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VFW Post Searches For Fallen WWII Hero’s Family

Medals and certificates fill a shadow box that used to belong to a North Texas family.

2013/05/27

Reniah Krause clings to her father, Sgt. Joseph Krause, after he and fellow soldiers arrive back home from Afghanistan on June 15, 2011. (credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Report Looks At Stress On Military Children

A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics said that kids whose parents serve during wartime are at an increased risk for social, emotional and behavioral problems.

2013/05/27

Legislature Award Medal Of Honor To Cameron Man

The Texas Legislature gives out the award to one person every two years and on Memorial Day gave it to U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Darryn Deen Andrews Of Milam County.

2013/05/27

The American Flag waves. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Dallas Marchers ‘Carry The Load’ For Veterans

Military supporters are walking for a cause on Memorial Day at Reverchon Park in Dallas. The third ‘Carry the Load’ march is raising money for veterans.

2013/05/27

A man waves an American flag. (credit: Getty Images/Hector Mata/AFP)

Remembering The Meaning Of Memorial Day

Many people think of Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer, but it is also a time to pay respect to the service men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

2013/05/24

(Photo by: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

Memorial Day Celebrations In DFW

Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but it’s also the time to honor America’s fallen soldiers, who valiantly gave their lives defending our country.

2013/05/13

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

Texas Bill Would Allow Veterans To Skip Police Training

Texas lawmakers will likely see a bill in the next legislative session allowing some military veterans to skip most police academy training en route to becoming a sworn police officer.

2013/02/19

President Obama Attends Memorial Service At Ft. Hood For Shooting Victims

Panetta’s Decision Welcome News To Longtime Texas Military Officer

Colonel Suzanne Adkinson has been serving in the military for over 30 years. As a member of the Texas National Guard, she believes it’s time to lift the ban on women serving in combat.

2013/01/24

Panetta To Lift Ban On Women In Combat

The U.S. Military is making one of the biggest policy changes in its history. CBS News learned Tuesday the Defense Department is lifting its ban on women serving in combat.

2013/01/24