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Veterans Missing High School Diplomas Sought For Operation Recognition

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World War II veteran, Ruben Peters, holds the photo of his wife and daughter that still bears the scrapnel marks from being carried with him everywhere he traveled throughout Europe as a motorcycle messenger for the U.S. Army. Peters was part of the Operation Recognition Class of 2015.

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After serving during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War, James Lenon, Jr., received his high school diploma in 2015 at the age of 89 through Operation Recognition.

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After the military, Ben Cusumano found a way to become a successful barber, police officer and maître d’, without having to provide his (nonexistent) high school diploma. Cusumano received his diploma as part of the Operation Recognition Class of 2015.

By Craig Petinak, Community Writer
August 17, 2016 at 04:51pm. Views: 55

MORENO VALLEY >> They marched through war-torn Europe, frozen winters in Korea and steamy jungles in Vietnam. Now Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard veterans are getting a chance to do something they missed out on while defending their country: they will march across a stage to receive high school diplomas. More than 300 veterans have received those all-important documents through the Riverside County Operation Recognition Program since 2007. The diplomas are awarded as a joint effort of the Riverside County Board of Education and the Riverside County Department of Veterans’ Services. “A high school diploma is part of our culture, something you had to forgo because of your service to your country,” said Kenneth Young, Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, to 10 veterans receiving diplomas last year. “You suffered and risked your lives to protect our country. It is a privilege to award you a diploma.” The 2016 Operation Recognition ceremony will be held 2 p.m. Nov. 10, at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center, located at 14075 Frederick St. in Moreno Valley. For those interested and in order to be recognized at the ceremony, completed application forms and supporting documentation must be received by 5 p.m. Oct. 6. Application forms and photos and video from last year’s ceremony are available online at www.rcoe.us/operationrecognition. Interested persons may contact Tracey Case at 951-826-6570 or tcase@rcoe.us. The program is open to current residents of Riverside County whose high school education was interrupted by military service in World War II, the Korean War or the Vietnam War. Education Code Section 51440 authorizes the granting of retroactive high school diplomas to eligible veterans. Section 51430 authorizes the retroactive granting of diplomas to Japanese-American citizens whose internment by federal order in World War II prevented them from graduating from their home town high school.

Dignity Health Sets New Standard in Prostate Cancer Care

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By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

September 21, 2026 at 08:28am. Views: 152

A patient discusses diagnostic imaging and personalized prostate cancer treatment options with his oncology care team.

September Preparedness Month

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By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

September 16, 2026 at 09:03am. Views: 298

Inland Empire families are encouraged to prepare for emergencies by keeping essential supplies on hand, including water, nonperishable food, flashlights, first-aid supplies and necessities for pets. National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder for residents across San Bernardino and Riverside counties to make a plan before disaster strikes.

Hosting Tips to Make Your Celebrations More Festive

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By BPT, Community Writer

September 16, 2026 at 09:03am. Views: 300

Turn up the music, bring out the bold flavors, and let vibrant dishes like this set the stage for a fiesta your guests won’t forget.

GTHS Athlete of the Week: Naomi Aurora Huerta

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By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

September 16, 2026 at 09:03am. Views: 557

GTHS Athlete of the Week Naomi Aurora Huerta, 14-year-old Freshman with the GTHS girls flag football, is making her mark both on the field and in the classroom.