by Rikki Almanza | May 20, 2024
Once again, countless musicians will come together for the 5th annual Taps Across America event, sponsored by the nonprofit Taps for Veterans, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, starting at 3 p.m. (local time). Annually, Taps Across America is an all-inclusive patriotic...
by Rikki Almanza | May 17, 2024
“The Keeper,” an upcoming movie hitting theaters nationwide on Memorial Day, portrays the harrowing yet inspiring journey of Army Veteran George Eshleman, played by Angus Benfield. The film, based on true events, follows Eshleman as he embarks on a mission...
by Rikki Almanza | May 14, 2024
John Savage from Oakland has been named as the American Legion Firefighter of the Year for his unwavering dedication to the Oakland Volunteer Fire Department for over 28 years. Expressing his gratitude for being selected for the award, Savage noted the...
by Rikki Almanza | May 6, 2024
Department of California Judge Advocate, Amado C. Salinas II, has been traveling, and visiting various Veteran events. Last October, he was invited to the USS Midway where he was awarded Volunteer of the Year by the Vietnam War Ear DOD Team. It was there that he...
by Rikki Almanza | May 3, 2024
Newport Beach American Legion Post 291 is hosting ‘Women Are Warriors – Veterans Event,’ to honor and celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of Women Veterans. Scheduled for May 9th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., the event will take place at The American...
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...
