674 Views Page Slater is a Gulf War veteran who served in the Army for 10 years. He said that joining the Army was one of the best decisions that he ever made, but he admits that the war took a toll on his physical and mental health. He said
589 Views Ft. Bliss soldiers tour Otero Prison Facility to prepare for deployment, “Little Miss Nobody” laid to rest in Tularosa, and the latest on the Rio Grande deal being worked out between Texas and New Mexico.
677 Views LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KRQE) – A marine recruit from Las Cruces died after he collapsed during a training exercise last month. In a statement released on Saturday, the Marine Corps says Pfc. Javier Pong “became unconscious and unresponsive” while “conducting scheduled training” at Camp Pendleton near San Diego on Sept.
663 Views Holloman announces death of Airman, offers few details, Alamogordo School Board member resigns, library celebrates banned book week, and a look at the Otero County State Fair.
745 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As Fred Gardner’s family tells it, he tried to join the Air Force four times before he finally found a legitimate way to enlist. Family lore or no, he was indisputably all-in on his military service.
692 Views ALAMOGORDO, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials with the Holloman Air Force Base said that an Airman has passed away. The news was released Sunday afternoon. Officials said an Airman died in Alamogordo on Saturday. The Airman’s death is being investigated, and the name of the deceased has not been released.
691 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Double Eagle II Airport will host the Land Of Enchantment Fly-In from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday, an event that offers free parking and admission. The Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program is celebrating its 30th year in a big way. Volunteer pilots will provide
1,094 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque might be a desert, but that isn’t stopping the city’s Parks and Recreation department from bringing home a massive piece of the submarine named after New Mexico’s largest city. In the coming months, the City is planning to relocate the 54-ton sail of the
806 Views Navajo Nation veterans can now get help with VA paperwork in Gallup. Before, they would need to drive hours away for assistance. GALLUP, N.M. — The Navajo Nation is the first tribe in the country to get a special accreditation to help veterans.
913 Views ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Blue Halo won an $80 million contract to construct a virtual simulation for the Air Force Research Laboratory This will create simulated wargames for the Department of Defense.
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