by Rikki Almanza | Jan 8, 2024
The Samsung American Legion Scholarship has officially opened its online applications for high school students attending the American Legion Boys & Girls State or Auxiliary Girls State program this summer. This scholarship honors and supports the...
by Rikki Almanza | Sep 20, 2023
September 18, 1947 marks the day the United States Air Force was officially established. However, its roots trace back to the early 20th century, when military aviation first took flight. Pioneering the Skies: The 20th Century In 1907, the U.S. Army Signal Corps took...
by Christian Southards | Sep 19, 2023
Every third Friday in September, National POW/MIA Recognition day is celebrated to honor past and present prisoners of war and military members who never returned home from their service. America’s Missing in Action The Department of Defense lists 83,204 American...
by Rikki Almanza | Aug 21, 2023
A gathering occurred at Liberty Station a week ago, where many eras of Veterans were recognized by Honor Flight San Diego, a non-profit organization that arranges trips to Washington, D.C., for San Diego County Veterans. Over 225 local Veterans attended, marking the...
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 Nestor Aliga | Aug 1, 2023
On July 27, 2023, the 73rd anniversary of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and United States of America Alliance and the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice were proudly commemorated at the California Veterans Home in Yountville. Two separate ceremonies were held...
