemorates 4th of July Salute to the Nation
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Community members at Fort Bliss commemorated the Declaration of Independence Friday morning at Memorial Circle. The 1st…
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Rio Grande Honor Flight Taking Applications
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — If you are a veteran of either the Korean War, Vietnam, or even World War II, the Rio Grande Honor Flight would like to send…
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The 4th of July can be triggering for veterans with PTSD
El PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The 4th of July is a time to celebrate America’s Declaration of Independence. Traditionally the celebration includes…
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TSA now offering military families expedited access to PreCheck at El Paso airport
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — TSA is introducing expedited access to PreCheck for military families at the El Paso International Airport. The airport will…
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Pop Goes the Fort returns to Fort Bliss with a performance from Sugar Ray
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– An estimated 20,000 people came out to Biggs Park for an early 4th of July celebration. The celebration has been a tradition…
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Trump announces Israel and Iran have agreed to ceasefire, set to begin in 6 hours
Why Iran possibly warned Qatar about its attack ahead of time From CNN’s John General CNN’s Clarissa Ward is in Tel Aviv as Iran launched strikes…
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In-Depth Conversation on the Iran/Israel Conflict with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin
On Friday, European leaders met with Iranian diplomats in Geneva in a renewed push for a diplomatic resolution aimed at preventing Iran from…
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Ft. Bliss sends 375 soldiers to march in Army’s 250th Birthday Parade
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ft. Bliss sent 375 soldiers to the nation’s capital to march in the Army’s 250th Birthday parade. Ft. Bliss used military…
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War Eagles Air Museum receives $1 million gift from founder
SANTA TERESA, New Mexico (KVIA) — The War Eagles Air Museum in Santa Teresa announced it received a $1 million donation. The museum was founded by…
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El Paso VA Healthcare System opens Extended Hours Clinic
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso VA Health Care System opened a new clinic offering after-hours walk-in appointments. It said the clinic is…
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Over 500 service members graduate from Sergeants Major Academy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– The Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence will award diplomas to nearly 500 U.S. Service members and 66…
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Sergeants Major Academy graduation
About 500 U.S. service members are graduating today from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. at the Don Haskins…
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New footage reveals the impact of Ukraine’s audacious drone attack on Russian air bases
CNN, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF UKRAINE, UKRAINIAN MFA, UKRAINIAN MOD, OBTAINED BY CNN By Ivana Kottasová, Victoria Butenko, Svitlana Vlasova, Vasco…
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El Pasoans remember fallen heroes this Memorial Day
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso community is marking another Memorial Day by remembering those fallen heroes who have served the country for…
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Memorial day remembrance at Ascarate park
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Memorial Day is a time to honor and mourn those who died while serving in the military. Some families gathered at Ascarate…
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1,115 service members deploying to southern border to support U.S. Northern Command
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S Northern Command officials say that 1,115 service members have been approved to deploy to the southern border to support…
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Department of Veterans Affairs weighs keeping Harvard contracts focused on veteran suicides, cancer screening
Originally Published: 19 MAY 25 18:44 ET By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Editor’s note: If you feel you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the…
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Ray Chavez: Military Monday honoree for May 19, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are…
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How prosecutors say a soldier used AI to break federal laws
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal grand jury just indicted U.S. Army soldier Seth Herrera, 35, on attempted sexual exploitation of a child and…
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Community rallies for veteran Vanessa Ruiz battling cancer
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local veteran battling terminal breast cancer was met with an outpouring of love Monday evening, as the Borderland…
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Honor Flight veterans share their war stories with Doppler
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – More than two dozen El Paso and Las Cruces veterans took a trip to the nation’s capital to visit the Korean and Vietnam War…
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Honor Flight veterans share their war stories with Doppler Dave
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – More than two dozen El Paso and Las Cruces veterans took a trip to the nation’s capital to visit the Korean and Vietnam War…
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Rio Grande Honor Flight returns
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The Rio Grande Honor Flight 19 returned to El Paso this evening carrying over 30 Vietnam veterans. Their arrival was met with…
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New Pictures: ABC-7’s Doppler Dave accompanies honor flight
Update: See new pictures of the honor flight as Doppler Dave and the veterans spend time in Washington, D.C. All of the photos below are courtesy of…
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Arturo Salinas: Military Monday honoree for April 21, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Easter sunrise service at Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Â Fort Bliss will hold its annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 20, at 7 a.m. The event is hosted by the 1st…
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2 Marines killed in military crash near Santa Teresa were from California
Update (May 21, 2025): New documents tied to the investigation obtained by ABC-7 reveal that the crash happened when the army vehicle Aguilera and…
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U.S. Marine hopeful recovering after motorcycle crash
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A would-be U.S. Marine has suffered catastrophic injuries after a recent motorcycle crash. It’s derailed his plans…
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