On Saturday, Nov. 11, America will be observing Veterans Day to honor those who served our country in war or peace, and recognize and honor them for their sacrifices that ensured the protection of our freedoms.
Councilwoman Heather Hutt (CD 10) recognized the military service of Specialist Sergeant Theresa Lawson in honor of Veteran’s Day. The presentation was made on Nov. 8, during a meeting of the Los Angeles City Council.
“For those veterans who are struggling with PTSD, they are often affected in many different ways,” said Dr. Luis Sandoval, a psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente Southern California. “They all have one thing in common, however. They often experience significant challenges when it comes to handling daily activities such as work, going to school or having healthy relationships with their spouse, children, friends and loved ones. That can often lead to shame, anxiety, social withdrawal, sleep disorders, or even suicide.”
The 2020 World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers are celebrating our country’s veterans with a week of activations, including the front office sending Letters of Gratitude and care packages to veterans and active military personnel, participating in a veteran-led Town Hall and renovating the outdoor space at a Veterans Center downtown.
Waters is one of the strongest advocates for veterans and military families in the U.S. Congress.
Veterans Day 2019 paid tribute to all veterans and honored the legacy of Colonel Charles Young and the Buffalo Soldiers who served at the San Francisco Presidio and Monterey Presidio.
Every year, the 11th day of the 11th month is observed as Veterans Day. It’s a time to honor the 18.2 million men and women still living who served in at least one war. Though observances vary across the nation, each celebrates the American ideal of service to country.
He was there at Pearl Harbor, when the battleships were still smoldering. He was there at Okinawa. He was there at Iwo Jima, where he said, ‘I only got out of there by the grace of God said former President Barack Obama in 2013 during a Veterans Day ceremony honoring Overton at Arlington National Cemetery.
“…Trump could not find it in himself to get a little wet and honor the lives of men who would never return home? Instead his actions ring of contempt for those who were not rich enough or powerful enough to avoid the conflict.”
“The American Veteran” is a presentation presented by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs. It honors the courage and sacrifice of African American Veterans that fought bravely throughout the history of the United States.
Through their exclusive partnership, Delta Air Lines and the Lakers are joining forces to launch the season-long “Salute To Our Troops” program, beginning at the Lakers home game on Nov. 11, 2018.
California State Parks is honoring the service of veterans, as well as active and reserve personnel, by offering free admission to 144 state parks on Monday, November 12, in observance of Veterans Day. Veterans, active duty and reserve military must show a valid military ID in order to receive free admission.
On November 11, we remember the Veterans who put their lives on the line serving our country and protecting the borders of our political interactions. Some carve the day out to barbecue and shake hands to say “thank you” to the men and women who served the country. But, beyond the handshakes and the one-day of recognition, what happens to the every day lives of these veterans? “It’s just one day that people get excited and then the rest of the year they forget about us. It doesn’t really mean anything for me and isn’t anything special,” said Ronald Jackson,