VETERANS

U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, hopes the pilot program will help female veterans get better access to cancer care.

A record pay increase could be coming for veterans in 2023.

The University of Texas at San Antonio’s School of Music is starting a new program where they will teach veterans how to play different musical instruments and will form a concert band.

Retired veterans who served in separate wars across generations are on what they call a “trip of a lifetime”.

Veterans Plaza was lined with veterans of many wars as well as residents young and old alike on Sunday morning as they gathered to remember those lost in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. The event, hosted by both the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 688 and American Legion Post 313, is held each year not only to memorialize those lost to the terrorist attacks but to

"American Airlines flight 77 went through the second floor of the Pentagon...which was where I was headed,”

The San Antonio Northwest Vet Center that provides different counseling services to veterans, service members and their families has added more space.

A new law allows nearly 3.5 million veterans exposed to burn pits to get health care through the VA without proving their illness was a result of their service in the military.

In recognition of Agent Orange Awareness Day, San Antonio City Hall will be lit orange on Wednesday.

As we get ready to start a new school year, a non-profit organization is working to make sure wounded veterans and their families are taken care of.

Veterans groups are slamming GOP senators for blocking a bill that would have given veterans, from Vietnam to Afghanistan, health care and benefits for illnesses from toxic chemicals and burn pits.

Experts say the Bureau of Labor Statistics is falling short in accurately reporting the veteran unemployment rate for several reasons, but an issue many vets are facing right now is they’re not landing the jobs they are qualified for.

The Korean War Veterans Association commemorated the 59th anniversary of the cease of...

Coming off of national PTSD awareness month, a San Antonio Marine Corps and Army veteran has spent time sharing his story with others in need. He said now, with mass troops returning from a difficult end to the war in Afghanistan, adjusting to civilian life is even harder.

At 97 years old, World War II veteran Jerry Auerbach may not do simple things.

A twice-sanctioned nurse continues to operate an unlicensed boarding home in Castle Hills despite two previous criminal cases against her in Bexar County involving people in her care, a KSAT 12 Defenders investigation reveals.

The three-day Memorial Day weekend often means different things for different people.

The proposed expansion of a veteran service dog program in San Antonio has been criticized as voters decide whether to give it more than $2 million in city bond money.

The family of a retired Air Force veteran who fell to his death at a Bandera treatment center in 2020 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the facility of preventing the accident from happening.

A military hero and his young family saw their new home for the very first time Wednesday. It was all a big surprise from a Operation Finally Home, a nonprofit that builds houses for injured and ill veterans and first responders.

From rounding up sheep and cattle, to search and rescue missions, K9 officers have taken on a number of roles throughout their careers.

Did you know? One of the most requested items from deployed service members and veterans in VA hospitals is socks.

The Wounded Warriors Project has seen a lot of predatory schemes targeting the military community.

A local VFW post made some 21st century renovations as an effort to recruit more local veterans to their post and help those veterans after they served our country.

The Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery will hold a memorial service for unaccompanied veterans on Wednesday morning.

It's sometimes hard for veterans to find jobs where they can use the expertise they acquired in the military. Luckily, the department of defense has a program that helps bridge the gap.

The nonprofit Soldiers Angels is gearing up for its sixth annual “Warm Feet for Warriors” sock drive, where they collect and distribute socks to deployed service members and veterans.

Soldiers Angels volunteers and staff are stuffing holiday stockings that will be shipped to service members deployed to combat zones and veteran patients in VA hospitals.

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, a local nonprofit art gallery has a new exhibition of artwork done by veterans.

The Prince of Wales will lay a wreath at the memorial on behalf of the monarch while she watches on.

This Air Force veteran is sharing his love for woodwork and family time with Sunshine Woodworks...

The battle to keep the cannabis strain delta-8 on the shelves continues in the State of Texas. Meanwhile, veterans say their experience with cannabis has been life-saving.

A new veterans wellness center that takes a different approach to health and mental well-being opened Thursday on the city’s Northwest Side.

Biden also announced plans to expand support for veterans exposed to potential contaminants and environmental hazards, such as toxic burn pits, in the line of duty.

The density of veterans in the country is lower than ay any point since before World War II.

Each year, our nation commemorates Veterans Day on Nov. 11, to pay tribute to all American veterans -- living or dead -- but especially to those who served our country honorably during war or peacetime.

Ricardo Perez Ramos, a retired U.S. Army sergeant who lost both legs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan, shared his story as the keynote speaker at a Veterans Day event at the Ecumenical Center of San Antonio.

Several city, county and state government offices will be closed on Thursday in observance of Veterans Day.

On Thursday, Nov. 11, Palo Alto College will host an appreciation event to recognize...

Veteran’s Day is Nov. 11 and in honor of the special occasion, many companies offer discounts to veterans and active-duty military.

Aspen Dental is offering free dental care to military veterans on Saturday in honor of Veterans Day.

Members of the military — both past and current — can get free admission to the San Antonio Zoo this month, and bring up to four family members at 50% off the standard admission price.

6th annual wellness expo hosted by Wellness 4 warriors

A San Antonio Air Foce veteran has combined his love for serving his country and his love for real estate to start a business dedicated to helping other veterans experiencing homelessness.

