Honor Flight honors Veterans in the Borderland with a trip to the nation’s capital
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Honor Flight of Southern New Mexico and El Paso transports America’s Veterans to Washington DC to visit the memorials that…
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El Paso considering issuing municipal identification cards, possibly helping migrants
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — El Paso City Council members passed a resolution Tuesday to look into issuing municipal identification cards. The measure…
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High school students tour William Beaumont Army Medical Center, learn about career opportunities
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — High School students from Las Cruces had the unique opportunity to tour the William Beaumont Army Medical Center this…
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Air Force alters entry standards to meet dwindling recruiting numbers
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The fallout from the pandemic sent schools into lockdown, preventing recruiters from engaging with interested students and…
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A new era of healthcare benefits for Veterans exposed to harmful substances
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The PACT Act is a law that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans. Due to being exposed to burn pits, Agent…
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Air National Guardsman taken into custody in connection to documents leak
UPDATE: WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Mass. Air National Guardsman suspected in classified documents leak taken into custody by federal agents. …
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The Army increasingly allows soldiers charged with violent crimes to leave the military rather than face trial
Stationed at Army posts thousands of miles apart, two soldiers faced a flurry of criminal charges after they allegedly assaulted women within days of…
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Former soldier jailed again after violating probation in deadly drunken driving conviction
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former soldier sentenced to probation in a deadly drunken driving crash less than two months ago is in jail, accused of…
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Joint Base Andrews lockdown lifted
UPDATE: The lockdown at Joint Base Andrews has been lifted. The incident remains under investigation according to JAB’s twitter account. UPDATE ON…
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9 soldiers killed after 2 Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky during training mission, Army says
(CNN) — Nine US service members were killed after two helicopters with the 101st Airborne Division crashed late Wednesday in southwestern…
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Crisis Intervention Team honors veterans at luncheon
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Local veterans were honored for their service by members of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT). The…
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“Nightmares, nightmares, nightmares”: 507th Maintenance Company soldier’s PTSD struggle
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — On March 23 2003, 37-year-old-Chief Warrant Officer 3 Marc Nash was in a 12-vehicle convoy for the 507th Maintenance Company…
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Additional attacks on American bases in Syria Friday after US retaliatory airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups
A U.S. official told ABC News that there were two new attacks late Friday on two U.S. facilities in Deir ez-Zor Province in eastern Syria after…
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Fort Bliss dedicates building to Sgt. Donald Ralph Walters of the 507th Maintenance Company
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss dedicated Building 2466 to Sgt. Donald Ralph Walters. Sgt. Walters enlisted in the U.S. Army one year after…
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Ruck march kicks off 507th commemoration events on Ft. Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Members of the 5th Battalion, 52nd air defense artillery regiment joined dignitaries on Fort Bliss this morning to mark 20…
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Women in service: challenges and perseverance
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico (KVIA) — During women’s history month, women in the military are sharing their experiences. Chief Master Sgt.…
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No foul play suspected in death of Fort Hood soldier, Army says, as family raises allegations she was being sexually harassed
(CNN) — Military investigators at Fort Hood said there was no foul play in the death of Pvt. Ana Basaldua Ruiz, who was stationed at the…
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El Paso VA Medical Center opens its doors to media tour for the first time since covid
UPDATE: ABC-7 asked about the death of a veteran outside the El Paso VA Medical Center in January. No details were provided, and we were referred to…
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Bataan Memorial Death March returns to White Sands Missile Range
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico (KVIA) — After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bataan Death March marathon is finally back in person for its 34th…
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Border chief disputes DHS has ‘operational control’ of the entire US southern border
(CNN) — US Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz on Wednesday said the US does not have “operational control” of the southern border, contradicting a…
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Austin says US will continue to fly drones over Black Sea and condemns Russian downing as ‘aggressive’
(CNN) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed on Wednesday that US aircraft will continue to “fly and to operate wherever international law…
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Russian fighter jet forces down US drone over Black Sea after intercept
Originally Published: 14 MAR 23 13:00 ETUpdated: 14 MAR 23 14:00 ETBy Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — A Russian fighter jet…
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$4.7 Million awarded to local veterans transitioning out of the military
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A $4.7 million reward was given to Workforce Solutions Borderplex to help transition local veterans from military life to…
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Deported veteran who died in Mexico to be buried at Fort Bliss National Cemetery
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – ABC-7 learned that according to the Department of Homeland Security, Moreno’s condition did not fit an emergency status. His…
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Barber shop offers discounts to active military, free cuts for veterans
El Paso, TEXAS (KVIA) — U.S. Army veteran Alec McGee serves everyone at Upperkutz Barber Shop, but his military clientele is special. McGee wants…
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Navy SEAL dies in free-fall parachute training accident
(CNN) — A Navy SEAL died over the weekend after taking part in a free-fall parachute training, according to a statement from Naval Special Warfare…
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Pentagon warns troops eating poppy seeds could lead to failed drug tests
(CNN) — The US Defense Department issued an official warning to troops last week: If you don’t want to test positive on a drug test, you…
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Military Mom surprises two Anthony Middle School students after nine-month deployment
ANTHONY, Texas — U.S. Army Seargent Samantha Romero has been separated from her two sons for nine months and 8-thousand miles. For Aiden and Dylan,…
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More people can now visit Fort Bliss with new visitor program
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — If you want to visit Fort Bliss, you no longer need to be sponsored by a service member, according to officials. Now, you…
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Connecting women veterans with resources
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– Saturday morning a veterans meeting was held for women in the borderland. The meeting was set to help provide women veterans…
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