Patricia Jackson Kelley: Making History Every Day for Decades

Patricia Jackson Kelley: Making History Every Day for Decades

This article was written by Jeff Jardine and was originally published by CalVet Connect. At a recent veterans event in Los Angeles, a woman approached Patricia Jackson Kelley and offered words of appreciation. “I don’t know if you are aware of the difference you made...
City of Vallejo to Honor Women Veterans

City of Vallejo to Honor Women Veterans

On March 18 from 1 PM to 3 PM, Vallejo’s Women Veterans will be honored with a short ceremony and presented with various certificates of appreciation at 734 Marin Street in Vallejo. This event will be the culmination of California Women’s Military History...
A Love. A War. A Citizen.

A Love. A War. A Citizen.

What drives people to join the military?Patriotism? Poverty? Fear? Honor? Glory? Citizenship? The draft? Love? The reasons are many and, in many cases, more than one reason applies. This is the true story of Marguerite Martin and Felix Lovera, two young lovers who...