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VFW Honor Guard member lays wreath during the 2020 Wreaths Across America ceremony. Photo by John Chadwell.

San Benito Lifestyle

Wreaths Across America honors veterans

by John Chadwell December 23, 2020December 24, 2020

A few of the WWI photographs and artifacts that will be on display starting Nov. 10. Photo provided by SBC Historical Society.

History & Profiles

Local museum hosts Nov. 10 open house

by Susan Echaore-McDavid November 5, 2019

More than 2,000 people gathered on September 21, 1917 to bid farewell to the second group of San Benito County men drafted to serve in the American Expeditionary Force under General John Pershing in World War I. Photo provided by the SBC Historical Society.

History & Profiles

November open house for World War I exhibit

by Susan Echaore-McDavid October 15, 2019

Ruben S. Garcia, who served in the Gulf War and Somalia, is wrapped in a quilt by his son Ruben A. Garcia, who served as a Marine in the Global War on Terrorism. Both men served in the 13th Expeditionary Unit. Photos by Robert Eliason.

San Benito Lifestyle

Veterans receive quilts at annual ceremony

by Robert Eliason October 9, 2019October 10, 2019

American Legion Chapter 69 members pose next to the Blackhawk statue, a memorial to the 86th Infantry Division, at Camp San Luis Obispo. Photo provided.

Legion Riders visit World War II memorial

by American Legion Riders Chapter 69 July 9, 2019August 15, 2019

Photo provided by American Legion Riders.

San Benito Lifestyle

American Legion 69 visits Livermore Veterans Hospital

by American Legion Riders Chapter 69 June 10, 2019August 15, 2019

Shari Stevenson comes from a family of veterans. She is dedicated to serving all vets in San Benito County. Photo by John Chadwell.

BL Special Report

BL Special Report: Shari Stevenson fights for vets

by John Chadwell May 14, 2019April 22, 2021

Dale Barnes, Joe Ortiz and Bernie Ramirez were among the Vietnam War veterans who spoke at San Benito High School on April 25-26. Photo by Becky Bonner.

Children and Youth, Schools & Education

Vietnam veterans speak to students on war experiences

by Becky Bonner May 4, 2019August 15, 2019

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Veterans honored at Wreaths Across America ceremony

by John Chadwell December 16, 2018

Honoring the fallen of the Vietnam War. Photo by Carmel de Bertaut.

Sports & Recreation

Veterans Day Parade marches through Hollister

by Carmel de Bertaut November 12, 2018

Veterans Day Parade in 2016. Photo by John Chadwell.

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Veterans Day Parade set for November 11

by Frankie Gallagher November 6, 2018

Latino veterans, families, and friends came to hear stories written by San Benito High School Students. Photos by John Chadwell.

Art & Culture, Children and Youth

Student authors share stories about local Latino veterans

by John Chadwell May 31, 2018

Bernie Ramirez with students. Photo provided.

Art & Culture, Children and Youth, Nonprofits, San Benito Lifestyle

Veteran Voices Book Launch on Tuesday May 29th

by San Benito County Arts Council May 28, 2018

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Honoring Veterans with Wreaths Across America

by San Benito County Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau non-profit November 18, 2017

Kelly Burbank during his early years in the military. Photo Courtesy of Nereyda Burbank

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Local Veteran, Kelly Burbank continues to serve SBCo

by Laura Romero November 8, 2017