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Mia Ruhman, recent UCLA graduate and Pacific Palisades resident, sings the U.S. National Anthem during the Pacific Palisades Fire Memorial Ceremony at American Legion Palisades Post 283, Pacific Palisades, California, Jan 7. 2026. American Legion Palisades Post 283 has served as a vital lifeline for the community in the wake of the January 2025 Palisades Fire, transforming its undamaged post home into a welcoming hub for displaced residents and recovery partners. In the aftermath, the Post opened its doors daily to neighbors who had lost or been forced from their homes, providing a safe place to gather, receive information, and access essential services.
The Pacific Palisades Long Term Recovery Group, in partnership with Palisades American Legion Post 283, hosted the ceremony to mark one year since the Palisades Fire that resulted in the deaths of twelve members of the community as well as structural damage to the city of Pacific Palisades. The event not only honored the lives lost, but also recognized first responders, volunteers, families, and organizations that have worked tirelessly to restore the heart of Pacific Palisades.
U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 79th Theater Sustainment Command, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also participated in the community remembrance ceremony by standing alongside members of the community partners and reaffirming their commitment to serving the community.
The Palisades Long Term Recovery Group (Pali LTRG) is a community-led coalition formed after the January 2025 Palisades Fire to help affected households in Pacific Palisades recover and rebuild, with a special focus on those who are uninsured, underinsured, elderly, or otherwise vulnerable. Pali LTRG works one-on-one with fire-impacted residents to address unmet needs, navigate insurance and rebuilding decisions, and access to financial, housing, wellness, and mental health support.
The collaboration between the U.S. Army Reserve and local organizations in the Pacific Palisades community builds trust, transparency, and highlights Soldiers as ambassadors through outreach, partnerships, and respectful engagement to foster positive perceptions, as Soldiers’ presence influences public opinion and support for the Army’s mission. (Army Reserve photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rodney Roldan)
| Date Taken: | 01.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.12.2026 22:34 |
| Photo ID: | 9477124 |
| VIRIN: | 260108-A-BH424-2415 |
| Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
| Size: | 5.26 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC PALISADES, CALIFORNIA, US |
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