Soldier dies following “training accident” at Fort Bliss
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — Fort Bliss officials announced the death of a soldier assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored…
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Water pipe leak contained, says WBAMC administration
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – Administrators with William Beaumont Army Medical Center say the Fort Bliss fire department and their maintenance crews have…
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Israel has begun its retaliatory strikes on Iran, source says
From CNN’s Alex Marquardt Israel has begun its retaliatory strikes on Iran following an attack from Tehran earlier this month, according to an…
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North Korean troops spotted in Russian border region with Ukraine, says Kyiv
By Niamh Kennedy and Darya Tarasova-Markina, CNN (CNN) — A group of North Korean soldiers have been spotted in Russia’s Kursk region, an area…
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National Buddy Check Week for veterans
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — In support of the STRONG Veterans Act of 2022, the VA has announced National Buddy Check Week. This year it runs from October…
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US and G7 allies moving forward with $50 billion loan package to Ukraine, including $20 billion from the US backed by frozen Russian assets
By Sam Fossum, CNN (CNN) — The US and Western allies are moving forward with a $50 billion loan package to Ukraine backed by the profits of…
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Thousands of North Korean troops in Russia. What does that mean for the war with Ukraine?
Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — American and South Korean officials say there’s evidence that thousands of North Korean troops are now…
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A Palestinian student was asleep in his tent at a hospital when an Israeli strike brought an inferno
Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Shaban al-Dalu, a 19-year-old Palestinian university student, had survived an Israeli strike on a…
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More than 800 service members ejected from US military under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ receive honorable discharges
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — More than 800 records of service members who were kicked out of the military under the “don’t ask, don’t…
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ABC-7 at 4: Trinity Site Open House
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—White Sands Missile Range will open the Trinity Site Open House on October 19. The site is where the first atomic bomb…
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It’s been one year since the Oct. 7 attack that sparked war in the Middle East. The impacts on communities abroad, and here at home.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One year ago, Americans around the U.S. woke up to breaking news headlines detailing the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on a music…
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Borderland officials invite everyone to “La Gran Fuerza de México” expo in Juárez
JUAREZ, Chihuahua (KVIA) — Juárez officials recently announced the military presentation “La Gran Fuerza de México” in the city which will feature…
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ABC-7 at 4: Abilities in Action-ReadyOne
El Paso, Texas (KVIA-TV)—ReadyOne Industries, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative, high-quality garments for the U.S. military.…
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U.S. Soldier who ran into North Korea dishonorably discharged
Update: “With time already served and credit for good behavior, Travis is now free and will return home,” King’s attorney Frank Rosenblatt told ABC-7…
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Borderland veterans head to Washington, D.C. on Mission 18 Honor FlightÂ
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — A group of veterans from El Paso and southern New Mexico departed early Thursday morning on the Mission 18 Honor Flight to…
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Texas granting $2.4 million to El Paso organizations supporting veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Governor Greg Abbott just announced that the City and County of El Paso, as well as several other organizations that help…
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Be Mindful: Suicide in the Military
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)—September is suicide prevention month; since last week, we have talked about a range of topics. Including what to do if you…
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SoldierCon returns with three days of fun and special guests in El Paso
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) –SoldierCon, an event established in 2015 to support military families facing financial challenges, has grown significantly…
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Police presence at clinic on Ft. Bliss
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…
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ABC-7 at 4: Soldiercon Celebrates Comics, Cars, Cosplay
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…
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ABC-7 at 4: Meridian Medical & Associates to host Health Expo honoring local Veterans
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…
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Renderings released of new El Paso VA main clinic on Ft. Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The El Paso Veterans Administration Health Care System has released renderings of the new primary health care center for the…
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Disabled veteran continues to seek answers from VA after years of neurological complications
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…
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Fort Bliss soldiers graduate with master’s degrees
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) —  Twelve sergeants major from Fort Bliss, Texas, are marking a significant achievement as they graduate with master’s…
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Fort Bliss soldiers graduate from Penn State University
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — 12 Army sergeants major from Fort Bliss are being recognized by Penn State University this weekend. Officials said the…
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‘Several’ US personnel injured in rocket attack on Iraq base
Originally Published: 05 AUG 24 17:26 ETBy Haley Britzky, CNN(CNN) — Several US personnel were injured in a suspected rocket attack Monday…
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Watch Live: VA Secretary visits El Paso
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…
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Rising conflict in the Middle East sparking concerns over a wider war in the region
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…
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El Paso history museum holds ceremony for 71st Armistice anniversary and new exhibit
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…
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