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Edgewood ISD students given scholarships at Memorial Day ceremony find new meaning in holiday
Read full article: Edgewood ISD students given scholarships at Memorial Day ceremony find new meaning in holidayMemorial High School senior Julian Gallardo attended the 37th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony held Monday by Edgewood ISD and Compadres for Scholarships.
Texas nonprofit brings tradition of placing roses on graves at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Read full article: Texas nonprofit brings tradition of placing roses on graves at Fort Sam Houston National CemeteryA group of volunteers helped a Texas-based nonprofit with dozens of roses in each hand, working to place them on as many graves as possible on Monday morning at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.
Bill that would require statewide tracking of veteran suicides heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk
Read full article: Bill that would require statewide tracking of veteran suicides heads to Gov. Abbott’s deskA bill that would require all Texas counties to keep track of veteran suicides passed through the state Legislature on Monday.
Volunteers help lay Memorial Day flags at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Read full article: Volunteers help lay Memorial Day flags at Fort Sam Houston National CemeteryThis Memorial Day Weekend, thousands of volunteers from around San Antonio gathered early Sunday morning at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery to plant flags at every gravestone on site.
Veterans and service members take on CrossFit challenge ahead of Memorial Day
Read full article: Veterans and service members take on CrossFit challenge ahead of Memorial DayApproximately 120 veterans, active-duty service members and civilians gathered on Saturday morning to honor Memorial Day by participating in the Murph workout.
Veterans Day discounts, freebies for veterans, active-duty military in San Antonio
Read full article: Veterans Day discounts, freebies for veterans, active-duty military in San AntonioVeterans Day is Monday, and many places around the Alamo City are thanking veterans and active duty service members for their service.
‘The ultimate sacrifice’: Thousands honor veterans, first responders in downtown San Antonio walk
Read full article: ‘The ultimate sacrifice’: Thousands honor veterans, first responders in downtown San Antonio walkOn Sunday morning, thousands of people walked through downtown San Antonio to honor the memories of loved ones who served in the military or as first responders.
Shortfall threatens future of Memorial Day flag tradition at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Read full article: Shortfall threatens future of Memorial Day flag tradition at Fort Sam Houston National CemeteryA nonprofit is putting out a call for volunteers and corporations to fund a service project that honors those buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on Memorial Day.
San Antonio community rallies for veteran mental health awareness at Stride for Hope event
Read full article: San Antonio community rallies for veteran mental health awareness at Stride for Hope eventHundreds of people participated in the Stride for Hope Walk and Run on Saturday afternoon to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention.
Military members, veterans can enjoy a free entry to SeaWorld San Antonio in May
Read full article: Military members, veterans can enjoy a free entry to SeaWorld San Antonio in MayDuring the month of May, SeaWorld San Antonio will offer free one-day admission for active-duty United States military members, veterans and their families.
Community honors veteran who died by suicide, calls for improved mental health services
Read full article: Community honors veteran who died by suicide, calls for improved mental health servicesDozens of people marched up and down the southern fence line of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital Wednesday night, calling for remembrance and change.
WATCH: KSAT honors local Vietnam veterans’ legacy with ’50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio’
Read full article: WATCH: KSAT honors local Vietnam veterans’ legacy with ’50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio’Fifty years is a long time. Memories fade, things are lost, history is forgotten. We did not want that to happen to the men and women from San Antonio who served in Vietnam.
Spriester Sessions: Refugee thanks US veterans for ‘legacy that they left in Vietnam’
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Refugee thanks US veterans for ‘legacy that they left in Vietnam’Trinh Warner, a Vietnamese refugee, recounts her harrowing escape from Saigon during the fall of South Vietnam, an event that led to her separation from her grandmother who later died in a re-education camp. Her story is featured in KSAT’s special "50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio."
‘We were called upon to serve’: The ongoing search for 1,573 missing American service members from Vietnam War
Read full article: ‘We were called upon to serve’: The ongoing search for 1,573 missing American service members from Vietnam WarNearly 9 million Americans served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, with more than 2.5 million serving in Vietnam alone.
Vietnam veteran finds peace, now leads others back to battlefields for closure
Read full article: Vietnam veteran finds peace, now leads others back to battlefields for closureFor many Vietnam veterans, the memories of war never left. But for Ed “Tex” Stiteler, going back helped ease the pain — and now he’s helping others do the same.
Vietnam War casts shadow over President Lyndon B. Johnson’s legacy
Read full article: Vietnam War casts shadow over President Lyndon B. Johnson’s legacyLyndon B. Johnson wanted his presidency to be focused on civil rights and his domestic programs started with the “Great Society” — but the shadow of Vietnam loomed over the White House. What LBJ did as a result shaped his legacy for many Americans.
