El Dorado County Local News: Veterans

09/25/2023
Chuck Huebner, 79, has dedicated his life to his country. The result of 40 years of service between various military branches and government departments resulted in a lifetime of stories recently published as “On The Road Again.”

08/15/2023
The link between PFAS and testicular cancer among service members was never directly proven—until now.

07/26/2023
The Military Officers' Association of America, Lake Tahoe Chapter joined with the Incline Village/Crystal Bay Veterans' Club ("Vets' Club") to sponsor the "Thank a Vet" Charity Golf Tournament, which raised more than $100,000 and netted $85,000.

06/18/2023
For owners of Tahoe Gifting Co., graphic designer Darya Shahvaran and veteran Matthew Rautio, the small and beautiful community of Incline Village seemed like the perfect place to place roots in 2020 after trying to find a place to live here for a few years.

06/05/2023
The May meeting of the El Dorado Chapter of the National Daughters of the Revolution was filled with good works and three highlights, beginning with a heart-wrenching, first-person account from local Vietnam War veteran Milt Bandera.

05/26/2023
A plaque and water feature are the latest installment of a three-phase project that aims to honor military service members killed in action.

05/24/2023
The El Dorado County Fire Safe Council’s Defensible Space Assistance Program for seniors, veterans and those who are low income has received grant funding and re-opened for new applications.

04/07/2023
El Dorado County is adding $275,000 to its 2022-23 facilities capital work plan for emergency repairs to the Veterans Memorial Building in Placerville after it sustained winter storm damage.

11/09/2021
A Veteran's Day event paid tribute to the brave local veterans of El Dorado County, including MSgt. Jennifer Newman, who was chosen to be Veteran of the Year.

11/02/2021
Rescue resident Eddie Hester was one of the airborne heroes interviewed for a new book honoring the contributions of wounded Vietnam War pilots.

09/19/2021
Several hundred mourners gathered in Roseville on Sept. 18 to honor U.S. Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Family and friends spoke about the Roseville native and her outstanding service to her country.

06/17/2021
The placement of a memorial placard for Navy Capt. Paul Jacobs on the El Dorado County Veterans Monument’s Honor Wall has been stalled after Rich Buchanan, a decorated Marine veteran and founder of the monument, expressed concerns.

05/02/2021
Stella Van Dyke Johnson American Legion Post 795 has opened its doors again for local events and is seeking assistance after struggling through the pandemic.