Originally Published: 19 MAY 25 18:44 ET By Sean Lyngaas, CNN Editor’s note: If you feel you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 24-hour Suicide Crisis Lifeline. Veterans and their loved ones can dial 988 then Press 1 or text 838255 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. (CNN) — A Harvard Medical School
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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 Ray Chavez who served in the air force. We thank you for your service. Send in a photo of your loved one who is serving in the military, or who once served and
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A federal grand jury just indicted U.S. Army soldier Seth Herrera, 35, on attempted sexual exploitation of a child and receipt of files depicting child sexual abuse charges. Court documents state that Herrera allegedly had been finding, receiving, and downloading child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) since 2021. He is also
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A local veteran battling terminal breast cancer was met with an outpouring of love Monday evening, as the Borderland community showed up for a special drive-by parade in her honor. Vanessa Ruiz, a retired Army drill sergeant in her early 40s, is in hospice care after a long battle with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – More than two dozen El Paso and Las Cruces veterans took a trip to the nation’s capital to visit the Korean and Vietnam War Veteran Memorials this week. ABC 7’s Doppler Dave Speelman joined the group and got to witness the veterans reaction to their visits thanks to Nusenda. One
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – More than two dozen El Paso and Las Cruces veterans took a trip to the nation’s capital to visit the Korean and Vietnam War Veteran Memorials this week. ABC 7’s Doppler Dave Speelman joined the group and got to witness the veterans reaction to their visits thanks to Nusenda. One
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –The Rio Grande Honor Flight 19 returned to El Paso this evening carrying over 30 Vietnam veterans. Their arrival was met with the support of a signs, cheering, music and happiness honoring their service. A far different scene from their return after the Vietnam war, where hostile protesters shouted at them.
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Update: See new pictures of the honor flight as Doppler Dave and the veterans spend time in Washington, D.C. All of the photos below are courtesy of Alec Schreck. WASHINGTON, D.C. (KVIA) — The Rio Grande honor flight finally touched ground in Washington, D.C. this evening. ABC-7 Chief Meteorologist Doppler Dave documented the warm greeting these vets
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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 Arturo Salinas, who served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955. During the Vietnam War, he was overseas in Japan. Salinas died earlier this year, and ABC-7 thanks him for
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss will hold its annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 20, at 7 a.m. The event is hosted by the 1st Armored Division and the Fort Bliss Religious Services Office. It will take place at 1LT Paul A. Noel Parade Field on Pershing Road. The service is open
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Update (May 21, 2025): New documents tied to the investigation obtained by ABC-7 reveal that the crash happened when the army vehicle Aguilera and Gamino were travelling in failed to properly pass another car and skidded off the road. The vehicle crashed and everyone inside suffered serious injuries. They were all airlifted to area hospitals.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A would-be U.S. Marine has suffered catastrophic injuries after a recent motorcycle crash. It’s derailed his plans just days before he was expected to report to MEPS. Lynden Utman-Lavaque was riding down South Nevada when someone ran into the street right in front of him, causing him to hit
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso community showed up Friday morning to honor Specialist William Martucci, a U.S. Army veteran laid to rest without known family. The unaccompanied burial took place at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with full military honors and strong public support. Another unaccompanied veteran, Private Sergio David Lujan, is scheduled
Continue ReadingUpdate: (April 8, 2025): The City of El Paso has confirmed a second positive measles test in El Paso. It comes from a three-year-old unvaccinated child. Both cases that have been confirmed are from unvaccinated children. “We cannot stress enough the importance of measles vaccination,” said Department of Public Health Director Vinny Taneja. “Measles is
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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 Vietnam Veteran Samuel Mangum. He served 2 tours — one in the first infantry division and one in the field forces ousters unit. We thank you for your service. Send in
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Master Chief Musician Michael Shelburne, a native of El Paso, Texas, retired from the U.S. Navy this year 29 years of service. Courtesy: DVIDS His retirement ceremony was held at the Washington Navy Yard, home of the U.S. Navy Band, where he served as a clarinetist and senior leader. Courtesy:
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Wounded, ill, and injured soldiers are competing at Fort Bliss this week in hopes of making Team Army for the 2025 Department of Defense Warrior Games. More than 65 athletes are taking part in the Army Trials—a nine-day adaptive sports competition featuring swimming, cycling, powerlifting, track, and more. Only 40
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Retired Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael A. Grinston, who served as the 16th Sergeant Major of the Army from 2019 to 2023, became the first noncommissioned officer to lead Army Emergency Relief (AER) when he assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2024. Courtesy: Fort
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — In 2022 at Fort Bliss, Sgt. Christian Sutton launched a nationwide bone marrow registry campaign after losing his mother to cancer as a child — a mission aimed at saving lives through the U.S. Army. Courtesy: Operation Ring the Bell Known on base as the “Bone Marrow Guy,” Sutton created
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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 Antonio Pranger. A F-15 eagle photo specialist with the 49th tactical fighter wing on Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.. We thank you for your service. Send in a
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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 Border, will discuss the operational capabilities of the M1126 Infantry Carrier Vehicles, also known as Strykers. These Strykers were recently deployed at the El Paso and Big Bend Sectors. “It is
Continue Reading EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)- According to the Department of Defense, U.S. troops can now patrol the Southern border using Stryker armored vehicles. The M1126 Infantry Carrier Vehicle will commute through El Paso and Big Bend along the border, with the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. The Secretary of Defense authorized U.S. military
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Thousands gathered Sunday, March 23, 2025, at White Sands Missile Range for the 36th annual Bataan Memorial Death March. The event honored the tens of thousands of U.S. and Filipino soldiers forced to march 65 miles under brutal conditions after surrendering to Japanese forces in 1942. Nearly 10,000 died during
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EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — Veterans and their caregivers will have access to a variety of resources this weekend at the Borderplex Veteran & Family Caregiver Expo. The free two-day event will be held at the Starlight Event Center, kicking off today, March 21 at 9 a.m. Organizers say more than 120 community partners will
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)-The Military Officers Association of America is a professional association of United States military officers. Retired Colonel Bob Wagner who is with the El Paso chapter talk about the benefits of the local organization. For more information: https://www.moaa.org/chapter/elpaso/
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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 who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. This memorial will be built at Flags Across America and will serve as a lasting symbol of gratitude, remembrance, and community
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Washington, D.C. (KVIA) – The Pentagon announced Saturday it will deploy a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) to the southern border following the President’s directive ‘to bolster military support in securing the U.S. – Mexico border. A release from the Department of Defense said: Each SBCT is a mechanized infantry force of approximately 4,400 soldiers,
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Retired service members will have the opportunity to connect with over 30 companies at the Fort Bliss veterans job fair today, Thursday Feb. 27th. Todays hiring event will take place at the Centennial Banquet & Conference Center at 11199 Sergeant E Churchill St. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Transitioning military, veterans, military spouses
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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 and plans to replace him with Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine. “I want to thank General Charles “CQ” Brown for his over 40 years of service to our
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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 was created by Monica Tucker with a goal to establish an annual tradition based on unity and inspiration. The committee overseeing the selection process consists of active and retired service members, community
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