http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features RSS Feed for KENS - News - Heroes - Features en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 17:24:43 GMT 2012-05-17T17:24:43Z en-us http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Homes-wanted-TSA-pups-panting-for-foster-homes-135897743.html They are cute, frisky, and spirited - just like any other puppy. However, these are no ordinary canines. Their mission is to sniff out explosives at airports and prevent terrorist or criminal bombings. But for now, they are looking for a home. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:17:36 GMT http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Homes-wanted-TSA-pups-panting-for-foster-homes-135897743.html 2011-12-20T18:17:36Z http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Officer-of-the-Year-is-a-crash-survivor-whos-back-on-the-streets-151619805.html Last January, Officer Michael Thornton was almost killed by a suspected drunk driver. Now, even though he's missing part of one leg, he's back on the job. Tue, 15 May 2012 23:25:23 GMT http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Officer-of-the-Year-is-a-crash-survivor-whos-back-on-the-streets-151619805.html 2012-05-15T23:25:23Z http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Local-hero-honored--151622925.html A local hero was on of many fallen law enforcement officers to be honored as people gathered Tuesday outside the U.S. Capitol. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:24:43 GMT http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Local-hero-honored--151622925.html 2012-05-17T17:24:43Z http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/armored-151202005.html Though Sgt. Ross Cox lost his leg to an IED, he says it could have been much worse had it not been for one crucial adjustment made to his uniform four days prior to the explosion. “You pick it up and it’s a diaper," he said. AKA: combat underpants. Sat, 12 May 2012 03:21:54 GMT http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/armored-151202005.html 2012-05-12T03:21:54Z http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/service-dog-149375875.html Having a service dog to help them with their disability is a great tool, as well as a great companion. Most service dogs are trained to help those who are deaf, blind or physically handicapped. But there are also those with invisible wounds like PTSD Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:40:07 GMT http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/service-dog-149375875.html 2012-04-29T16:40:07Z http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/PHOTOS-San-Antonio-Wounded-Warriors-powerlift-143263446.html Wounded Warriors in San Antonio competed in the 2012 Shamrock American Hero Power Classic Sunday at Freeman Coliseum. The event is the brainstorm of two-time World's Strongest Woman champion, Jill Mills, and Spero Tshontikidis. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:21:46 GMT http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/PHOTOS-San-Antonio-Wounded-Warriors-powerlift-143263446.html 2012-03-20T15:21:46Z http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/138270074.html "You’ve turned this chapter in my life, something that was really going the wrong direction, now it’s better than I would have ever dreamed," Captain Jason Vest said, from the driveway of his family’s new home. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:31:10 GMT http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/138270074.html 2012-01-29T01:31:10Z http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Purple-Hearts-for-the-few-137136593.html The Secretary of the Army John McHugh was at San Antonio Military Medical to honor soldiers with Purple Hearts that suffered combat related injuries in Afghanistan. He gave 5 bedside medals Wednesday and 4 more in a ceremony Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:39:22 GMT http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Purple-Hearts-for-the-few-137136593.html 2012-01-12T15:39:22Z http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Bexar-Co-deputies-train-to-combat-PTSD-137121203.html Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, has been around as long as battlefields have. And now, it has captured the attention of the Bexar Co. Sheriff’s Office. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:27:14 GMT http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Bexar-Co-deputies-train-to-combat-PTSD-137121203.html 2012-01-11T23:27:14Z http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Eyewitness-to-history-SA-Veteran-recalls--133692963.html Like so many other Veterans who served in World War II, Bill Galvin wasn't too eager to talk about his days in the early 1940's but over time the truth came out. And there was much to talk about. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 22:23:29 GMT http://www.kens5.com/news/heroes/features/Eyewitness-to-history-SA-Veteran-recalls--133692963.html 2011-11-11T22:23:29Z