Women of the AV

Announcements, News

What the AV Press printed about my Bunny. What a treasure I married. Thank you Valley Press for lifting her up and all of these phenomenal Ladies who do so very much without looking for anything in return. We are truly blessed to have them all here in the AV. –Juan Blanco

Armed Services Auto Body

Announcements, Events

GRAND AND GREAT – Armed Services Auto Body launched its Grand Opening on Friday at its new location, 150 W. Ave. J-5 in Lancaster. A large gathering of community Queens, veterans groups, chambers of commerce and supporters turned out to welcome Army Afghanistan veteran John Parsamyan and his bride Mary, along with the all-veteran team of Armed Services Auto Body to the new location. Along with representatives of elected officials and chambers, American Legion Riders from American Legion Post 311 presented a $3,000 donation to the Vets4veterans local veterans service non-profit. Award was presented by Vietnam Veteran Phillip Waln, who served with the 1st Cavalry Division. The check was accepted with gratitude by Vets4veterans President Jack Woolbert and John Parsamyan, Vice President and a Palmdale Veteran of the Year. The Veteran of the Year Award from City of Palmdale honors the late Tom Hilzendeger who founded the group. Vets4veterans is also an awardee of the Veterans Community Service from High Desert Medical Group. Parsamyan, who served with 10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan post 9/11, is committed to running a veterans job training program. Among the groups at the opening were Coffee4vets, Mental Health America of AV, Homes4Families, Point Man Antelope Valley and AV Wall Committee, also Vets4veterans, Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Field deputy Christine Ward represented Rep. Mike Garcia. Brandon Roque represented state Sen. Scott Thomas Wilk, and Carlo Basail represented Assemblyman Tom Lackey. Congratulations John & Mary! Job Well Done! Click on the images to view gallery.

July 15 – Edwards Air Force Base, California

Events, News

As Honorary Commander of 412th TW/PA Edwards AFB, we were Invited as well as our Elected Officials Rep this morning by General Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. Commander, Air Force Material Command to attend the Change of Command Ceremony at which Major General Christopher P. Azzaro is relinquishing command of the Air Force Test Center to Major General Evans C. Dertien at Hanger Sixteen Hundred, Edwards Air Force Base. Its very nice to be back on Base and seeing some many familiar faces…It was a great Air Force Day! Click on the images to view gallery.

Coffee4VETS 5TH of July Celebration

Events, Weekly Coffee Update

Coffee4VETS 5TH of July Celebration. Honoring our Military Men & Women who fought for our Freedom to celebrate Independence Day even a day after. So Blessed. The Troops and Veteran families all came out to enjoy the festivities outdoor under the big Tent. Grill Masters Tony Tontolano and Alfredo Paniagua cooking up our BBQ, great job Marine. Oorah Very, very much enjoyed by all. Our Raffle Grand Prize winner was Dennis Anderson and he donated the BBQ Gas Grill to Armed Services Auto Body Shop. Congratulations. C4V would like to thank everyone for purchasing Raffle tickets to support our event. You are appreciated, and we hope you were a winner of the other prizes that were given away…Thank you Stacia Nemeth for making our raffle drawing so much fun. Guys, if you missed it, watch the video. Thank you Steve Hofbauer, Mayor, City of Palmdale and his lovely wife Barbara for attending, as well as our elected officials’ representatives for also attending and addressing the Veterans. Thanking Palmdale CAC Raymiro Gomez-Galiano and Lilia Galindo, Lovely Bride of our Fallen Hero, Ed Galindo for attending and helping out. And Al Hoffman, Edwards AFB, Mike & Kelly Miller and so many more of our Community Leaders who came out to celebrate with us. I can not thank enough my Pastor Ken Hart for his prayers and dedication to our Veterans weekly. Today was particularly special as he prayed for all our Men & Women who granted our Freedom to enjoy each other in celebration. You are a beacon of God’s light. Thank you. Would also like to thank our President, Juan Blanco, our Benefactor Jin Hur, and the entire Coffee4VETS Board of Directors for making this a very special event successful for our Veterans, family members and the community. Much Love Looking forward to seeing you at tomorrow’s C4V Tuesday Morning Breakfast.