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Community

Fort Bragg Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen service members

by Mary Rose Kaczorowski May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Speeches and three-volley rifle salute mark the day.

Community

‘A Top Gun pilot like no other’: The story behind a 100-year-old veteran’s surprise Medal of Honor

by Deborah Brennan, CalMatters March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

Korean War pilot Royce Williams battled Russian jets in the longest historic dogfight, kept secret for half a century. At 100 years old, he earned the Medal of Honor.

Man in a cap and black T-shirt stands smiling in a room filled with military surplus supplies, including canteens, sleeping bags, and gear, with an American flag and bulletin board behind him.

Community

Ukiah Stand Down brings crucial resources to local veterans

by Sydney Fishman November 14, 2025November 14, 2025

Stand Down events began in the 1980s and help at-risk and homeless veterans with resources, food, and free haircuts.

American flag waving in the wind against a bright blue sky with light clouds.

Politics & Government

Mendocino County honors employee veterans ahead of Veterans Day

by Sydney Fishman November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

Supervisors issued a proclamation recognizing more than 50 county staff members who have served in the U.S. military and declared Tuesday as Veterans Appreciation Day.