The Edwards Civilian Military Support Group, Civ-Mil, hosted its Annual Summer Barbecue at Lane Hacienda Ranch. Civ-Mil President Matthew Winheim introduced Brig. Gen. Matthew W. Higer, outgoing commander of 412th Test Wing. Higer lauded the group formed more than 30 years ago by the late local business leader Aida O’Connor. “You’re my people,” Higer said.…
Join us near the flagpole for a reveal of the Battlefield Cross, a statue to honor and respect soldiers killed on the battlefield. Battlefield Cross Reveal Thursday, July 27, 5 pm Poncitlán Square 38315 9th St. East The statue was selected with the feedback and support of local Veterans groups who assisted with the 2022…
GET SOME FOR DARKHORSE MARINES – Got 5K for Joey Lopez-Pratti and his fallen and surviving brothers of the 3/5 Marines. The 5K Run-Walk raises funds for the Darkhorse Lodge, a retreat ranch for Marinés recovering from the wounds, seen and unseen, of the fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq after 9/11. “This is what we…
Had a fun day today volunteering at the Lancaster Elks lodge; Coffee 4 Vets put on a bbq to thank all our veterans for their service! It’s amazing to have the opportunity to be apart of wonderful things! LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!!! Thank you to all that have served!!!! Click on…
Coffee4VETS, Inc is inviting our veteran’s community to our 2023 BBQ on Memorial Day at BPOE Elks Lodge 1625, 204 E. Ave K, Lancaster from 12n – 4pm. The Boggie Woggie Mommas will be performing and our Young Martines will be posting colors. Bring the family and join in the camaraderie and a great meal…
This was originally Posted by Ronald Klumpp… Prestige Assisted Living of Lancaster arranged for the Veterans from the facility to go on a “Dream Flight” today. Each Veteran sat in the front seat of a 1942 Stearman PT-18 Biplane as the pilot flew them around the Antelope Valley (About a 15 minute flight). In honor…
Band of Honor Flight Brothers – Anthony Kitson, 20 years-plus Southeast Asia, Sgt. Dennis Anderson A Troop 3/8 Cav, Cold War, Iraq Embed 2003-04, Capt. Earle Cooper, C Co. 2nd Bn, 501st, 101st Airborne, a real Dick Winters “lead by example” combat leader. A warrior and a man of Peace.
CIV-MIL SPRING MIXER tonight at the Embassy Suites, Palmdale. All proceeds will benefit the AIDA E. O’Oconner Memorial Scholarship Fund. Tonight’s CIV-MIL is Honoring Brig Gen Matthew Higer.
Click on the images to view gallery. Happy Birthday LTCMDR Walter Sapp, Coast Guard Veteran Celebrating his 79th year. Friends & Family gather to dine in his honor. Thank you Walter and Susan for the fellowship and dinner. Enjoy your year. Hugs
Our Youths that Volunteered at the Edwards AFB 2022 Air Show and STEM Expo got an opportunity to tour the Base on Thursday. We hosted our Young Marines and Palmdale Sheriff’s Explorer’s and our tour guild; Danny “Sketch” Bazzell, Community Engagement Chief, Edwards AFB Public Affairs. We all had a great time and it was…