From Saigon to San Antonio: A journey from Vietnam refugee to U.S. Air Force veteran
Read full article: From Saigon to San Antonio: A journey from Vietnam refugee to U.S. Air Force veteranThousands of Vietnam refugees found a new home in the United States following the war in Vietnam. One young girl, who fled Saigon as the city fell to the North, was inspired to join the United States Air Force when she was rescued.
10,000 women from the US served in Vietnam, few recognize their role
Read full article: 10,000 women from the US served in Vietnam, few recognize their roleWhen it comes to watching the Vietnam conflict play out on television shows and movies, we rarely see how women served the United States Armed Forces during this time. It’s something not talked about enough.
Our Community Salutes’ 14th annual Enlistee Recognition Ceremony honors Class of 2025
Read full article: Our Community Salutes’ 14th annual Enlistee Recognition Ceremony honors Class of 2025Our Community Salutes are planning to honor high school seniors who are making the admirable decision to enlist in the military following their graduation.
‘Dismantle the system’: Father of U.S. Navy veteran who died by suicide calls for mental health reform
Read full article: ‘Dismantle the system’: Father of U.S. Navy veteran who died by suicide calls for mental health reformA well-decorated Navy veteran died by suicide outside the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital on April 7 in what his father believes was an outcry against the Department of Veterans Affairs and
Vigil announced for US Navy veteran who died by suicide outside VA hospital
Read full article: Vigil announced for US Navy veteran who died by suicide outside VA hospitalA vigil has been announced for a U.S. Navy veteran who died by suicide outside the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital last week.
PREVIEW: Local artist honors Vietnam veterans with mural in San Antonio
Read full article: PREVIEW: Local artist honors Vietnam veterans with mural in San AntonioA vibrant mural on the West Side captures the lasting impact of the Vietnam War on American culture, depicting powerful images of the conflict.
Airman’s muscle car, military gear stolen right before deployment
Read full article: Airman’s muscle car, military gear stolen right before deploymentInside the car, which the airman estimated would be about $70,000 to replace, was also his passport, uniforms, and “all different types of military gear.”
‘I needed help’: San Antonio study to use ecstasy for active-duty military members battling PTSD
Read full article: ‘I needed help’: San Antonio study to use ecstasy for active-duty military members battling PTSDThe stage is being set for a San Antonio research team to use MDMA, also known as ecstasy, in its study to help active-duty military members with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Students run from San Antonio to Austin to support prisoners of war and those missing in action
Read full article: Students run from San Antonio to Austin to support prisoners of war and those missing in actionOn Sunday morning, Air Force ROTC students from the University of Texas at San Antonio started running from San Antonio to New Braunfels to support prisoners of war and those missing in action.
Local AFROTC students set to carry POW/MIA flag in journey from San Antonio to Austin
Read full article: Local AFROTC students set to carry POW/MIA flag in journey from San Antonio to AustinThis weekend, a group of Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFROTC) students from several universities will run more than 60 miles between San Antonio and Austin.
‘We need more compassion’: Coast Guard veteran recalls struggles as transgender military ban looms
Read full article: ‘We need more compassion’: Coast Guard veteran recalls struggles as transgender military ban loomsAs the U.S. Department of Defense tries to ban transgender people from the military, a retired Coast Guard captain recalled living through the back-and-forth battle of being transgender while serving
‘American Sons’ documentary based on fallen San Antonio Marine to premiere at SXSW
Read full article: ‘American Sons’ documentary based on fallen San Antonio Marine to premiere at SXSWLocal filmmaker Andrew James Gonzales will premiere his new documentary "American Sons" this weekend at South by Southwest in Austin. The film tells the story of Marine Corporal Jorge “JV” Villarreal, who was killed in the line of duty while on patrol in Afghanistan in October of 2010.
Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo
Read full article: Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memoThe Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Local, federal leaders travel to Washington, DC on first direct flight out of San Antonio
Read full article: Local, federal leaders travel to Washington, DC on first direct flight out of San AntonioJust before sunrise Monday morning, hundreds of passengers lined up at the San Antonio International Airport to be the first to board a brand-new, daily, nonstop trip to Washington, D.C.
Soldiers’ Angels provides essential aid to veterans affected by LA wildfires
Read full article: Soldiers’ Angels provides essential aid to veterans affected by LA wildfiresThe nonprofit is partnering with agencies to help deliver critical support to veterans in the wake of the wildfires in California
Security tightens at Joint Base San Antonio after New Orleans, Las Vegas attacks
Read full article: Security tightens at Joint Base San Antonio after New Orleans, Las Vegas attacksMajor Air Force Bases across the United States are suspending the ‘Trusted Traveler Program’ in wake of the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas.
Army veteran visits late wife’s grave site every day since she passed away in 2016
Read full article: Army veteran visits late wife’s grave site every day since she passed away in 2016For Army Veteran Larry Haven, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery is a place where he can visit his late wife, Margrate Haven.