Veterans

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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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Thornton Memorial Honors Town’s Vets

Jul 25, 2024 02:14PM ● By Matthew Malone

Completing the vision of a local veteran, Thornton on July 20 dedicated a plaque honoring town residents who have served in the U.S. military, with names dating from as early as the Civil War.

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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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Thornton to Dedicate Veteran Memorial

Jul 11, 2024 12:08PM ● By Matthew Malone

Although he did not live to see it, Dewy Upton’s dream to recognize Thornton’s many war veterans will come to fruition on July 20, with the dedication of a veterans’ memorial plaque.

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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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Sacramento Native Serves Aboard USS George Washington

Jul 03, 2024 02:30PM ● By Navy Office of Community Outreach News Release

Theresa K. Ulbera of Sacramento is Aboard the USS George Washington

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County Supports Housing for Veterans and Homeless

Jun 25, 2024 09:27AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

On June 11, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Approved the Transfer of 2.2 Acres of Land and $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding to the City of Rancho Cordova for the Development of Mather Veterans Village Phase 4

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‘All of Them Are Heroes’

Jun 06, 2024 11:45AM ● By Matthew Malone

The Galt-Arno Cemetery District highlighted two World War II veterans on May 27 at its annual Memorial Day observance.

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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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Honoring the Sacrifices of Fallen Heroes

May 17, 2024 09:25AM ● By Ornella Rossi

Memorial Day Ceremonies Help Community Remember

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Cutting Hair Brought Galt Barber Back From Brink

Apr 18, 2024 09:03AM ● By Adam Camarena

A pair of clippers was the turning point in transforming a local barber’s life as he battled years of homelessness and used his struggles to provide for the city he loved.

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A-Z Foundation Supports Vets

Apr 18, 2024 08:54AM ● By Matthew Malone

The local chapter of the A-Z Foundation on April 6 held its fourth annual fundraising dinner. Attendees gathered at the Moose Lodge in Acampo, in support of A-Z’s programs and donations benefiting veterans, youth, and those with developmental disabilities.

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Local Parents of Deceased Veteran Sue VA

Jan 26, 2024 05:16PM ● By Matthew Malone

Carlos Lopez Sr. and Juanita Lopez told the Citizen that they believe their son, Carlos Lopez Jr., died as a result of PTSD. They are suing the VA alleging medical malpractice.

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Sacramento County Honors and Serves Our Veterans

Nov 15, 2023 05:10PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento is Proud Home to More than 84,000 Veterans

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Brightening the Holiday Season for the Military Community

Nov 08, 2023 11:02AM ● By StatePoint

Care Packages and More for Service Members from the USO

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Community Honors Heroes

Nov 08, 2023 09:46AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Wall of Honor Ceremony Observed at Patriots Park

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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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Record-breaking Year at The California Capital Airshow

Oct 05, 2023 12:09PM ● By Lindsey Nelson, Niche Communications

Sold-out Event Draws More than 105,000 Attendees

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Airshow Soars to New Heights

Oct 03, 2023 12:04PM ● By Ted Erler

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 demonstration team will be soaring through the Sacramento region’s skies this September. Photo courtesy of California Capital Airshow

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