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Restored chopper helps combat wildfires

Ignacio Garcia — Tue, 14 May 2013 01:16:39 GMT

A refurbished helicopter was introduced as the newest unit in STARFlight's fleet. It will be used to help combat wildfires.

Boerne, TX airman killed in Kyrgyzstan

John Bumgardner — Sun, 05 May 2013 22:50:43 GMT

A Texas airman is among three dead in a plane crash at the US base in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

Marine pilot sends love from sky-high

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:59:28 GMT

A Marine pilot serving in Afghanistan had to miss his brother's wedding this week, but he definitely sent some wedding wishes from thousands of feet up in the air and a world away that the newlyweds won't ever forget.

Veteran helping curb military suicides

David Scott — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:28:05 GMT

U.S. military suicides are soaring at an epidemic rate, but one local vet who attempted to take his own life, thinks he has some answers.

Triplets take big first step together

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:39:49 GMT

A set of triplets from Tucson, Ariz., decided to take a big step together, enlisting in the Arizona Air National Guard.

Free tax filing for National Guardsmen

Calily Bien — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 02:16:04 GMT

Community Tax Centers at Foundation Communities will prepare and file tax returns for free at Camp Mabry.

Smithville honors local war heros

Ignacio Garcia — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:03:26 GMT

Seven veterans from the Smithville, Texas area have died in recent years in Iraq and Afghanistan, and in a town of 3,900, that number stands out.