Vietnam War

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

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Shari Stevenson fights for vets

She first became aware of PTSD and Agent Orange as a teen. When her two sons joined the military, she learned what benefits would be available after their service. Now she serves all vets in San Benito County for the Veterans Administration.

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

Vietnam veterans speak to students on war experiences

History comes to life at San Benito High School.

San Juan V.F.W. post member Manuel Chavez reads from memorial frame honoring David Vasquez. Photos by Frank Perez.

San Juan Bautista VFW Honors Local Vietnam Soldier

On Memorial Day, the San Juan Bautista VFW Post 6359 honored the late David Vasquez, the first and only San Juan native killed in action in Vietnam.

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