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…
Continue ReadingBiden 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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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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Our Community Salutes event to be held at UTEP
El Paso, TX (KVIA)-The City of El Paso invites the community to join regional leaders to recognize area high school seniors who have enlisted in the…
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Two suspects plead guilty in the killing of Army combat veteran in El Paso, receive lesser sentences than accomplices
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two of the five suspects accused of capital murder in the death of an Army Veteran accepted plea deals in court Friday,…
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Veteran group remembers Vanessa Guillen at mural in Northeast
A group of retired veterans celebrated and honored the life of Vanessa Guillen at her mural in Northeast El Paso. The group wants to bring awareness…
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MUTTS Canine Cantina El Paso launches ‘MUTTS for Vets’ program
MUTTS Canine Cantina El Paso, in collaboration with Train to Serve Canine Academy and KLAQ, has announced the launch of the “MUTTS for Vets”…
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Veterans honored at the Welcome home Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March 29th is recognized as National Vietnam Veterans day and a ceremony was held to honor those who fought in the war. The…
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Army officer lives by personal motto: pride, hustle, desire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Very few Army soldiers reach the rank of Major General. “It’s more rare than I thought, says General Harrison. “It’s pretty…
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Disabled American Veterans and Recruit Military hosts job fair
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- It can be challenging for someone in the military to leave and search for a job outside the military. That’s why DAV and…
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The largest Borderplex Veteran and Family Caregiver Expo kicks off today!
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and El Paso Veterans Affairs, kicks off the largest Borderplex Veteran and Family Caregiver Expo today. The…
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Soldiers, Border Patrol agent killed in helicopter crash identified
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (KVIA) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection identified the two soldiers and Border Patrol agent killed in a helicopter crash…
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Army veteran on the verge of homelessness gets helping hand
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After losing her husband of 33 years, army veteran, Carol Eller, and her disabled son once experiencing homelessness are…
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Army veteran’s legacy memorialized in Fort Bliss statue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You can’t miss it when entering Fort Bliss and it’s one of the last things you see leaving. The bronze, three thousand pound…
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Army Captain found not guilty in murder case of boyfriend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A jury has found Army Captain Clevy Muchette Nelson not guilty of murder in the death of her boyfriend. According to court…
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ABC-7 Xtra: An Army retiree’s commitment to serve
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For decades, the focus of the Army Emergency Relief, also known as AER, is to assist soldiers and their families in times of…
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