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Citrus Heights Veteran Recieves Overdue Military Honors

Nov 03, 2026 12:54PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Emil Giusti, now 100 years young, a U.S. Army combat veteran of the liberation of the Philippines in 1945, proudly came to attention in his wheelchair on Tuesday, Oct. 13 in the front yard of his family home, flags unfurling behind him.

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100-Year-Old Veteran Returns to School

Oct 27, 2026 10:20AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Longtime Citrus Heights resident Emil Giusti, a 100-year-old U.S. Army veteran of the World War II Pacific campaign, returned last week to the former Sylvan School.

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Citrus Heights Mayor, MariJane Lopez-Taff presenting Constitution Week Proclamation

Constitution Week Observed at Veterans Community Center

Sep 28, 2026 12:23PM ● By National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) News Release

On Sept. 17, the General John A. Sutter Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) celebrated Constitution Week with the Veterans Community Center in Citrus Heights.

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Veterans Services Office Celebrates New Location

Aug 24, 2026 05:22PM ● By MPG Staff

Sacramento County has opened a new Veterans Services Office in Rancho Cordova, providing veterans and their families with a new location to receive assistance with benefits, disability claims and other support services.

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Emil Giusti to Celebrate 100 Years

Aug 18, 2026 09:24AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Faith, Family, Country, Community.

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Veteran Community Center President and council member

Veterans Community Center Secures Adjacent Parcel

Aug 04, 2026 10:35AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center received welcome news when the owner of an adjacent vacant lot reversed their plans to subdivide the property for new duplexes and agreed to sell the parcel directly to the center.

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Wheelchairs, Medical Equipment for Veterans

Jul 20, 2026 01:50PM ● By Abbey Wicks

The Veterans of All Wars in West Sacramento have a growing supply of medical equipment including wheelchairs, crutches and walkers available to veterans and their families across the greater Sacramento region.

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A Successful ‘Stars and Stripes’

Jul 14, 2026 10:29AM ● By Elise Spleiss

This year's event marked a significant increase in participation and reflects the continued success and growing popularity of the Stars and Stripes Celebration.

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Sylvan Cemetery Service Honors Our Fallen

Jun 02, 2026 12:00PM ● By Elise Spleiss, photos by Elise Spleiss

Memorial Day at the Citrus Heights Sylvan Cemetery began a bit chilly but proved to be the perfect day to remember the 1,400 veterans buried there and to honor our veterans still serving their country.

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Veterans Community Center Observes Memorial Day

May 27, 2026 12:23PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The city of Citrus Heights took time to honor and remember its fallen veterans on Memorial Day 2026 in a variety of public ceremonies, gatherings and a free concert.

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Honor Memorial Day at Sylvan Cemetery

May 19, 2026 11:57AM ● By Sylvan Cemetery News Release

Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 25. This year’s service will begin at 11 a.m. at Sylvan Cemetery, 7401 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights.

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Volunteers Help Veterans Community Center

May 19, 2026 11:36AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

May has been an exceptionally busy month at the Veterans Community Center at 6921 Sylvan Road in Citrus Heights as volunteers participating in the annual multi-community Big Day of Service (BDOS) on Saturday, May 16, completed a variety of projects around the grounds.

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Veterans Family Picnic Returns

Apr 21, 2026 10:19AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

Veterans and their families gathered on Saturday, April 18 to recall their service to the nation and to enjoy the return of the annual Veterans Family Picnic in Citrus Heights.

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10th Annual Veterans Family Picnic Approaches

Apr 07, 2026 01:49PM ● By Elise Spleiss

The Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637’s new partners, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the GFWC Citrus Heights Women’s Club are collaborating to host the 10th Veterans Family Picnic on April 18.

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U.S. Submarine Veterans Honor Pearl Harbor Anniversary

Nov 24, 2025 01:58PM ● By United States Submarine Veterans News Release

Sunday, Dec. 7 is the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. For the past 38 years the greater Sacramento area United States Navy Submarine Veterans have honored that date with a memorial and wreath-laying ceremony at Discovery Park.

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Honoring Service, Strength and Heritage

Nov 19, 2025 11:03AM ● By John Williams, Chairman, United Auburn Indian Community

Each November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the traditions, resilience, and contributions of Indigenous peoples across the country.

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The Veterans Day observance included program of patriotic music

Veterans Day Observed After Co-Founder’s Passing

Nov 18, 2025 02:48PM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan, photos by Thomas J. Sullivan

The Citrus Heights Veterans Community Center presented its annual “Salute to Veterans” luncheon concert and flag retirement ceremony on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11.

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Lakeview Village Honors Their Veterans

Nov 18, 2025 02:30PM ● By Elise Spleiss

Lakeview Village Mobile Home Park’s deep-rooted appreciation for their veterans was evident Nov. 11 throughout the annual Veteran’s Day breakfast in Citrus Heights.

