by Christian Southards | Aug 2, 2023
The U.S. Coast Guard is America’s oldest maritime force and celebrates its birthday every August 4. THE FOUNDING OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD What would later be called the U.S. Coast Guard was founded on Aug. 4, 1790, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton...
by Christian Southards | Jul 27, 2023
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, commemorated on July 27, remembers the sacrifice of U.S. Service Members and Veterans who fought for the survival of South Korea. Over 1.7 million Americans served during the war. Nearly 37,000 would never return home. ...
by nestor aliga | Jul 24, 2023
Harold Bray, the last survivor of the historic World War II USS Indianapolis (CA-35), was honored with a seven foot tall bronze statue on July 7 by the Benicia Community Foundation. The American Legion Post 101 of Benicia also assisted in the event. Bray was stationed...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 6, 2023
At the age of 98, Norma Lamascus is a living testament to the enduring power of friendship, resilience, and the pursuit of adventure. As a former Cadet Nurse during World War II, Norma forged unbreakable bonds with her 40 classmates, and even after 77 years,...
by Christian Southards | Jul 3, 2023
Independence Day marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, voicing the 13 American Colonies’ desire to secede from British rule during the American Revolutionary War. Prelude to July 4, 1776 Most American colonists celebrated their...
by Christian Southards | Jun 21, 2023
The Battle of Okinawa was the bloodiest conflict U.S. forces fought in World War II. The last stop before Japan, the United States viewed Okinawa as the perfect staging ground for an invasion that would ultimately never occur. Prelude to the Battle of Okinawa Dec. 7,...
