Watch Live: VA Secretary visits El Paso
EL PASO,Texas (KVIA)– Secretary of Veteran Affairs Denis McDonough, visited El Paso today and announced big changes for the Sun City. A new $750…
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Rising conflict in the Middle East sparking concerns over a wider war in the region
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans are among many across the world who have been watching the Israel-Hamas conflict over the last year. Now, they’re…
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El Paso history museum holds ceremony for 71st Armistice anniversary and new exhibit
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the El Paso history museum held a grand opening for their new exhibit titled “El Paso Homegrown: The Korean War.” The…
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1st Armored Division hosts Change of Command Ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 1st Armored Division hosted a Change of Command Ceremony for Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III and Maj. Gen. Curtis D.…
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Ft. Bliss man sentenced to 8 years for intoxicated assault
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Ft. Bliss man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 8 years in prison today for Intoxication Manslaughter and Intoxication…
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El Paso detailer selected for elite Air Force One restoration team
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony Aguilar, founder of Revive Auto Solutions, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious 2024 Air Force One…
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EPCC To Host Second U.S. Army MEDCOM Ceremony
El Paso, TX( KVIA0TV)- El Paso Community College will hold a Completion Ceremony for its second U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Cohort II…
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Ft. Bliss’ top commander leaving July 11
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Ft. Bliss’ top commander, Maj. Gen. Jim Isenhower, is leaving the post. Ft. Bliss officials confirm to ABC-7 that…
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Update: A 1st Armored Division spokesperson provided ABC-7 with the following statement. “Sgt. Coreydon Stepaniak is a wheeled vehicle mechanic…
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Free Veteran Health Fair
El Paso, TX ( KVIA)- Doña Ana Community College (DACC) sponsors a free health fair for veterans and the entire community.  The fair, hosted by…
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Ft. Bliss added $27.9 billion to Texas economy in 2023
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott says that military installations added $151.2 billion and 677,022 jobs to the state’s economy in…
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El Pasoans spend Memorial Day at area parks
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is Memorial Day, and it’s about more than the unofficial start of summer. The holiday honors soldiers who died in war…
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Purple Heart lost for decades returned to recipient’s granddaughter on Memorial Day
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A woman drove from Oklahoma to Fort Bliss to receive her grandfather’s Purple Heart, which was lost for decades after he…
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Travis Manion Foundation hosts the Honor Project at Fort Bliss cemetery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families across the country gather to honor relatives and battle buddies this Memorial Day. In El Paso, the Travis Manion…
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Biden says each generation has to ‘earn’ freedom, in solemn Memorial Day remarks
By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day with a pledge that the country would continue…
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Women take flight at Holloman Air Force Base
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — At times you hear them, and sometimes you can see them… F-16 combat fighter jets soaring high and fast over the…
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New report shows drop in sexual assault, harassment cases for active duty military members
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Defense (DOD) says that the estimated number of sexual assault and harassment reports made by active duty…
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ABC-7 Xtra: Taking flight at Holloman Air Force Base
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — Just to the north of El Paso, the Air Force’s 54th Fighter Group at Holloman Air Force Base trains about 100 skilled…
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U.S. has committed to $51.3 billion for Ukraine. This is where your tax dollars are going.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — The U.S. has sent $51.3 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the outbreak of war. The Department of Defense…
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Man pleads guilty to murder of Army combat veteran in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A suspect in the murder of a U.S. Army combat veteran in El Paso has pleaded guilty as part of a plea deal.…
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Watch Live: Air Force aircraft crashes near Holloman, pilot successfully ejects
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (KVIA) — An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed west of Holloman Air Force Base, near White Sands National Park, Tuesday…
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Flying Legends of Victory Tour: WWII bombers land in historic Borderland event
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…
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Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band boost morale at Fort Bliss
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…
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U.S. Marine Corps Veteran who served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam honored alongside 30 other Veterans
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…
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Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine
Originally Published: 24 APR 24 10:58 ETUpdated: 24 APR 24 13:46 ETBy Michael Williams, Arlette Saenz and Kevin Liptak, CNNWashington (CNN) —…
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US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine after months of resistance
Originally Published: 24 APR 24 13:17 ETUpdated: 24 APR 24 13:19 ETBy Oren Liebermann, Natasha Bertrand and Haley Britzky, CNN(CNN) — The US…
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Fort Bliss soldier dies in motorcycle crash
Update: Officials at Fort Bliss confirmed that a 1st Armored Division Solider died in the crash. They released the following statement to ABC-7:…
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Honoring Earth Day: Veterans lead environmental revitalization at Hart Elementary
Veterans from The Mission Continues are taking action this Earth Day by spearheading a transformative community project at Hart Elementary in El…
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Soldiers charged with violent crimes will now face more scrutiny before they can leave the Army
By Vianna Davila and Lexi Churchill, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, and Davis Winkie, Military Times April 19, 2024 “Soldiers charged with violent…
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City of El Paso hosts “Our Community Salutes” event honoring enlisted high school seniors
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…
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