Veteran Resource Networking Event. Discover, Connect & Learn… Chimbole Culture Center from 6pm – 9pm…Sponsor & Hosted by Nayda Figueroa. Come learn more about some of the organizations in the AV that have one common purpose, the well being of our veterans.
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.
Welcome Back Home Gen John “Dragon” Teichert. The Dragon was deployed in Iraq for 14 months making a difference in our defense. We would love to see you at Coffee4VETS Breakfast before you leave California. So happy you’re back safe. Hoorah!!!
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.
Look at Freedom in America. Thanking all our Military Men & Women for their Service to this Nation and Fighting for Our Freedom. Hoorah
MEMORIAL DAY PALMDALE – Solemn tribute to fallen U.S. troops but also encouragement to celebrate the freedoms fought for by all who served in every clime, place and conflict. Thank You to City of Palmdale, American Legion, Legion Riders, VFW, and ALL Antelope Valley Veterans Service Organizations and those who support them. Memorial Day Honoring and Remembering Poncitlan Square Palmdale, Ca. Click on the images to view gallery.
GREATEST GENERATION SALUTE – Louis Moore is a 98-year-old WWII veteran who just authored his first book, Eternal Love, a memoir of war, peace, homecoming and a love that lasted a lifetime. Eternal Love is Lou’s homage to his wife of 74 years, Nellie Hatsumi Mayeda Moore. Rated best selling Japanese-American biography on Amazon. Sunday, American Legion Post 311 in Lancaster joined by American Legion Riders and local nonprofit Bombshell Betty Calendar for Charity joined forces to host Lou Moore’s author debut. More support poured in from Coffee4Vets, Vets4veterans, and Blue Star Mothers. Lou’s book career was jump started by Broken Bit Steakhouse owner Michael Burroughs and Creative Center of America’s Robin Blakely, with area educator Stacey Alvey assisting with editor support and talent. Many people helped make Sunday a success for WWII Veteran Lou Moore, who always observes “Time is of the essence.” Of 16 million Americans who served in WWII, 325,000 are with us today. Photos: Atherine Blanco and Dennis Anderson. Coffee4Vets Juan Blanco provided excellent sound quality that helped author Lou share his story. Click on the images to view gallery.