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Marine pilot sends love from sky-high

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

Panetta: Women are integral to military's success

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, in lifting a ban on women serving in combat, said women have become integral to the military's success and have shown they are

2 caught at border, military desertion

U.S. customs officials say two North Carolina men await extradition on military desertion charges after they were detained at the U.S.-Mexico border.

City collects furniture for 7 veterans and families

After a month of collecting furniture and other household items for Austin’s homeless veterans and their families, city and community volunteers will deliver

Veterans helping veterans with PTSD

The transition from living on the edge 24/7, not knowing if the next moment will be your last, to the calm and quiet of home is proving to be one of the

Vietnam Veterans Monument moves ahead

The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument is passing a milestone this week in Bastrop as the casting process is under way.

Job fair set for Texas veterans

"Red, White and You!" is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 15 at each of the 28 Workforce Development Boards in Texas. It is free and open to all Texas veterans and

Fort Hood prepares for TBI center

Fort Hood is beginning to prepare for the construction of a new treatment center which will focus on helping soldiers who have traumatic brain injuries and

Video: Marine meets daughter for first time

She was born while he was overseas in Afghanistan. And this week, a U.S. Marine got to hold his infant daughter for the first time.

Marines sent to Yemen to boost embassy security

An elite Marine rapid response team has arrived in Yemen's capital in the wake of violent protests at the U.S. Embassy over a film critical of Islam, the

Marines headed to Libya to reinforce security

Some 50 U.S. Marines headed to Libya on Wednesday to reinforce security at U.S. diplomatic facilities in the aftermath of an attack in the eastern city of

Ex-Marine kills 2, self at NJ supermarket

Authorities say the gunman in the New Jersey supermarket shooting fired at at least six employees, including one outside the store, before killing himself.

Timeline: Deadliest military crashes

The Associated Press lists the deadliest crashes since the U.S.-led invasion on Oct. 7, 2001.
 

'Operation Hydration' gives H2O to USO

Friday, members of the University of Texas Austin Student Veterans Association set up camp out side the Frank Erwin Center. They braved the heat to collect

First US Ospreys to arrive in Japan

Japan's Defense Ministry says the first U.S. Osprey military transport aircraft will arrive in Japan on Monday despite opposition from residents over safety

Lottery scratch-off money helps vets

Any organizations that help military veterans, heres your chance to get a piece of $2.5 million. The money is available through legislation allowing the Texas

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An Interstate 5 bridge over a river collapsed north of Seattle, dumping two …

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