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Japanese Troops To Drill Beach Invasion At Camp Pendleton

The troops will practice an amphibious assault on San Clemente Island and conduct a mock beach invasion at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

2013/06/10

US Army Trains For The Battlefield Of The Future

As troops leave Afghanistan, thousands of American soldiers are aggressively training for their next war… against a military force that’s as big as their own.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/13

Dr. Jeff Jones (credit: jeffjonesdds.com)

Local Dentist Buying Back Halloween Candy From Kids To Ship To Troops

A local dentist is buying back Halloween candy from kids and sending it to troops overseas!

2012/11/01

93-Year-Old Pilot, WWII Hero Goes Down Under For Top Honor

John Wells, a 93-year-old World War II pilot, recently returned to Australia for a plaque dedication in honor of the 22nd Bomb Group.

2012/10/05

Marine Lance Cpl. Rogelio Ramirez (credit: CBS)

Family Of Fallen Marine Gathers In Pasadena To Remember His Sacrifice

Family and friends of a fallen Marine gathered at a park in Pasadena Saturday to remember his life and his ultimate sacrifice.

2012/05/27

Boy Scout Master, 50, Rescued After Falling 20 Feet Onto Rocks

A boy scout master fell 20 feet off a trail Saturday while hiking with his troop in the Angeles National Forest, sheriff’s officials said.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/10/29

Obama Attends Democratic Fundraiser Event In Hollywood

President Obama Announces Complete U.S. Pullout From Iraq

President Obama has announced complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Mr. Obama addressed the status of U.S. forces in Iraq amid expectations of a full withdrawal by year’s end.

2011/10/21

National Guard Troops Return To SoCal After Yearlong Tour In Iraq

The 1-140th Aviation Battalion arrived at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base after providing aviation support and backing U.S. troop withdrawal in central Iraq.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/08/01

Honor Our Troops By Donating To The ‘Gary Sinise Foundation’

Actor Gary Sinise stopped by KCAL9 Tuesday to talk about his “Gary Sinise Foundation.”

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/07/12

National Guardsmen protect the US-Mexico border. (credit: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)

Border Mission For National Guard Troops Extended Through September

The 1,200 soldiers helping the Border Patrol along the U.S. – Mexico border were scheduled to leave at the end of June.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/06/17

Actor Gary Sinise shows his Presidential Citizens Medal outside the White House in Washington, DC after receiving the medal from US President George W. Bush for his work supporting American soldiers on December 10, 2008. (credit: CHRIS KLEPONIS/AFP/Getty Images)

‘Lieutenant Dan’ Actor: US Military ‘Warriors’ Need Our Help

Actor Gary Sinise is one of Hollywood’s biggest supporters of military families, and he says it’s time for us to give back.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/05/10

Camp Pendleton Marines Told ‘Hanging Around’ Gay Bar Not Unusual

The latest round of training to prepare U.S. military officers to accept the lifestyles of openly-gay soldiers began on Thursday at Camp Pendleton.

2011/04/28

‘World’s Largest’ Holiday Card For U.S. Troops Unveiled In Riverside

The “World’s Largest Holiday Card for U.S. Troops” has been unveiled in Riverside.

2010/12/15

Donate Your Holiday Candy To Troops Overseas

Still have leftover Halloween candy? Give your treats to U.S. service members overseas.

2010/11/08

‘A Million Thanks’ Sends Cards, Letters To Soldiers

A Million Thanks, a year-round campaign that sends letters, e-mails and cards to soldiers — especially those who have been wounded in combat — was started by a 21-year-old Orange County woman.

2010/09/16