Motto linked to hate group removed from West Point football flag
The US Military Academy removed a longtime motto from its football team’s spirit flag because the phrase is linked to hate groups, the academy…
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Was it terrorism? 4 dead, including Saudi shooter, at U.S. naval base in Florida
PENSACOLA, Florida — A shooter opened fire in a classroom building at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola on Friday in an attack that left four…
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‘Never wanted to do anything else but be a soldier’: Community turns out for Fort Bliss funeral of veteran with no local family
EL PASO, Texas — Friends of a Texas veteran with no family living in El Paso invited the community to his funeral as he was laid to rest at Fort…
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El Paso veteran has home burglarized, military possessions stolen
EL PASO, Texas — A U.S. Navy veteran, who served eight years, is living in fear after her home was broken into on Thanksgiving day. “My peace of…
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Fort Bliss soldier accused of beating sons, running naked down street, allegedly took LSD with 2 other men
EL PASO, Texas — New details have emerged about the recent arrest of a Fort Bliss soldier accused of beating his two sons while high on the drug…
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This 100-year-old World War II veteran is meeting with governors from every state
When a World War II veteran turned 99, he had one regret. He had an opportunity earlier in life to meet some of the last living Civil War veterans,…
Continue ReadingOusted Navy secretary says Trump’s war crimes intervention signals ‘you can get away with things’
WASHINGTON, DC — Ousted Navy Secretary Richard Spencer, who was forced out of his role Sunday after President Donald Trump’s intervention…
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El Pasoan, Silva Magnet graduate shares experiences at U.S. Naval Academy
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Midshipman Adam Esqueda is a 2016 graduate of Maxine L. Silva Health Magnet High School and is a currently a senior at the…
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Marine deserter wanted in killing placed on FBI’s Most Wanted list
A Marine deserter who is facing a murder charge has been placed on the FBI’s Most Wanted list of fugitives. Michael Alexander Brown, 22, is…
Continue ReadingNavy Secretary forced out after Trump’s war crimes intervention causes division and chaos in military
WASHINGTON, DC — In an extraordinary move, the Pentagon chief “fired” the Navy secretary Sunday for going outside his chain of…
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Supreme Court to take up military rape cases
The US Supreme Court on Friday accepted a Justice Department appeal to review the cases of three men in the Air Force whose rape convictions were…
Continue ReadingTrump ignores Pentagon advice and intervenes in military war crimes cases
President Donald Trump ignored Pentagon advice Friday and pardoned two officers, while also restoring the rank of a third after all faced war crimes…
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Borderland vets learn new skills at Del Sol Medical Center with ‘Hiring Our Heroes’
EL PASO, Texas — With Veterans Day celebrations taking place across the Borderland community, the Del Sol Medical Center is working to make sure…
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Fort Bliss honors their ‘Recycling Hero’ on Veterans Day
FORT BLISS, Texas — Fort Bliss kicked off the annual Keep America Beautiful, America Recycles Day celebration on Veterans Day. The aim of the…
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Marine deserter wanted in the murder of mother’s boyfriend in Virginia
A Marine who deserted his post at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina last month is a suspect in the killing of his mother’s boyfriend, authorities…
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This Army veteran is helping to take the fight to lung cancer
An Army combat veteran who is facing the fight of her life has joined forces with a former NFL player to raise awareness in the battle against lung…
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‘Special day’: Crowds turn out for 23rd Annual Veterans Parade & Celebration in San Elizario
SAN ELIZARIO, Texas — Dozens of people gathered for the 23rd Annual Veterans Parade and Celebration in San Elizario on Saturday. “To me its a very…
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Disabled El Paso combat veteran receives new home from Habitat for Humanity
EL PASO, Texas — For many combat veterans life after military service can be a challenging adjustment. Christopher Lloyd found himself questioning…
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El Pasoans can meet with 82nd Airborne veterans at open house Saturday
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – This Saturday, the El Paso chapter of the 82nd Airborne Association is hosting an open house. You’ll have the opportunity to…
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El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego discusses veterans issues
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Ahead of Veterans Day, County Judge Ricardo Samaniego appeared on ABC-7 at Four to discuss county-related veterans issues…
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Mexico telecommunications signals interfering with police, hospital and military cell networks in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas — Concerns are reaching to the highest government levels in the U.S and Mexico to have a critical issue fixed to prevent a possible…
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‘The Bugle’ newspaper shuts down at Fort Bliss after nearly 80 years
EL PASO, Texas — After 78 years, the newspaper serving Fort Bliss has shut down. The last issue was Thursday. Over the years, the paper has gone by…
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Jobs available for military veterans at job fair on Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas — DAV and RecruitMilitary will host the Fort Bliss Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, October 31st from 11am to 3pm at the Centennial…
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F-16 fighter jet from Holloman AFB crashes; pilot recovering after ejection
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — An F-16 fighter jet from Holloman Air Force Base crashed Tuesday night in a rural area between Alamogordo and El Paso, but…
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President Trump announces U.S. military kills ISIS leader in raid
WASHINGTON, DC — President Donald Trump announced the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State. He announced…
Continue ReadingTrump ordered Mattis to ‘screw Amazon’ on Pentagon contract, according to new book
A new biography of former Defense Secretary James Mattis reports President Donald Trump personally got involved in who would win a major $10 billion…
Continue ReadingPentagon awards controversial $10 billion cloud computing contract to Microsoft in Amazon snub
Microsoft has won a hotly contested contract to provide cloud computing services to the Defense Department, besting Amazon in a months-long…
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Dying New Mexico veteran’s last wish granted, reunited with beloved dog for final time
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico — When a New Mexico veteran was admitted to hospice care last week, he had only one last wish: to say goodbye to his beloved…
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Barricaded teen murder suspect held on $1M bond for El Paso shooting that killed Ft. Bliss soldier
EL PASO, Texas — A barricaded teenage murder suspect was arrested about an hour into a SWAT standoff over the weekend that followed a house…
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Barricaded teen murder suspect held on $1M bond for El Paso shooting that killed Fort Bliss soldier, hurt 4 others
EL PASO, Texas — A barricaded teenage murder suspect was arrested about an hour into a SWAT standoff over the weekend that followed a house party…
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