California Military History

10/20/2025

10/20/2025

On of the first Pay and Service Record of a Female Member of the California State Guard during World War II. This Record of Edythe Julia Adams, a Member of Company D, 1st Quartermaster Regiment in Los Angeles, and was discovered during a 100% inventory and digitization of over 70,000 members records.

These Pay and Service Records will be scanned and stored at the California Military Museum Department's Museum Support Center-South, Camp San Luis Obispo.

07/31/2025

Today was a great day for the program when Ms. Gwen Truex, widow of BG Gary Truex, the last commander of the 175th Medical Brigade, turned over the distinguishing flags of the 175th Medical Group and its successor, the 175th Medical Brigade, which stood down in 1996.

Shown here, l to r, are CSM Dan Sebby (Program Director), Tammy Arno (President, 175th Med Bde Alumni Assn), Gwen Truex, and Bob Rojas (2nd VP). Photo by Rich Arno (1st VP).

These two "colors" represent a history ranging from 1968 to 1997.

We want to commend the Truex family for protecting these valuable pieces of history when there was no system in place to properly take custody of such items.

These flags will undergo conservation and eventual framing for display.

Also transferred were a large number of photographs, which are being reviewed by members of the 175th Medical Brigade Alumni Association, who will provide historical context.

03/29/2025

The training facility featured sw****ka flags, German street signs and even a bierstube — a beer hall.

12/08/2024

Learn about the California State Guard during World War II. Raised to replace the mobilized California National Guard, a diverse force of over 75,000 men an...