DARKHORSE MARINES

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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 do to turn our hurt into help,” Joey’s brother, Arthur Pratti, told the 200 runners assembled. Joey Lopez-Pratti, part of great Rosamond family of Christian faith, was one of 25 Marines killed in 2010 deployment of 3/5 Marines in Sangin Province. Additionally 184 wounded with three dozen to amputation from Improvised Explosive Devices. Among the hardest tours of duty for Post 9/11 Marines against Taliban. Rogue One MC of Rosamond cycled out as escort from start line. Jin Hur, Tony Tortolano and Juan Blanco cooked up burritos to serve before and after as support from Crazy Otto’s Diner Avenue I and Coffee 4 Vets. Julia and I suited up and made the course. Our times? Don’t ask, but we finished. Click on the images to view gallery.

Antelope Valley Veterans BBQ

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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 together. Look forward to seeing you. Please be safe in your travels. This day we remember the fallen who paved the way for our future. The Shopping for our Antelope Valley Veterans BBQ is completed. Yea! It indeed was a rewarding adventuring with our VPAN Team who’s our sponsor of our 2023. Together we “ROCK” the stores. Yes, stores to get all the ingredients for a successful BBQ for our AV veterans. Many thanks to our Partners Jimmie, James and Veronica at VPAN. Thank you Chef Tony and our President, Juan Blanco. Thank you Lt. Comm Walter Sapp for hosting us at B.O.P.E. Elks Lodge 1625, 240 E. Ave K, Lancaster. Together, We are ready. Click on the images to view gallery.

Happy Fabulous Mother’s Day

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Happy Fabulous Mother’s Day to all our Coffee4VETS Mom’s & Mr. Mom’s. And also to our FB Moms. Many Blessings to you all. Thank you for your Military Service that allow us to enjoy this day for Mom’s across America. Thank you. Enjoy this very beautiful day designed especially for you filled with sunshine and Love Big Hugs and loads of kisses.

Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – May 2, 2023 

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Coffee4VETS May 2, 2023 Announcements. Blue Star Mothers Goodhearted Americans helping veterans. Blue Star Mothers raise funds to send the “Care Packages“ so welcomed by deployed troops, soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, Coast Guard. From Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Ron Klump and Deputy Ken, from Mental Evaluation Team, and VMET, mental evaluation team focused on veterans in distress. Veterans in mental health crisis? Call 988!

Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – April 25, 2023 

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Coffee4VETS April 25, 2023 Announcements. ON MAJESTY’S SERVICE – The Royal Air Force and Royal Navy turned out today at Coffee4Vets. The NCOs of both service arms offered to be of service to the Antelope Valley communities. Troops of the United Kingdom have stationed at Edwards since 2014, including a Battle of Britain Squadron. All working on projects that make Allied and NATO forces one of the most powerful forces for freedom, democracy and goodness in the world. Click on the images to view gallery.