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Northern California WWII Veteran Returns to Normandy for 80th Anniversary of D-Day

Northern California WWII Veteran Returns to Normandy for 80th Anniversary of D-Day

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 6, 2024

Today, June 6, marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. To honor this milestone, numerous World War II Veterans are flying out to France, including Northern California’s Dan Dougherty. It is Dougherty’s first trip to Normandy since the war....
NIH-Funded Study Notes Veterans and Service Members with Service Dogs May Experience Fewer Symptoms of PTSD

NIH-Funded Study Notes Veterans and Service Members with Service Dogs May Experience Fewer Symptoms of PTSD

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 5, 2024

A recent nationwide study, the largest of its kind and funded by the National Institutes of Health, sought to fill a research gap by comparing the effects of and without service dog partnerships for active Service Members and Veterans with PTSD. The objective was to...
“Run for the Wall” Honors Veterans with Cross-Country Ride From California to D.C.

“Run for the Wall” Honors Veterans with Cross-Country Ride From California to D.C.

by Rikki Almanza | May 23, 2024

A group of 325 motorcycle riders are taking part in the 36th annual Run for the Wall, a cross-country ride from California to Washington, D.C., which honors Veterans and their families and raises awareness of those who are still missing: Prisoners of War, POW, and...
The Keeper: A Journey of a Veteran Hiker on the Appalachian Trail, in Theaters Nationwide on Memorial Day

The Keeper: A Journey of a Veteran Hiker on the Appalachian Trail, in Theaters Nationwide on Memorial Day

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...
Joe Dominguez American Legion Post 742 Color Guard Proudly Leads the 50th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade in Corona

Joe Dominguez American Legion Post 742 Color Guard Proudly Leads the 50th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade in Corona

by Rikki Almanza | May 16, 2024

At the 50th Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration and parade in Corona, California, held on May 4, the Joe Dominguez American Legion Post 742 Color Guard proudly led the procession with honor and pride. The color guard, composed of Veterans and members of the Sons of The...
Legionnaires Invited to Join ‘TERRA Search Promise’s Next POW/MIA Mission in Germany

Legionnaires Invited to Join ‘TERRA Search Promise’s Next POW/MIA Mission in Germany

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...
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