by Rikki Almanza | May 13, 2026
A new VA study found that Veterans who reported multiple toxic exposures during military service were more likely to experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors than Veterans who did not report exposures. The study, titled Toxic Exposure and Rates of Suicidal Thoughts...
by Rikki Almanza | May 6, 2026
Nearly 100 San Diego-area Veterans returned home Sunday after a weekend Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C., where they visited national memorials dedicated to Veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Family members, friends, and community supporters—including...
by Christian Southards | Nov 11, 2025
Veterans Day honors all those who served in the United States Armed Forces, both in peace time and in war. Trace the holiday’s evolution from its post–World War I origins to the present — the first entry in our reimagined Veterans Holidays and Important Events...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 3, 2025
World War II Marine Corps Veteran and American Legion Karl Ross Post 16 member Frank S. Wright is hoping for a mailbox full of birthday wishes as he prepares to turn 100 on July 5 in Lodi, California. Wright, who served with distinction in the Pacific Theater, wants...
by Rikki Almanza | Apr 3, 2025
Sgt. Joe Harris, the oldest surviving World War II paratrooper, will be honored with full military funeral services. Harris, who was 108 years old, passed away on March 15 in Los Angeles, surrounded by family. His contributions as a member of the Army’s historic...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 10, 2025
The Department of Defense has flagged over 26,000 images for removal across all military branches as part of an effort to eliminate content related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, DEI. However, the final number could be much higher, with estimates suggesting as...
