Assembly Bills 150 and 151, sponsored by Assemblywoman Kristin Olsen, R-Modesto, passed unanimously out of both of their respective committees today. AB 150 would give honorably discharged and current active duty members of the military free admission to California’s state parks on Memorial Day and Veterans Day. AB 151 would allow local jurisdictions the option [...]
American Legion Karl Ross Post 16 is seeking volunteers to join its Honor Guard that serves at funerals to ensure that veterans from the greater Stockton area receive their “Final Salute” for their honorable service. ”The Final Salute rendered by the Honor Guard is a reverent and solemn service to bid farewell to our departed [...]
Stockton’s member of Congress released the following statement today: Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Stockton, wrote to Secretary Eric Shinseki of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, calling on the VA to guarantee and expedite funding for the construction of a new veterans medical facility and nursing home in San Joaquin County. McNerney was instrumental in securing [...]
