Volunteers are needed to support the annual recognition ceremony.

During the month of May, SeaWorld San Antonio will offer free one-day admission for active-duty United States military members, veterans and their families.

A federal judge has found the U.S. government liable to the state of North Dakota for nearly $28 million in the state's lawsuit for recouping money spent on policing the protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Dozens of people marched up and down the southern fence line of the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital Wednesday night, calling for remembrance and change.

Our Community Salutes are planning to honor high school seniors who are making the admirable decision to enlist in the military following their graduation.

The next steps of healing for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder may come in the form of an app.

Nearly 9 million Americans served in the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam era, with more than 2.5 million serving in Vietnam alone.

For many Vietnam veterans, the memories of war never left. But for Ed “Tex” Stiteler, going back helped ease the pain — and now he’s helping others do the same.

One mural has stood for nearly 20 years. Another just went up at the oldest post in Texas.

Lyndon B. Johnson wanted his presidency to be focused on civil rights and his domestic programs started with the “Great Society” — but the shadow of Vietnam loomed over the White House. What LBJ did as a result shaped his legacy for many Americans.

Thousands of Vietnam refugees found a new home in the United States following the war in Vietnam. One young girl, who fled Saigon as the city fell to the North, was inspired to join the United States Air Force when she was rescued.

Two Marine veterans who served at the United States Embassy in Saigon reflected on their time in Vietnam during the war.

When it comes to watching the Vietnam conflict play out on television shows and movies, we rarely see how women served the United States Armed Forces during this time. It’s something not talked about enough.

Every week, military veterans from Edgewood ISD gather to support, reflect and help one another.

A well-decorated Navy veteran died by suicide outside the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital on April 7 in what his father believes was an outcry against the Department of Veterans Affairs and

KSAT’s special, "50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio," highlights how the war in Vietnam affected veterans in the Alamo City and South Texas. KSAT reached out to Vietnam veterans in San Antonio to share their experiences, hoping to educate younger generations and offer a glimpse into what they went through and why many would do it all over again.

Fifty years is a long time. Memories fade, things are lost, history is forgotten. We did not want that to happen to the men and women from San Antonio who served in Vietnam.

Trinh Warner, a Vietnamese refugee, recounts her harrowing escape from Saigon during the fall of South Vietnam, an event that led to her separation from her grandmother who later died in a re-education camp. Her story is featured in KSAT’s special "50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio."

The stories previewed Monday showcase KSAT's upcoming news special, “50 Years After The Fall: From Saigon to San Antonio," airing on KSAT at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16.

A vigil and funeral service have been announced for a U.S. Navy veteran who died by suicide outside the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital last week.

A vibrant mural on the West Side captures the lasting impact of the Vietnam War on American culture, depicting powerful images of the conflict.

An 11-year-old boy is on a mission to ensure veterans’ graves are not forgotten.

Inside the car, which the airman estimated would be about $70,000 to replace, was also his passport, uniforms, and “all different types of military gear.”

The stage is being set for a San Antonio research team to use MDMA, also known as ecstasy, in its study to help active-duty military members with post-traumatic stress disorder.

Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film “No Other Land."

On Sunday morning, Air Force ROTC students from the University of Texas at San Antonio started running from San Antonio to New Braunfels to support prisoners of war and those missing in action.

This weekend, a group of Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps (AFROTC) students from several universities will run more than 60 miles between San Antonio and Austin.

As the U.S. Department of Defense tries to ban transgender people from the military, a retired Coast Guard captain recalled living through the back-and-forth battle of being transgender while serving

Local filmmaker Andrew James Gonzales will premiere his new documentary "American Sons" this weekend at South by Southwest in Austin. The film tells the story of Marine Corporal Jorge “JV” Villarreal, who was killed in the line of duty while on patrol in Afghanistan in October of 2010.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members, according to an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press.

Just before sunrise Monday morning, hundreds of passengers lined up at the San Antonio International Airport to be the first to board a brand-new, daily, nonstop trip to Washington, D.C.

A 9-year-old San Antonio boy got the best surprise for his birthday when his dad, Army Sgt. First Class Vontez Long, surprised him at school.

The nonprofit is partnering with agencies to help deliver critical support to veterans in the wake of the wildfires in California

Major Air Force Bases across the United States are suspending the ‘Trusted Traveler Program’ in wake of the recent attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas.

The Palestinian Health Ministry says at least eight people were killed by Israeli military operations in the northern West Bank.

For Army Veteran Larry Haven, Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery is a place where he can visit his late wife, Margrate Haven.

A San Antonio hero received a heartfelt gift this holiday season as a sign of gratitude for his years of service.

What services could be impacted if Congress does not pass a spending bill that would keep the government running?

A nonprofit that’s been around for over 70 years is making a difference in the Alamo City.

Republican U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales joined the KSAT Q&A on Friday with Stephania Jimenez and Myra Arthur to discuss the new defense spending bill, which has passed in the U.S. House but has yet to pass through the U.S. Senate.

Thousands of runners, joggers and walkers all came together to run the final act of the 2024 Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series.

Tuesday is the final day San Antonio residents can order Christmas wreaths to place on the graves of veterans buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery.

The event allows local families to share Thanksgiving with U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training trainees who are away from home during the holidays.

If you ask what Veterans Day means to veterans in San Antonio, their answers can be complex.

We at KSAT want to honor veterans and military families in your life!

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will honor veterans on Monday with a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

Several city, county and state government offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Veteran’s Day is approaching, and Military City USA is doing its part in honoring and serving veterans by offering free services.

Dozens of colorful floats, including military vehicles, will roll in downtown San Antonio on Saturday for the annual Veterans Day Parade.

