Category MyCalVet
Pearl Harbor Survivor Don Long reflects on Dec. 7, 1941
Napa valley resident and Navy veteran Don Long recently sat down with CalVet to share his memories of December 7, 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Long recalls seeing planes just moments before 8 a.m. as he got ready to begin test flights with his crew. Watch the video to hear how he survived […]
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 […]
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 […]
California veteran slated to receive Medal of Honor
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran from California is in line to receive the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest award for valor in action against an enemy force. Retired Sgt. Maj. John Canley, of Oxnard, will receive the award for his actions during the Battle of Hue in Vietnam in 1968. He learned the news in […]
Navy Electrician’s Mate killed during World War II to be buried in Inglewood July 21
Honoring Our Fallen: CalVet honors members of the U.S. Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. Efforts continue to bring home those who went missing in action, including American service members unaccounted for from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Navy Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class George H. […]
Four California veterans receive Legion of Honor Medal
This week, four World War II veterans received the Legion of Honor medal from the Consul of France in San Francisco, Emmanuel Lebrun-Damiens. The ceremony was held at the Residence of France in San Francisco on July 10. The four California veterans honored are: Vito Mastrangelo, Technical Sergeant, of Visalia; Ryan M. O’Brien, First Lieutenant, […]
Bill Thomas spends a lifetime helping fellow veterans
Veterans Who Make a Difference: There are many ways to make a positive impact on the lives of veterans and their families. We recognize those who work so diligently to make a difference throughout California and salute their commitment to the veteran population. Do you know someone worthy of recognition? Send us the details: PAO@CalVet.ca.gov. __________________________________________________________________________________________ For […]
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