San Antonio veteran helps write song as part of mental health therapy, hoping to inspire others
San Antonio veteran Rich Stinson now openly talks about his struggles with mental health, but it hasn't always been the case. Stinson said he's on a journey to healing, and he wants to let other veterans know they're not alone.
San Antonio nonprofit shines light on oldest military cemetery in Texas for the holidays
The Alamo City is home to one of the largest military cemeteries in the nation, Fort Sam Houston, and it’s also home to the oldest military cemetery in Texas — San Antonio National Cemetery. A local nonprofit is working to ensure those buried there are remembered.
World War II veteran killed in battle finally laid to rest
A ceremony was held Monday at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery to honor a World War II veteran who was killed during a battle in France. PFC Clinton Smith, a Corpus Christi native, was finally laid to rest after his remains were identified almost 80 years later. KSAT photojournalist Ken Huizar spoke with one of Smith's relatives who is glad to see him get a proper burial.
Veterans Day Parade in Military City, USA started with a handful of people marching on a very cold day
It was a cold November morning in 2000 when a small group of veterans and families marched down Houston Street in downtown San Antonio for the first of many parades. The parade now draws thousands of people.
Wounded Warrior Project hosts Carry Forward 5K to benefit veterans and their families
The Wounded Warrior Project hosted its Carry Forward 5K on Saturday. The unique thing about this race is that participants must carry either a flag, weight, or even another person to symbolize the burden that veterans carry on their shoulders to protect the country. The 5K was held at Mission County Park, with proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project to continue helping veterans and their families.
US soldier who crossed into North Korea 2 months ago headed to San Antonio for medical evaluation, care
The U.S. has secured the release of a U.S. soldier who sprinted across a heavily fortified border into North Korea more than two months ago, and he is on his way to San Antonio for a medical evaluation and treatment, officials announced Wednesday.
Looming government shutdown could present challenges for military servicemembers
As the government shutdown deadline approaches, there is growing concern about the financial uncertainty service members and their families could face, and it remains to be seen whether Congress can come to an agreement and avert this potential crisis.
Search on for a missing Marine Corps fighter jet in South Carolina after pilot safely ejects
A Marine Corps pilot safely ejected from a fighter jet over North Charleston on Sunday afternoon and the search for his missing aircraft was focused on two lakes north of North Charleston, military officials said.