Ft. Bliss commemorates 4th of July Salute to the Nation

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Community members at Fort Bliss commemorated the Declaration of Independence Friday morning at Memorial Circle.

The 1st Armored Division and Fort Bliss executed a 50-gun salute. Each fire honored one of the 50 U.S. states in the order they joined — starting with Delaware and ending with Hawaii.

Fort Bliss officials said the event was also to give thanks and honor our freedom…

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