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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4 US troops wounded in Syria raid that killed senior ISIS leader on Thursday
(CNN) — Four US troops were wounded in a helicopter raid in Syria that killed a senior ISIS leader on Thursday night, according to the…
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Biden says objects shot down over North America last week appear to not be part of China’s spy balloon operation
(CNN) — President Joe Biden on Thursday said that the United States has no indication that the three objects shot down in…
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ABC NEWS: No survivors after Black Hawk helicopter crashes onto Alabama highway: Sheriff’s office
Unbelievable. Airplane/helicopter crashed right in front of me on AL-53. I’m still shaking. Photo is not zoomed in at all. @whnt #aviationcrash…
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El Paso Veteran will run marathon in memory of brothers and sisters
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — The Global War on Terror is the longest military conflict the United States has ever participated in. From 2001 to 2021,…
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Two Fort Bliss soldiers face murder charges in separate cases
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Two Fort Bliss soldiers are charged with murder, according to documents obtained by ABC-7. Spc. Mason Klippert, is accused…
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Be Mindful: ABC-7 probing access to medical care for El Paso veterans in ‘Be Mindful’ segment
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — ABC-7 is looking into the ease and access to medical care for the region’s military veterans. It’s a journey we started…
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Military-style weapon found on street on Ft. Bliss
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — ABC-7 has learned a military-style weapon was somehow left abandoned in the middle of the street on Fort Bliss. ABC-7…
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El Paso veterans one-stop center moving to new location
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — The El Paso veterans one-stop center on Diana Drive is a one-of-a-kind veterans center in El Paso. It offers everything…
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Germany and US announce plans to send tanks to Ukraine in major sign of support for Kyiv
 (CNN) — Germany confirmed it will send a long-demanded contingent of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine in a major sign of support for Kyiv that will be…
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Feds drop charges against Afghan soldier trying to claim asylum in Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A former Afghan soldier who crossed multiple continents trying to escape the Taliban’s revenge and reconnect with his brother in…
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Migrant shot and injured by National Guard soldier patrolling border
A Texas National Guard soldier patrolling the Texas-Mexico border shot a migrant Sunday morning just west of McAllen, according to an internal Texas…
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El Pasoans react to veteran’s death at the El Paso VA.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — Messages of condolences continue to pour in for a veteran who took his life after a visit to the El Paso VA Medical…
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El Paso Veterans Affairs medical director speaks with ABC-7 about healthcare access following death of veteran
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — One week after the death of a Veteran at the El Paso VA Medical Center, ABC-7 sat down with the VA Medical Director Froylan…
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Borderland veterans can benefit from expanded healthcare access from Veterans Affairs
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — — Starting Jan. 17, Veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any Veterans Affairs or non-VA healthcare…
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Veteran dies after self-inflicted gunshot at El Paso VA Medical Center parking lot
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Regional Veterans Affairs leaders were in El Paso today after a man suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the El Paso…
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