Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.

Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.

Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.

“You still have to go in every day with that smile on your face. You can’t go in like 'I’m sad, I’m scared, I don’t want to be here,' you know”

Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.

Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.

"We write the official history of whatever echelon of command we’re assigned to."

It's a place where Airmen have the chance to become bards, clerics, druids, monks or even paladins.

Cleauthor Sanders was just 17-years-old when he left his home in Mansfield, Louisiana in 1944 to join the United States Marine Corps.

There are over 550 dog tags of veterans who are living, currently serving, those who died in action, or who those became missing or prisoners of war.

A new app is now available for veterans to access more information about their benefits and resources.

Cadets held an all day workshop speaking to students about leadership skills, values and ethics.

The nonprofit lets military wives, dependents find a dress for that special event and all for free

Panelists will discuss post traumatic stress disorder and how veterans can use are as a creative outlet to help combat it.

Veterans receiving care inside the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center were served a loving, homemade Valentine’s Day gift on Friday morning.

“They protect us and that’s something that’s really important for our country and that’s why we’re able to play hockey. I mean I’m thankful for it and I know all the guys here are also thankful for it.”

“I can’t even put it into words. Just being out there and having one of the masters of pick and roll use me as a somebody in the drill is pretty cool, and getting to learn from him first hand is really nice.”

Quilts of Valor has presented over 200,000 quilts to veterans across the country.

The entire mural was free handed on a 30 by 90 foot long building. It only took the artist, Matthew Yerby, 16 days to complete.

This exhibition will be on display for the next couple of months with the hopes that it will not only spark conversation but inspire other veterans and military personnel to consider using art as an outlet.

“I actually went to basic training when I was still in high school. I was a junior when I left, came back and finished my senior year and left back to do more training.”

In the fall of 1997, Kattie Hollay left her home for boot camp. She now works for the Bossier Chamber of Commerce as the military liaison.

Organizers focused on military youths because they have family members deployed during holidays

Tech Sgt. Will Bracy is quite the entertainer.

Visitors must now fill out a museum access pass 30 days prior to their visit.

Swim’s paintings line the walls of his home — but this self-taught artist has been painting since he served in the Army back in 1952.

“Each veteran has a story and sometimes they want to share it to somebody who’s interested and can relate to that story," said Veterans Upward Bound Director, Urina Holt.

And the 2nd Security Forces Squadron made the change in firearms months ahead of schedule

“All of our promotions are on the same day. First Lieutenant, Captain to Major to Lt. Colonel all on the same day."

“The feast is older than the Warrior Network,” said Chief Operating Officer, Eric Hoffman. “It started with a group of people coming together saying let’s serve military folks that can’t go home for thanksgiving.”

Once an airman, always an airman

Students are eager to learn inside VH Barber & Styling Academy in Bossier City — and instructors like Vanette Harris are more than willing to help.

"We were there when they dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. We had to back off a few miles, afraid of that stuff coming off of it."

“I’ll be proud of it. I’ll mount it on the wall,” one says; “I never thought I would get one,” says another

Many veterans fall through the cracks with high rates of everything from substance abuse to suicide

Many local and national businesses honor those who served and those still serving with special meal deals for Veterans Day.

Across the country — thousands of quilts are made by volunteers like the Quilt Queens and presented to veterans and active-duty military through the Quilts of Valor Foundation.

If you are looking to honor a veteran this holiday season — there’s an opportunity coming up just for you.

Capt. Arthur LeJohn “Bo” Felder, 3 other Arkansas soldiers died in a mortar attack in Iraq

The wall — a 3/5 replica of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. — holds the names of more than 58,000 men and women who died during the Vietnam War

“I want to turn this into one of the biggest brands in the world — not just Shreveport. I want to go worldwide”

Six by six planter boxes will be located throughout the trail, and will help veterans cope with post traumatic stress, depression and other health issues

“When I went to West Point Academy they had never had a woman in the graphics department and I was the first woman and the only woman there."

Her 13 years of service soon had her doing everything from working as a professional military instructor to currently serving as an intercontinental ballistic missile operator with Global Strike Command.

“We want you to be different. We want you to be who you are and not be afraid to hide."

Bossier sheriff's Sgt. Jeremy Haas is a pretty funny guy — until he’s not

Friday, Oct. 4 marks 30 years that a four man crew aboard a B-1 Bomber from Dyess Air Force Base in Texas, crash-landed safely.

The winner Saturday will not be just the person with the most shots, but also the veterans who benefit from them

Veterans Celebration Committee set to honor 11

The community has worked hard to honor and remember Kidd’s life.

William Moore, a World War II veteran and former prisoner of war, was in attendance.

One hundred years ago on Sunday is when Post 14 applied for its charter.

Her journey as a chef began right after high school in 1997 when she joined the Air Force.

After Kristine Goodfellow's best friend and their family moved to another Air Force base in 2001 — she decided it was time to write her first book.

The former weapons system officer currently holds the world record for the fastest nonstop flight around the world with refueling in the B-1 Bomber.

Carlen Charleston decided he wanted to spend the next three years traveling across the country sharing more about his non-profit “ERASE Races: The American Unity Movement.”

“We have 5,300 active-duty personnel here. I make sure that everybody comes in on time to get their dental exams and treatments done.”

These days — if Cody McNeely’s not flying Blackhawks with the National Guard — he’s inside a Life Air Rescue helicopter transporting the injured to ArkLaTex hospitals.