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FC Dallas to provide “Tickets for Troops” to July 4 celebration at Pizza Hut Park

The event will feature a halftime presentation by The American Fallen Soldiers Project, post-game fireworks, and live music from Lone Star Attitude.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Northeast Dallas veteran sent threatening letter by HOA to remove military bumper stickers

Frank Larison has lived in his home for eight years without such a request.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Plano-based PFSweb signs five year, $15.3 million contract with AAFES

The contract is for the AAFES' catalog and online store.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Video interview: WWII triple-ace Bud Anderson at Dallas’ Frontiers of Flight Museum

In case you haven't noticed, there are vintage bombers flying overhead. It's those folks from the Collings Foundation, back in town to make your commute more entertaining.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Dallas Baptist University to provide free tuition to post-9/11 U.S. veterans

The move was in accordance with the new G.I. Bill due in August 2009.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Fort Worth to hit the seas in form of new Navy vessel

The Navy is naming its newest littoral combat ship the USS Fort Worth.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Parker Women’s Club collects donations for active duty soldiers

The final day for dropping off your donated items is Thursday, Nov. 20.

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008

Dallas father and son veterans rescued from burning home

Neighbors ran into the burning home to pull the veterans to safety

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

DFW identity theft ring took advantage of military members’ info

The leading duo would recruit homeless people to cash fraudulent checks.

Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008

Air National Guard wing out of Fort Worth helps evacuate elderly from hurricane path

Crews from the 136th Airlift Wing are loading up old and disabled folks in Beaumont and moving them out to higher ground.

Friday, Sept. 12, 2008

Scholarships spark UNT Army corps enrollment

12 out of 30 cadets enrolled in the program are on full scholarships that the Army awards students.

Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008

American Airlines will waive third excess bag fee for military personnel

Soldiers get all the breaks.

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008

Soldiers from Wylie’s National Guard Armory left for Iraq Monday

Residents from surrounding communities showed their support by lining the roadway and waving American flags.

Monday, July 28, 2008

Cowboys cheerleaders join NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and others in USO tour

Cowboys cheerleaders enlist in Armed Forces?

Monday, July 7, 2008

FC Dallas Foundation presents “Tickets for Troops” for July 4 game

Through the “Tickets for Troops” program, FC Dallas and its partners provide an opportunity for servicemen and women, veterans, and their families to attend the game and celebration on July 4 for free.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes donates Richardson home

The recipient is a disabled Army Specialist whose current home is small and inaccessible.

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

North Texas native ousted in Air Force restructuring

Air Force Chief of Staff General T. Michael Moseley of Grand Prairie resigned Thursday.

Friday, June 6, 2008

McKinney coffee shop sending coffee to troops in Iraq

Katie Blanchard, an assistant manager at Coffee N Cream in downtown McKinney, initiated the Beans for Troops program.

Friday, Jan. 18, 2008

Army Reserve to reopen vacant west Tarrant County facility

Located on some semi-secret 250 acres, the facility used to house nuclear weapons.

Monday, Jan. 14, 2008

President George W. Bush, Department of Defense honor McKinney resident Harry McKillop

McKillop has spent the last three decades working to help get POWs home.

Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007

The Dallas Foundation awards $1.6 million to assist military personnel

Seven recipient organizations offer assistance to military personnel and their families.

Monday, Aug. 20, 2007

USO DFW receives Meadows Foundation Grant

Texas philanthropic institution awards $72,000 to local USO center.

Friday, Aug. 17, 2007

Nasher Sculpture Center offers free admission to the military and their families for Independence Day

Nasher Sculpture center appreciates your service, come hang out for free today.

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Arlington soldier in Iraq wins lottery

He was in an office pool with 27 other people.

Monday, July 2, 2007

Texas ranked fourth in nation for supporting our troops

At least we're beating Florida.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

DMN article prompts flood of contributions for DFW USO

While over the last week contributions have been pouring in, more help is needed to allow DFW's USO to continue its service to our men and women in the military.

Monday, June 4, 2007

Ex-West Point cadet from North Texas sues Dept. of Defense

Gov't. says cadet faked his running test and wants him to reimburse $114K in education fees.

Monday, May 14, 2007

Department of military science to commission UTA cadets

Cadets from UTA to be commissioned as 2nd lieutenants at this year's Commissioning Ceremony.

Monday, May 7, 2007

UPDATED: Marine Corps questions Steve Austin’s background

Steve has always seemingly taken every opportunity to be supportive of the artists around him. However, that doesn't mean that absolutely everyone is supporting Steve right now.

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Locals declare war on ‘Don’t ask, don’t tell’

John Ames has co-founded and co-chairs the Dallas-based Military Equality Alliance, a national organization formed to lobby Congress to repeal “Don’t ask, don’t tell.” And with the re-introduction of the Military Readiness Enhancement Act on Feb. 28, he and other gay and lesbian former servicemembers are gearing up for a fight.

Monday, April 16, 2007

Another Fort Worth soldier killed in Iraq

Spc. Marieo Guerrero, age 30, was killed by a roadside bomb yesterday in Iraq. Guerrero is a Fort Worth native.

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

UPDATED: Former Keller police officer wins city settlement after military ruined his feet

Charles Eric Richardson was honorably discharged after suffering nerve damage from wearing boots given to him that were too small. City Council expected to vote to approve an out-of-court settlement Tuesday night.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Grand Prairie group wants to create quilts for injured troops

They're looking for volunteers to help once a week, starting April 4.

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Fort Worth to have largest veterans’ outpatient clinic in the nation

Fort Worth will soon get the largest veterans' outpatient clinic in the country from The Department of Veterans Affairs.

Friday, March 9, 2007

Motorcycle riders to escort wounded soldiers to recovery retreat

Patriot Guard Riders of Texas and numerous police departments are coordinating a ride to Lantana Lodge near Pilot Point, Texas.

Thursday, March 1, 2007

The Dallas Foundation announces $5 million fund to benefit military families

Established in 1929, The Dallas Foundation is Texas’ oldest community foundation.

Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007

American Airlines extends cheaper fares for U.S. military personnel through July 2007

They should advertise this in those "army of one" commercials.

Friday, Jan. 19, 2007

Soldier from Irving killed in Iraq

Sgt. Paul T. Sanchez died of wounds suffered when an improvised explosive device exploded near his vehicle.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007

Memorial concert to benefit Lt. Col. Eric Kruger’s family

Featuring performances by sister Kristy Kruger and Jon Randall

The concert will be held January 12, at Opening Bell Coffee, on what would have been Lt. Col. Kruger's 41st birthday.

Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007


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