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SoCalGas and U.S.VETS Honor Veterans with 250th Anniversary Fourth of July Celebration
Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), in collaboration with U.S.VETS, hosted a special Fourth of July celebration today at the U.S.VETS Inland Empire campus on March Air Reserve Base, commemorating America's 250th anniversary while honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families.
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Media assets here LOS ANGELES, July 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), in collaboration with U.S.VETS, hosted a special Fourth of July celebration today at the U.S.VETS Inland Empire campus on March Air Reserve Base, commemorating America's 250th anniversary while honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families. The event brought together approximately 150 veterans and their family members for an afternoon of community, connection, and celebration. The gathering comes at a time when veteran support remains critical nationwide. On any given night, more than 32,000 veterans experience homelessness in the United States, underscoring the importance of organizations like U.S.VETS. At the Inland Empire campus alone, more than 400 veterans reside on site, making events like today's celebration a meaningful opportunity to foster community, connection, and recognition of service. "As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is especially meaningful to honor the veterans who have helped protect the freedoms we celebrate this Independence Day," said Paul Goldstein, vice president of supply chain and support operations at SoCalGas and executive sponsor of the company's veteran employee resource group. "SoCalGas is proud to serve our veterans today and, together with U.S.VETS, create a welcoming space where they feel appreciated, supported, and connected." Attendees enjoyed a festive lineup of activities, including a live BBQ meal served by SoCalGas employee volunteers, lawn games such as cornhole and life-sized Connect 4, tabletop games, and themed entertainment. The event created a welcoming and celebratory environment for veterans and their families ahead of Independence Day. SoCalGas employees, including members of the company's veteran employee community, volunteered throughout the day—serving meals, facilitating activities, and engaging directly with residents—further strengthening the company's commitment to those who have served. "On behalf of myself and our entire team, we are incredibly grateful for SoCalGas and the significant impact the company has made on the lives of the veterans we serve through workforce initiatives and its role as an outstanding community partner," said Nicole Starks-Murray, executive director of U.S.VETS Inland Empire. "Thei...