She was at Normandy. June 6 \xe2\x80\x94 Veterans and Active Duty Free.

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A local activity that members may be interested in taking advantage.

SS Jeremiah O'Brien

National Liberty Ship Memorial
-June 6, 1944. The SS Jeremiah O’Brien was at Normandy.

Not watching from a port in England. Not in reserve. On the beaches, unloading cargo under fire, part of the largest amphibious invasion in military history. She made eleven round trips across the English Channel during the Normandy campaign. She was hit. She kept working.

Eighty-two years later, she’s berthed at Pier 35 in San Francisco. Still operational. Still crewed by volunteers.

This Saturday, June 6th, we open the ship to veterans and active duty military at no charge. No ceremony, no speeches — just an open gangway and a working Liberty ship for the people who understand what the date means.

Veterans and active duty military: free admission. Bring your DD-214 or military ID.

Guests and family are welcome at the regular admission rate.

June 6, 2026 | Pier 35, San Francisco | 10am to 4pm

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The O’Brien is one of two surviving Liberty ships in operational condition in the world. D-Day is the one day of the year we think she should be free for the people she was built to support.

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SS Jeremiah O’Brien

Pier 35, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133

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Airshow tickets launch June 24th

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As we mentioned in a previous entry – see Government of Canada to procure new aircraft for the iconic Canadian Forces Snowbirds – the 2026 season will be the last time the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be using their Candair CT-114 Tutor aircraft, and the CT-157 Siskin II (Pilatus PC21) won’t ready until the early 2030s.  So be sure to catch this last Snowbird performance for the next 3-5 years.

Greetings!

Less than 30 days until launch! Here are some updated details to get you spooled up.

Wednesday, June 24th, at noon Pacific Time, marks CCA’s 2026 deep discount ticket launch! As an Air Show Insider, you get the first chance to purchase tickets, scoring special deep discounts not available to the general public. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your spot at the year’s lowest prices!

Discount Tickets Will Sell Out Quickly

We are going all out to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday! Prepare to be left slack-jawed with the return of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the spectacular Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, and some of the best pilots in the world!

Even better, we are bringing back an upgraded Night Show for BOTH Saturday and Sunday! Featuring heart-pounding flying performances, jaw-dropping fireworks, and the thrill of afterburners against the twilight sky, this year’s event promises unforgettable moments.

2026 Ticket & Event Revamp: We Heard You!

We read years of survey responses, and your message was clear. You told us what you loved and what needed fixing, and we are taking action:

Cooler Weather

We heard your feedback on the summer heat! We are thrilled to officially return to our traditional October dates for a much more comfortable experience.

Expanded General Admission

We’ve redesigned the layout to give GA ticket holders much more space to spread out along the runway and better views of the show.

Upgraded Premium Experiences

We are bringing back true exclusivity to our premium areas with more shade, private restrooms, enhanced food and beverage offerings, and great views of all the aviation action.

There’s something for everyone at a range of price points. Stay tuned to your inbox for all the exciting details!

A “SOLD OUT!” Airshow is Expected

Given the monster lineup, the return of cooler Fall weather, and peak demand for the Night Show, we expect this year’s Airshow to sell out before the weekend. Previous years saw tickets sell out quickly, so securing your discounted tickets at launch will ensure you don’t miss out on our best and most comfortable show to date.

IMPORTANT – Don’t Miss the Deep Discounts & Essential Show Updates

We want to make sure you receive the launch email and important show updates. If you haven’t already, please add insider@californiacapitalairshow.com to your trusted email list or address book.

If you have any questions, please hit reply and let us know. We’ll be sending additional ticket launch details in the coming weeks.

Have a wonderful weekend,

“Az”

Your California Capital Air Show Insider

2026 California Capital Airshow

Celebrating 20 Years & America’s 250th Birthday with the

United States Air Force Thunderbirds
and the
Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds!
October 10-11, 2026

Sacramento Mather Airport – KMHR

Presented by Sacramento County in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova

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California Capital Airshow | (916) 876-7568 insider@californiacapitalairshow.com | https://CaliforniaCapitalAirshow.com/

Canada lost the war in Afghanistan: Top diplomat Ben Rowswell speaks out

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An item from the Legion Magazine that may be of interest to members.
Weekly Feature
Observation Post

Canadian Master Bombardier Clint Godsoe (right) of the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team patrols the province on Aug. 26, 2008, on the way to deliver donated school supplies to a local school. [ISAF Headquarters Public Affairs Office/Wikipedia]

Canada lost the war in Afghanistan: Top diplomat Ben Rowswell speaks out

STORY BY RICHARD FOOT​​​​​​​

Ben Rowswell remembers the sinking feeling he had flying out of Kandahar in the summer of 2010. As the brown earth of southern Afghanistan receded below him, the despair inside him grew.

Rowswell had spent the previous two years serving at the highest civilian levels of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan, first as deputy ambassador in Kabul, then as the Representative of Canada in Kandahar (known as the RoCK), overseeing a NATO Provincial Reconstruction Team, from 2009 onward.

He led a team of about 80 civilians building infrastructure, such as schools and irrigation projects, and providing other support, including training for security and governance, to the people and local authorities of Kandahar province. Their work, alongside the combat and security efforts of the Canadian battle group, was the cornerstone of Canada’s mission to “stabilize” the Kandahar region and win the counter-insurgency war there.

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The Briefing
The Briefing

Naval Commander James Campbell Clouston. [Courtesy Clouston family via Brian Jeffery Street]

Biographer Brian Jeffrey Street on the Canadian hero of Dunkirk, Part 1

STORY BY ALEX BOWERS

“He’s been with me for a long time,” said biographer Brian Jeffrey Street of the largely forgotten Canadian war hero he has chronicled for decades. Naval Commander James Campbell Clouston’s efforts during the Dunkirk evacuations were vital to its success.

From May 26 to June 4, 1940, as German forces closed in on the French port and dominated the skies above, the British Royal Navy, alongside a fleet of civilian vessels, ferried more than 338,000 beleaguered Allied troops across the English Channel. The retreat from continental Europe was an undeniable defeat that precipitated the fall of France, but the evacuation itself—code-named Operation Dynamo—would epitomize British pluck and determination to many at home, despite the debacle.

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A Special Offer from VIA Rail to celebrate the Legion’s 100th anniversary

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An offer that was sent out by Dominion Command that may be of interest to members who wish to travel across Canada this year.