A CBS2 Weekly Series
Sharing Stories Of Veterans And Their FamiliesWelcome to our new weekly series, “Veterans Voices”. Our goal is to help Veterans and their families across Southern California with stories touching on all issues- housing, homelessness, mental health, economy/finding jobs, etc. We will also highlight Veterans doing good things and any extraordinary stories that get sent our way.
Weekly Stories
Veterans' Voices: Medal Of Honor Recipient David BellaviaArmy veteran David Bellavia is the first and only living Iraq War veteran to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor, the country's highest military honor.
Veterans' Voices: Maj. David PhamMaj. David Pham has been a Marine for 11 years, but his path to the Marine Corps as a Vietnamese American has a little extra meaning and his drive comes from his mother, a Vietnamese refugee.
Veterans' Voices: Michael BarrettMarine Corps veteran Michael Barrett is the director of the VetNet program at Working Wardrobes in Santa Ana. The program provides veterans with career navigation and training, job placement services and clothing to help those who have served transition to civilian life and career success.
Veterans' Voices: Reins Of HopeReins of Hope is a Ventura County-based nonprofit helping veterans heal with equine assisted psychotherapy.
Veterans' Voices: Veteran CoutureNavy veteran Carolina Hernandez, owner of Veteran Couture, refurbishes military uniforms to create designs that embody the strength of women while paying homage to her past. "I wanted to create a collection that it was meaningful," she says.
Veterans Voices: Gold Coast Veterans FoundationGold Coast Veterans Foundation, a nonprofit organization in Ventura County, helps more than 2,000 veterans every month with everything from benefits to housing and mental health.
Veterans Voices: Veterans Stand TogetherGeorge Casillas is the CEO and executive director of Veterans Stand Together, a nonprofit working to empower veterans through cooperation, support and advocacy.
Veterans Voices: Irreverent WarriorsMarine Corps veteran Donny O'Malley comes from a family of service, but after two deployments, he was moved to the Wounded Warrior Battalion. O'Malley then started the nonprofit, Irreverent Warriors and VET Tv, as a way for veterans to get together, laugh and bond.
Veterans Voices: Ventura County Military CollaborativeKim Evans is the founder and executive director of the Ventura County Military Collaborative, a non-profit group designed to coordinate and facilitate local resources available for veterans.
Veterans Voices: VA COVID-19 VaccinesFrom hesitation to limitation, getting the COVID-19 vaccine into arms has been a challenge, one that also exists for high-risk military veterans. Chris Holmstrom reports on the vaccination progress at the VA and what veterans need to do to get their shots.
Veterans Voices: Shelter To Soldier DogsFor many of us, a dog is a best friend. For a soldier fighting PTSD, a dog can be a lifesaver.
Veterans' Voices: Soldiers' AngelsPat Harvey reports.
Veterans Voices: Mindful Veteran ProjectA nonprofit helps veterans stay mindful and be all they can be.