EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –SoldierCon, an event established in 2015 to support military families facing financial challenges, has grown significantly over the years. Originally held at military installations, it now moves to larger public venues, with this year’s event taking place at the Starlight Convention Center in El Paso, Texas. The convention, back after the
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Update (6:00 PM): Fort Bliss officials say that Military Police remain on site at Mendoza Clinic. “There remains no risk to the community,” Ft. Bliss officials posted on social media. “However, please continue to avoid this area until further notice.” FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss officials say there is currently police activity near
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)— Soldiercon returns for a three-day celebration of comic books, cosplay, cars, and more. The event began in 2015 after the founder noticed the financial strain on military families wishing to experience local comic cons. The founder of Soldiercon, Carlos Molina, wants to provide a pop-culture convention that is friendly and welcoming to service members
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El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—Meridian Medical & Associates, a local veteran and minority-owned clinic will host a Health expo to honor veterans in the El Paso community. Veterans. The expo will be held on September 7th, 2024, at Meridian Medical and Associates LLC, 1900 N Mesa Suite B, El Paso, TX 79902. They will also be
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Veterans Administration Health Care System has released renderings of the new primary health care center for the region, set to break ground next week and open by 2028. The 492,996 square-foot facility will be built next to the new William Beaumont Army Medical Center on Ft. Bliss
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LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — The family of a young veteran suffering from major health complications is desperate for help after they say the VA has left them seeking answers. Heather Gariepy once had a promising military career, but was cut short eight years ago after she developed neurological disorders that have yet to
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Twelve sergeants major from Fort Bliss, Texas, are marking a significant achievement as they graduate with master’s degrees from Penn State University. The soldiers earned their degrees through the Sergeants Major Academy Fellowship Program, which provides Army-funded scholarships. The program, in partnership with Penn State World Campus, supports sergeant majors
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — 12 Army sergeants major from Fort Bliss are being recognized by Penn State University this weekend. Officials said the sergeants major are graduating with master’s degrees in education that they earned online through Penn State over the past year. The group received red, white and blue military honor cords during
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Originally Published: 05 AUG 24 17:26 ETBy Haley Britzky, CNN(CNN) — Several US personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack Monday against US and coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase in Iraq, a US defense official said.“We can confirm that there was a suspected rocket attack today against US and Coalition forces at Al-Asad Airbase,
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EL PASO,Texas (KVIA)– Secretary of Veteran Affairs Denis McDonough, visited El Paso today and announced big changes for the Sun City. A new $750 million state of the art facility, that will be located near Beaumont Hospital on the east side of El Paso, is set to open in late 2028. The new facility will
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Pasoans are among many across the world who have been watching the Israel-Hamas conflict over the last year. Now, they’re among those concerned a wider war may be brewing, after several deadly strikes over the past week. Saturday, a rocket strike killed 12 people, who were mostly children, at
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today the El Paso history museum held a grand opening for their new exhibit titled “El Paso Homegrown: The Korean War.” The exhibit is the latest in the series that started in 2022. The history, culture and relationship between Korea and the United States are just some of the topics
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 1st Armored Division hosted a Change of Command Ceremony for Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III and Maj. Gen. Curtis D. Taylor. It happened Thursday, July 11th from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at 11685 Sergeant Major Blvd., Fort Bliss, Texas 79918. That’s in front of the 1st Armored Division
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A Ft. Bliss man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 8 years in prison today for Intoxication Manslaughter and Intoxication Assault in connection with a 2023 crash. Online court records show Terry Randall Kinkade pleaded guilty and was sentenced today. Courtesy: EPPD Kinkade was arrested after a crash on October
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Anthony Aguilar, founder of Revive Auto Solutions, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious 2024 Air Force One Detailing Team at Seattle’s Museum of Flight. 2023 at the Museum of Flight, detailing Air Force One. Courtesy: RL VIZIONZ Led by renowned detailer Renny Doyle, this annual event gathers top
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El Paso, TX( KVIA0TV)- El Paso Community College will hold a Completion Ceremony for its second U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) Cohort II Paramedic course at EPCC. This year, the Accelerated Paramedic and Advanced EMT courses will graduate 16. EPCC was the first site chosen to team with Fort Bliss to provide paramedic education to
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Ft. Bliss’ top commander, Maj. Gen. Jim Isenhower, is leaving the post. Ft. Bliss officials confirm to ABC-7 that Isenhower’s last day will be July 11, 2024. The change of command ceremony will happen that day. Isenhower will hand over command to Maj. Gen. Curtis Taylor. “Isenhower will serve his
Continue ReadingUpdate: A 1st Armored Division spokesperson provided ABC-7 with the following statement. “Sgt. Coreydon Stepaniak is a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to the 1st Armored Division. He joined the Army April 5, 2011. He’s been assigned to Fort Bliss since 2018. His awards include the Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service
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El Paso, TX ( KVIA)- Doña Ana Community College (DACC) sponsors a free health fair for veterans and the entire community. The fair, hosted by the DACC Nursing Program, will be held on Tuesday, June 25th, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Espina campus, 3400 S. Espina Street. The fair is not just
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Texas Governor Greg Abbott says that military installations added $151.2 billion and 677,022 jobs to the state’s economy in 2023. Ft. Bliss was the third highest contributor, adding $27,948,226,000 and 126,997 jobs. The Texas Military Preparedness Commission requested the data from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. “Working together with
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today is Memorial Day, and it’s about more than the unofficial start of summer. The holiday honors soldiers who died in war while serving the country. Some El Pasoan’s took to local parks to remember the day with their families. At Memorial Park ABC-7 saw people relaxing under the shade,
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FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — A woman drove from Oklahoma to Fort Bliss to receive her grandfather’s Purple Heart, which was lost for decades after he was killed in 1943. Cindy Sooter’s grandfather, John E. Lee was a Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class in the U.S. Navy. He received the Purple Heart posthumously for his actions
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Families across the country gather to honor relatives and battle buddies this Memorial Day. In El Paso, the Travis Manion Foundation is one of the leading organizations for veteran services. The organization’s Honor Project started in 2021, and its goals is to show surviving friends and family that their loved
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By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden marked Memorial Day with a pledge that the country would continue the work of the nation’s fallen toward a more perfect union, “for which they lived, and for which they died.” Delivering remarks at a solemn remembrance ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery,
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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 southwestern skies. Just to the north of El Paso, the Air Force’s 54th Fighter Group at Holloman Air Force Base trains about 100 of those skilled F-16 pilots every
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EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Department of Defense (DOD) says that the estimated number of sexual assault and harassment reports made by active duty military members has dropped since 2021. “This is the first time in nearly 10 years that the Department has seen a decrease in sexual assault prevalence,” DOD officials stated Thursday.
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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 F-16 pilots every year. Very few of them are women. First Lieutenant Lili Ruland is one of two female student pilots at Holloman Air Force Base. “I recently
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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 just published a comprehensive list of all the things American tax dollars have bought for Ukraine. You can look through the list for yourself below: Air Defense One Patriot air defense
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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. Brandon Olsen is one of five people who initially faced capital murder charges in Tyler Croke’s death. Croke was murdered on May 7, 2017. He was attacked while showering at a friend’s
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