The oldest living Marine, a North Carolina woman, has died at age 107
Dorothy “Dot” Cole was the oldest living US Marine veteran when she died on January 7. She was 107 years old. Cole, who was born in 1913…
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Fort Bliss soldier arraigned in court-martial for alleged sexual assault of fellow soldier found dead on post
(Editor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect that the accused soldier is charged in three sexual assaults, only one of which is alleged to…
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Fort Bliss seeks new leads in case of soldier missing nearly 6 months
FORT BLISS, Texas — Despite more than 500 man hours devoted to search efforts over nearly six months, officials said Wednesday they still lacked…
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Army criminal investigators probe discovery of skeletal remains on Fort Bliss property in New Mexico
FORT BLISS, Texas — The Army’s Criminal Investigation Division is looking into the discovery of human remains, believed to more than a year old, on…
Continue Reading Fort Bliss soldier faces court martial for alleged sex assault of fellow soldier recently found dead
UPDATE, Jan. 8: The commander of Fort Bliss announced Friday night that court-martial proceedings had been initiated against a fellow soldier for sex…
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El Paso VA vaccinates its 1st patient with Moderna dose
EL PASO, Texas – The El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System did its first Covid-19 vaccination on Thursday. Navy veteran Paul Garcia, a kidney…
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Fort Bliss soldier found dead while on holiday leave near San Antonio
FORT BLISS, Texas – A Fort Bliss soldier was found dead while on holiday leave near San Antonio, officials said Thursday. Pfc. Nylyn O. Eady, 19,…
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Woman shot & killed at U.S. Capitol was Air Force veteran, husband says; gunfire caught on video
WASHINGTON, DC — A woman who was shot in the chest and killed by law enforcement Wednesday during a violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol by…
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Fort Bliss, 1AD extend health emergency order by 30 days
EL PASO, Texas — Fort Bliss and the 1st Armored Division has extended its public health emergency order for another 30 days to continue the fight…
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Fort Bliss soldier among 2 Army women found dead in Texas in recent days
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The apparently unrelated deaths of two female Army soldiers in Texas are under investigation after officials said one died…
Continue Reading U.S. Army says no foul play involved in death of young woman soldier at Fort Bliss
UPDATE, Jan. 4: FORT BLISS, Texas — The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command said Monday that foul play is not suspected in the death of a…
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Congress overrides Trump’s $740B defense bill veto to start New Year
WASHINGTON, DC — Congress has overridden President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers since he took office nearly…
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2 gravestones with swastikas removed from veterans cemetery in Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Two headstones inscribed with Nazi swastikas that mark the graves of German prisoners of war have been removed from a…
Continue ReadingSan Diego County wildfire prompts evacuations at Camp Pendleton and nearby area
A wildfire in northern San Diego County has grown by nearly 1,300 acres — burning a total of 4,276 acres — and prompted mandatory…
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Trump vetoes $740B defense bill, sets up override vote by Congress
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump on Wednesday vetoed the annual defense policy bill, following through on threats to veto a measure that has…
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Soldier in custody following death of another Fort Drum soldier, investigators say
A soldier missing from Fort Drum in New York has been found dead and another service member is in custody, officials said. An investigation into the…
Continue Reading Foul play suspected in death of Fort Drum soldier, investigators say
A soldier missing from Fort Drum in New York has been found dead, and foul play is suspected, the US Army’s Criminal Investigation Command said…
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Fort Bliss National Cemetery graves still adorned with holiday wreaths despite pandemic
EL PASO, Texas — The Fort Bliss National Cemetery partnered with Wreaths Across America this past week to hold that traditional holiday…
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Fort Bliss’ new commanding general talks candidly about managing during the pandemic, Army leadership challenges
FORT BLISS, Texas — The new commanding general at Fort Bliss has had to deal with significant issues in just his first 80 days as the highest…
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association brings Christmas spirit to Ambrosio Guillen Veterans Home
EL PASO, Texas – The roar of motorcycles could be heard making their way into the Ambrosio Guillen Veterans Home on Saturday as dozens of members of…
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Air Force graduates its largest class of female test pilots and engineers in history
They soar into the desert skies, piloting some of the most sophisticated aircraft the world has ever seen. They have an innate understanding of…
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Navy football player honors fallen teammate during Army-Navy rivalry game
When the Navy football team takes the field for its annual showdown with Army on Saturday afternoon, at least one Midshipman will have more than the…
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She lost her Army Vet husband and gave birth to their premature baby in 48 hours
Jeffery Michael Keene was a devoted husband, father and an Army combat veteran. He had served four tours in Afghanistan and Iraq during his 12 years…
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U.S. Senate gives final approval to massive defense bill, risking veto showdown with Trump
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate on Friday approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, sending it to President Donald Trump, despite his threat to…
Continue ReadingSupreme Court overturns top military court, rules that rape cases before 2006 can be prosecuted
The Supreme Court ruled 8-0 on Thursday that the military can prosecute at any time sexual assault cases committed between 1986 and 2006, overturning…
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WATCH: Fort Hood Independent Review Committee testifies at U.S. House hearing
WASHINGTON, DC — The five members of the Fort Hood Independent Review Committee testified Wednesday in front of a U.S. House subcommittee. The…
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U.S. House passes sweeping defense bill, with veto-proof majority amid Trump threat
WASHINGTON, DC — The Democratic-controlled U.S. House on Tuesday evening approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, even as President Donald…
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National Guard unit sees at least 70 virus cases after returning to Fort Bliss from deployment
EL PASO, Texas – At least 70 members of an Oregon National Guard unit have tested positive for Covid-19 since returning to Fort Bliss from a…
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Army disciplines 14 at Fort Hood for leadership failures that led to violence, including Guillen’s death
FORT HOOD, Texas — Army leaders are firing or suspending 14 officers and enlisted soldiers at Fort Hood in Texas, and ordering policy changes to…
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Pentagon planning to prioritize medical personnel then senior leaders in coronavirus vaccine rollout
The Pentagon has drafted a list of the groups that it will provide the coronavirus vaccine to first, prioritizing health care workers and then…
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