Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – June 28,2022

Coffee4VETS June 28, 2022 Announcements. AMAZING VETERANS –Terry Wagner was gifted a big Marine Corps history book, opened it and found out he’s in it. The Year of Tet, 1968. Everyone fought everywhere, and too many never came home. Sgt. Wagner got to come home, Semper Fi. We have our lost brothers. We have our friends who survived. Every Tuesday at Coffee4Vets. Crazy Otto’s on Avenue I in Lancaster where the coffee is free for veterans every Tuesday. The freedom, not free. Never was. Never will be

Farewell to Captain Ed Buclatin

As the Honorary Commander of 412th Test Wing Public Affairs, I had the opportunity to bid farewell to my PA Director, Captain Ed Buclatin as he starts his new chapter, new career. It was an honor being under his command. You are leaving this office but your legacy will remain forever. It’s hard to forget a great director like you and you’ll be deeply missed. Thank you for your service and thank you for providing me the opportunity to serve for our Antelope Valley Veteran Community.

American Legion Auxiliary Harry V. Bailey Sr. Post # 476 – 1st Stand Down Resource Fair in Kern County

Jack Lacy, Commander of the American Legion Auxiliary Harry V. Bailey Sr. Post # 476 invited the veterans to their 1st Stand Down Resource Fair in Kern County, supporting Veterans with much needed services. Many Veterans from the AV came out in support. Thanking Eddie B, VSO for bringing out the VA support team that were very busy helping veterans. There were other vendors in support of the fair along with a DJ, and Dean Brown, AVVCAC. Also there was the Cricket Cell Phone rep., who was offering Free phones to veterans that qualified. Everyone had a fun time getting the much-needed help, food & clothing supplies while meeting friends and enjoying a meal. Thanking all that supported the Fair, and thank you for your service to the Nation and the community. Click on the images to view gallery. Meet Randoff Moorehead, Adjutant for the American Legion Auxiliary Harry V. Bailey Sr. Post # 476 that held their 1st Stand Down Resource Fair in Kern County, supporting Veterans with much needed services. Thanking all for supporting this event. Mick Thomas, Commander VFW, California City. Mick also services as Senior Vice District #5 here to share a few words with you. Teri Wagner, introduced me to Mick at Post 476 Stand Down Resource Fair today. We look forward to seeing Mick at Coffee4VETS Breakfast.

Joseph Lopez Pratti Memorial 5K Run-Walk

Today’s Joseph Lopez Pratti Memorial 5K Run-Walk that took place in Rosamond. Jin & Uno Hur have been attending this event for many years where they provided homemade burritos on site for the attendees. Jin also ran the 5K and made it to the finish line. Thank you Jin & Uno for your service to our veteran community.