Soldier’s mission to save lives
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In 2022 at Fort Bliss, Sgt. Christian Sutton launched a nationwide bone marrow registry campaign after losing his mother to…
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Antonio Pranger: Military Monday honoree for March 31, 2025
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing…
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Border Patrol and DOD speak on deployment of Stryker vehicles on the border
SUNLAND PARK, New Mexico (KVIA) — The U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector, in collaboration with the Department of Defense’s Joint Task Force Southern…
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- According to the Department of Defense, U.S. troops can now patrol the Southern border using Stryker armored vehicles. The…
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Bataan memorial march honors heroes
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands gathered Sunday, March 23, 2025, at White Sands Missile Range for the 36th annual Bataan Memorial Death March. The…
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Borderplex Veteran & Family Caregiver Expo kicks off today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Veterans and their caregivers will have access to a variety of resources this weekend at the Borderplex Veteran & Family…
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ABC-7 AT 4: Military Officers Association of America El Paso Chapter
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Military Officers Association of America is a professional association of United States military officers.…
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ABC-7 at 4: El Paso Gold Star Families Memorial to honor families of fallen service members
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The El Paso Gold Star Families Memorial is a tribute dedicated to honoring the families of our fallen service members—those…
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DOD deploys Stryker Brigade to southern border
Washington, D.C. (KVIA) – The Pentagon announced Saturday it will deploy a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) to the southern border following the…
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Military veterans invited to job fair at Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Retired service members will have the opportunity to connect with over 30 companies at the Fort Bliss veterans job fair…
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Trump fires Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff who just visited Borderland
UPDATE (6:15 P.M.): ABC News reported that President Donald Trump fired Gen. Charles Q. Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Friday night…
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ABC-7 4: Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to honor El Pasoans
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The inaugural Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors El Pasoans who have made contributions to the community. The event…
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Juárez mayor speaks deployment of Mexican National Guard to the border
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Monday the deployment of 10,000 Mexican National Guard soldiers to the U.S.…
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Interview: Border Czar Tom Homan
EL PASO (KVIA) — President Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan, sat down with ABC-7’s Paul Cicala for an exclusive, 1-on-1 interview, after he spent two…
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El Paso’s Edward Greer, retired Army major general, dies at 100
by El Paso Matters Staff January 29, 2025 Edward Greer, who enlisted in the segregated Army during World War II and rose to become one of the…
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ABC-7 at 4: Bataan Memorial Death March
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Bataan Memorial Death March returns to White Sands Missile Range this year. The marathon consists of 26.2 miles of rugged…
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Pentagon to send up to 1,500 active duty troops to help secure US-Mexico border, officials say
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon will begin deploying as many as 1,500 active duty troops to help secure the southern border in the coming days, U.S.…
Continue ReadingFormer US Coast Guard chief reveals why he withheld sexual assault investigation from Congress
WABC, CNN By Melanie Hicken, Blake Ellis and Pamela Brown, CNN (CNN) — The former leader of the US Coast Guard who withheld from Congress the…
Continue ReadingIsrael accuses an ‘unprecedented’ number of Israelis of spying for Iran
CNN By Jeremy Diamond and Zeena Saifi, CNN Haifa, Israel (CNN) — In the months before Iranian ballistic missiles struck the Nevatim Airbase in…
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Maj. Gen. Henry S. Dixon to take command of Joint Task Force North on Fort Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Army Major General Henry S. Dixon will take command of Joint Task Force North in a ceremony on Fort Bliss Monday. U.S.…
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Hundreds enjoy tree lighting at Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) – Hundreds were on hand at Fort Bliss to see the traditional lighting of the tree. Visitors got to enjoy refreshments and…
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ABC-7 at 4: ReadyOne Abilities in Action
El Paso, TX ( KVIA-TV)-El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—ReadyOne Industries, based in El Paso, TX, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative,…
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US will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons in push to bolster Kyiv before Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials say the Pentagon will send Ukraine at least $275 million in new weapons. It comes as the Biden…
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ABC-7 at 4: Workforce Solutions to host Veterans Hiring Fair
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—Workforce Solutions Borderplex hosts a veterans hiring fair. This event will allow the public to connect local employers…
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Veterans Day parade in Northeast El Paso today
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Today we honor the brave men and women who fought for our country. The City of El Paso is hosting a parade to honor the…
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Soldier dies following “training accident” at Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss officials announced the death of a soldier assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored…
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Water pipe leak contained, says WBAMC administration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Administrators with William Beaumont Army Medical Center say the Fort Bliss fire department and their maintenance crews have…
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Israel has begun its retaliatory strikes on Iran, source says
From CNN’s Alex Marquardt Israel has begun its retaliatory strikes on Iran following an attack from Tehran earlier this month, according to an…
Continue ReadingNorth Korean troops spotted in Russian border region with Ukraine, says Kyiv
By Niamh Kennedy and Darya Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — A group of North Korean soldiers have been spotted in Russia’s Kursk region, an area…
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National Buddy Check Week for veterans
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — In support of the STRONG Veterans Act of 2022, the VA has announced National Buddy Check Week. This year it runs from October…
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