California Department of Veterans Affairs

Good news at the Yountville campus - the Ding-A-Lings are back! #seniormoments #musictherapylife

Last week, veteran Lloyd Price, who dominated the pop charts in the late 1950s with hits like Stagger Lee and Personality, died from complications of diabetes at the age of 88. #RIP #lostalegend

While numerous historical military moments happened on this day dating back to the pre-Revolutionary War days, June 16 has this distinction: From 1954 until 1970, the date is indelibly tied to the incubation and escalation of the Vietnam War. #VietnamWar #VietnamVeterans #WelcomeHome

He was with some of his troops and he formed like a little perimeter around us with his guys I want to say maybe eight or 10 guys who were protecting us from this angry mob and got us over to his jeep, U.S. Navy #GulfWar30 #GulfWar

The ship and its crew were cutting through the waters between Guam and the Philippines. It was calm on the seas and in the skies. Above, scattered clouds floated pale across the inky blackness.... #readslikeanovel #RealHeroes #TravisAirForceBase

The story behind this California/Missouri 194th Tank Battalion.#RealHeroes #Tanks #WWII #tankforcebastard #neverforget

We at CalVet wish the U.S. Army a happy birthday! We thank those who served and continue to serve, who built this nation and protect our Constitution, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice to let freedom ring! Charles Shay, a 96-year-old Native American who was an Army medic during the D-Day invasion, was the only American to attend D-Day’s 77th anniversary ceremonies at Carentan on June 5, 2021. Carentan was where paratroops set down at the beginning of the invasion, o...n June 6, 1944. Shay also was the only American veteran able to attend a June 6 ceremony at the American Cemetery of Colleville-sur-Mer. The battle claimed 4,414 Americans, and the cemetery holds the graves of 9,386 who died during the D-Day landings and subsequent operations. Shay now lives in France, which was why he was able to attend. Survivors living in eAmerica and who might have been able to go were prohibited by Covid-19 travel restrictions. About 2,600 U.S. D-Day veterans are still living among the 150,000 involved in the invasion, according to the National D-Day Memorial. See more

With Armed Forces Day in mind, here’s one element of how women became part of the U.S. Armed Forces. #WAC #WAAC #ArmedForcesDay2021 http://calvetconnect.blog/2021/05/15/waac1942/

Soldiers and Black Horse Troopers from the Army’s 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Irwin staged in Barstow as part of the 38-mile Long Walk in December 2019. The traditional event, now entering its 23rd year, ends with the soldiers marching from Barstow’s historic Harvey House up the hill to visit with residents of the Veterans Homes of California-Bartow, sharing stories and experiences. On the Army’s 246th birthday and Army Appreciation Day CalVet extends its appreciation to the Army for its continued dedication to the veterans at our Barstow home. Happy birthday! Veterans Home of California - Barstow U.S. Army

$25 Million Grant Program Included for Veterans in Governor’s California Comeback Plan The Veterans Support for Self Reliance Grant Ensures Services for California’s Most Vulnerable Veterans... We are grateful for Governor Newsom’s leadership regarding support for our most vulnerable veterans. This program closes a crucial gap in care for veterans who are in need of supportive services for daily living, yet do not meet the level of skilled nursing or assisted living, said CalVet Secretary, Dr. Vito Imbasciani. https://bit.ly/3ojoQfd #RealSolutions #CAcomeback #MyCalVet

‘Where’s the ground, where’s the ground’ I was holding my breath at that point! #RealHeroes

Happy Birthday, U.S. Army! Created by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, the U.S.ARMY turns 246 years old today. We at CalVet wish the Army a happy birthday! We thank those who served and continue to serve, who built this nation and protect our Constitution, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice to let freedom ring! We’d like to share a few photographs of our soldiers in action, from D-Day to today. #RealHeroes #GoArmy

With eight days of Hanukkah the Jewish Festival of Lights beginning tonight, CalVet would like to salute the memories of the 18 known Jewish Medal of Honor recipients, two of whom were from California, Sydney G. Gumpertz and Tibor Rubin. To all of those who celebrate, a very Happy Hanukkah from all of us at CalVet. #MedalofHonor #Veterans #Hanukkah #MyCalVet

How a sailor got his name back. #POWMIA #BillyJamesJohnson #USSOklahoma #USNavy #Veterans

