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Military Budget Cuts
5:42 pm
Mon April 8, 2013

Electric Vehicles At Fort Sam Houston Saving Money And Reducing Pollution

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Electric vehicles are helping JBSA-Fort Sam Houston operate more efficiently.
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Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is going green. New electric vehicles have taken to the streets of the post to save money and reduce pollution.

On-post errands at Fort Sam Houston used to be done in large, multi-passenger or cargo vans, sometimes even when only a smaller vehicle was needed.

About six months ago the post acquired 36 Low-Speed Electric Vehicles that Army North spokesman Eric Lobsinger said are working out well in more ways than one.

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Texas Veterans
9:21 am
Fri April 5, 2013

Burned Veterans Statewide Could Get Summer Electric Bill Help

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The San Antonio Military Medical Center.
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The Senate has passed Senate Bill 981, a bill giving electric utilities permission to help severely-burned war veterans with their high electric bills during the hot Texas summers.

A bill in the 2011 Legislature was passed for the same purpose, but it targeted only CPS Energy in San Antonio.

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Military Appreciation
8:50 am
Thu April 4, 2013

Second Armed Forces River Parade Highlighting Nonprofits That Serve The Military

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The U.S. Army Band float in the 1st America's Armed Forces River Parade in 2012
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Deisgn for Iwo Jima float for the 2013 parade
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Mayor Julian Castro welcomes audience and participants in the 1st America's Armed Forces River Parade at the Arneson River Theater
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Thousands enjoyed the 2012 parade. These parade-watchers have great viewing seats at the Arneson River Theater.
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Paseo del Rio has announced its plan for the second America’s Armed Forces River Parade to salute veterans and members of the country’s military following last year's first event that attracted thousand of visitors.

Paseo del Rio Association Executive Director Nancy Hunt said 25 professionally decorated floats will include one for each branch of military and businesses that serve veterans and the military.

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Returning Veterans
9:00 am
Tue April 2, 2013

San Antonio A "Welcoming" Airport For Returning War Fighters

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Sailors welcome Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Buehler from Afghanistan duty
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Sailors line up behind SA Airport Ambassadors to welcome home Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Buehler
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Kevin Buehler follows other passengers down the concourse to an eager group of shipments awaiting his return from Afghanistan
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PO2 Kevin Buehler with Chief Petty Officer Willie Hollins at San Antonio International Airport
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On the day after Easter, Petty Officer Kevin Bruehler arrived at the San Antonio Airport at 11:15 a.m. from Afghanistan, and was greeted by American flags, banners, and the waiting arms of about 50 people, including 25 of his shipmates.

"I did expect something, but this is, this is incredible and inspiring. I appreciate it very much. It’s good, it’s good to know that you’re appreciated. I mean, you always know what you do is appreciated, but to see it shown so visibly, it’s just amazing. Just amazing," Bruehler said.

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