Comedian Jon Stewart's comeback vehicle, Apple TV Plus's "The Problem With Jon Stewart," is more noble than funny.

SA Foodbank and the Military Family Advisory Network distribute meals to hundreds of military families facing food insecurity

K9s for Warriors is a nonprofit organization that partners service dogs with veterans to help treat service-connected trauma like PTSD.

A retired U.S. soldier has written down 7-year of deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in several notebooks, detailing pieces of history for his daughter, whom he says he watched grow up on the screen of a phone.

James Pobanz spent 17 years in the U.S. Army. He got out in 2013 and changed his career field to social work to continue serving his country by helping veterans like himself.

A Castle Hills Police Officer has found his second calling serving his community after an amazing recovery from an injury in Afghanistan that nearly killed him.

American Gold Star Mothers is a national organization of families who find fellowship in one another and strive to keep alive the memory if their children, killed in military action.

Some local veterans who served in Afghanistan are expressing frustration at what they are seeing take place after the Taliban began overtaking the country.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts’ production of “Grumpy Old Men” is a salve for pandemic-weary audiences. It’s got a lot of laughs, but it’s got heart, too. That’s according

Seven of the state’s nine veterans homes had a fatality rate of 25% or more, far higher than the statewide average of 11% for nursing homes. Bush has vowed to not renew the operators’ contracts.

A military couple who started their business after retiring from the Air Force hopes to inspire other veterans.

After being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fundraising has resumed for “Tip of the Spear,” a 13-foot memorial topped by a starkly dramatic bronze statue of three wounded soldiers representing combat veterans of the 20th and 21st centuries.

The group, "Rise of the Moors," claims to be based out of Rhode Island and told authorities that they were on their way to a training exercise in Maine.

Homeland Security and Veterans Affairs will begin a policy review to bring back deported noncitizen veterans and immediate family members.

VA Secretary Denis McDonough said in prepared remarks that the move was "the right thing to do."

The event will include a broadcast of the opening of the British Normandy Memorial in France.

NBA veterans Patrick Ewing, Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway return to their alma maters NBA veterans Patrick Ewing, Juwan Howard and Penny Hardaway got their start while playing hoops for top colleges. Now they're back at their alma maters as coaches of their NCAA men's basketball teams. "CBS This Morning: Saturday" co-host Dana Jacobson spoke to the trio about their journey.

Veterans drive 22 hours to help after Texas storm A group of veterans filled a rental truck with essentials and drove 22 hours straight to Texas to help people in need after a deadly storm. Chip Reid shares their story.

Veterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN AM with an update to an investigation into veterans' exposure to toxic military base Karshi-Khanabad, known as K2, in Uzbekistan. President Donald Trump signed an executive order late in his term recognizes veterans who served at the base and investigates any health consequences related to toxic exposure there, a move that many K2 veterans met with gratitude.

Veterans react to Trump's executive order on military base linked to illnesses Senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joins CBSN AM with an update to an investigation into veterans' exposure to toxic military base Karshi-Khanabad, known as K2, in Uzbekistan. President Donald Trump signed an executive order late in his term recognizes veterans who served at the base and investigates any health consequences related to toxic exposure there, a move that many K2 veterans met with gratitude.

White House weighs executive order for veterans who served at toxic Uzbek base Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller has drafted an executive order after a CBS News investigation revealed new evidence of toxic exposure at a remote military base in Uzbekistan that was used after September 11. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge, who spoke to Miller, has the details.

Conquering the impossible Wounded veterans are using their hearts and minds to summit some of the world's tallest mountains and overcome the disabilities was has dealt them. Lara Logan reports.

In an interview with "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson, Donald Trump disputed claims that some veterans groups were unhappy with his event. They claimed he was using veterans in a political stunt against Fox News.

Veterans joined the annual “Veterans on Wall Street” event Tuesday. The government says the number of disability claims has dropped to about 70,000 from over 600,000 in 2013. The Senate voted to approve funding for veterans, but still needs to reach an agreement with the House. Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald fears there will be budget cuts. Margaret Brennan reports.

On this Memorial Day weekend, a few veterans of "the greatest generation" are getting a high-flying thanks for their service. Mark Albert reports.

40 years ago this Thursday, America's war in Vietnam ended. For many who fought, the war's end brought no closure. Barry Petersen joined a group of veterans as they returned to Vietnam.

Veterans commemorate anniversary of Pearl Harbor attack After the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. declared war on Japan 73 years ago today. Jeff Glor reports.

Wild mustangs help military veterans re-enter society Military veterans often have a hard time rebuilding their lives after war. But something special happens when you get a soldier together with a wild mustang Omar Villafranca reports from Granger, Texas.

Veterans gather in Normandy for D-Day anniversary Tributes to the veterans on the 70th anniversary of D-Day took many forms, including a full reenactment. This commemoration was a last chance to say thank you in person to many of the veterans. Mark Phillips reports.

Veteran hospital scandal: Obama defends VA secretary, promises fixes Veterans groups and some democrats on Capitol Hill are dissatisfied with President Obama's continued support for Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett reports.