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: Staff Sgt. Octavio HuertaMeet a courageous WWII B-17 tail gunner originally from Los Angeles.
On Your Side: Veterans’ Voices SpecialPat Harvey hosts this salute to our military Veterans. We shine a light on the incredible stories of heroism and survival to the slew of issues that Vets face when they come home and the people and programs that offer support.
On Your Side: Tyler GreyThis army veteran fought through pain and found his new dream in Hollywood.
On Your Side: Vinny CicereWhen it comes to self-defense, Vinny Cecere figured out that being smart could be the only thing that can keep you safe. Now he's sharing his skills with our veterans and active military.
Veterans' Voices: Road Warrior FoundationOne group is combining three wheels, fresh air and open roads to help veterans t overcome life's daily challenges.
Veterans' Voices: Julian RiceVeteran Julian Rice remembers the exact day the military became part of his future.
Veterans' Voices: Lt. Col. Harry StewartMillions of Americans stepped up and contributed during WWII, but for people of color, volunteering wasn't as easy as you might think.
Veteran's Voices: Paws For LifeVeteran's Voices takes a look at a unique prison program which rescues dogs from local high-kill shelters, brings them to a prison where they're socialized and trained, and then gifts them to veterans suffering from PTSD as therapy dogs.
Veterans' Voices: Jennifer CampbellServing in the military can be physically and emotionally challenging - and for some more than others.
Veterans' Voices: Return To NormandyThree men who made it through D-Day on June 6, 1944, are heading back to the French coastline to pay homage to those whose lives were lost.
Veterans' Voices: Joe McCrackenA World War II aviator has fulfilled a dream he's been harboring for more than 75 years.
Veterans' Voices: Joe MantegnaThe actor talks about his longtime passion for helping vets once they're back home.
Veterans' Voices: The Wall That HealsThe Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington honors all who served in Vietnam - and now a replica is traveling the country to give Americans a chance to pay their respects.