‘A sense of community’: Ukiah Stand Down brings crucial resources to local veterans 

Veterans from across Northern California last week came to downtown Ukiah for Veterans Stand Down, a community-based gathering where they could receive various services and supplies. 

Stand Down events began in the 1980s and help at-risk and homeless veterans with resources, food, and free haircuts. The term “stand down” originates from times of war, when combat units were withdrawn from battlefields to recover in a safe space.