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Changes in his body while performing simple tasks leads to ALS diagnosis for San Antonio veteran
Read full article: Changes in his body while performing simple tasks leads to ALS diagnosis for San Antonio veteranEveryday simple tasks like running became harder to accomplish for retired Army veteran Norman Jones.
Woman pleads guilty in connection with Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance, murder
Read full article: Woman pleads guilty in connection with Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance, murderA Killeen woman accused of in connection with the disappearance of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen has pleaded guilty, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
US Army to conduct military training exercises in San Antonio this week
Read full article: US Army to conduct military training exercises in San Antonio this weekThe U.S. Army will be conducting a military training exercise in certain parts of the downtown and the central area of San Antonio, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
San Antonio man, 28, died during training incident at Army Ranger School in Florida, officials say
Read full article: San Antonio man, 28, died during training incident at Army Ranger School in Florida, officials sayJames A. Requenez was a student at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion and died during the “swamp phase” of training, according to Army officials. A 28-year-old San Antonio man died during a training incident at the Army’s Ranger School in Florida, according to the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade. James A. Requenez was a student at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion and died during the “swamp phase” of training, according to the ARTB. The Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, and the Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade offers our heartfelt... Posted by Airborne and Ranger Training Brigade on Friday, March 26, 2021The incident is currently under investigation, Army officials said. AdArmy officials said his awards include the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Parachutist Badge.
Sound Session: Musician, US Army veteran releases new single
Read full article: Sound Session: Musician, US Army veteran releases new singleSAN ANTONIO – He’s a US Army veteran and a country musician. Now Chuck Wimer is sharing his new single, “Homerun,” with SA Live in a special Sound Session virtual performance. “’Homerun’ is kind of the story of my life and my brother’s life combined,” Wimer said. You can follow him on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube, and visit his website for more music. More Sound Sessions:Ad- Sierra Lynn’s new single- Support local music: JR Herrera Band- San Antonio band Love Coma
21-year-old US Army soldier from San Antonio killed in vehicle rollover crash, officials say
Read full article: 21-year-old US Army soldier from San Antonio killed in vehicle rollover crash, officials sayA 21-year-old San Antonio soldier was killed in a rollover crash in Farah, Afghanistan, according to The Department of Defense. Vincent Sebastian Ibarria died as the result of the crash, which happned on Friday. Details surrounding the crash were limited but officials said the investigation of the incident is still ongoing. Ibarria was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and Fort Drum and New York, officials said. Well bring more details as they become available.
He will be severely missed,: Division mourns loss of San Antonio soldier killed in rollover crash
Read full article: He will be severely missed,: Division mourns loss of San Antonio soldier killed in rollover crashA 21-year-old San Antonio soldiers division is in mourning after he was killed in a vehicle rollover crash in Farah, Afghanistan, according to The Department of Defense. The loss of any Mountain Soldier has a lasting impact on every member of the team. The 10th Mountain Division mourns the loss of Spc. He will be severely missed from our formation, said Lt. Col. Kamil Sztalkoper, spokesperson for the 10th Mountain Division, in a release. Ibarria was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, and Fort Drum and New York, officials said.
Hall of Fame QB Favre says Kaepernick will reach hero status like Pat Tillman
Read full article: Hall of Fame QB Favre says Kaepernick will reach hero status like Pat TillmanHall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre said Sunday that he believes Colin Kaepernick will reach a hero status in football similar to that of Pat Tillman, the former Arizona Cardinals player who left the NFL to serve in the U.S. Army after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Favre was interviewed by TMZ Sports and asked if Kaepernick had reached the level and stature of other sport figures such as Muhammad Ali and Jackie Robinson. I can only think of, off the top of my head, Pat Tillmans another guy who did something similar and we regard him as a hero, Favre said. TEMPE, AZ - OCTOBER 4: FILE PHOTO Safety Pat Tillman #40 of the Arizona Cardinals looks on during a game against the Oakland Raiders at the Sun Devil Stadium October 4 1998 in Tempe, Arizona. Goodell also released a video on June 5 saying he encouraged all players to speak out and peacefully protest.