Veterans Day is Monday, and many places around the Alamo City are thanking veterans and active duty service members for their service.

JBSA-Lackland is looking for approximately 400 host families to participate in Operation Home Cooking and share Thanksgiving Day festivities with trainees who are in training and away from home during the holidays.

Recent research is presenting a new way of thinking about suicide prevention, and both experts and patients believe it’s already saving lives.

The namesakes of military heroes, and one controversial figure, are tied to streets and places in the Southwest Side neighborhood.

The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence is inviting local families to host soldiers for Thanksgiving Day as part of its “Mission Thanksgiving” event.

The University of Texas at San Antonio announced Wednesday that USAA has been named the official military appreciation partner for its athletics program.

Over 400 USAA employees were put through the morning paces, participating in the longstanding Zero Day PT exercise.

A team of researchers from the University of Texas San Antonio and the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have been working for the last year and a half to develop new helmet padding technology.

Saturday morning was the first time in the 2024-25 school year that St. Anthony Catholic High School’s cross country team didn’t have to wake up at 5 a.m. to head to a meet.

Wilford Hall Emergency Center at JBSA-Lackland is now part of the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) trauma and emergency healthcare system.

Navy veteran and cancer survivor Cathy Gaston no longer has a problem to get to her medical appointments.

From Belgian flower fields to a deadly military plane crash, KSAT spoke with long-time residents of South San about what it was like growing up in the neighborhood.

A group of veterans are taking a trip to the nation’s capital on Friday as part of Honor Flight San Antonio.

Lieutenant Colonel Karen Wagner, a 1979 Judson High School graduate, paid the ultimate sacrifice, dying to help those in the 9/11 attack at the Pentagon 23 years ago today.

After hearing feedback from veterans, a congressional relations source told KSAT 12 News that the Veteran’s Affairs Office will continue to hold Veteran’s Day funeral ceremonies at Fort Sam Houston.

A U.S. Army veteran who lives in Boerne won his first gold medal in the Men’s Individual W-1 Para Archery on Sunday.

After two years of waiting, a local war veteran and Purple Heart recipient was donated a fully wheelchair-accessible house on Friday.

The Department of Defense Warrior Games will be held in San Antonio in 2026 and 2028.

The San Antonio based nonprofit says it specializes in helping veterans have a holistic support system. Now, organizers are trying to raise money to make sure former servicemembers have a healthy life.

On Friday, Sig Christenson, a military reporter with the San Antonio Express-News, joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss the United States’ recent prisoner swap.

A program at Brooke Army Medical Center has long been the place where former detainees and prisoners of war continue or begin their reentry processes.

A new partnership between Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) and Pre-K 4 SA will help connect military families to child care options both on and off base while offering additional community resources, according to a press release.

A U.S. Army veteran who lives in Boerne is heading to his first Paralympics games this summer in Paris.

Civilian employee, Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for stealing more than $100 million in Army funds.

An autopsy shows that a Fort Campbell soldier found dead in her home had been stabbed nearly 70 times.

A local marine veteran isn't letting his paralysis stop him from following his dreams and saving a dog.

District 9 will host the first Military City USA Expo this weekend for active military personnel, veterans, and their families.

About 200 volunteers teamed up Monday to spruce up a historic VFW Post in downtown San Antonio that was vandalized recently.

Sarah is an Air Force veteran suffering from PTSD. She got the help she needed after getting her service dog, Delta.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series has released the routes for some of the most popular races of the year in San Antonio.

A military history buff in China appears to have made an alarming discovery after picking up four books for less than $1 at a neighborhood recycling station.

A member of the greatest generation and a war hero visited France for the first time since World War II.

Nearly 160,000 soldiers, 11,000 aircraft, 7,000 ships and other vehicles participated in what still is the largest seaborne invasion ever.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas on Monday hosted his annual send-off ceremony in San Antonio for Texas students who will be attending U.S. military service academies this summer.

Cherished tradition of leaving coins at gravesites, with time, can eventually stain the gleaming white marble headstones that must be cleaned by using a sander.

President Joe Biden will honor fallen service members this Memorial Day with a ceremony at the Arlington National Cemetery.

The Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery honored fallen servicemen and women on Monday with a Memorial Day ceremony.

More than 40,000 new burial and cremated spaces will soon be available to continue to extend the life of the cemetery until the mid 2040's.

Generations of American families have grown up not knowing exactly what happened to their loved ones who died while serving their country in World War II and other conflicts.

Pullman Market, the newest grocery and restaurant attraction at Pearl, is debuting deals for military members just in time for Memorial Day.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Navy completed its first operational deployment of ghost fleets in the Pacific, according to Warrior Maven.

Two of the things our region is most known for are barbeque and veterans. On Saturday, May 11, an event to honor both will be held in Floresville.

The military community is saying goodbye to the old Wilford Hall Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland.

Honor Flight San Antonio took 20 veteran men and women to see military memorials built in honor of their service.

HR 4334, Healthcare Equality and Rights for Our Heroes Act, would give service members the right to sue for malpractice claims.

PTSD, suicide, and brain injuries plague our military and veteran communities, and local researchers are taking action. Eight new studies were just funded to research how we can best treat those conditions.

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, SeaWorld is offering a free one-day admission for U.S. military veterans and up to three guests.

The body of a Laughlin Air Force Base airman was found Thursday morning, military officials said.

Volunteers are being sought to place miniature flags at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery to commemorate Memorial Day.

San Antonio will be the host city for the 2024 Congressional Medal of Honor Society Convention.

The Great Texas Airshow will take place on Saturday and Sunday at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. It is free, family-friendly and open to the public.