Military
Robert O’Neill – The Man Who Killed bin Laden to Speak in Abilene
The man who shot Usama bin Laden will speak at the Expo Center on April 18th, along with other speakers. This event benefits the Junior Folds of Honor Organization.
Eli Young Band Salute U.S. Soldiers for Veterans Day
The Eli Young Band just released a video thanking U.S. soldiers, and detailing their time entertaining troops abroad.
‘The Bells of Peace’ Will Ring on Veterans Day in Buffalo Gap
The Taylor County History Center invites you to the 'Bells of Peace A World War I Remembrance' program. It all starts at 10 AM Sunday Nov. 11th in Buffalo Gap.
U.S. Army Honors Craig Morgan With Civilian Service Medal
Although he's spent plenty of time in the military, Morgan never expected to receive a civilian award.
Texas Veterans Cemetery Seeks Volunteers for Flag Placement
The Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene is looking for volunteers to help put flags on all the headstones at the cemetery, Memorial Day.
Abilene Celebrates ‘Zoolute to Dyess’ on Armed Forces Day
The Abilene Zoo is hosting 'Zoolute' for military families on National Armed Forces Day May 19th. Military families get in free and enjoy a free lunch, music and more.
This Military Couple Reuniting on ‘Ellen’ Will Make You Sob [Watch]
No moment can melt a heart faster than a military homecoming.
Vocal Band ‘Home Free’ Honors Veterans With Two Music Videos
The vocal band 'Home Free' released two music videos that honor our Nations Veterans. The first is a Lee Greenwood classic and the second is a Christmas song.
Miles Teller Brings the War Home in ‘Thank You For Your Service’ Trailer
Adam Schumann isn’t doing so well. During his time serving as a soldier in Iraq, he had a sense of purpose and importance, but he’s currently struggling to adjust to life as a civilian. Nothing seems to matter quite as much as the death-defying work Adam did at the front, and he’s having a hard time finding someone who can relate to the specific, intense emotional pain he brought back with him. Memories of the atrocities of combat keep killing the mood when he tries to get intimate with his wife (Kaboom star Haley Bennett), he’s practically a stranger to his own daughter, and he can’t help but feel a bit purposeless on the home front.
Taylor Swift
A 96-year-old World War II veteran received the gift of Taylor Swift this holiday season.