Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – February 4, 2025

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 Maria Unzueta, Rep Congressman George Whiteside’s ofc and Charles Bostwick, Rep Supervisor Kathryn Barges ofc. We are here Every Tuesday 7-9 a.m. coffee free and menu discount for our veterans. No stolen Valors. Click on link below to watch our live stream. Coffee4VETS Breakfast – February 4, 2025 Click on the images to view gallery.

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 14, 2025

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 are Honoring our Fallen Hero, Eli Colvin, US Navy Veteran. Phil Roberts, Navy Veteran, Laura Smith, Navy Veteran VFW Post 3000 will deliver the “Navy Two Bells Honor… We are here Every Tuesday 7-9 a.m. coffee free and menu discount for our veterans. No stolen Valors. You will be found out Click on link below to watch our live stream. Coffee4VETS Breakfast – January 21, 2025 Click on the images to view gallery.

Eli Colvin

Family Our dear friend Eli Colvin has died an untimely death. We mourn his passing and offer our deepest condolences to his wife and family. We will hold a remembrance for him this Tuesday at Coffee 4 VETS

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

Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – January 7, 2025 

Again, Happy New Year to you all. If it’s Tuesday, it’s COFFEE4VETS Morning Breakfast Program and this morning we are Toasting to 2025. 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 from 412th Test Wing, 1st Lt Danielle Rose, Public Affairs. We are here Every Tuesday 7-9 a.m. coffee free and menu discount for our veterans. No stolen valors. You will be found out. Click on link below to watch our live stream. Coffee4VETS Breakfast – January 7, 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 – January 2, 2025 – Santa Clarita

Happy New Years to all of our Santa Clarita veteran community and now at CRAZY OTTO’s celebrating, 19132 Soledad Canyon Road. 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. Happy Birthday to Becca and Today we are celebrating her big day to enjoy. 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. Coffe4Vets Breakfast – January 2, 2025

Coffee4VETS Morning Breakfast – December 31, 2024

Happy New Year to you all. If it’s Tuesday, it’s COFFEE4VETS Morning Breakfast Program and this morning we are Toasting to 2025. 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 from 412th Test Wing, 1st Lt Danielle Rose, Public Affairs. We are here Every Tuesday 7-9 a.m. coffee free and menu discount for our veterans. No stolen Valors. You will be found out Click on link below to watch our live stream. Coffee4VETS Breakfast – December 31, 2024 Click on the images to view gallery.