SUPERVISOR BARGER’S ANNUAL TRIBUTE

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SUPERVISOR BARGER’S ANNUAL TRIBUTE TO VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES – Unexpected and completely appreciated recognition at Supervisor Kathryn Barger’ s 24th Annual Tribute, Arcadia County Park. Joined six veteran volunteers and supporters in military family community. A great way to open the Memorial Day Weekend enroute to Normandy for 78th D-Day Remembrance. Good company and gathering shared with my beloved Julia Claire, plus Army vet brother Robert Alvarez, and old friend and colleague Charles F. Bostwick. An honor to be appointed to Los Angeles County Veterans Advisory Commission for Supervisor County District 5. My thanks to Supervisor Barger for all her support for veterans services in 5th Supervisorial District for a meaningful Memorial Day and all our Brothers and Sisters with us in memory. Click on the images to view gallery.

Spotlight Krishna America Flores

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In recognition of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, #TeamWilk is pleased to spotlight Krishna America Flores, US Marine Corps Veteran & Veteran Outreach Program Specialist for the Antelope Valley Veteran Center. In 2005 Krishna was 1 of 2 women in her battalion to volunteer to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She struggled significantly with PTSD after returning home. But through the support of the VA, she was able to face her challenges head on & obtain her Bachelor’s degree in Public Health Promotion & her graduate degree in Health Administration. Today she helps connect combat veterans & veterans who have experienced military sexual to counseling, healthcare & community resources. Thank you Krishna, for your service to our nation & for your ongoing service to our military men & women! Read more: https://wilk.cssrc.us/may-mental-health-awareness-month Click on the images to view gallery.

5K Run for Marine Lcpl Joey Lopez-Pratti

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This is the 5K Run for Marine Lcpl Joey Lopez-Pratti coming up June 4. With the Dark Horse Marines, in country with Richard Hur, son of Jin Hur, Joey was killed in action in Afghanistan, protecting his friends and serving his country. Run that race many years and benefits the Warriors. Hope many will participate.

VETERANS OUTREACH ROARS BACK

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VETERANS OUTREACH ROARS BACK – @Grace Chapel more than 150 veterans and another similar number of family members turned for first Veterans Outreach since Covid 2020 shutdown. Veterans Peer Access Network teamed with Outreach organization bringing food and live entertainment that included Emilio Rivera, starring from FX Network hit series “Sons of Anarchy,” and new spinoff hit “Mayans MC.” Vets4veterans, Point Man Antelope Valley, Blue Star Mothers, VA Vet Center, AV Veterans Community Action Coalition, Coffee4Vets, Jason Gonzales AV Chevy, Mental Health America Los Angeles, Cutting Edge haircuts, L.A. Veterans Collaborative, VPAN, Los Angeles County Department Mental Health, Homes4Families and many other groups showed up to provide services and support. Keith Niesen Veterans Service Officer for LA County Military and Veterans Affairs kept continuously busy signing veterans up for benefits. Anthony Rodriguez from California Department of Veterans shared information on housing financing and housing programs. Vietnam War Era veteran Steve Baker, Navy, was recognized for 19 years in organizing Veterans Outreach. Click on the images to view gallery.