Vanessa Guillén: 2024 marks four years after Army specialist's death

On April 22, 2020, Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén was brutally murdered at Fort Cavazos. Her death sparked conversations about sexual misconduct, harassment and assault within the U.S. military.

US Marine dies in training accident in North Carolina

A U.S. Marine, Sgt. Colin Arslanbas, tragically lost his life in a training accident on April 18, as confirmed by military officials.

Authorities still investigating murder of Texas Army cadet

Cadet Joseph Banales was shot and killed last April in Selma, Texas, and authorities are still trying to find those responsible.

US military draft: What you need to know

While there isn't currently a draft in place, Congress and the president can reinstate the draft in the event of a national emergency or war that all-volunteer military can't adequately support.

Vietnam, Cold War veterans honored at Austin airport in 90th Honor Flight

46 Texas veterans who fought in the Vietnam and Cold Wars were honored at the Austin airport on Saturday morning as they participated in the 90th Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.

U.S. moves "additional assets" to Middle East amid threat of Iranian strike on Israel

The U.S. continues to monitor "credible" threats of an Iranian attack on Israel in response to a strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate, even as reports indicate that Iran is looking to deploy a non-escalatory response.

Taylor WWII soldier returns home 80 years after dying in action

For more than eight decades, a Taylor family has wondered what happened to their loved one after he deployed to France to fight in WWII. The family finally got those answers.

Texas program preserves oral histories of veterans

A program from the Texas General Land Office is preserving the oral histories of veterans in the Lone Star State.

Preserving the oral history of Texas veterans
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The Texas General Land Office has been preserving the oral history of veterans with its Voices of Veterans program. FOX 7's Mike Warren speaks with Dr. Dawn Buckingham to learn more.

Texas heroes recognized during Medal of Honor ceremony

Two Texas heroes were awarded with the Medal of Honor, which is the highest military decoration given to a service member from the Lone Star State.

Honor Flight Austin takes 48 veterans to D.C.

Honor Flight Austin hosted 48 Vietnam War and Cold War veterans for a trip to Washington D.C.

Pearl Harbor survivor Richard Higgins, one of few remaining, dies at 102

Higgins was a radioman assigned to a patrol squadron of seaplanes based at the Hawaii naval base when Japanese planes began dropping bombs on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941.

Austin veteran celebrates 106th birthday

An Austin WWII veteran is celebrating a major milestone reaching the age of 106-years-old.

History of American Legion Travis Post 76
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A notable anniversary is coming up for the American Legion Travis Post 76 in Austin. FOX 7's Mike Warren spoke with Vietnam veteran Jim Brennan of Post 76 to learn more.

US Army soldier indicted for selling sensitive military information

An Army soldier has been arrested on charges of selling sensitive information related to U.S. military capabilities, Justice Department officials said Thursday.