Sniper training at Fort Hood
They are the heroes we don't often see--hiding out, making critical shots that save countless lives. Thursday, we got to meet the next generation of snipers and we got an up close look at the training it takes - to qualify for the prestigious role.
They are the heroes we don't often see--hiding out, making critical shots that save countless lives. Thursday, we got to meet the next generation of snipers and we got an up close look at the training it takes - to qualify for the prestigious role.
Fatal Fort Hood accident raises questions about training
The U.S. Army has said the five Fort Hood soldiers who died when a rain-swollen creek swept their vehicle into rushing waters were in the right place for their intended training.
The U.S. Army has said the five Fort Hood soldiers who died when a rain-swollen creek swept their vehicle into rushing waters were in the right place for their intended training.
Ft. Hood soldier killed by hit and run driver
The mother of a Ft. Hood soldier is asking for the public's help in finding the driver who struck and killed her son.
The mother of a Ft. Hood soldier is asking for the public's help in finding the driver who struck and killed her son.
Gov. Abbott asks Texas National Guard to monitor Operation Jade Helm 15
Governor Greg Abbott met with the Commander of the Texas National Guard and directed him to monitor Operation Jade Helm 15.
Governor Greg Abbott met with the Commander of the Texas National Guard and directed him to monitor Operation Jade Helm 15.
Bastrop County residents fire off questions on Jade Helm 15
More than 150 people packed into the Bastrop County Commissioner's Court Monday to hear details about Jade Helm 15.
More than 150 people packed into the Bastrop County Commissioner's Court Monday to hear details about Jade Helm 15.
Defend Freedom Tour unites veterans to hold politicians accountable
Veterans and their families are joining together to fight for the benefits promised to them. The Defend Freedom Tour stopped in Austin to educate vets about issues that directly affect them.
Veterans and their families are joining together to fight for the benefits promised to them. The Defend Freedom Tour stopped in Austin to educate vets about issues that directly affect them.
Veteran laid to rest five months after dying
Five months after his death a veteran was honorably laid to rest Wednesday morning.The 65-year-old marine served overseas during the Vietnam War.
Five months after his death a veteran was honorably laid to rest Wednesday morning.The 65-year-old marine served overseas during the Vietnam War.
Camp Mabry honors soldiers and first responders through real-life reenactments
Soldiers and first responders put themselves in harm's way day after day to preserve our freedom and save lives.
Soldiers and first responders put themselves in harm's way day after day to preserve our freedom and save lives.
Fort Hood shooting victims finally receive Purple Hearts in moving ceremony
A top Army commander says he hopes that Purple Hearts awarded to dozens of survivors and relatives of soldiers who died in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting gives them closure.
A top Army commander says he hopes that Purple Hearts awarded to dozens of survivors and relatives of soldiers who died in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting gives them closure.
Fort Hood shooting victims to receive Purple Hearts this week
This week the victims of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting will receive purple hearts.
This week the victims of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting will receive purple hearts.
Oldest WWII combat vet prepares to celebrate 109th birthday
Next month the nation's oldest living World War II combat veteran turns 109. Richard Overton calls East Austin home and he's already receiving some early birthday gifts.
Next month the nation's oldest living World War II combat veteran turns 109. Richard Overton calls East Austin home and he's already receiving some early birthday gifts.
Vietnam veterans honored at the State Capitol
There was a special ceremony Monday morning honoring Texas' Vietnam War veterans on the Capitol grounds.
There was a special ceremony Monday morning honoring Texas' Vietnam War veterans on the Capitol grounds.
Camp Mabry holds honorary enlistment ceremony for eight-year-old battling rare disorder
A New Braunfels boy is not letting his rare disorder get in the way of reaching his goals.Friday his family and soldiers at Camp Mabry gave him the surprise of his life.
A New Braunfels boy is not letting his rare disorder get in the way of reaching his goals.Friday his family and soldiers at Camp Mabry gave him the surprise of his life.
Two Marines stop armed robber at Starbucks on Congress
Police say a man pulled out a gun and demanded money from employees at the Starbucks on 6th and Congress.
Police say a man pulled out a gun and demanded money from employees at the Starbucks on 6th and Congress.
Central Texas Congressman wants Chris Kyle to be awarded "Medal of Honor"
A Texas lawmaker wants to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Chris Kyle.
A Texas lawmaker wants to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to Chris Kyle.
How veterans are helping other vets fight against suicide
A closer look at the state-wide organization called the Military Veterans Peer Network, a group of veterans who help struggling vets.
A closer look at the state-wide organization called the Military Veterans Peer Network, a group of veterans who help struggling vets.
Rock Your Camo 5K kicks off Women Veterans Month in Texas
The Texas Veterans Commission is hosting the 2nd Annual Rock Your Camo (RYC) 5K at Camp Mabry on February 28, 2015, to kick off Women Veterans Month in Texas in March.
The Texas Veterans Commission is hosting the 2nd Annual Rock Your Camo (RYC) 5K at Camp Mabry on February 28, 2015, to kick off Women Veterans Month in Texas in March.
Fort Hood soldier kills 4, including himself
A domestic disturbance turned deadly in Killeen after a Fort Hood soldier shot and killed three people before killing himself. Another person injured by gunfire is in the hospital.
A domestic disturbance turned deadly in Killeen after a Fort Hood soldier shot and killed three people before killing himself. Another person injured by gunfire is in the hospital.
Army veteran says he was unfairly ticketed by VA police
A U.S. Army veteran said he has been unfairly ticketed by police at the VA hospital in Temple for the fourth time. The last time was last weekend.
A U.S. Army veteran said he has been unfairly ticketed by police at the VA hospital in Temple for the fourth time. The last time was last weekend.
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets selects first female commander
Texas A&M has announced that for the first time in its 139 year history, a woman will lead the university's legendary Corps of Cadets.
Texas A&M has announced that for the first time in its 139 year history, a woman will lead the university's legendary Corps of Cadets.