Tag: veteran
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Family remembers Del Rey veteran Charlie Vang
Having come to America from Thailand in the 70s, he’s described as a trailblazer for his extended family and among the Hmong immigrant community. “His loss is not just our family’s loss. Read Full Article
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Hmong veteran and community advocate Colonel Vang Fong passes away
FRESNO, California (KSEE/KGPE) — Hmong veteran and advocate Colonel Vang Fong died Saturday at the age of 77. Colonel Vang Fong fought with the Central Intelligence Agency’s “Secret Army” in Laos in … Read Full Article
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Local Leaders Speak Out Against Anti Asian Hate
One that sticks out most in his mind is of a well-respected and distinguished Hmong veteran who experienced two separate incidents. “He was out biking, doing something very innocent because he … Read Full Article
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Central Valley Congressman Jim Costa’s Legislation Secures National Cemetery Burial Rights for First Valley SGU Veteran of Vietnam War
Central Valley Congressman Jim Costa’s Legislation Secures National Cemetery Burial Rights for First Valley SGU Veteran of Vietnam War … Read Full Article
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City of Clovis Honors Local Hmong Veteran
On Saturday, March 13, the City of Clovis presented a proclamation honoring Lt. Col. Wangyee Vang, Ph.D. for his military service, and advocacy for his native home of Laos. He served as a pivotal … Read Full Article
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Hmong Community Grieves Cancellation Of Its Fresno New Year Celebration, Largest In Country
Vietnam War veteran, Chongge Vang, 80, has been confined to his Sanger home during the pandemic, keeping busy with chores on his two-and-a-half acre … Read Full Article
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COVID-19 claims life of Hmong American leader and Secret War veteran
Fu Vang, a Hmong community leader and former lieutenant colonel in the Secret War, died on Thanksgiving Day after several weeks in the hospital fighting COVID-19. Read Full Article
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COVID-19 claims life of Hmong American leader and Secret War veteran.
A Hmong community leader and former Secret War lieutenant colonel died on Thanksgiving Day after several weeks in the hospital fighting COVID-19. During the Vietnam War, as the CIA funded a covert … Read Full Article
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Biden campaign: Meets Hmong Veteran Cher Kai Xiong in Wisconsin
The fact that he just wanted to be able to have that one-on-one discussion with a Hmong veteran! I mean, that means a lot to members of the Hmong community.” Earlier this week, Vice President Joe … Read Full Article
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Democratic Presidential Candidate Joe Biden meets with Wisconsin Hmong Veteran
He was accompanied to his meeting with Biden by Marathon County Board Supervisor Yee Leng Xiong. Yee Leng Xiong said the meeting was significant, and even historic, for the Hmong community in … Read Full Article
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Fear, police culture prevented officers from stopping veteran cop kneeling on George Floyd, observers says
Power dynamics may have been magnified in the Floyd case because two of the four officers involved were rookies and the most senior officer on the scene was a training officer, Derek Chauvin, a … Read Full Article
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Officer accused in George Floyd’s death involved in 3 shootings
A white Minneapolis police officer accused of killing a black suspect by kneeling on his neck is a 19-year veteran of the force with a service record that includes three shooting incidents, one of … Read Full Article
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Officer accused in black man’s death involved in 3 shootings
A white Minneapolis police officer accused of killing a black suspect by kneeling on his neck is a 19-year veteran of the force with a service record that includes three shooting incidents, one of … Read Full Article
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Minneapolis officer accused in black man’s death was involved in 3 shootings
A white Minneapolis police officer accused of killing a black suspect by kneeling on his neck is a 19-year veteran of the force with a service record that includes three shooting incidents, one of … Read Full Article
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Minneapolis police officer accused of killing George Floyd by kneeling on his neck had nearly 20 prior complaints
A white Minneapolis police officer accused of killing a black suspect by kneeling on his neck is a 19-year veteran of the force with a service record that includes three shooting incidents, one of … Read Full Article
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Minneapolis officer’s work, personal background detailed
A white Minneapolis police officer accused of killing a black suspect by kneeling on his neck is a 19-year veteran of the force with a service record that includes three shooting incidents, one of … Read Full Article