Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – January 28, 2025
AIR FORCE, ALLIES, LEADERS – Coffee 4 Vets today Brig. Gen. Douglas P Wickert brought the leadership team. They were joined by United Kingdom Allies from RAF Squadron 17 led by Cmdr Stephen Collin’s, Royal Navy, with a squadron legacy that goes back to World War II. Rounding out the passing of the torch was a new generation of leaders, the California Cadet Corps studying at Rosamond High Kathleen Crowley-Staats of Antelope Valley Blue Star Mothers Chapter 14 announced the passing of Ida Ketchum. Ida was a founding presence at Antelope Valley Blue Star Mothers Chapter 14 a career NASA professional of the Space Shuttle program and one of the originators of the “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Parade” down Lancaster Boulevard that united generations of veterans during the Post 9/11 wars. She was a Coffee4Vets and NASA Retiree constant and will be missed by many. Click on link below to watch our live stream. Coffee4VETS Breakfast – January 28, 2025 Click on the images to view gallery.
SAILOR AT REST
Farewell ceremonies for Navy veteran and community leader Eli Colvin began today at his congregation Beth Knesset Bamidbar and proceeded to the section of Joshua Memorial Park reserved for those who served in our nation’s armed forces. Colvin’s beloved wife of more than 25 years Ivy Lee Berr gave moving testimony to how happy Eli was in service to his congregation, his community and his country. Prayers of mourning were performed. Dozens of veterans of all branches and organizations turned out and joined his friends, family and faith community in bidding farewell to a man who lived with purpose and helped so many people. Navy veteran Laura Anners Smith performed the Navy’s traditional salute to absent shipmates. Folded flag ceremony was performed by active service Navy. Rifle salute and Taps was rendered by VFW Post Honor Guard, and convoy escort to cemetery was done by Patriot Guard Riders and American Legion Riders Post 311 captained by Vietnam veteran Phillip Waln. Fair winds and a following sea Brother Eli. You will be missed at Coffee 4 Vets at Vets 4 Veterans Antelope Valley Antelope Valley Blue Star Mothers Chapter 14 and other groups grateful for what you achieved in 82 full years. Click on the images to view gallery.
Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – January 16, 2025 – Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita veteran community are here at CRAZY OTTO’s, 19132 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarity. We are here the first and third Thursday of the month at 8:00a.m. to 10a.m. Coffee free that flows all morning and breakfast at a discount for our veterans. You may be seating next to a Hero. We thank our WWII Don Kuehl who will be turning 100 in Feb 2025. Today, speakers share where and how to access services, benefits, housing. Community connection and friendships through the years of love, war, service and homecoming. Come join us, we’ll keep the coffee hot Click on link below to watch our live stream. Coffee4VETS – January 16, 2025
Black Knights Run Vegas
The 412Test Wing 17th Squadron is participating in this event and proceeds will support Coffee4VETS, Inc. Black Knights Run Vegas in the Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathon on Feb. 22nd on the Las Vegas Strip. This team has had Panic Training, a Chic-Fil-A Diet, Caffeine, and Determination. They are ready. Please share with others and remember, no matter the amount big or small, we are very appreciative of your support. Please use the link below to give your donation. Thanking you in advance.
Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – December 24, 2024
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday to you all. If it’s Tuesday, it’s COFFEE4VETS Morning Breakfast Program- Every Tuesday about 80-100 veterans and friends meet at Crazy Otto’s Diner, 1228 W. Ave I, Lancaster, all Branches of Service gather to share a cup of coffee and good times while hearing information from an array of service providers on how to live better. You might be seated next to a hero. Santa is here this morning giving out Christmas cards to our veterans. We are here Every Tuesday 7-9 a.m. coffee free and menu discount for veterans. No stolen Valors. You will be found out. Click on link below to watch our live stream. Coffee4VETS Breakfast – December 24, 2024
HEADING TOWARD HOLIDAYS at Coffee 4 Vets
HEADING TOWARD HOLIDAYS at Coffee 4 Vets Leadership from the Coffee4Vets team headed out to Edwards AFB to serve up G.I. Joe coffee and help distribute Christmas gifts to families in the Edwards base community. Juan Blanco President served nearly 500 cups of coffee, and Atherine Blanco Secretary joined Felix Mayerhofer in gifting 200 copies of his wonderfully illustrated children’s books. He is author of dozens of children’s books like “Horace The Harmonica King.” Coffee4Vets held its regular Tuesday gathering at Crazy Otto’s Diner Avenue I where the coffee is free for veterans, the information essential and the camaraderie priceless. Every Tuesday 7-9 a.m. High Desert Medical Group is a proud sponsor of Coffee4Vets activities. Click on the images to view gallery.
Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – December 19, 2024 – Santa Clarita
C4V Santa Clarita CRAZY OTTO’s Santa Clarita- We are here at 19132 Soledad Canyon Road, the first and third Thursday of the month at 8:00a.m. to 10a.m. Coffee free that flows all morning and breakfast at a discount. You may be seating next to a Hero. We thank our WWII Don Kuehl who will be turning 100 in Feb 2025x Today, speakers share where and how to access services, benefits, housing. Community connection and friendships through the years of love, war, service and homecoming. Come join us, we’ll keep the coffee hot. Click on link below to watch our live stream. Coffee4VET Breakfast – Santa Clarita – December 19, 2024
Santa rides F-16 sleigh into Edwards Hangar
Click on link: Santa rides F-16 sleigh into Edwards hangar – Aerotech News & Review
Christmas in Bastogne, ‘Nuts!’ and lasting call to serve
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to ALL who served! Click on link: Christmas in Bastogne, ‘Nuts!’ and lasting call to serve | Valley Life | avpress.com
Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – December 17, 2024
Today we have Col. Ahave Brown, 412th TW MXG and Lt. Col Mike Paoli. 412TW Public Affairs. Click on link below to watch our live stream. Coffe4Vets Breakfast – December 17, 2024
Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – December 10, 2024
If it’s Tuesday, it’s COFFEE4VETS Morning Breakfast Program Every Tuesday about 80-100 veterans and friends meet at Crazy Otto’s Diner, 1228 W. Ave I, Lancaster, all Branches of Service gather to share a cup of coffee and good times while hearing information from an array of service providers on how to live better. You might be seated next to a hero. Today we have from 412th Edwards AFB, Col Cris Carnduff & Mrs. Col Mary Carnduff, Chief Holdcroft, MXG, Vol. Tabb1st Lt. Danielle Rose, Public Affairs and Lancaster Sheriff’s Dept. We are here Every Tuesday 7-9 a.m. coffee free and menu discount for veterans. No stolen valors. You will be found out. Click on link below to watch our live stream. Coffee4VETS Breakfast – December 10, 2024 Click on the images to view gallery.
Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – December 5, 2024 – Santa Clarita
C4V Santa Clarita CRAZY OTTO’s Santa Clarita- We are here at 19132 Soledad Canyon Road, the first and third Thursday of the month at 8:00a.m. to 10a.m. Coffee free that flows all morning and breakfast at a discount. You may be seating next to a Hero. Today, speakers share where and how to access services, benefits, housing. Community connection and friendships through the years of love, war, service and homecoming. Come join us, we’ll keep the coffee hot. Click on link below to watch our live stream. Coffee4VETS Breakfast – Santa Clarita – December 5, 2024