El Dorado County Local News: Veterans

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.