Battlefield Cross Reveal

Announcements, Events

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 Healing and Honor Field: American Legion Post 348, Antelope Valley Community Action Coalition, Coffee 4 Vets, Point Man Antelope Valley, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3000 and 3552, and Vets 4 Veterans.

Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – July 4, 2023 

Announcements, Weekly Coffee Update

Coffee4VETS July 4, 2023 Announcements. Happy Independence Day and thank you for Celebrating your day with us at Crazy Otto’s, 1228 Ave I, Lancaster EVERY Tuesday from 7am – 9am… Reverence and respect to our departed brothers, Clifford Stump, 82nd Airborne From D-Day to VE-Day with glider infantry, and Leon Gautier, 100 years, D. 07-03-23, Commando Kieffer, both men Heroes of France of the United States and all the Allies who landed by sea, air, and fought on land not to conquer but to liberate. RIP also Stan Sanford USAF, WWII and Coffee4Vets brother. Everyone that came today received a Scarf or Bandanas as a gift. Enjoy your day and be safe & careful with Fire Works. Protect your Pets. Click on the images to view gallery.

Cooling Centers

Announcements, News

Veterans Community- due to the extreme HEAT today, the County of Los Angeles will open Lancaster Library, Quartz Hill Library and buildings at George Lane Park, Jackie Robinson Park, Stephen Sorensen Park, Pearblossom Park and Fox Field Airport as cooling centers on Sunday, when the weekend heat wave is expected to peak. The Palmdale City Library will also be open Sunday. Cooling centers will include all the locations open Sunday, plus the Acton-Agua Dulce Library, the Antelope Valley Senior Center and Legacy Commons for Active Seniors in Palmdale. Here are the list of sites available for you … Charles F. Bostwick Assistant Field Deputy KATHRYN BARGER Supervisor, Fifth District Office: (661) 726-3600 Fax: (661) 942-5069 Click on the images to view gallery of Cooling Centers Locations.

Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – June 27, 2023

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Coffee4VETS June 27, 2023 Announcements. HONORS AND RECOGNITION – At Coffee4Vets today Army combat engineer veteran Darius Dear of Vets4veterans and Charles Rachell Army veteran of Vietnam War Era were recognized for their contributions to community. Recognition from City of Palmdale was conferred after recent Juneteenth ceremonies commemorating the day June 19, 1867, when U.S. Army entered Galveston Harbor to announce Emancipation from slavery two years after the end of the Civil War, ending chattel slavery in the United States. Click on the images to view gallery.

Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – June 13, 2023

Announcements, News, Weekly Coffee Update

Coffee4VETS June 13. 2023 Announcements. Palmdale Elks Riders 2027 turned out to support the organization with funds raised at the group’s April Poker Run. Flag Day ceremony to be celebrated June 14 at Poncitlan Square, noon, by Palmdale City Hall Flag authorized by Congress June 14, 1777, the day of the organization of United States Army, June 14, 1775. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies Ron and Ken share about Veterans Mental Health services in field provided by LASD. Rep. Mike Garcia veterans advocate Christine Ward shares about VA veterans benefits. Click on the images to view gallery.

Honoring Command Chief Master Sergeant Denise A. Ward

News, Thank You

Edwards AFB Honoring Command Chief Master Sergeant Denise A. Ward-Swanigan Retirement Ceremony on June 2nd in Hanger 1600 Edwards AFB. Not many dry eyes in the audience. CMSGT successful career of 25 years as they spoke about her many accomplishments was nothing short of remarkable. We at Coffee4VETS are very thankful for the many in person visits to address of Senior Veterans. We truly will miss her presence at our Tuesday Morning Breakfast as she joins her family in Florida. We wish her well in her next chapter of life. May God continues to bless her and her family. Edwards is missing an Angel. Hugs. Click on the images to view gallery.

DARKHORSE MARINES

Events, Weekly Coffee Update

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.