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Viral Video: Wedding Message From The Skies Of Afghanistan

A man was unable to attend his brother’s wedding after being deployed to Afghanistan, so he surprises the bride and groom with a heartfelt video from the skies of Afghanistan.

KRLD–2013/04/10

Bringing Home The War Dogs

Every year about 300 of these “war dogs” are retired from military service and up for adoption. But that can cost as much as $2,000 since the military doesn’t pay for the dogs’ return trip home.

2013/03/27

Fallen Soldiers Remembered In Fort Worth

Navy veteran Ron White came home from Afghanistan. But, on Thursday in Fort Worth, he set up a temporary memorial wall to honor those who did not make it back.

2013/02/28

Commanding General: “It was wrong …”

A CBS 11 I-Team investigation has uncovered a pattern of complaints by soldiers at a Texas Army post, triggering an outside review of the facility and drawing a promise from the commanding general that improvements are underway.

2013/02/08

Veteran Chooses Unique Way To Honor Fallen Military Heroes

Ron White from Fort Worth can recite the rank and name of 2,200 military service members killed in the war in Afghanistan.

CBS 11–2013/02/07

A U.S. Army carry team transfers the remains of Army Sgt. Enrique Mondragon, of The Colony, Texas, at Dover Air Force Base, Del., Dec. 25, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Roland Balik)

Fallen Soldier’s Remains Return To North Texas

The remains of fallen U.S. Army Sergeant Enrique Mondragon were flown to North Texas on Sunday. Mondragon died on Christmas Eve while defending his country.

2013/01/07

Solider From The Colony Killed In Afghanistan

A soldier from North Texas died on Christmas Eve while defending his country.

2012/12/26

Midland Parade Crash Victim To Be Laid To Rest

More than two weeks after a horrific Veterans Day parade crash in Midland left four veterans dead, one of the victims will be laid to rest after passing through North Texas.

2012/11/28

US soldiers enjoy their Thanksgiving Day meal on the premises of the Kabul International Airport on November 22, 2012. The meal was served to mark the US celebration of the Thanksgiving Day holiday. (credit: SHAH MARAI/AFP/Getty Images)

U.S. Troops Celebrate Thanksgiving In Afghanistan

Huge hunks of beef greeted the estimated 2,500 diners as soldiers lined up in the dining hall. Red-white-and-blue decorations filled the room. Brochures titled “Learn about combat stress” served as table centerpieces.

2012/11/22

Program Helps Veterans Facing Legal Trouble

Many veterans have trouble adjusting to civilian life when their tours of duty are complete. But there is a program which aims to help veterans who wind up in trouble with the law.

2012/11/13