Afghanistan
Defense Department Announces 2 Local Men Killed In Afghanistan
The Department of Defense announced Friday the death of three soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom — two of the men were from Southern California.
New Palmdale Mom, 27, Killed In Central Asia Air Force Tanker Plane Crash
A Palmdale mother of a seven-month-old son was one of three airman killed in a Central Asia tanker plane crash Friday.
From Afghanistan To The Academy Awards, Soldiers Sprinkled In Oscar Crowd
A few months ago Army Sgt. 1st Class Walter Talens was shooting footage from Afghanistan, but on Sunday he had a prime seat to star watch at The Academy Awards.
Decorated Soldier Reunited With Family During Rose Parade
A decorated soldier originally from Michigan was reunited with his family Tuesday in a heartwarming moment captured by cameras and witnessed by millions during the 124th Tournament of Roses Parade.
4 SoCal Men Plead Not Guilty In Terror Plot Case
Four men charged with plotting to kill Americans by aiding terrorists in Afghanistan have pleaded not guilty to a conspiracy count in federal court in Riverside.
Corona Welcomes Wounded Soldier Home With Parade
Hundreds of people lined Corona’s Main Street Tuesday to welcome home Army Sgt. Jordan Sisco for the holidays.
FBI: 4 Inland Empire Men Charged In Alleged Terror Plot
Three California men excited at the prospect of training in Afghanistan to become terrorists prepared, authorities say, by simulating combat with paintball rifles, wiping their Facebook profiles of any Islamic references and concocting cover stories.
Opinion: Our Veterans Should Not Be At Risk In Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
When the deal is being made to change the tax rates and cut the deficit we must remember to keep our commitment to our veterans.
22-Year-Old Soldier From Murrieta Among 2 Killed In Afghanistan
A 22-year-old man from Poway was one of two soldiers killed in Afghanistan this week, it was announced Saturday.
Opinion: A Mad, Personal-Attacking, Interrupting Obama Loses Third Presidential Debate
Romney won this debate in more ways than one – most impressively due to his dignified style.
Soldier, 26, From Long Beach Killed In Afghanistan
A 26-year-old soldier from Long Beach was killed in Afghanistan on Friday, the Pentagon announced.
Opinion: Romney’s Move To The Middle Is Nothing More Than Baseless Rhetoric
Why is Mitt Romney, the severely Conservative candidate for president, all of a sudden moving to the middle?
Opinion: Obama’s Afghan Surge Failed
With the situation getting worse on the ground Obama has ended the surge just in time for the election in November. Taliban and related attacks against NATO powers were approximately 2,700 in August of 2009 when Obama made his contrary-to-campaign promised-move to step up the nation’s military assistance in Afghanistan. Three years later, in August of 2012, there were more attacks – nearly 3,000.
Tunnel To Towers Foundation Builds Former Soldier, Triple Amputee A High-Tech Home
A former soldier and triple amputee takes a look at his new home in Temecula, built for him by the Tunnel To Towers Foundation. The “smart home” features special technology that will assist Corporal Juan Dominguez in living an independent life.
Opinion: National Security Shouldn’t Get Lost In This Campaign
Our economy is on a slow recovery – slower than anyone wants. But the lack of serious discussion about national security and the world we live in is troubling.
