A group of 30 Marines, sailors and soldiers from 16 countries took the oath of citizenship Thursday during a ceremony aboard the USS Midway Museum.
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In a year when COVID-19 has sidelined veterans group and veterans they served, Honor Flight San Diego tries to connect with them in a different way. -
An Oceanside WWII veteran got a special delivery by Meals on Wheels Wednesday to thank him for his service. -
As a county with the third highest population of veterans in the United States, San Diego County has multiple events Wednesday meant to honor those who served in the Armed Forces. -
KPBS Midday EditionPresident Roosevelt integrated the military in 1941, but for African-American service members like Luther Hendricks, racism still was prevalent. -
KPBS Midday EditionFollowing Guillen's killing, the Army launched an independent investigation into the climate of Fort Hood, but critics say the problems are systemic. -
Medical facilities run by the Department of Veterans Affairs are reopening at a slower pace than many civilian health systems. But the VA has recently started to expand in-person care. -
KPBS Midday EditionMedical facilities run by the Department of Veterans Affairs are reopening at a slower pace than many civilian health systems. But the VA has recently started to expand in-person care. -
American Legion posts across the country serve as a community hub for veterans and their families. But the pandemic has put the future of many posts in jeopardy. -
KPBS Midday EditionVeterans traditionally are more likely to vote for Republican candidates. But polls suggest their support for President Trump has eroded. -
Faced with a deadline to fully integrate women into basic recruit training along with problems caused by climate change at the Marines' other boot camp, Parris Island, South Carolina, the Marines are considering a brand new facility.
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