Sacramento County Local News: Veterans

Members of Folsom’s VFW Post 6604 will roll up their sleeves and take to the trails on Saturday, May 3, to clean and restore a section of the city's popular bike and pedestrian path system. The local effort is part of the national Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Day of Service, an annual initiative that mobilizes veterans across the country to give back to their communities.

American Legion Post 383 is hosting a dinner and dance open to the public on May 3.

This project is dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the more than three-million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, including the 58,281 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

With 50 people in attendance, Cpl. Robert “Bob” Jack Calvillo was honored with the USAF Non-Commissioned Officers Association Korean War medal, presented by USAF CMSgt Jim Sullivan (Ret.) at Carlton Senior Living Orangevale.

Soroptimist International of Rancho Cordova and Gold River recently completed its annual “mission” to fill and deliver holiday stockings to 120 female veterans receiving treatment at the VA Northern California Healthcare System (NCHCS). Original article published at Rancho Cordova Independent

The Rancho Cordova Planning Commission approved two projects on Tuesday, Dec. 11, after discussions on design and community impact. The meeting focused on a church remodel and a new affordable housing complex for veterans, both of which aim to enhance local infrastructure and support community needs.

Memories accumulate for an old-timer turning 100. Some delightful, some frightful.

The Stars and Stripes flies proudly on a new flagpole above the Carmichael Veterans Memorial Building at Carmichael Park.

Folsom’s 24th annual Wayne Spence Veterans Day Parade was a joyous event, celebrated by thousands of people throughout the city Monday morning.

On Nov. 8, Ri-Nu Imagination’s Art Studios in Lincoln Village proudly hosted the Veteran’s Art Show, organized in collaboration with the Veteran Art Institute. The exhibit showcased the powerful and inspiring works of 13 talented veteran artists from across the nation.

Eighty supporters endured a rainy Nov. 11 to observe Veterans Day in Carmichael.

Monday marks Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring U.S. service members, and many City of Folsom services will be affected. All non-essential government offices will be closed, though some services will remain operational.

Folsom folks will gather to honor the nation's military veterans at the 24th annual Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11.

Sacramento area residents might remember the Veteran’s Wall at the former Hometown Buffet on Sunrise Boulevard in Citrus Heights.

Local resident, Col. Joseph Shriber named grand marshal as 2000 participants expected

Gold Star families and community leaders gathered last weekend to recall fallen heroes of nation and community. The Wall of Honor ceremony is annually observed at Patriots Park, a Carmichael Park District property in Fair Oaks.

With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, numerous local organizations are planning events to honor the sacrifices and contributions of veterans, offering residents opportunities to show their support and appreciation.