Veterans

The man dubbed the “oldest living general” will celebrate his 107th birthday in Riverside Saturday, with a presentation by the mayor, an honor guard salute, proclamations and other tributes to mark the milestone.

A Southern California nonprofit organization that initially served women whose husbands died during war evolved to help female service members and veterans. Now, it’s seeking the public’s assistance in giving back to these women for special Mother’s Day gifts.

NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews has more information on a Southern California-based nonprofit dedicated to helping female veterans.

A new documentary called “Wounded Heroes” is shedding light on some innovative ways to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.

A new documentary called “Wounded Heroes” is shedding light on some innovative ways to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, NBC 7’s Bridget Naso reports.

The commitment of Vietnam War veteran Alan Alter, now 71, was the result of a sequence of trickle-down oversights starting at the top and trickling down to the local level.

A Vietnam veteran’s lucky coin is on its way to Afghanistan, the latest leg of an extraordinary journey that spans several decades and seven military deployments

A Vietnam veteran’s lucky coin is on its way to Afghanistan, the latest leg of an extraordinary journey that spans several decades and seven military deployments

For nearly 24 years, Alan Alter, a 71-year-old veteran of the Vietnam War was unlawfully committed to a California state hospital, his attorney told NBC 7’s Monica Dean and Tom Jones.

Rockin’ Jump Trampoline Park is like many small businesses, struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic. But it’s owners are military veterans, and according to one survey, that may be what sets their business apart when it comes to bouncing back from the pandemic. “When it’s full with kids, the screaming, and the laughter, it’s like being on a...

Many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat during the pandemic, including those owned by military veterans. As NBC7’s Bridget Naso shows us, that may help set their business apart when it comes to bouncing back from the pandemic.

After months without visitors because of COVID-19, veterans in the skilled nursing wing, along with healthcare workers, began receiving doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine on Monday.

Veterans in the South Bay city and the health care workers who care for them received the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, reports NBC 7s military reporter Bridget Naso.

According to the Veterans Affairs, COVID cases among veterans has doubled since November. Some veterans are at a higher risk for COVID-19 because of their service, which is why getting these vaccines now is more important than ever. More than 300 veterans live at the CALVet Chula Vista Veterans Home and those in the skilled nursing facility will be some…

A large group of military veterans in San Diego County will be getting COVID-19 vaccinations Monday. NBC7’s Bridget Naso covers the military and has more on why it is so urgent.

The annual ceremony, which takes place at the General Grant tree in Kings Canyon National Park, was altered in 2020, but the meaning remained.

The observance ceremony in honor of the 79th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor was moved online this year over coronavirus concerns.

San Diego City Councilman Chris Cate and The Rosie Network teamed up on Saturday for the third year of providing Christmas trees to active duty and veteran military families for the holiday season.

The 33rd annual “Stand Down” event to help homeless vets was held today downtown. NBC 7’s Ramon Galindo takes a look at how the pandemic has changed the way vets are getting help this year.