Military

"Operation Austin" finding Central Texas Veterans jobs

February 12, 2015 5:54pm CST

The Austin Chamber of Commerce is starting a "first of it's kind" program to match vets with local businesses that need new talent, it is called "Operation Austin.

President Obama sends Congress requests for military force against ISIS

February 11, 2015 2:35pm CST

President Barack Obama asked Congress on Wednesday to authorize military force to "degrade and defeat" Islamic State forces in the Middle East without sustained, large-scale U.S. ground combat operations, setting lawmakers on a path toward their first war powers vote in 13 years.

Victims of 2009 Fort Hood shooting to be awarded Purple Hearts

February 6, 2015 4:43pm CST

Texas lawmakers have spent five years fighting for the victims of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting.

Texas honors Navy SEAL marksman Chris Kyle with "Chris Kyle Day"

February 2, 2015 4:59pm CST

The man who is the focus of the blockbuster movie American Sniper was honored Monday.

Number of National Guard Members involved in DPS Border Security Surge continues to dwindle

February 2, 2015 4:32pm CST

There are only 200 Texas National Guardsmen who are still taking part in the DPS Border Security Surge.

Retired Marine honored with mortgage-free home

January 31, 2015 6:11pm CST

Saturday, Operation Finally Home presented Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ray Coffey and his family with a brand new house.

Austin Chamber partnering with Fort Hood for Veteran Job Fair

January 22, 2015 9:06pm CST

The Austin chamber of commerce is partnering with Fort Hood to place veterans in local jobs.

A funeral for a Central TX Marine, who was an avid Longhorn fan, ends with a surprise gift

January 21, 2015 3:43pm CST

A red, white and blue funeral for a local marine Wednesday included some UT burnt orange.

Louisiana inmates train service dogs to help veterans

January 15, 2015 10:20pm CST

Some veterans in Louisiana are getting some much-needed assistance thanks to a program meant to teach skills to nearby jail inmates.

A 90-year-old WWII veteran's long fight with the VA

January 15, 2015 4:57pm CST

A 90-year-old World War II veteran is playing a long game with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Fort Hood soldier found dead tests negative for Ebola

January 13, 2015 1:54pm CST

A Fort Hood soldier who recently returned from West Africa has died. Officials said the 24-year-old man's body was found on the front lawn outside his apartment Tuesday morning.