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VIP health system for top US officials risked jeopardizing care for soldiers – Monterey Herald

March 18, 2024

David Hilzenrath | (TNS) KFF Health News Top U.S. officials in the Washington area have received preferential treatment from a little-known health care program run by the military, potentially jeopardizing care for other patients including active-duty service members, according to Pentagon investigators. White House officials, senior military and other national security leaders, retired military officers, …

OC Korean War veteran, a Japanese American incarcerated as a child, donates collection to Smithsonian – Daily News

February 19, 2024

On Feb. 19, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which resulted in the mass incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans to “relocation centers” during World War II, after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Among them was the family of Anaheim resident Norio Uyematsu, then 11 years old. Uytematsu and his family were imprisoned along …

‘Hearts for Heroes’ honors East Baton Rouge veterans on Valentine’s Day

February 16, 2024

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – This Valentine’s Day love isn’t just in the air, it’s also on the ground—480 times. “To show citizens how much we do care about our veterans and also to let them know that we honor and respect the service that they’ve given to us because there are people who have …

Veterans receive free laptops across LA County – Daily News

December 24, 2023

Veterans received free laptop computers at 15 Los Angeles County Library branches on Friday, Dec. 22. County crews distributed 1,000 computers as part of the Delete The Divide program, an initiative to advance digital equity in underserved communities. The effort includes a range of support programs and services, including issuing laptops to households in need. …

Eagles honor veterans, retirees in Salute to Service Game presented by Toyota

November 7, 2023

Retired Army veteran shares experience of being honored by the Eagles in Salute to Service Game Retired Army veteran shares experience of being honored by the Eagles in Salute to Service Game 01:27 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Long before the Philadelphia Eagles claimed victory against the Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, the team gave …

New Directions Veterans Choir uses healing power of music to help veterans overcome homelessness

October 8, 2023

Sunday, October 8, 2023 2:23AM LOS ANGELES (KABC) — A local choir is changing the lives of veterans who have experienced homelessness. One song at a time, they’ve removed veterans from at-risk situations and have offered them a second chance in life. It was 25 years ago that George Hill says he founded the New …

Philly Vietnam Veterans Memorial hoping to raise $100k plus to fix vandalism, ongoing maintenance

October 1, 2023

Philly Vietnam Veterans Memorial hoping to raise $100k plus to fix vandalism, ongoing maintenance Philly Vietnam Veterans Memorial hoping to raise $100k plus to fix vandalism, ongoing maintenance 01:54 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — More than 600 names of those who lost their lives during the war are engraved on the walls of the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans …

VA sports program helps disabled SoCal veterans with physical activity, friendship

September 30, 2023

Saturday, September 30, 2023 5:47AM BRENTWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — For some veterans who were injured during their time in service, life after the military can be daunting – especially with a disability. That’s why one event brought local vets together in Brentwood for a day of sports and fun. Tennis, basketball, even blindfolded competition …

Nonprofit comes together to help veteran centenarian with financial difficulties, organizes ‘tasty’ fundraiser

September 3, 2023

Saturday, September 2, 2023 9:56PM NORCO (KABC) — A local veterans non-profit from Norco came together to help a centenarian who was having financial difficulties. They decided to organize a very “tasty” fundraiser, to make sure the World War II veteran could pay for his bills. There’s a lot support behind this man: World War …