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Lifestyle, Sports

WATCH: Strength of Mind and Spirit – Veteran Athletes at Valor Games

by Shari Biediger September 30, 2016January 31, 2020

Sgt. Fernando Herrera (center), Sgt “Killer” Kaiser (right), and two fellow soldiers take a moment to relax at night in Vietnam. "Tunnel rats" like Kaiser were slightly-built soldiers who crawled through North Vietnamese tunnels fighting North Vietnamese soldiers and Vietcong. After the Vietnam Conflict ended, it was discovered that Cu Chi had the highest number of tunnels in Vietnam, and the site included a hospital. Cu Chi, Vietnam, circa 1968.

Sgt. Fernando Herrera: A Hero Among Us

by Gloria Almaraz May 30, 2016October 7, 2016

David Parker is one of 1,335 homeless veterans in San Antonio who were identified and processed for permanent housing. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

Rivard: Why Can’t We Take Care of the Veterans Who Survived?

by Robert Rivard May 29, 2016January 31, 2020

Gregory of Pack 285 leads his troop through the cemetery with a guiding flag. Photo by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone

Photo Gallery: Memorial Day Flags at Fort Sam Houston

by Kathryn Boyd-Batstone May 28, 2016October 7, 2016

A view of the poppy walls from above. Photo by Scott Ball.

USAA Memorial Poppy Walls Honor 640,000 Stories of Fallen Heroes

by Iris Dimmick May 25, 2016January 31, 2020

Commentary: How a Simple Question Can Ensure Veteran Health Care

by Linda Yoder December 25, 2015January 31, 2020

Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943 when World War II was raging across the globe; he was 18 years old. Today, Arvin can be found at the Airman Heritage Museum on JBSA-Lackland where he has volunteered for the past three years. He puts on his old uniform and talks with newly graduated Airmen and family members about his time flying in the Air Force. Photo by Senior Airman Jordan Castelan.

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

Veteran Profile: Retired Maj. Sherrill T. Arvin

by Jonathan Snyder November 11, 2015October 7, 2016

U.S. Army veteran Jon Arnold in Iraq. Photo courtesy of Jon Arnold.

Gov & Politics, Lifestyle

Veterans: Thank You for Your Service

by Jon Arnold November 11, 2015October 7, 2016

Women's Overseas Service League members celebrating the 20th Armistice Day breakfast at the Carlton Hotel, November, 1938. Historic image courtesy of UTSA.

Arts & Culture, Gov & Politics

Unique UTSA Collection Puts Spotlight on Women at War

by Lily Casura November 11, 2015October 7, 2016