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“Truths and Myths of the Vietnam War”: A Documentary Challenging Decades of Misconceptions and Honoring Veterans’ Stories

“Truths and Myths of the Vietnam War”: A Documentary Challenging Decades of Misconceptions and Honoring Veterans’ Stories

by Rikki Almanza | Nov 14, 2024

The documentary, “Truths and Myths of the Vietnam War,” produced by Veterans in Atlanta, presents an alternative narrative about the Vietnam War that challenges prevailing portrayals of the conflict. Developed by the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business...
Vietnam-Era Veterans Seek Retroactive Benefits for Exposure to Nerve Agents and Hallucinogens in Secret Military Tests

Vietnam-Era Veterans Seek Retroactive Benefits for Exposure to Nerve Agents and Hallucinogens in Secret Military Tests

by Rikki Almanza | Oct 11, 2024

As first reported by Stars and Stripes, Vietnam-era Veterans who were exposed to chemical agents and hallucinogens in classified military experiments are appealing for retroactive disability benefits following a recent federal court ruling that determined their...
San Diego Padres Catcher Kyle Higashioka Honored with Replica of Grandfather’s WWII Medal

San Diego Padres Catcher Kyle Higashioka Honored with Replica of Grandfather’s WWII Medal

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...
WWII Veteran and Cartoonist Ralph Newman to be Honored at San Diego Comic-Con

WWII Veteran and Cartoonist Ralph Newman to be Honored at San Diego Comic-Con

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...
Final Homecoming: WWII POW Soldier Laid to Rest at Riverside National Cemetery After 82 Years

Final Homecoming: WWII POW Soldier Laid to Rest at Riverside National Cemetery After 82 Years

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....
Military and Veterans Can Stream the 2024 Paris Olympics for Free

Military and Veterans Can Stream the 2024 Paris Olympics for Free

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...
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