MUTTS Canine Cantina El Paso launches ‘MUTTS for Vets’ program
MUTTS Canine Cantina El Paso, in collaboration with Train to Serve Canine Academy and KLAQ, has announced the launch of the “MUTTS for Vets”…
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Veterans honored at the Welcome home Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — March 29th is recognized as National Vietnam Veterans day and a ceremony was held to honor those who fought in the war. The…
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Army officer lives by personal motto: pride, hustle, desire
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Very few Army soldiers reach the rank of Major General. “It’s more rare than I thought, says General Harrison. “It’s pretty…
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Disabled American Veterans and Recruit Military hosts job fair
El Paso, TX (KVIA-TV)- It can be challenging for someone in the military to leave and search for a job outside the military. That’s why DAV and…
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The largest Borderplex Veteran and Family Caregiver Expo kicks off today!
EL PASO, TX (KVIA) — The City of El Paso and El Paso Veterans Affairs, kicks off the largest Borderplex Veteran and Family Caregiver Expo today. The…
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Soldiers, Border Patrol agent killed in helicopter crash identified
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas (KVIA) – U.S. Customs and Border Protection identified the two soldiers and Border Patrol agent killed in a helicopter crash…
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Army veteran on the verge of homelessness gets helping hand
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — After losing her husband of 33 years, army veteran, Carol Eller, and her disabled son once experiencing homelessness are…
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Army veteran’s legacy memorialized in Fort Bliss statue
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — You can’t miss it when entering Fort Bliss and it’s one of the last things you see leaving. The bronze, three thousand pound…
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Army Captain found not guilty in murder case of boyfriend
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A jury has found Army Captain Clevy Muchette Nelson not guilty of murder in the death of her boyfriend. According to court…
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ABC-7 Xtra: An Army retiree’s commitment to serve
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — For decades, the focus of the Army Emergency Relief, also known as AER, is to assist soldiers and their families in times of…
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Love and Sacrifice: Couple reflects on relationship and military service
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Gerardo Ozorio-Quiroz, a retired Army Infantryman, says military life was at times difficult. “A lot of issues going on when…
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William Beaumont Army Medical Center pharmacies impacted by cyberattack
Update: WBAMC released a statement explaining its pharmacy systems are all back up and running. Officials with the hospital released the following…
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Ft. Bliss soldier charged with ‘aggravated femicide’ in death of teen mom will be extradited
Update (February 8, 2024): Court documents newly obtained by ABC-7 show that Luna has waived his right to extradition and will be sent to Mexico to…
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Sergeant Major Michael Perry III pays special visit to Fort Bliss leaders
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Five hundred service members were treated to a special guest this week to discuss the importance in supporting the quality…
Continue Reading5 Marines confirmed dead after their helicopter crashed in Southern California
Originally Published: 08 FEB 24 02:35 ET Updated: 08 FEB 24 08:15 ET By Haley Britzky, Andy Rose and Jason Hanna, CNN (CNN) — [Breaking…
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US retaliates after deadly drone attack on Jordan base
By Alexandra HutzlerandMeredith Deliso The U.S. on Friday began to carry out retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria, likely against Iran-backed…
Continue ReadingThree US troops killed in drone attack in Jordan, more than 30 injured
Originally Published: 28 JAN 24 11:12 ET Updated: 28 JAN 24 16:02 ET By Haley Britzky, Natasha Bertrand and Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — Three US…
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Amigo Airsho to Return to Biggs Army Airfield in 2024
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Today, it was announced that the Amigo Airsho will return to El Paso, to the Biggs Army Airfield, on October 12th and…
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Holloman airman recognized for saving five lives while off duty
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Airman Garret Glore is humble and reserved. He works out up to five hours a day to be ready for anything. “Personally I…
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VA provides free emergency suicide support to 50K, El Paso offers help
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Right now, a veteran in crisis can walk into any health care facility for suicide support anywhere in the country at no…
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Army soldier honored after 33 year career serving country
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A retirement ceremony was held to commemorate the career of a proud service member. After serving the Army for a majority of…
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1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade departs for National Training Center
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many Blackhawk helicopters from the 2-501st Combat Aviation Brigade departed form Fort Bliss to Fort Irwin, Calif., to…
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Veteran trained at Fort Bliss reflects on Iraq deployment in new book
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — “Don’t Let the Monsters Out” is a book by an Air Force Veteran who shares her experiences serving in Camp Bucca during the…
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First annual Veteran Provider Summit seeks to improve service for veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Veteran service providers came together on January 11, 2024, to host the 1st annual Borderplex Veteran Provider Summit. The…
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Fort Bliss late start for operations Monday due to inclement weather
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) – U.S. Army Fort Bliss is reporting a late start to the work day on Monday. Soldiers and DA Civilians are to report to their…
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WBAMC will reschedule appointments before 10 a.m. due to inclement weather
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – William Beaumont Army Medical Center says due to the inclement weather patients with appointments already scheduled before 10…
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All clear given after ‘suspicious’ package found at Ft. Bliss’ Freedom Crossing
FORT BLISS, Texas (KVIA) — The Ft. Bliss Law Enforcement team gave the all clear after a “suspicious” package was found at the Freedom Crossing…
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Marine veteran walks almost 2,000 miles to raise funds for fellow veterans
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — 63-year-old veteran Wayne Weaver will walk almost 2,000 miles for various veteran charities in El Paso. His walk starts…
Continue ReadingUS quietly reaches agreement with Qatar to keep operating largest military base in Middle East
Originally Published: 02 JAN 24 16:42 ET By Alex Marquardt and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The United States has quietly…
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El Paso community comes together for veteran’s burial without family
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The community gathered Tuesday, for U.S. Navy Veteran Peter Botello, who was laid to rest with no family in attendance.…
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