military

Tim McGraw to Give New Homes to Military Veterans in Need

Tim McGraw is giving back to wounded warriors and service members by launching the nationwide HomeFront initiative, a goodwill effort that will award 25 deserving families with a mortgage-free home at each of his summer concert stops.

Cory Stromblad

US Postal Service to Stop Shipping Electronics to Troops Overseas

In an announcement made earlier this month, the US Postal Service told customers that as of May 16, they will no longer ship electronics like iPads, Kindles, smartphones and other devices containing lithium batteries overseas. This means that people who want to ship electronics to troops serving abroad will have to pay a premium to go through private shipping services.

Kathy Landin

Trace Adkins to Sing National Anthem for World War II Veterans in Tyler

Join KNUE on Thursday, May 31 with country star Trace Adkins, who will be in town to give a special send-off for 33 World War II veterans headed for Washington D.C., courtesy of Brookshire's/Super 1 Foods.

Amy Austin

‘Defenders of Freedom’ Air Show is This Weekend at Barksdale AFB

One of the biggest and best air shows in the country, the Defenders of Freedom Air Show, is coming up this weekend at Barksdale AFB in Bossier City, La.

Jeff Evans

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes: April 8 – April 14

Jeff Evans

[BREAKING NEWS] North Korea Long-Range Rocket Launch Fails [UPDATED]

Multiple news outlets reported that North Korea has launched a long-range rocket, and The White House will soon issue a statement on the event. Just-released reports say the attempt has failed, but the move by North Korea violated sanctions imposed by the United Nations.

Chase Colston

Granger Smith Continues 100-Mile Walk for U.S. Troops [VIDEO]

Written by Andree Matte Texas Country singer Granger Smith is continuing his tradition of walking 100 miles to support our men and women in uniform.

KNUE

Business Bootcamp for Veterans is April 28 in Tyler

Smith County is home to more than 18,000 veterans and has the the third largest Veteran's Service Organizations in Texas. The Veteran's and Community Roundtable of Tyler organization is working to make Tyler even more of a veteran-friendly place by offering veterans entrepreneurial, health and welfare related opportunities.

Amy Austin

Join Us in Honoring Our Fallen Heroes

So much is said in the media about celebrity deaths, while every day our country looses our military men and women fighting for our freedom with nothing reported. Each Monday, as we start our week, I will post a list of the men and women who died the previous week while protecting us from harm. Hopefully you will take a minute or two before you start your work week to read about these brave men and women and say a little prayer thanking them for their service and asking for comfort for their families.

Jeff Evans

Soldiers Have a Friendly Game of Tug of War [VIDEO]

Master Corporal John Celestino of the Windsor Regiment challenges a National Guardsman from Camp Atterbury, Ind., to settle the age-old U.S. versus Canada debate once and for all with a friendly game of Tug of War.

Amy Austin

British Navy Lipsync Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ [VIDEO]

I'm always praying for our military troops who are protecting us and fighting for our freedoms. This time of year, we should all thank them for the sacrifices they make everyday. It's always a joy when those who unselfishly serve this country, can be home with their families. After more than 214 days at sea, the crew of the HMS Ocean is headed back home just in time for Christmas! Boy are they in

Amy Austin

Surprise Welcome Home Compilations [VIDEO]

Many have seen this video, but this is one I can proudly watch again and again.

Danny Merrell