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San Diego is one of the most patriotic cities in the nation

Steve Lewandowski (right) with Royce Williams in 2023 after Williams received the Navy Cross during a ceremony at the Air & Space Museum in San Diego's Balboa Park

Operation Just Reward: The Campaign to Get Royce Williams the Medal of Honor

Confirmed just days ago, a grassroots campaign earns Medal of Honor approval for San Diego resident Royce Williams

A Polish variant of the MiG-15s then-Lieutenant Royce Williams faced

San Diego Korean War Pilot Royce Williams to Receive the Medal of Honor

After a 50-year cover-up, a local man’s legendary dogfight against seven MiGs is finally recognized with the nation’s highest military honor

Dominique Plewes with a SOF Congressional Fellow

Rancho Santa Fe nonprofit brings elite special operators’ voices to Capitol Hill

Founded by local resident Dominique Plewes, a new congressional fellowship program connects lawmakers with real-world insight from U.S. special operations veterans

The Navy SEAL Museum San Diego will provide a world-class experience to hundreds of thousands of visitors annually and will offer unparalleled access and insight into the secretive world of U.S. Navy SEALs

How San Diego’s new Navy SEAL Museum celebrates service, teamwork, and the spirit of the commando

Led by retired SEAL Brian “Beef” Drechsler, the museum offers immersive exhibits and honors decades of Naval Special Warfare history

STS Morale Dog Raider sparks joy through his engagement with the crew aboard the USS Makin Island during a morale visit, preparing for his deployment

Shelter to Soldier gives new purpose to shelter dogs and hope to veterans

The local nonprofit expands its lifesaving mission

Rick Espitia, Executive Director of Wounded Warrior Homes, at the Women’s Veterans Center

Wounded Warrior Homes expands mission to prioritize mental health support for veterans

With faster access to care, a new women’s center, and holistic reintegration services, the San Marcos nonprofit is tackling veteran homelessness and suicide prevention head-on

The Red Team was one of three groups of veterans and volunteers who traveled to Washington, D.C. courtesy of San Diego Honor Flight

Honor Flight San Diego pays tribute to local veterans

A powerful journey to Washington, D.C. honors local veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam

San Diego’s Roberta “Randy” Tidmore honored on Rosie the Riveter Day

The 103-year-old WWII veteran and trailblazer was celebrated in New Orleans and back home in Balboa Park for her lifelong service to country and community

Dwight Wait, Russ Loftman, Saundra Cima, Mike Neil, and Larry Brooks

Honor Flight San Diego to fly 90 veterans to Washington, D.C. for April Tour of Honor

Local World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans will visit national memorials and receive a hero’s welcome home at San Diego International Airport

Operation Restorations revitalizes historic American Legion Post 416 in Encinitas

Design-led movement preserves San Diego’s oldest Legion post while inspiring a national makeover of veteran spaces across the country

Exploring the Legacy: Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego’s Command Museum

Serving as a cornerstone of military tradition for more than a century, this rare Marine command museum encompasses a rich history

Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Celebrates 100 Years

The organization marks its centennial anniversary of making Marines

A photo of Belmont Village veteran Bruce Sutherland, shot by Tom Sanders at Belmont Village Cardiff-by-the-Sea, will join a permanent gallery in the residential communities to honor the residents who have served our country

American Heroes: Portraits of Service

Noted photographer creates lasting images of veterans here in San Diego and across the U.S.

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