Veterans Day 2012

Snapshots – Sacramento Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2012

Maria Latino waves flags with her niece Alaina Latine, 3, of Sacramento at the 2nd Annual Veterans Day Parade at the Capitol Mall in Sacramento. Photo taken November 11, 2012 in Sacramento, California.

Alisa Becerra interviews veterans at the beginning of the Folsom Veterans Parade.

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SACRAMENTO–

For military veterans, breaking into the civilian job market can be tough, but there is some help on the way thanks to the Sacramento campus at the University of Phoenix.

The Sacramento Bee reports the university will be hosting …

Tia Ewing goes out to Sacramento’s 2nd annual Veterans Day Parade and talks to an original Tuskegee Airmen.

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“Veterans face unique challenges when they come home, but their resiliency and strength are leading them to successful lives after their service,” according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “That’s why we profiled 12 Veterans to kick off Strong at the Broken Places – a project that will help change the conversation our...

Today is Veterans Day, the federal holiday that honors the nation's armed forces veterans. It's appropriate to suggest a few related titles. • "Commanding the Storm" by John Richard Stephens (Lyons, $27.95, 336 pages): In their own word...

Veterans groups from the community, school bands, fire and police departments and civilians are ready to take part in the 10th annual Yuba-Sutter Veterans Day Parade on Sunday through downtown Marysville. The parade along D Street starts at 11 a.m....

Jump and play together at The Bounce Spot’s FAMILY NIGHT. Friday Learn about a piece of art and create your own at Crocker Art Museum’s DROP, YAK, SPLAT! Saturday Create a flying AIRPLANE CRAFT during Lakeshore Learning’s free craft day. Saturday Free Take a SALMON STROLL or a VILLAGE TOUR at the Effie Yeaw...

In honor of the many brave mean and women who have proudly served our country many retailers will be offering freebies and discounts to Active Duty and Veteran military members.  Please note, many of these offers require proof of military servi...