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VA breaks ground on American Indian veterans memorial in Riverside county
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs held a groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 25 at the Riverside National Cemetery for the American Indian Veterans Memorial, commemorating...
U.S. and California houses pass bills aimed at improving veterans’ assistance programs
The U.S. House of Representatives passed five veterans bills on Sept. 23, several of which were introduced by California Representatives.
Former U.S. Army captain and L.A. Superior Court judge Vincent Okamoto dies at 76
Former Los Angeles Superior Court Judge and U.S. Army Captain Vincent Okamoto died on Sunday, Sept. 27 at the age of 76.
California Legionnaires affected by wildfires can seek assistance from National Emergency Fund
California Legionnaires affected by wildfires can apply for assistance from the American Legion National Emergency Fund.
WWII veteran Robert Fong, 94, awarded third Bronze Star in Sacramento ceremony
On Sept. 13, 94-year-old World War II veteran and California native Robert Fong was awarded the Bronze Star by the U.S. Army for his efforts...
Frazier Bill Makes it Easier for California Veterans to Obtain DV License Plates
Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, California veterans will have an easier time obtaining disabled veteran license plates from California DMV.
Bakersfield veterans remember 75th anniversary of victory over Japan
Veterans and others celebrated the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Bakersfield, California on Sept. 2.
Memorial to honor U.S. service members who died during Korean War
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in the city of Fullerton’s Hillcrest Park last month for the first Korean War Memorial in the nation to display...
CalVet, VA report low COVID-19 infection rates among California veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Aug. 27 that new policies aimed at reducing the infection rate of COVID-19 at its health care...
