John Preston is hiking from the Bay Area to San Diego, covering exactly 22 miles a day, carrying a pack weighing exactly 22 kilograms. If you guessed the number 22 carries great symbolism for Preston, you would be correct. According to the Veterans Administration, 22 is the number of veterans who take their lives every day. It is an epidemic…

The Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018 gives select veteran access to commissaries, exchanges and other services for the first time

NBC 7 military reporter Bridget Naso spoke to the military community about the upcoming change.

Staff at the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department’s Vista Detention Facility celebrated the anniversary of a special program for military veterans Wednesday. Veterans Moving Forward was created in 2013 to address the special needs of military inmates at the jail. The program is dedicated to providing veterans with the necessary programs, services and resources to reduce their chances of...

The annual tradition started with a wreath company owner who had leftover wreaths one holiday season

Thousands of Christmas wreaths were placed at veterans’ headstones at Greenwood Memorial Park to honor and remember them during the holiday season. Saturday was known as ‘Wreaths Across America’ which has been a holiday tradition around the country since 1992. “This is our fifth year of celebrating Wreaths Across America, here at Greenwood. It’s a time that we remember, honor…

Vice President Mike Pence weighed in on a First-Amendment lawsuit challenging a Bible on display at a New Hampshire veterans hospital, saying under the current administration, “VA hospitals will not be religion-free zones.” “We will always respect the freedom of religion of every veteran of every faith,” Pence said in a speech addressing the American Legion National Convention in Indianapolis...

John Mayer is launching a foundation focused on improving the health of veterans through scientific research. The Grammy-winning singer on Friday announced The Heart and Armor Foundation, which plans to focus on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and meeting the emerging needs of women veterans. Though he publicly announced the foundation on Friday, Mayer has been working on the organization...

The number of veterans in need is starting to rise again, says Stephen Peck, the President and CEO of the organization, U.S. Vets. The organization is making it a point to serve veterans after they’ve served their country with a new 300-bed facility in Los Angeles.

A program that helps place trained dogs with wounded veterans has been forced out of two military facilities in the D.C. area, according to a report.

Filipino veterans of World War II have been awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.

President Donald Trump announced the U.S. military will increase troop support in Afghanistan during a national address Monday.

A new bill that is set to go into effect early next year would end the time limits put on veterans to receive free education.

Congressman Scott Peters stopped by National University in Torrey Pines Tuesday to talk about the ‘Forever GI Bill’ that goes into effect early next year.

As part of Teleflora’s 17th annual “Make Someone Smile” week, volunteers across Los Angeles have been working to deliver 27,000 bouquets to those who could use a pleasant surprise.

NBC 7’s Danielle Radin talked to the founder of Weed for Warriors, a nonprofit that wants to help veterans suffering from PTSD and other medical conditions, by offering free medical marijuana for those eligible.

The ‘Weed For Warriors Project’ is giving free medical marijuana to veterans who struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other medical conditions.

NBC 7’s Gaby Rodriguez reports from the finish line at the Boots 2 Roots 5k run in Rancho Bernardo.

NBC 7’s Danielle Radin talked to Raymond Chavez, 105, about his best kept health secrets during his 105th birthday celebration.

At 105-years-old, everyone wants to know how Raymond Chavez has managed to live so long.