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 Christian Southards | Jul 31, 2023
Our last California Veterans news roundup largely focuses on updates from the VA on several topics, including new avenues of medical research, the upcoming PACT Act deadline, and more. Readers are encouraged to send Veterans-related stories to...
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...
by Christian Southards | May 3, 2023
On April 26, the VA announced that over 500,000 toxic exposure-related claims have been filed since the PACT Act was signed last August. Provisions in the PACT Act create a presumptive basis that military service is the cause of dozens of medical conditions, therefore...
by Christian Southards | Feb 28, 2023
On Feb. 28, 1991, a coalition force led by the United States liberated Kuwait from Iraqi invaders, defeating one of the world’s largest militaries in days and returning the Persian Gulf to a state of relative peace. Prelude to the Persian Gulf War Mired in debt from...
