Ukraine is hitting Russia hard in the regions Moscow is trying to seize
(CNN) — As Vladimir Putin lost more of the Ukrainian territory he is seeking to annex, his government on Tuesday sought to finalize the…
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Injured El Paso marine back in United States, showing progress in his recovery
EL PASO, Texas — Alex Ortiz, the El Paso marine who was injured while fighting in Ukraine, is back in the United States and is showing progress in…
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2 Americans and 5 Britons captured by Russian-backed forces in Ukraine freed in prisoner swap
By Kylie Atwood and AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN Two American veterans and five British citizens who had been held by Russian-backed forces for months…
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Texas congresswoman calls for examination of military pretrial confinement
A Texas representative whose district includes one of the nation’s largest Army posts is calling for hearings to examine the military’s pretrial…
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1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss museum reopened
EL PASO, Texas — ABC-7 got a closer look at the reopening of the 1st Armored Division museum at Fort Bliss. It was closed for two years due to…
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Fort Bliss missing soldier is found
UPDATE (09/01): Officials with Fort Bliss say a missing 21-year-old soldier has been found safe. Messam contacted authorities. The First Armored…
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US Navy prevents Iranian attempt to capture American maritime drone in Persian Gulf
By Ellie Kaufman and Barbara Starr, CNN The US Navy prevented an Iranian ship from capturing an American maritime drone in the Persian gulf overnight…
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Texas State Guard soldiers help process migrants before they are bused to Chicago
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly identified the Texas State Guard soldiers as members of the Texas National Guard. UPDATE…
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Fort Bliss soldier faces federal firearms charges; accused of 3D printing gun parts, dealing without license
FORT BLISS, Texas — A 25-year-old Fort Bliss soldier has been indicted on federal firearms charges. Grant Lee Mosley is accused of making and…
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A mom’s unfathomably painful year: One son killed by a terrorist in Afghanistan, then a second lost to the grief of his death
By Kyung Lah and Jack Hannah, CNN Shana Chappell sits on the grass in front of the tombstone, not sure where to look. It’s the grave for her…
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‘I just want my son home,’ U.S. Marine Veteran from El Paso injured fighting for Ukranian Army, needing help to get home
EL PASO, Texas — With a dog tag around her neck, Sara Hernandez sat in her kitchen and talked about her son, Alex Ortiz. She laughed as she shared…
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Twice accused of sexual assault, he was let go by Army commanders. He attacked again.
“Twice accused of sexual assault, he was let go by Army commanders. He attacked again.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit,…
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Former Fort Bliss soldier pleads guilty to sexually abusing six-year-old child
EL PASO, Texas — A former Fort Bliss soldier pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a six-year-old child at a home on Fort Bliss. According to court…
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US Navy recovers jet blown off aircraft carrier from bottom of ocean
By Ellie Kaufman, CNN A US Navy team recovered a military jet from a depth of 9,500 feet in the Mediterranean Sea on August 3 after the aircraft had…
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Senate passes long-sought bill to help veterans affected by burn pits
(CNN) — The Senate voted Tuesday night to pass a long-sought bipartisan legislation to expand health care benefits for millions of…
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Family members of murder-suicide victim speak out
EL PASO, Texas – A family member of a murder-suicide victim speaks out days after the incident. On Tuesday, a 911 call came in regarding a domestic…
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102-Year-Old WWII Veteran From Segregated Mail Unit Honored
A 102-year-old World War II veteran received the highest civilian honor presented by the United States Congress on Tuesday. Catherine Romay…
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Local Fort Bliss Soldier Moves Up the Ranks
El Paso, Texas – The 32nd Army Air Missile Defense Command welcomed a new Command Sergeant Major to Fort Bliss. He is no stranger to the Sun City.…
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US Navy punishes more than 20 sailors over fire that destroyed warship
By Oren Liebermann, CNN The US Navy punished more than 20 sailors for the four-day fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard as the amphibious…
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6-year-old’s sex abuse outcry against man who lived at Fort Bliss leads to life sentence
FORT BLISS, Texas — Federal officials say a Louisiana man was sentenced to life in prison for sexual abuse of a minor. According to court testimony…
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