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 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 | Jun 7, 2024
Newport Harbor American Legion Post 291 honored 34 Orange County high school seniors who have committed to military service or plan to attend military academies at a special event on Monday night. The inaugural “Salute to Service” began with recreational activities,...
by Sam Miller | May 20, 2024
Veteran service organization The American Legion will host a video game tournament for service members and veterans during Los Angeles Fleet Week in San Pedro, Calif., May 24-27. Through its American Legion Gaming (ALG) initiative, the organization has decided to...
by Rikki Almanza | May 2, 2024
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and Los Angeles Jackie Robinson Post 252 Commander Patricia Jackson-Kelley was recently honored alongside eight others with induction into the U.S. Army Military Women’s Hall of Fame. Major General Hope C. Rampy, Director of...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 10, 2024
Yesterday, American Legion Riders Chapter 95 in Oroville, California, escorted four unclaimed Veterans to their final resting place in Shasta County. Private Floyd Stanbery served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and Specialist 4 Michael MacKey, Private Paul McCormick, and...