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american flag veterans day celebration posting of colors

Sylvan Cemetery Honors Local Heroes

Nov 18, 2025 11:10AM ● By Elise Spleiss

Sylvan Cemetery’s Veteran’s Day service last week opened with the traditional Posting of Colors (flags) by the Citrus Heights Police Department Color Guard and music by the Folsom Harmony Express men’s choir entertaining attendees.

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How Can Veteran Business Owners Overcome Financial Challenges?

Nov 10, 2025 02:36PM ● By Brandpoint Content

For many Servicemembers transitioning out of the military, owning their own business is their second act.

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Veterans Events Calendar

Nov 05, 2025 08:32AM ● By MPG Staff

With Veterans Day approaching on Nov. 11, there are a variety of events taking place across town offering special ways to honor and thank veterans.

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Veterans Honored at Sylvan Cemetery

Oct 29, 2025 08:40AM ● By Sylvan Cemetery News Release

Veterans Day will be observed on Tuesday, Nov. 11. This important day honors the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It is distinct from Memorial Day, which honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice and did not return home.

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Annual Stand Down Event Serves Veterans

Oct 28, 2025 02:25PM ● By Janna Haynes, Sacramento County Public Information Office

At Mather Community Campus, a line of expectant veterans wraps around the building. Men and women donning hats, vests and jackets filled with patches identifying their service history: which branch and which war they survived.

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Factory-trained installers “dry fit” a new construction sliding window on a stucco home

Windows for Warriors Program Honors Veterans

Oct 21, 2025 03:03PM ● By California Energy Consultant Service News Release

California Energy Consultant Service wants to give back to those who have served the country.

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Honoring the Brave

Aug 05, 2025 12:46PM ● By MPG Staff

The eighth annual Battle of the Bands and BBQ, hosted by American Legion Post 637, will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Historic Rusch Home and Gardens, located at 7301 Antelope Road, Citrus Heights.

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County Connects Veterans & Families to Benefits

Jul 29, 2025 10:51AM ● By Sacramento County Health and Social Services News Release

Sacramento County’s Veterans Services Office plays a vital role in helping veterans and their dependents access life-changing benefits.

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On July 9, the Citrus Heights City Council recognized the exemplary work of two Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637 members

Making a Difference

Jul 22, 2025 05:19PM ● By Elise Spleiss

On July 9, the Citrus Heights City Council recognized the exemplary work of two Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637 members, emphasizing the importance of its partners in the city and community who are all working together to improve the lives of veterans in Citrus Heights, the state and nation.

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Members of Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 33-7 Sacramento visit the burial site of their friend, Corpseman Rick " Doc" Dobbs

Memorial Day Service Remembers The Fallen

May 29, 2025 09:38AM ● By Elise Spleiss

The Sylvan Cemetery gazebo filled up early with veterans, their family and many guests on May 26, Memorial Day.

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Memorial Day: All Gave Some, Some Gave All

May 21, 2025 09:43AM ● By The American Legion Citrus Heights Post 637 News Release

Memorial Day will be celebrated on May 26 this year. Memorial Day, not to be confused with Veterans Day, is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

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Women wearing floral print posing for a picture

Past Legion Commander Receives DAR Award

May 21, 2025 09:39AM ● By Thomas J. Sullivan

Long-time Citrus Heights resident, Paul Reyes, junior past commander of the Citrus Heights American Legion Post 637 and a Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, has been honored by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) General John A. Sutter Chapter with its 2024 annual Community Service Award.

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A Survival Story for Memorial Day

May 20, 2025 05:00PM ● By Sandy Evans

U.S. nurses who served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1973 did heroic things that most people have never heard occurred.

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U.S.A Flags ready for retirement can be brought to any of SAFE's 17 branches in the Greater Sacramento area (

SAFE Credit Union to Collect Worn U.S. Flags for Proper Retirement

May 20, 2025 11:39AM ● By SAFE Credit Union News Release

To honor this summer’s patriotic holidays, SAFE Credit Union is holding its second annual American flag collection drive from Friday, May 23 through Wednesday, July 30.

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Project Initiated in Citrus Heights

Apr 01, 2025 04:55PM ● By Assemblymember Josh Hoover News Release

This project is dedicated to honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the more than three-million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, including the 58,281 who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Officer Osmar Rodarte Killed During Major Drug Raid

Mar 27, 2025 04:04PM ● By Shamaya Sutton

The Marysville Police Department identified Officer Osmar Rodarte as the officer who was fatally shot the morning of March 26 during a multi-agency drug raid in Olivehurst. The raid was part of a sweeping operation targeting a transnational drug trafficking organization.

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