by Rikki Almanza | Jul 31, 2024
While the San Diego Padres enjoyed a day off before their series against the Washington Nationals, catcher Kyle Higashioka visited the National Museum of the United States Army in D.C. Higashioka was there to accept a medal honoring his grandfather, G. Shigeru...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 22, 2024
World War II Veteran and talented cartoonist, Ralph Newman, will be posthumously honored at San Diego’s Comic-Con International this month for his uncredited contributions to the comic book industry, as reported by the Stars and Stripes. Newman, who created stories...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 19, 2024
After 82 years, the remains of U.S. Army Air Force PFC Charles Powers were finally returned to Riverside and laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery on July 18. Powers, a native of Riverside, served in the 28th Materiel Squadron, 20th Air Base Group in 1941....
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 18, 2024
Thanks to a partnership between the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, AAFES, and Comcast NBCUniversal, Service Members, Retirees, honorably discharged Veterans, and other eligible individuals, will have the opportunity to watch over 5,000 hours of live coverage...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 15, 2024
Following the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump on July 14 at a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania, American Legion National Commander Daniel J. Seehafer issued a statement expressing deep sorrow and condemnation of violence against political...
by Rikki Almanza | Jun 26, 2024
President Joe Biden issued a pardon on Wednesday, clearing the convictions of thousands of U.S. Veterans who were penalized under a military law prohibiting same-sex intercourse, as reported by The Associated Press. This action, addressing historic injustices, allows...
