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Nearly 600 Grave Markers Stolen Overnight From Historic Los Angeles County Cemetery

Nearly 600 Grave Markers Stolen Overnight From Historic Los Angeles County Cemetery

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...
Veterans Unite for “Spirit of ’45” Honor Flight San Diego Event

Veterans Unite for “Spirit of ’45” Honor Flight San Diego Event

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...
Purple Heart Day: Honoring Our Fallen and the Wounded Veterans Who Endeavor Beyond Their Service

Purple Heart Day: Honoring Our Fallen and the Wounded Veterans Who Endeavor Beyond Their Service

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...
Meeting the Needs of America’s aging Veteran Population

Meeting the Needs of America’s aging Veteran Population

by Rikki Almanza | Jul 19, 2023

  The United States is witnessing a significant increase in the number of elderly military Veterans. As the Veteran population ages, it becomes essential to address their needs and ensure they receive the care and support they deserve. The demographics of the...
Delta Air Lines Honors WWII Veterans with Charter Flight to Normandy for D-Day Commemoration

Delta Air Lines Honors WWII Veterans with Charter Flight to Normandy for D-Day Commemoration

by Rikki Almanza | Jun 5, 2023

  For the second consecutive year, Delta Air Lines organized a special charter flight for over 40 World War II Veterans to Normandy, France to participate in the 79th annual commemoration of the D-Day Invasion. Last year, Delta made history by becoming the first...
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