Brandon Archuleta

Aug 2, 2023 | sandiegouniontribune.com | Brandon Archuleta

(K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune) Californians, like all Americans, have a moral obligation to care for those among us who have served and sacrificed so much for the nation.

Jul 25, 2023 | cnas.org | Stewart Latwin |Ayla McBreen |Taren Sylvester |Brandon Archuleta

From the Civil War to the global war on terrorism, Californians have a long and proud history of coming to the nation’s defense in times of conflict. Indeed, California is home to more active-duty troops and veterans than any other state in the union. Yet the Golden State is hemorrhaging military retirees, and has been for years, because California is the only state in the Union that fully taxes military pensions.

Jul 1, 2023 | cnas.org | Katherine L. Kuzminski |Brandon Archuleta |Taren Sylvester |Jason Dempsey

Image credit: Ken Scar via DVIDS July 01, 2023 By Katherine L. Kuzminski, Brandon J. Archuleta, Taren Sylvester, Dr. Jason Dempsey, and Ayla McBreen Today, the United States celebrates the 50th anniversary of the American All-Volunteer Force. The establishment of the All-Volunteer Force in 1973 represented a pivotal transition from the draft system to a voluntary military, ushering in a more professional and dedicated force.