Military

Sergeant Melvin Barker knew he wanted to serve in the U.S. Army from the age of six. He served for seven years and was deployed to Europe after the end of the Vietnam War. Right now, he is homeless.

On Thursday evening, several of the honorees and their family members flew into Tyler for the event. They were welcomed by cheers and applause from a crowd that included the TJC Apache Belles, members of law enforcement, and many East Texas veterans.

The program could be a huge benefit for smaller departments which expended extensive manpower and equipment during the summer fires.

The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) awarded over $1.8M in grants to nine East Texas veteran service organizations Wednesday.

“Lieutenant General Whiddon proved that with hard work and dedication you can begin a journey in a small town like Joaquin and follow the roads to carry you all over the world,” said Joaquin Mayor Jessie Griffith.

A national research group completes a study to improve the health of all Veterans and Americans

An East Texas World War II veteran celebrated his centennial of life, and friends and family from all over the country came to celebrate with him.

July 25 marks National Hire a Veteran Day, a day dedicated to helping veterans find jobs. For veterans, finding a job can be difficult.

Second Leutenant David Murrel Lewis was killed in action about 80 years ago. It wasn't until last year that he was identified. Friday, his remains were flown back to Texas for services in Sulphur Springs over the weekend.

A Lufkin man has published a book comprised of a collection of letters written to his wife, Janie, in 1971 from his station in Vietnam.

The “canstruction” was made possible by donations from Humana as part of a food drive sponsored by the company. Over 1600 cans were used to complete the model which was created to promote awareness of veteran food insecurity.

Motorcycle clubs came together Saturday to wash the veteran memorial wall in Nacogdoches.

Smith County Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to first veteran homebuyer

Participation in the NATO alliance often calls attention to the U.S. military in Germany, a regular source of debate among candidates and voters.

VFW Post 8904 laid a wreath honoring and remembering the service and sacrifice of Americans who were in Operation Enduring Freedom and the Global War on Terror, which started 19 years ago this week.

He started his second run last March and has now made it to Texas.

His father could’ve given the oath of office in person, but due to the pandemic, they opted for FaceTime.

Fish is credited for helping lead the country to victory in three wars. According to his obituary, Fish lived in Tyler.

The band virtually performed the classic song, “I’ll Be Seeing You."

Several East Texans are among the less than 3,500 military members who have received this award.

Military members were surprised at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport today when they came home.

The competitions are meant to challenge the cadets’ mental and physical toughness and to develop leadership while fostering teamwork and espirit-de-corps.

Students sang to the veterans, read speeches on what Veteran’s Day means to them and showered them with heartfelt gifts.

Day 2 of the Brookshire’s Heroes Flight is in the books. And Friday night there were many tears and lots of hugs as the veterans had to say goodbye to their new best friends from East Texas. It’s a special bond that spans generations.

Twenty-nine veterans departed Thursday morning for the 19th Heroes Flight.

Brookshire Grocery Co.’s 19th WWII Heroes Flight will depart for Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Oct. 17.

A ceremony to commemorate National POW MIA Day was held Friday in Nacogdoches.

The company announced 125 new jobs coming to the site over the next six years.

The LEGION Act would give hundreds of thousands of veterans access to American Legion programs and benefits for which they previously had not been eligible, according to Legion.org.

The meeting is free, and veterans are urged to attend, either to receive or offer support.

The U.S. Department of Defense announced that a soldier from Texas died in Afghanistan.

More than 500,000 men and women who served in Vietnam call Texas home.

U.S. Army Sgt. James G. Johnston was one of two soldiers killed by small arms fire while supporting combat operations in the Uruzgan Province of Afghanistan on June 25.

American Legion hopes is offering a community forum it hopes will serve as a one-stop shop of information for veterans.

The Army recruitment brought along its Special Operations recruitment truck; basically, a mobile simulations lab on an 18-wheeler flat trailer.

A World War II veteran from Marlow is turning 93 on April 17th and his family is already trying to get cards sent to him for his birthday to surprise him.

Across the nation there are over 200 chapters of an organization called, Blue Star Mothers. This week during Veteran's Day celebrations, Nacogdoches military moms completed a major step in sanctioning the support group's newest chapter. Kim Cooper McDonald is leading the push.

As always the week of Veteran's Day, Texas Workforce Solutions around the state hosts the 'Hiring Red, White and You'.There will be 28 job fairs around the state, including one in Nacogdoches to serve Deep East Texas. Right at 50 employers, representing a wide range of fields, will be present. Res