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Feds' furloughs: Region to feel sequestration's impact
The price of a dysfunctional national government will soon hit home in our region as thousands of Defense Department civilian employees face the equivalent of a 20-percent weekly pay cut for almost three months.
Soldier from Dalton killed in Afghanistan
The grief-stricken father of a Massachusetts soldier killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan described his son Friday as a man proud of his military service.
Ouisa D. Davis: Military, vets can access legal services
There are many resources available to active servicemembers and veterans. The El Paso legal community continues to reach in a warm abrazo to show its support to them.
Two Fort Bliss soldiers killed in bomb blast in Afghanistan
Update: A third Fort Bliss soldier was killed in the same attack that killed Spc.
Public, military to mix for Fort Bliss Armed Forces Day
An armor crewman explains how soldiers drive and operate the Abrams tank to an "Iron Soldier" family member last year during an equipment demonstration at the Fort Bliss Armed Forces Day celebration Fort Bliss will have its annual Armed Forces Day open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Biggs Park on East Fort Bliss.
Take 5: Five ways to get out this weekend
Street Cred Sports Basketball Academy's scoring and defensive camp for boys and girls 10 and older is from, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Rose of Sharon gym, 7932 Mansfield.
Defense furloughs trimmed: Impact still 4% pay cut for 11,000 at Fort Bliss
Civilian workers at Fort Bliss and throughout the Department of Defense got a bit of a financial reprieve Tuesday when the expected number of furlough days was lowered by the government.
Reserve liaisons help with WTUs
The Army Reserve's Warrior Transition Liaison Program has 18 liaison officers to help its wounded, ill and injured soldiers across the country.
Fort Bliss civilian workers to go 11 days without pay
Civilian workers at Fort Bliss and throughout the Department of Defense are getting a little bit of a financial reprieve.
Bound by blood, service: Army, AF brothers meet while deployed after being separated for 10 years
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Beck, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Beck, examine a water pump at Combat Outpost Azimijan Kariz, Afghanisan, May 2. The brothers had not seen each other in more than a decade, until Matthew's unit, the 577th Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron, sent a team of engineers to repair some ... (more)
Candid column from Ft. Bliss' Maj. Gen Pittard encourages soldiers to 'find their voice'
Maj. Gen. Dana Pittard is packing his bags. The El Paso native is leaving Fort Bliss at the end of the month after almost three years as commander.
19 Year Old Army Spc. Kevin Cardoza Among 5 Who 'Gave Their...
Five more soldiers have paid the ultimate price since last Monday's post . These warriors have sacrificed everything and sadly, most of America has no idea because sadly our flags won't fly at half staff for them as a nation.
El Paso Knights of Columbus chapter was founded in 1902; challenged Ku Klux Klan
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization that has existed for more than 100 years to promote and protect Catholic tradition and serve the community.
Fallen Soldier Honored in Lawton
Hundreds of people turned out to show their love and support for 1st Lieutenant Brandon Landrum, who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting us here at home.
Westboro Baptist Church plans to protest memorial of Ft. Bliss soldiers killed in Afghanistan
According to a release on the church's website, protesters are planning to be at Fort Bliss for the service on May 22.
U.S. Reps. Beto O'Rourke, Steve Pearce defend area installations
Congressman Steve Pearce and Congressman Beto OORourke discuss their mutual support for Fort Bliss and the White Sands Missile Range, the William Beaumont Medical Center, and other priorities for the military that will benefit service members in our communities.
Mindpix Corporation Announces Co-Production Agreement with Lerer Media and Mission One Voice
Mindpix Corporation announces that they have entered into a broad-based Co-Production Agreement with Lerer Media .
Remarks by Secretary Hagel at the Annual Washington Institute for...
Presenter: Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and Executive Director Robert Satloff, Howard P. Berkowitz Chair in U.S. Middle East Policy, The Washington Institute SECRETARY OF DEFENSE CHUCK HAGEL: Thank you.
Flags lowered in Oregon for Bend soldier
Flags at Oregon institutions are flying at half-staff Friday in honor of a Bend soldier who was killed in Afghanistan.
In brief: Food, games, bands set for San Felipe bazaar
San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church, 401 Passmore, will have its Gran Kermess from 5 p.m. to midnight May 17-18 and 5 to 11 p.m. May 19.