Trump’s former defense secretary James Mattis denounces him for dividing country
WASHINGTON, DC — Former Secretary of Defense James Mattis castigated President Donald Trump as “the first president in my lifetime who…
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Defense secretary says no military for protests, active-duty troops in DC returning to home bases
WASHINGTON, DC — Active-duty troops brought in to Washington, D.C. to help if needed with the civil unrest in the nation’s capitol are beginning…
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National Guard troops, active duty military police deployed near White House
WASHINGTON, DC — National Guard troops were deployed near the White House Monday evening hours after President Donald Trump said he wanted…
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Father deployed overseas calls on Las Cruces community for daughter’s birthday parade
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Corporal Nicholas Herrera is a member of the New Mexico National Guard and for the last several months, he’s been away from…
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Pentagon puts military police on alert to go to Minneapolis at President Trump’s order
WASHINGTON, DC — As unrest spread across dozens of American cities on Friday, the Pentagon took the rare step of ordering the Army to put several…
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Fort Bliss officials mum about crime scene outside Cassidy gate to post
EL PASO, Texas — Fort Bliss officials were mum Friday about a crime scene just outside the Cassidy gate to the post. A tent was erected and crime…
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Nearly 10% of El Paso virus deaths, three-dozen cases tied to state-run veterans home
EL PASO, Texas — Nearly 10% of all of El Paso’s coronavirus-related deaths have involved residents at a state-run veterans home in the city,…
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Fallen Las Cruces soldier honored by his family at Fort Bliss ceremony
FORT BLISS, Texas — Millions have sacrificed their lives fighting for our country, and Memorial Day is a day to honor those brave men and women. On…
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11-year-old east El Paso boy stands tall in reminding all about Memorial Day’s true meaning
EL PASO, Texas — Standing tall and full of pride for his country, a boy in far east El Paso was reminding everyone Monday about the true meaning…
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WATCH: Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Bliss National Cemetery
FORT BLISS, Texas — The annual Memorial Day ceremony at Fort Bliss National Cemetery saw changes to tradition, much like occurred at Arlington…
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Flying the American flag on Memorial Day honors military personnel. Here’s the very specific way to do that.
Your Memorial Day cookout may be different this year due to the pandemic, but you can still honor those who died serving in the US military. The…
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President Trump lays wreath at Arlington National Cemetery amid pandemic precautions
WASHINGTON, DC — After two days of playing golf, President Donald Trump made a Memorial Day appearance at Arlington National Cemetery, where he…
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The US successfully tested a laser weapon that can destroy aircraft mid-flight
A US Navy warship has successfully tested a new high-energy laser weapon that can destroy aircraft mid-flight, the Navy’s Pacific Fleet said in…
Continue ReadingVideo of skateboarder riding on top of San Diego memorial honoring military members sparks backlash
SAN DIEGO, California — A skateboarder in California caused controversy after a recent video surfaced of him riding across the sacred walls of…
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Texas Naval base shooter believed to have expressed support for terrorist groups online
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The deceased suspect in Thursday’s shooting at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in Texas was a 20-year-old male…
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WATCH: F-16 jets fly over southern New Mexico to pay tribute to essential workers
ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico — A formation of U.S. Air Force jets on Friday evening conducted a flyover in southern New Mexico to show appreciation for…
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VA says it won’t stop use of unproven drug on vets for now
WASHINGTON, DC — Facing growing criticism, the Department of Veterans Affairs said Friday that it will not halt use of an unproven malaria drug on…
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Police say Las Cruces shop owner, ex-paratrooper was shot dead by intruder during burglary
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — Investigators now believe the weekend shooting death of a beloved local shoe repair businessman was a result of an…
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U.S. chief of naval operations to self-quarantine
WASHINGTON, DC — The chief of naval operations will self-quarantine after he came in contact with a family member who has tested positive for…
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Fort Bliss virus cases ‘very low’ – but stay home order still extended until May 15
FORT BLISS, Texas — Commanders at the Fort Bliss U.S. Army post on Thursday evening described the number of coronavirus cases there as “very low,”…
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VA will continue to use unproven drug touted by Trump to treat Covid-19 despite FDA saying it has ‘known risks’
The Department of Veterans Affairs says it is continuing to use an anti-malarial drug touted by President Donald Trump to treat coronavirus cases in…
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U.S. Navy recommends reinstating captain fired over virus warning
WASHINGTON, DC — The top Navy officer has recommended the reinstatement of the aircraft carrier captain fired for sending a fraught email to…
Continue Reading Holloman AFB in Alamogordo to get new F-16 training unit
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico – Some good news for the Borderland economy. The secretary of the U.S. Air Force has designated Holloman Air…
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70-year-old veteran is 1st virus death reported at Beaumont Army Medical Center
EL PASO, Texas — A 70-year-old military veteran is the first death stemming from the coronavirus to be reported at the William Beaumont Army Medical…
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Only 1 place left in the Borderland to get a haircut, but you have to be a soldier or a vet
FORT BLISS, Texas — All barber shops and salons across the Borderland have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, so many people have resorted…
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Sailor aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt dies of coronavirus
A sailor who tested positive for Covid-19 on the USS Theodore Roosevelt has died of coronavirus, the US Navy said Monday. The Navy did not disclose…
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Soldier praised as hero after El Paso mass shooting is found dead at Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas — A 23-year-old Fort Bliss soldier, credited with helping save children during El Paso’s Aug. 3 mass shooting before later being…
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Fort Bliss unveils stay home order, curfew & face mask policy
FT. BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss has announced a “stay home work smart” order as well a new daily curfew and face mask policy that will go into…
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Acting U.S. Navy boss quits amid coronavirus uproar
WASHINGTON, DC — Acting U.S. Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned Tuesday, bringing to a climax an extraordinary drama that he advanced by…
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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank calls in National Guard for help to distribute meals
EL PASO, Texas – With Covid-19 forcing business and job closures across the Borderland, the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank has seen a dramatic…
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