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 | Jul 26, 2023
Recently, several next of kin of WWII Veterans were presented with U.S. Congressional Gold Medals (CGM) at the Vallejo JFK Library. The next CGM ceremony is on October 28, 1-3 p.m. at the Vallejo JFK Library and all WWII Veterans of the U.S. Army Forces in the Far...
by nestor aliga | Jul 24, 2023
Harold Bray, the last survivor of the historic World War II USS Indianapolis (CA-35), was honored with a seven foot tall bronze statue on July 7 by the Benicia Community Foundation. The American Legion Post 101 of Benicia also assisted in the event. Bray was stationed...
by Christian Southards | Jul 24, 2023
Our last July 2023 California Veterans news roundup once again focuses on Veterans Homelessness, this time in Los Angeles and San Luis Obispo County, and a special court opportunity for Kern County Veterans. Readers are encouraged to send Veterans-related...
