EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County will honor two veterans through unattended burial ceremonies at Fort Bliss National Cemetery, beginning with a service today for U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Paul A. Oaks. Oaks, who served in the Navy, will be laid to rest at 9:30 a.m. Friday during a ceremony organized
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The MountainStar Sports Group Amigo Airsho just announced its headlining military demonstration teams for 2026 and 2027. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, featuring the Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team and Army Golden Knights, will perform October 24 to 25, 2026. The Air Force Thunderbirds will headline October 9 to
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ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today, we are recognizing Jaime Bustamante, who served in the Gulf War. We thank you for your service. You can send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or who once served
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday and today we are recognizing Louie Perez, who held a corporal rank in the Marine Corps during the Iraq War. We thank you for your service. Military Monday is sponsored by GCU.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — ABC 7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and of course our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing AM2 Belmontes, a jet mechanic who served for 20 years in the US Navy. We thank you for your service. You can send in a photo
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two local veterans, David Delgado and Robert Fonseca, joined ABC-7 for a live interview ahead of Veterans Day. Both men were recently recognized with letters of appreciation from Congresswoman Veronica Escobar’s office for their service to the nation. The appearance comes after a special ceremony at Northwest Early College High
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This Veterans Day, El Pasoans are invited to a ceremony that honors the brave service and sacrifice of veterans across the borderland. ABC-7 spoke with Donna Juarez, veteran and the president of Flags Across America who wants the community to come out and thank our veterans. There will be over 40 Rio Grand Honor Flight yellow
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Freedom Crossing food court will reopen tomorrow, just in time for Veterans Day. The court had to close down after a fire at the Texas Roadhouse Sunday night. Texas Roadhouse will still be closed, and is expected to remain close until further notice as repairs are made. A Fort
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ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today, we are recognizing Dog Cisneros Jr., who served in the Korean War. We thank you for your service. You can send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or who once
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Armed Services YMCA of El Paso is partnering with Feed the Children and Teleperformance Group to support military and local families affected by the government shutdown. The community distribution event will take place Thursday, Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Junior Enlisted Family Center, 2004 Sheridan
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Texas Land Commissioner is encouraging the El Paso community to send at least 100 birthday cards to World War II veteran Gabriel Malafronte in celebration of the Air Force vet’s 100th birthday. Malafronte turns 100 on November 10. He currently resides at the Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
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ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today, we are recognizing Manuel Salas, a U.S. Army veteran who served in South Korea. We thank you for your service. You can send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or
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By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration plans to funnel a $130 million donation from an anonymous ally of President Donald Trump toward paying military service members during the government shutdown, the Defense Department confirmed on Friday. “The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of
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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 Leonal Hernandez, who is in the U.S. Army. We thank you for your service. You can send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the
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SANTA FE, New Mexico (KVIA) — Almost 120 New Mexico National Guardsmen from the 126th Military Police Company left for a one-year federal active duty deployment to the southern border. While at the border, the national guardsmen will be helping CBP, becoming part of Joint Task Force-Southern Border. The guardsmen’s participation is part of a routine,
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) Offices at VA ECHCS are closed until further notice, due to the ongoing government shutdown. The services being impacted by the shutdown include, but are not limited to: Compensation Service Pension and Fiduciary Service Insurance Service Education Service Loan Guaranty Service Outreach, Transition and Economic Development Veteran Readiness &
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ABC-7 is saluting the men and women of our armed forces and our veterans with Military Monday. Today we are recognizing Salvador Hernandez. We thank you for your service. You can send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or who once served and is a veteran. We’ll recognize
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– With some federal employees missing their first paycheck due to the ongoing government shutdown, Rep. Veronica Escobar held a resource fair Friday aimed at helping workers weather the financial storm. The fair offered information on interest-free loans, mental health resources, utility assistance and other support services. “We don’t want anyone to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — UTEP President Heather Wilson and Retired General David L. Goldfein held a signing for their new book, “Get Back Up,” at the UTEP Bookstore today. “Get Back Up” shares lessons on how to serve with purpose and lead with character. The book is free for active military members and veterans. Proceeds will go to the UTEP ROTC Scholarship
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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 Amaya, a U.S Marine. We thank you for your service. You can send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or once served
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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 Paul Peoples, who served in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 1992. He’s a veteran with one tour of the Gulf War. We thank you for your service, Peoples.
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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 Sgt. Carlos Guerra Jr., who served in the U.S. Army for 21 years. We thank you for your service, Sgt. Guerra Jr. You can send in a photo of your loved
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector’s Interim Chief Patrol Agent Walter N. Slosar recently posted on social media the deployment of 500 Texas National Guard soldiers to El Paso to support the border mission along with DHS. The soldiers will be performing various duties, including working on infrastructure. “The technology
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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 Sgt. Emilio Avalos, who served in the Marine Corps for 8 years. During his service, he Iraq and Afghanistan. We thank you for your service, Emilio. You can send in a
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA)– On the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, students from Pebble Hills High School joined more than 200 volunteers at Fort Bliss National Cemetery to honor the lives lost. Armed with gloves, brushes, and trash bags, students spent the day picking weeds, cleaning headstones, and learning about the legacy
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Spc. Taylor Adam Lee, 22, the Fort Bliss soldier accused of attempting to spy for the Russian Federation, will be arraigned on Friday, September 12, 2025. ABC-7 reported last month that Lee tried to pass information on the M1A2 Abrams Tank to a person he thought represented the Russian government.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso County is making sure no veteran is laid to rest alone. Through the County Veterans Assistance Office, unaccompanied veterans are given dignified services with full military honors. When officials learn of a veteran without family, they coordinate with local veterans service organizations and invite the public to attend.
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Fort Bliss soldier is facing aggravated battery and other charges in Las Cruces. Las Cruces Police say that Ryder Scott is charged with aggravated battery on a household member causing great bodily harm, false imprisonment, interference with communication, and battery against a household member. Officers arrested Scott on Friday,
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