A 99-year-old California man was aboard the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor during the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack, and 79 years later remembers vividly the day then-President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared would forever "live in infamy." Louis Conter of Grass Valley told FOX 40 he was not surprised at all when he saw the first Japanese planes attacking over Oahu. #PearlHarbor #WorldWarII #Veterans #MyCalVet

Interesting article if you are a veteran seeking employment. Although we think that some of these companies could increase the percentage of employees who are veterans. #HireVeterans #MyCalVet #Veterans

A mask for you makes a difference for us. Wear yours correctly in public to significantly reduce the rate of COVID-19 transmission. We must #StopTheSurge. Let’s work together to get it done. #YourActionsSaveLives #WearAMask

Here it is! CalVet is honored to reveal the Veterans Day 2020 Poster. This year's poster is special because it includes photos of many of our veteran staff and residents. CalVet is truly honored to continue to serve all California veterans and their families on a daily basis. Please visit https://www.calvet.ca.gov/veteransday to download a high or low resolution version of the poster and to learn more about the poster's symbolic significance. Feel free to tag us in your posts! #VeteransDay #Veterans #CalVet #SalutetoVeterans #CaliforniaVeterans #California #HonorVeterans

The U.S. Navy has selected a woman to command a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in American history. Captain Amy Bauernschmidt was selected for the position though it's not known, at this point, which of the Navy's 11 nuclear-powered carriers she will command. This is a great step forward for women in the military. Bravo Navy! #MyCalVet #USNavy #WomenInTheMilitary

DRUM ROLL PLEASE..... CalVet is honored to kick off Veterans Day week via a special video honoring veterans with a fun reveal at the end of the video. Stay tuned for another reveal in a couple of hours. HAPPY VETERANS DAY WEEK!!

"Being from Syria helps me in a lot of ways, including bringing diversity in my section, being paid more for knowing another language, and being a valuable asset to my unit as I communicate with locals and translate information," US Army SPC Fadi Mallouhi said. "It could save someone's life and keep people within our unit from being disrespectful to the civilians here." SPC Mallouhi is a computer/detection systems repairer with Headquarters Support Company, 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, currently serving in the Middle East. #Military #USArmy #ArmyStrong #Syria

Interesting study....Some 530 Infantry soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York, are taking part in a yearlong human performance study in which they wear special watches and rings that track not just their physical exertion, but also how their heart rate responds under stress. #USArmy #Infantry #StressTest #Military

We could all use a good laugh! The Veterans of Comedy presents "No Laugh Left Behind" and the show is tomorrow and is FREE ! Check it out below...you have to register to attend virtually. #OperationDressCode #TheVeteransofComedy #Veterans #VeteransDay

Planning to grill this weekend? Veterans Day festivities are kicking off everywhere. This BBQ brisket recipe looks Air Force bomber bomb! (That means amazing. ) Salivating already....who's grilling? #VeteransDay #Veterans #CaliforniaVeterans #SaluteToVeterans #CalVet

Veterans and Gold Star Families can access any national park or California State park on Veterans Day for free. Get out and shake off some pandemic fatigue. Please maintain social distancing and wear masks near others. #VeteransDay #StaySafe #CaliforniaVeterans #CaliforniaParks

Very excited about the live stream concert tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Please tune in to the live stream on this page tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 with your song requests and shout outs! Thank you Rat Pack Ricky. #Veterans #VeteransDay #CaliforniaVeterans #SaluteToVeterans #SaluteToService

"The National Native American Veterans Memorial will serve as a reminder to the nation and the world of the service and sacrifice of Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian veterans," said Kevin Gover, director of the museum. The National Museum of the American Indian will open the new National Native American Veterans Memorial Wednesday, Nov. 11. Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian #NativeAmerican #Veterans #AlaskaNative #NativeHawaiian #Memorial #Museum #Smithsonian #VeteransDay

Very cool! #SecNav #ClintEastwood #Military

We are proud to host this event with the incredibly talented Rat Pack Ricky, "A Salute to our Veterans." Please join us live this Friday, November 6, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. for a special concert to honor veterans. Make sure to send your song requests! #Veterans #VeteransDay #SaluteToService #californiaveterans

#CalVet Home Loans are a great way for #CaliforniaVeterans to stop renting and start owning. The prequalification process is easier than ever. Check out this article for more information. #Veterans #VeteransDay #HomeLoans #Mortgage