The following information was released by the White House. The video appears below the transcript. In this week’s address, President Obama commemorated Memorial Day by paying tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given their lives in service to our country. The President said that America has always risen to meet and [...]

The following information was released by the California National Guard. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta today announced the Defense Department will begin lifting limitations on women serving in combat roles in the U.S. Armed Forces. This decision is more than a move toward equality, but a tactical advancement, as well. By increasing the diversity of [...]

It’s Air Force Week! All the official fun may be in New York City, but we can all take a moment or three to cheer our airmen and their history of derring-do. In honor of Air Force Week — the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Air Force is in September — we here [...]

This is a long video of Air Force General Mark Welsh addressing Air Force cadets — long at 50 minutes, but well worth every single moment. General Welsh has been nominated to be the next chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. The leadership he demonstrates in the video is inspirational far, far beyond [...]

A Turkish citizen who resides in Orange County was indicted late this afternoon on federal charges of providing material support to terrorists for allegedly sending money to Pakistan to help fund attacks against American military personnel. Oytun Ayse Mihalik, 39, of La Palma, California, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, was named in [...]

The American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 716, Los Alamitos, takes a Christmastime “Tour of Lights” through Naples, Belmont, Belmont Heights and Bayshore Ave. The Auxiliary organizes events and projects throughout the year to help active-duty military, veterans and the larger community. This year’s fundraising will support an Auxiliary project to feed veterans in need and purchase [...]

The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s time again to start thinking about being part of the 2011 American Red Cross Holiday Mail for Heroes. For a fifth year, American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes are partnering to ensure all Americans have an opportunity to send a touch of home this holiday [...]

VETERANS DAY, 2011 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Today, our Nation comes together to honor our veterans and commemorate the legacy of profound service and sacrifice they have upheld in pursuit of a more perfect Union. Through their steadfast defense of America’s ideals, our service members have ensured our [...]