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Placer’s Veterans Services Surpasses Records in Awarded Claims

Mar 05, 2025 02:32PM ● By Count of Placer News Release

Fueled both by the PACT Act, Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, and by expanded outreach efforts, Placer County’s Veterans Services Office (VSO) is helping more veterans than ever, handling a record 21,491 requests last year.

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Placer County Marks Veterans Day with Operation Greenlight

Nov 06, 2024 03:33PM ● By Placer County News Release

As part of Operation Greenlight, the Board of Supervisors passed a proclamation and will light the colonnade of Placer County’s historic courthouse in Auburn green from Nov. 1-11.

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Rancho Cordova Remembers the Fallen

Sep 11, 2024 02:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

The city of Rancho Cordova is hosting the “Remembering Our Fallen” exhibit. The exhibit, which opened on Sept. 11, will be on display at Rancho Cordova City Hall until Sept. 15.

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California Capital Airshow Soars at Mather

Jul 17, 2024 04:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow took over the skies at Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, delivering a weekend packed with aerial acrobatics and community engagement

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California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show

Jul 09, 2024 01:48PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento

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Honoring General Bud Anderson

May 23, 2024 11:15AM ● By Aerospace Museum of California News Release

On May 17, World War II Triple Ace Brigadier General Clarence E "Bud" Anderson Passed Away in His Home Peacefully

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Alice Astafan Shares Her Story

May 23, 2024 10:33AM ● By Annie Kerr

Retired Major General Highlights Achievements (and Challenges) in New Memoir

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Aero-Blast Honors Vets

Nov 15, 2023 01:32PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

McClellan-based Nonprofit Holds Gala Honors Veterans

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Gala Salutes Vets Day at Aerospace Museum

Oct 26, 2023 09:43AM ● By Staff Correspondent

McClellan Park Facility to Host USO-style Gala

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PRIDE Industries Holds "Hire A Veteran Day"

Jul 12, 2023 12:00AM ● By By Thomas J. Sullivan

PRIDE Industries helps transition vets into rewarding civilian careers

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Blue Star Museums Offer Free Admission to Military Personnel and Their Families

Jun 08, 2023 12:00AM ● By T-Rock Communications News Release

Active-duty military personnel receive free admissions through September 4

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SAFE Grants Support 'Farm to Wellness' Program for Veterans

Jun 02, 2023 12:00AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

Complete Soil Born Farm's apprenticeship program and work as a farmer

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Legion Holds Fundraiser Ball

Jun 01, 2023 12:00AM ● By By Elise Spleiss

Signature program's grants benefited 5,500 veterans

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Reading of the Names at California Vietnam Veterans Memorial

May 25, 2023 12:00AM ● By By Phil Rios, US Army MP ret Combat veteran

Volunteers sign up at Vietnam Veterans of America Sacramento Valley's Chapter

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This Magic Wall Heals

Apr 05, 2023 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Elise Spleiss

Replica is an Incredible Display of Love and Respect

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'The Wall That Heals'

Feb 22, 2023 12:00AM ● By VVMF News Release

Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center spreads healing legacy

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Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Examines WWII Japanese American Incarceration Camps

Feb 15, 2023 12:00AM ● By MACC News Release

Executive Order 9066 led to incarceration of Japanese Americans following Pearl Harbor

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'The Wall That Heals' to Exhibit in Citrus Heights

Feb 08, 2023 12:00AM ● By American Legion News Release

Rusch Park will host wall from March 29 - April 2, 2023

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Sons of Union Veterans Keep Civil War History Alive

Feb 08, 2023 12:00AM ● By By Thomas J. Sullivan

SUVCW is actively looking for new members

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Wreaths Across America Observed at Mount Vernon

Dec 22, 2022 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Cemeteries across the nation hosted the National Wreaths Across America Day

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WW II Ace Promoted to General

Dec 09, 2022 12:00AM ● By Story and photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Over 200 invited guests applauded the centenarian's appointment

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Support Operation Green Light for Our Veterans

Nov 09, 2022 12:00AM ● By National Association of Counties News Release

 

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Time for Me to Fly!

Sep 21, 2022 12:00AM ● By CCA Special Release

Multi-national salute prepared for 75th Anniversary US Air Force

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We Can Do It - Together! Inspiring Girls in STEM

Sep 08, 2022 12:00AM ● By Aerospace Museum of CA News Release

Inspiring a generation of women to explore, discover and dream

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Aerospace Museum 'Feels the Need for Speed'

Aug 25, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Ruth N. Morse

Museum thrived despite Covid closures the last couple of years

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Placer native among 5 Marines killed in aircraft crash

Jun 13, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Shaun Holkko, assistant editor

Capt. John Sax, 31, attended Granite Bay High School

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Raising Funds for Wounded Veterans

May 26, 2022 12:00AM ● By By Elise Spleiss

Program Operation Comfort Warriors at the California Railroad Museum

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Potential strategies emerge from Placer's regional effort to respond to homelessness

Mar 16, 2022 12:00AM ● By County of Placer news release

 

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Sacramento Chapter DAR Funds Service Dogs for Veterans

Dec 28, 2021 12:00AM ● By DAR Press Release

Veterans disabled by PTSD are eligible to participate in 4Paws2Freedom's

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Airshow Cleared for Take-off

Jul 22, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Nancy Mallory, California Capital Airshow

Limited Tickets Available to this Year's Event

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Wreaths Across America Tour to Stop in Carmichael

Apr 21, 2021 12:00AM ● By Wreaths Across America Press Release

Mobile Education Exhibit (MEE) has been traveling the country honoring veterans

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Founder of Furniture Program for Previously Homeless Vets is Awarded

Apr 14, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Ernie Larson, American Legion Legislative Action Post 861

Frank Received the Outstanding Member of the Year Award for the Year 2020

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Blue Star Moms Host Drive-thru Fundraiser

Mar 11, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Thomas J. Sullivan

The annual goal is to send between 1,200 to 1,500 boxes per year

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Sacramento Soldier Plays Starring Role in Army Careers Campaign

Jan 27, 2021 12:00AM ● By By Laurencia Duran, FleishmanHillard

Next Chapter of "What's Your Warrior?" Offers Deeper Look At Army Careers

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Complimentary Excursion Train Rides & Museum Admission on Veterans Day for Vets

Nov 10, 2020 12:00AM ● By Traci Rockefeller Cusack, T-Rock Communications

To honor their service and celebrate the patriotic holiday

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