by Christian Southards | Aug 30, 2023
On Aug. 30, 2021, the United States formally withdrew from Afghanistan. In 20 years of war, hundreds of thousands of Americans served. Tens of thousands were wounded. And 2,611 never came home. Prelude to the War in Afghanistan: The Attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 On Sept....
by Christian Southards | Aug 22, 2023
The next major PACT Act deadline for some Veterans is slated for Sept. 30, 2023. A special enrollment period will allow eligible Veterans to bypass the normal application process for VA benefits and enroll directly in VA health care. To be eligible, the...
by Christian Southards | Aug 10, 2023
Good morning, Christian I am a member of Post 0291 Newport. I want to ask you a question on the criteria of a Purple Heart. Today if a Soldier gets hurt by an IED he is awarded a Purple Heart; yet I was blown out of my truck in Vietnam after hitting a land mine and...
by Christian Southards | Aug 7, 2023
962,403 — 137,023 — 200,740 — 615 — 36,412 — 22,499: the estimated number of fallen and wounded Service Members in each major U.S. conflict since World War II to have been awarded at least one Purple Heart, based on casualty research conducted by both the...
by Rikki Almanza | May 31, 2023
Veterans who served in the military may have been exposed to various toxic hazards during their time in service. Recognizing the potential health risks associated with toxic exposure, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is dedicated to providing support to...
by Rikki Almanza | May 25, 2023
In honor of Military Appreciation Month, San Diego Automotive Museum unveiled its latest exhibit, “Salute to San Diego’s Troops,” featuring two legendary military combat vehicles, a 1942 Willys MB Jeep and 1985 Humvee. The exhibit’s...
