by Rikki Almanza | Jul 31, 2024
While the San Diego Padres enjoyed a day off before their series against the Washington Nationals, catcher Kyle Higashioka visited the National Museum of the United States Army in D.C. Higashioka was there to accept a medal honoring his grandfather, G. Shigeru...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 22, 2024
World War II Veteran and talented cartoonist, Ralph Newman, will be posthumously honored at San Diego’s Comic-Con International this month for his uncredited contributions to the comic book industry, as reported by the Stars and Stripes. Newman, who created stories...
by Rikki Almanza | Jul 19, 2024
After 82 years, the remains of U.S. Army Air Force PFC Charles Powers were finally returned to Riverside and laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery on July 18. Powers, a native of Riverside, served in the 28th Materiel Squadron, 20th Air Base Group in 1941....
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....
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...
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...
