Author Archives: Cathy Kenny
On Oct. 13, California Vietnam Veterans Memorial marks 30 years
Join us at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, as we mark the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the California Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Sacramento’s Capitol Park. Originally dedicated in 1988, the memorial honors the service and sacrifice of California’s Vietnam veterans who were killed or missing in action, or who died from causes related […]
Californian Infantryman killed in Afghanistan
Honoring Our Fallen: CalVet honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. Staff Sgt. Diobanjo Sanagustin, 32, of National City, Calif., died Tuesday, Sept. 4 in a non-combat incident in Afghanistan. His more than 10 years of military service included deployments to Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Read more […]
Veterans Resource Fair at San Francisco Fleet Week opens today
Veterans and active-duty service members can always count on fun and interesting activities at San Francisco Fleet Week. This year, they can also find information and resources to help further their education or launch their careers. The Fleet Week Veterans Resource Fair will provide an opportunity to speak with college recruiters, entrepreneurs, and Fortune 500 […]
Planning a Veterans Day event? Share it with us!
Every year, CalVet staff takes part in Veterans Day events throughout the state. It’s one small way we honor all of the men and women who serve and have served in our nation’s armed forces. We also maintain a calendar of Veterans Day events and observances taking place throughout California. If you’re planning an event, […]
“Last Rosie the Riveter” visits Chula Vista Veterans Home
Elinor Otto, known as the “Last Rosie the Riveter,” visited residents at the Veterans Home of California — Chula Vista on Saturday. Otto, 98, spoke about her experience working at Rohr Aircraft Corp. in Chula Vista during World War II. Read more about her fascinating story in the San Diego Union-Tribune. CalVet operates eight veterans homes, […]
Women Veterans Workshops focus on benefits, employment resources
California is home to nearly 150,000 women who served in our nation’s armed forces, and we want to make sure that they know about all of the benefits and services available to them. CalVet has been hosting workshops throughout the state to provide valuable employment resources and benefits information. U.S. Navy veteran Berenice Kaempfer said […]
CalVet Honors Purple Heart Veterans
In honor of Purple Heart Day, CalVet recognizes all of the men and women who were wounded or killed while serving in our nation’s armed forces. Hear a message from our Secretary, Dr. Vito Imbasciani.
Veterans Home residents offer thanks to emergency responders
The residents of our Redding Veterans Home made time this week to show their appreciation for all of the first responders working on the front lines of the Carr Fire, which has consumed more than 121,000 acres. “We are so thankful for the hard work and dedication of our first responders. They have truly gone […]
CalVet closely monitoring the Carr Fire
Calvet is closely monitoring progress of the Carr Fire and its potential impacts on the Veterans Home of California — Redding and the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo. We will update this page as new information becomes available. 11:00 a.m. Monday, Aug. 6 As of this morning, Cal Fire is reporting the Carr Fire […]
Navy Cross posthumously awarded to Marine Infantryman from Porterville
Fifty years after his heroic actions during the Vietnam War, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Stephen Austin was posthumously awarded the esteemed Navy Cross. Austin died June 8, 1968, when he and his squad were ambushed. He was 21. The award was presented to his daughter, Neily Esposito, on July 21 at a 50th anniversary reunion […]
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