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KSLA Salutes: 96-year-old recalls training pilots during World War II
“I had one pilot come back and thank me because he said if it hadn’t been for that last lesson we would be gone."
KSLA Salutes: Commanding the Post
“When I first started being the commander, there was a lot of animosity. But people (have) really grown together ..."
KSLA Salutes: Honoring the late Army Sgt. Craig Nelson
"As Gold Star Families ... that’s really all we ask. Just don’t forget them”
KSLA Salutes: Shreveport VA hosts Memorial Day hot dog drive-thru Friday
The VA handed out around 600 hot dogs to veterans, and they also provided them with free reusable masks.
Month of the Military Child: Paige Helfinstine
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
ArkLaTex E.R. nurse given military sendoff at funeral
49-year-old Michael Marceaux gave his life, fighting against the deadly virus that claimed his life.On Friday, his family laid to rest the 22-year Air Force veteran.
Month of the Military Child: Naomi & Andrew Boothe
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
KSLA Salutes: Air Force Reservist heads to New York to help fight against COVID-19
“We are trained to serve our community here domestically and abroad so it wasn’t a shock to me when I got the call that I would be needed."
Month of the Military Child: Cadeyn & Avarey White
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
Month of the Military Child: Andrew Sarvis
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
Month of the Military Child: Nathan & Hannah Addison
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
Month of the Military Child: Dylan Sandy
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
KSLA Salutes: BAFB launches new web series to help answer questions about COVID-19
“My favorite (question) was will we be different after this and that was a really profound discussion that is ongoing."
Month of the Military Child: Alexandra Hutchins
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
Month of the Military Child: the Ortiz sisters
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
Month of the Military Child: Christian & Claire Eguia
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
Month of the Military Child: Tani Marie & Gabriel Keyth Biacan
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex
Month of the Military Child: Carlos Espino
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
Month of the Military Child: Eros Carozzi
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
KSLA Salutes: The Kindness Krewe Initiative
“We need to take this time to really be showing our kindness to the world and we can do that right here from home."
Month of the Military Child: Isabella, Lucas, Ethan & Justin
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
Month of the Military Child: Brinley Beening
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
Month of the Military Child: Charlotte Jones
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
Month of the Military Child: Bennett Drew
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
KSLA Salutes: The road to becoming a nurse
“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”
Month of the Military Child: Jordon White & Karrington Matthews
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
Month of the Military Child: Brooke Johnson
Every weeknight on KSLA News 12 at 5, we are recognizing children who come from military families here in the ArkLaTex.
KSLA Salutes: The Air Force Historian
"We write the official history of whatever echelon of command we’re assigned to."
KSLA Salutes: The Dragon’s Lair
It's a place where Airmen have the chance to become bards, clerics, druids, monks or even paladins.
KSLA Salutes: Montford Point Marine recounts service during World War II
Cleauthor Sanders was just 17-years-old when he left his home in Mansfield, Louisiana in 1944 to join the United States Marine Corps.
KSLA Salutes: Dog tags fill Ruston Memorial Garden
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.
Shreveport VA launches new mobile app for veterans
A new app is now available for veterans to access more information about their benefits and resources.
West Point Military Academy hosts leadership workshop for students
Cadets held an all day workshop speaking to students about leadership skills, values and ethics.
KSLA Salutes: Cinderella’s Closet marks a year on BAFB
The nonprofit lets military wives, dependents find a dress for that special event and all for free
BPCC hosting military art reception and panel discussion on Feb. 19
Panelists will discuss post traumatic stress disorder and how veterans can use are as a creative outlet to help combat it.
Veterans get homemade meal, gifts on Valentine’s Day
Veterans receiving care inside the Overton Brooks VA Medical Center were served a loving, homemade Valentine’s Day gift on Friday morning.
KSLA Salutes: Shreveport Mudbugs visit Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
“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.”
KSLA Salutes: NBA legend Karl Malone visits Barksdale AFB
“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.”
KSLA Salutes: NWLA military servicemen receive ‘quilts of love’
Quilts of Valor has presented over 200,000 quilts to veterans across the country.
KSLA Salutes: New B-52 bomber mural graces downtown Mansfield
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.
KSLA Salutes: BPCC unveils new military art exhibit
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.
KSLA Salutes: BPSO Deputy splits time with the National Guard
“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.”
KSLA Salutes: The USMC Liaison
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.
Barksdale Exchange pays 9 families’ Christmas layaway tabs
Organizers focused on military youths because they have family members deployed during holidays
KSLA Salutes: Greatest showman at Barksdale Air Force Base
Tech Sgt. Will Bracy is quite the entertainer.
New changes in effect for those visiting Barksdale Global Power Museum
Visitors must now fill out a museum access pass 30 days prior to their visit.
KSLA Salutes: Broadway Swim
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.
KSLA Salutes: SUSLA’s veteran helper
“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.
After 30+ years, Barksdale unit switches from M9 to M18
And the 2nd Security Forces Squadron made the change in firearms months ahead of schedule
KSLA Salutes: African American twins are first to be promoted to rank of Lieutenant Colonel on the same day
“All of our promotions are on the same day. First Lieutenant, Captain to Major to Lt. Colonel all on the same day."
KSLA Salutes: Warrior Network hosts annual Thanksgiving feast for military families
“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.”
Retired B-52 crew chief reunites with his aircraft
Once an airman, always an airman
KSLA Salutes: Veteran uses academy to create budding barbers
Students are eager to learn inside VH Barber & Styling Academy in Bossier City — and instructors like Vanette Harris are more than willing to help.
The Good Stuff: Mission — Sharing A.J.’s story
"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."
High school diplomas awarded to 3 war veterans
“I’ll be proud of it. I’ll mount it on the wall,” one says; “I never thought I would get one,” says another
Assessing veterans’ needs on this Veterans Day
Many veterans fall through the cracks with high rates of everything from substance abuse to suicide
Veterans Day deals and specials
Many local and national businesses honor those who served and those still serving with special meal deals for Veterans Day.
KSLA Salutes: ‘Quilt Queens’ use love of sewing to help veterans
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.
Volunteers needed to create holiday cards for veterans
If you are looking to honor a veteran this holiday season — there’s an opportunity coming up just for you.
Part of Arkansas highway now honors fallen war hero
Capt. Arthur LeJohn “Bo” Felder, 3 other Arkansas soldiers died in a mortar attack in Iraq
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall helps ArkLaTexans honor family members, friends they lost in the war
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
KSLA Salutes: Veteran uses vlog to spotlight local musical artists
“I want to turn this into one of the biggest brands in the world — not just Shreveport. I want to go worldwide”