by Rikki Almanza | Mar 26, 2024
Residing in Lodi, California, Frank S. Wright, is one of the few surviving WWII Marine Raiders. He proudly affiliates himself with the Stockton Marine Corps Club and the American Legion Karl Ross Post 16. His entry into the military began in 1942, amid the chaos of...
by Rikki Almanza | Mar 5, 2024
March is celebrated as Women’s History Month. Women have made significant contributions across various fields, including the military. Throughout U.S. history, women have played vital roles in the Armed Forces, often without receiving due recognition....
by Rikki Almanza | Jan 18, 2024
Nearly 600 grave markers were stolen overnight from Woodlawn Celestial Gardens, one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles County, located in Compton. The burial ground is the final resting place for city founders and Veterans, including those from the Civil...
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...