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Mitch Fuller, the national and state legislative chairman with the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), speaks on the upcoming legislative session in Austin.

Fort Hood welcomes first baby of 2023 born at CRDAMC

Baby Millie Ellen was born in the wee hours of New Year's Day to proud parents Joshua and Sabrina Austin at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center.

Wounded Iraq veteran receives new Liberty Hill home

Aaron Cabrera, a decorated Army sergeant who was wounded in Iraq, received a new home for the holidays in Liberty Hill, thanks to Operation Finally Home.

Air Force grounds entire B-2 bomber fleet after fiery emergency landing

The Air Force has grounded its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bombers following an emergency landing and fire earlier this month, and none of the strategic aircraft will perform flyovers at this years' college bowl games.

Texas-based, veteran-owned business crafts new Sailor Jerry spiced rum BBQ sauce

Sailor Jerry Ironsides BBQ Sauce is crafted with Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum to “incorporate the bold character of the traditional Navy-style spirit."

'I’ll be home for Christmas': Military dad surprises kids at Austin airport

It's a very special holiday for the Park family as they get to celebrate in their hometown together after their dad came home from overseas deployment.

Austin Vietnam veteran fights rare disorder that weakens his body's muscles

The Army special forces veteran is fighting IBM, inclusion body myositis, a rare disorder that weakens the body's muscles. His doctor says many patients end up bedridden, and worse.

U.N. peacekeeper from Ireland killed in shooting in Lebanon

Unidentified attackers fired at a convoy in southern Lebanon, killing an Irish U.N. peacekeeper and wounding several other people. The area is a traditional stronghold of the militant Hezbollah group.

Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class

Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.

B-2 'stealth' bomber damaged after emergency landing at Missouri base

One of the U.S. Air Force’s few stealth bombers caught fire after an emergency landing at its home base in Missouri over the weekend, the military announced Monday.

Army tops Navy 20-17 in first OT game in 123 rivalry games

Navy leads the series against Army 62-54-7. The Black Knights have won five of the last seven meetings.

House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military

More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.

100-year-old WWII veteran gets honorary promotion to brigadier general

Retired Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson was given the honorary rank during a ceremony for the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s establishment as a military service.

Pearl Harbor remembrance draws handful of survivors to Hawaii

The youngest active-duty military personnel on Dec. 7, 1941, would have been about 17, making them 98 today. Many of those still alive are at least 100.

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for military members

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress, ending a directive that helped ensure the vast majority of troops were vaccinated but also raised concerns that it harmed recruitment and retention.