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Retired veteran hopes crooks will return military items after truck, trailer stolen
SAN ANTONIO โ A military family moving across the country is now the victim of a theft in Military City, USA, and theyโre working on getting their belongings back from the crooks. The truck and trailer that held their belongings were stolen as they slept in a hotel in San Antonio. Kirkbide said losing his military medals, documents, and other personal items left him feeling violated. They were set to leave for Louisiana on Friday, but they plan to stay in San Antonio for a day or so in hopes of getting their belongings back. RELATED: Warrant: San Antonio man took money to build new home, never started it
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WATCH: Lackland Air Force base kicks off tree lighting ceremony, the first of several holiday celebrations
SAN ANTONIO โ The holiday season is kicking off in Military City, USA, beginning with a tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Wednesday. Each area base location will participate in the annual holiday event. Joint Base San Antonio-Randolphโs takes place on Dec. 3 and Joint Base-Fort Sam Houstonโs will take place on Dec. 4. The ceremony will begin at 6 p.m., and a parade will follow the event beginning at 6:15 p.m., according to a statement from base officials. โThe holiday season can be difficult, especially when away from loved ones,โ base officials said in a statement.
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As seen on SA Live - Friday, September 11, 2020
SAN ANTONIO โ Today at 1 p.m. on SA Live, weโre honoring heroes here in Military City USA! Post your shout-outs to military service members, first responders and health care workers on the @SALiveKSAT Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. David Elder stops by Alamo Beer Company after the San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb to check out their post-climb hangout to pay tribute to the fallen. People who attend get a commemorative glass and the proceeds go to benefit the San Antonio 110. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.