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There are a select few in the military who went above and beyond for our country and get extra compensation.

This time every year, my mind wanders to far distant lands where sons and daughters, brothers and moms, are so far from home during Christmas.

Today is a chance to thank those women and men who have stepped up to serve. Granted, we should be thanking them everyday, but this is the national day when all of America takes the time to show gratitude.

He was coming back home from his stint in the Middle East and wanted a souvenir to remember his time there.

If you are a veteran, an active military member, or you're a first responder, make plans to be at Splash Kingdom Waterpark in Nacogdoches on August 2nd.

Memorial Day is designed for us all to pause, reflect, take a knee, and to remember those that have sacrificed their lives for our safety.

If you're active duty military or a veteran, you can score some extra discounts this 4th of July at some great spots around East Texas. Don't miss these chances to save.

Over a hundred Texas museums will let active duty military members and their families in free this summer, and a Nacogdoches museum is on the list.

All Schlitterbahn Water Parks are letting military members and first responders in free at different times this month, and we'll help you plan accordingly.

These retirees are young.  The average age of someone who retires from the military is 45, and it turns out Texas is one of the best places in America to put down new roots.  If you see military retirees at Memorial Day events this weekend, think they'll agree that they're in a good place?

There's already a memorial in this Texas town dedicated to the man that the movie, American Sniper, was based on.  And now Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would name part of a highway after Chris Kyle.

We posted the story recently about the former US Marine who drowned in the Texas Hill Country trying to rescue two teens, and now the City of Bandera is looking for ways to honor him.