1 Marine dead, 8 missing after training accident off SoCal coast
SAN CLEMENTE, California — At least one Marine is dead and eight others are missing after a “mishap” involving an amphibious assault vehicle off…
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‘I will help’: Trump pledges to pay for Vanessa Guillen’s funeral
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a meeting between Vanessa Guillen’s family members and President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, the…
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Army set for Fort Hood review after Guillen murder as family meets with Trump
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Army on Thursday named the five members of the independent panel that will soon review the command climate and culture at…
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U.S. to withdraw troops from Germany under shakeup sought by Trump
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. defense officials say the U.S. will pull roughly 12,000 troops out of Germany, bringing about 6,400 forces home and…
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Here’s what we know about eight of the soldiers who have died this year at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, Texas — Fort Hood in Texas is no stranger to tragedy. In 2009 a U.S. Army psychiatrist killed 13 people, an unborn child and injured…
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Tank accidentally fires on another tank at Fort Bliss, injuring soldier
FORT BLISS, Texas — A soldier was injured in a friendly fire incident at Fort Bliss during a training exercise, the Army Times reported Friday.…
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Fort Bliss soldiers now required to wear masks in most all situations
FORT BLISS, Texas — To further help fight the spread of Covid-19, all soldiers at Fort Bliss are now under orders to wear face masks while in…
Continue Reading Fort Hood soldier’s body found near base; 3rd death in a month
FORT HOOD, TEXAS — U.S. Army officials on Tuesday said that the body of a Fort Hood solider was found near the Texas army base,…
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New mural honoring Vanessa Guillén painted on wall near Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas — A new mural near Fort Bliss honors the memory of U.S. Army soldier Vanessa Guillén. The artist is Gabe Vasquez, who also created…
Continue ReadingA Navy veteran says he was beaten and pepper sprayed by authorities while attending his first protest in Portland
Protests in Portland, Oregon have been a nightly occurrence for more than 50 days, but one man hadn’t attended any until Saturday night. Navy…
Continue Reading Investigators say Texas couple defrauded Army out of millions
KILLEEN, Texas — Federal agents have seized more than 20 vehicles and the money from 10 bank accounts belonging to married U.S. Army veterans in…
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Military medics deploy in Texas, California as virus surges
HOUSTON, Texas — Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area…
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Military flights resume at Holloman AFB after F-16C fighter jet crash
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — Military flights resumed Wednesday at Holloman Air Force Base in southern New Mexico following an F-16C jet fighter crash…
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Pilot injured in military jet crash at Holloman Air Force Base
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico – A U.S. Air Force F-16C Viper jet crashed during a landing attempt Monday evening at Holloman Air Force…
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Firefighters still battling blaze on U.S. Navy ship that could last for days
SAN DIEGO, California — Federal and Navy firefighters on Monday were still fighting a ferocious fire aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard amphibious…
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US military bases in Okinawa hit by Covid-19 as outbreak worsens
United States military personnel on the Japanese island of Okinawa are on virtual lockdown after almost 100 cases of coronavirus have emerged on…
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21 hurt in Navy ship explosion & fire at base in San Diego
SAN DIEGO, California — At least 21 sailors and civilians were hospitalized following an explosion on a U.S. Navy ship in San Diego on Sunday,…
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Navy welcomes 1st Black female tactical jet pilot; she’s stationed in Texas
KINGSVILLE, Texas — Soaring through the glass ceilings of both her gender and race, Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle has made history as the U.S.…
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Noted El Paso artist, actor and war hero Bob Snead dies at 84
El PASO, Texas — Bob Snead, an El Paso artist, actor and decorated war veteran who told the stories of Black soldiers of the frontier, died on…
Continue Reading Army launches civilian review of Fort Hood following Vanessa Guillen’s killing
FORT HOOD, Texas — The US Army is assembling a panel of four civilian consultants to review the “command climate and culture” at…
Continue ReadingA woman soldier is joining the Green Berets — a first for the Army Special Forces unit
A woman soldier for the first time will join the Green Berets, one of the Army’s most elite units, after graduating this week from US Army…
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El Paso Strong muralist seeks to pay tribute to slain Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen
EL PASO, Texas — El Paso is familiar with his work and now he wants the community’s help in finding a location for a new mural to express grief over…
Continue Reading Human remains positively identified as missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen
FORT HOOD, Texas — Human remains found in a shallow in Texas grave were positively identified as Army Spc. Vanessa Guillen on Sunday, according…
Continue Reading El Pasoans join outcry seeking justice for Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen
EL PASO, Texas — While many El Pasons were out grilling hot dogs and burgers in observance of the July 4th holiday, others took to Grandview Park…
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Military vets and fireworks: It’s a complicated relationship
Marine Corps veteran Brian Vargas is still triggered by the sound of fireworks. A Purple Heart recipient, Vargas has endured over 200 medical…
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Mother of Erika Gaytan shows ‘solidarity’ with Vanessa Guillen’s family at El Paso vigil
EL PASO, Texas — El Pasoans gathered Thursday night for a candlelight vigil at Tobin Park to honor missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen, who is…
Continue Reading Army investigators believe missing soldier was killed at Fort Hood
FORT HOOD, Texas — Army investigators believe a Texas soldier missing since April was killed by another soldier on the base where they served, the…
Continue Reading 1 suspect dead, 1 arrested in apparent death of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen
KILLEEN, Texas — A military suspect who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound and a civilian suspect arrested by the Texas Rangers are connected to…
Continue Reading Human remains found believed to be that of missing Fort Hood soldier
CLICK HERE for UPDATES to this story KILLEEN, Texas — Human remains found Tuesday are believed to be those of missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa…
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Officials say White House was aware of Russian bounties on U.S. troops back in 2019
WASHINGTON, DC — Top officials in the White House were aware in early 2019 of classified intelligence indicating Russia was secretly offering…
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