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KPBS Midday EditionThis year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. On this Memorial Day, we take a look back at the war that dramatically changed the country and San Diego. -
Memorial Day, set aside to honor American military members who died in service to their country, will be observed at several events on Monday in San Diego County. -
After the first 100 days, a North County initiative to end veteran and chronic homelessness reports on its progress. -
KPBS Midday EditionMidday Edition airs live from the USS Midway Museum at noon Friday as KPBS shares the stories of veterans and Vietnamese refugees who four decades ago witnessed the fall of Saigon. -
In Washington D.C., the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall is an emotional but healing sight for many who experienced one of the nation’s most unpopular wars. A traveling version of the wall that visits hometowns across the country is on the USS Midway in San Diego until Thursday at 5 p.m. -
KPBS Midday EditionIt’s been almost 40 years since U.S. Marine veterans John Valdez and Douglas Potratz were side-by-side in Vietnam, guarding the U.S. Embassy in the final days of the war. -
Building a career is no easy task for those in the National Guard who have to balance their commitments to a civilian job and their military training. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe new shelter will be located in an existing building and offer 100 beds beginning April 1. An additional 250 beds will become available over the next couple of months, for a total of 350 by July 1. -
The forum is one of many the Veterans Affairs is holding around the country to improve services and rebuild community trust. -
Robert Mountz, 85, visited the USS Midway 60 years after serving on it.
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