Tag: Veteran
CASA volunteers connect military service to Voices for Children’s mission
RIVERSIDE – For Veterans Day, Voices for Children, an organization that recruits and trains caring volunteers, known as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to...
Hemet veteran plays key role with cornhole
When U.S. Army veteran William Howell isn’t busy with his day job working in the geospatial sector, he organizes, officiates and plays at cornhole...
House puts Korean War air combat ace on path to Receive Medal of Honor
TEMECULA (CNS) - Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Temecula, said today that a U.S.
Naval aviator who survived -- and prevailed -- in perhaps the longest
aerial dogfight...
Veterans without high school diploma sought for Riverside County Operation Recognition Program
They were away from home serving their country while classmates were marching in commencement ceremonies. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard veterans...
The weight of Memorial Day
Robert GravesSpecial to Valley NewsFor the second year in a row, Memorial Day may look a little different than in years past. However, the...
Vista Murrieta students and staff honor 101-year-old basketball fan
Wildomar resident Dave Lower has been to just about every Vista Murrieta High School varsity girls’ basketball game at home since 2003, but due...
Motorcycle memorial run rides for fallen veteran
For former Menifee resident Lisa Weidmann, holding an annual motorcycle run has been one way of honoring her son, Sgt. John C. Barcellano after...
Community parades for Wildomar veteran’s 99th birthday
It’s been a long time since Harold “Dick” Handley’s had a chance to go outside. On Saturday night, May 23, he was able to...
Veteran Showcase: Alessandro Sabatino shares his sea stories
Well known for his sense of humor and his cooking skills, Navy veteran Alessandro Sabatino is also recognized for his service to his country.He...