Veterans

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Veterans Services Office Celebrates New Location

Aug 24, 2026 05:22PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento County has opened a new Veterans Services Office in Rancho Cordova, providing veterans and their families with a new location to receive assistance with benefits, disability claims and other support services.

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Scout Preserves History

Aug 24, 2026 01:29PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Boy Scout Joseph Schmidt has crafted protection for a cherished piece of Carmichael History.

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Wheelchairs, Medical Equipment for Veterans

Jul 20, 2026 01:50PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Veterans of All Wars in West Sacramento have a growing supply of medical equipment including wheelchairs, crutches and walkers available to veterans and their families across the greater Sacramento region.

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Carmichael Salutes Glorious Fourth

Jul 06, 2026 04:27PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

They came, they praised, they paraded. A thousand patriots, horses, dogs and vehicles last week boosted the Carmichael Elks July 4 parade to honor 250 years of American independence.

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Memorial Day Recalls Heroes

May 27, 2026 09:31AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Fallen heroes were celebrated at the Carmichael Vietnam Monument on Monday, May 25.

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Vet Center Named for ARC Benefactor

Nov 24, 2025 03:11PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

A veterans’ resource facility at American River College (ARC) was recently renamed for the late Carmichael construction giant, Joseph (Joe) Mohamed Sr.

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U.S. Submarine Veterans Honor Pearl Harbor Anniversary

Nov 24, 2025 01:58PM ● By United States Submarine Veterans News Release

Sunday, Dec. 7 is the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. For the past 38 years the greater Sacramento area United States Navy Submarine Veterans have honored that date with a memorial and wreath-laying ceremony at Discovery Park.

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Honoring Service, Strength and Heritage

Nov 19, 2025 11:03AM ● By John Williams, Chairman, United Auburn Indian Community

Each November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country.

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Local Heroes Honored at Wall

Nov 18, 2025 08:51AM ● By Susan Skinner, photos by Susan Skinner

Community leaders and families gathered on Nov. 1 to recall heroes of nation and community. The Wall of Honor ceremony is annually observed at Patriots Park, a Carmichael Park District property on Palm Avenue, Fair Oaks.

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Memorial Recalls Vietnam Fallen

Nov 18, 2025 08:37AM ● By Susan Skinner, photos by Susan Skinner

Carmichael's Vietnam Memorial was last weekend central to Veterans Day remembrances. Flags, music and memories were shared by more than 150 visitors.

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How Can Veteran Business Owners Overcome Financial Challenges?

Nov 10, 2025 02:36PM ● By Brandpoint Content

For many Servicemembers transitioning out of the military, owning their own business is their second act.

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Veterans Events Calendar

Nov 05, 2025 08:32AM ● By MPG Staff

With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, there are a variety of events taking place across town offering special ways to honor and thank veterans.

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Tunnel to Towers Races Through Sacramento

Nov 04, 2025 10:50AM ● By Abbey Wicks

On Nov. 1, about 300 participants ran in Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s fifth annual 5k Run & Walk in William Land Park.

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Local Band Performs Veterans Day Musical Tribute

Oct 28, 2025 02:37PM ● By MPG Staff

Carmichael musicians will lead a Veterans Day show on Nov. 11.

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Annual Stand Down Event Serves Veterans

Oct 28, 2025 02:25PM ● By Janna Haynes, Sacramento County Public Information Office

At Mather Community Campus, a line of expectant veterans wraps around the building. Men and women donning hats, vests and jackets filled with patches identifying their service history: which branch and which war they survived.

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County Connects Veterans & Families to Benefits

Jul 29, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento County Health and Social Services News Release

Sacramento County’s Veterans Services Office plays a vital role in helping veterans and their dependents access life-changing benefits.

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Veterans and supporters gather at the Vietnam Memorial in Earl J. Koobs Nature Area for Memorial Day, May 26.

Memorial Day Recalls Heroes

May 28, 2025 01:53PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Fallen heroes were honored at Carmichael’s Vietnam Monument on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day). The 57-year-old tradition of community remembrance continued with flags, speeches and prayers in the Earl J. Koobs Nature Area.

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Koobs Memorial Day Celebration In-Person and on Zoom

May 20, 2025 04:36PM ● By MPG Staff

Join the Kiwanis Club of Carmichael for Memorial Day May 26 at the La Sierra High School Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Koobs Nature Area.

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U.S.A Flags ready for retirement can be brought to any of SAFE's 17 branches in the Greater Sacramento area (

SAFE Credit Union to Collect Worn U.S. Flags for Proper Retirement

May 20, 2025 11:39AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

To honor this summer’s patriotic holidays, SAFE Credit Union is holding its second annual American flag collection drive from Friday, May 23 through Wednesday, July 30.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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Companion Set to Help Vet

Feb 26, 2025 10:21AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

A 45-pound (and growing fast) bundle of canine comfort has brought new confidence to Major Abri Green.

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Ex-POW Remembers a Century

Nov 25, 2024 07:26PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

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

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Vets’ New Flagpole Raised at Park

Nov 19, 2024 11:02AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

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

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Rainy Veterans Day Recalls Heroes

Nov 12, 2024 09:37AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

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

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Wall Honors Heroes

Nov 05, 2024 09:43AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

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.

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Flagpole to be Installed at Carmichael Park

Oct 22, 2024 01:00PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A new flagpole will be installed at Carmichael Park in front of the Veterans Memorial Building, at noon Sunday, Nov. 10. The flagpole will feature the U.S. flag, and beneath it, the POW/MIA (Prisoner of War/Missing in Action) flag will be displayed.

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VSP Vision Joins Forces with Troopathon on 7th Annual Packathon to Commemorate 9/11 and Support Deployed Troops

Sep 04, 2024 11:27AM ● By Troopathon News Release

Troopathon is proud to announce its 7th Annual Packathon, a significant event dedicated to commemorating the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and honoring the sacrifices made by the brave members of the U.S. Armed Forces. This year, VSP Vision™ is stepping up as the event’s official sponsor, bringing a meaningful contribution to this cause.

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Home Depot Revamps Veterans Home

Aug 27, 2024 10:34AM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Ornella Rossi

In a heartfelt display of community spirit, Home Depot has completed a significant renovation project for David Marcucci, a local veteran whose home in Carmichael was in dire need of repair

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Flagpole Installation Planned for Carmichael Park

Aug 14, 2024 01:24PM ● By Ornella Rossi

A new flagpole will be installed at Carmichael Park in front of the Veterans Memorial Building with the installation scheduled for Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

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Non Commissioned Officers Association

Jul 31, 2024 09:36AM ● By Ornella Rossi

The Non Commissioned Officers Association (NCOA), a military service organization established in 1960, plays a vital role in supporting members across all United States Armed Forces branches and their families from Rancho Cordova and the greater Sacramento area through programs and initiatives

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PRIDE Industries Hosts National Hire a Veteran Event

Jul 23, 2024 03:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi

PRIDE industries is gearing up to celebrate National Hire a Veteran Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, July 25, with a dedicated recruiting event at the PRIDE Industries Career Hub at 7011 Sylvan Road.

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California Capital Airshow Soars at Mather

Jul 17, 2024 04:29PM ● By Ornella Rossi, photos by Rick Sloan

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow took over the skies at Mather Airport on July 13 and 14, delivering a weekend packed with aerial acrobatics and community engagement

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California Capital Airshow Returns with Dazzling Night Show

Jul 09, 2024 01:48PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

The 18th annual California Capital Airshow, presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, runs from 3:30 to 9:30 p.m. July 13 and 14 at Mather Airport in Sacramento

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