Kenneth Bowman, a veteran of the United States Marines, examines an antique pin from Flying Tiger Antiques at the West Coast Historical Militaria Collectors Show on Saturday.
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La Verne honors veterans’ service and sacrifice
The University of La Verne honored veterans during a celebration that began at Sneaky Park and ended at a ceremony outside of Veterans Hall.
Bush finds direction from service
The transition to college typically occurs in two ways: the lead up to high school graduation following acceptance and decision, then mid-August when students frantically attempt to navigate all aspects of a new campus.
Cyber assault degrades Marines
More than two dozen female Marines were violated and degraded by their fellow servicemen who posted nude photos of them accompanied by their names, rank and military station in early March.
Alumnus rises in the ranks
Alumnus Austin Heron receives his Marine Corps second lieutenant pins during his officer commissioning ceremony Saturday in the Campus Center.
Marsh takes medicinal cannabis to new high
Former University of La Verne student and Gulf War veteran Jon Marsh does not get stoned, he medicates, and through years of marijuana advocacy he is helping those who need the right medication.
Letter to the Editor
Support the troops – when will the slogan become a reality?
Stop promoting rape apologists
The Army promoted Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr. as director of program analysis and evaluation for an Army deputy chief of staff while he had been previously suspended and rebuked for mishandling sexual assault accusations against a colonel.
Military hair law is racially biased
Last week the Army published an update to Army Regulation 670-1, rules regulating how women can wear their hair when they are in uniform. While the rule change might simply been seen as a way for women soldiers to look even more professional, it clearly targets a specific group of women – non-white women.
City veterans memorial project completed
In remembrance of those who died in foreign wars, the La Verne Veteran’s Memorial, dedicated on May 27, 2013, was recently completed.