For those of you who have been waiting for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, your wait is over. This Thursday April 8th, the vaccine will be at the Clock Tower (Palmdale Train Station) from 9am to 5pm for those 50 years of age and older. There will be another vaccine session again on April 22nd for those 16 years and older. Pease see the attached flyer.
Chief Ian Eishen is being reassign to DC working with the Strategic Studies Group. We wish him and his family well in their new endeavors. Taking his place as Chief at Edwards AFB is Josh Matias & spouse Vanessa. The newest leader had a big welcome celebration and we look forward to working with Chief Matias in getting C4V next Breakfast and Tour on base as soon as its back up and fully operational for visitors. Again, welcome to California.
Funeral Expense Relief from FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management AgencyUnder the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020. Who is Eligible? To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions. 1. The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the district of Columbia. (Washington D.C.) 2. The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19. 3. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020. 4. There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien. For more information and to apply please visit FEMA.gov
There are two food give distribution this weekend. FIRST: Saturday March 6th 2021 Boeing Plaza, corner of Lancaster Blvd and Sierra Hwy, Lancaster Time: 12pm – 3pm More Information call: 661-202-4912 or 661-524-3333. SECOND: Sunday, March 7th 2021 Rosamond Park, 3188 Glendower Street, Rosamond, CA. 93560 Time: 12pm – 3pm More Information call: 661-202-4912 or 661-524-3333
Howdy all you veterans, Many of you may have already received your vaccinations at the Lancaster CBOC in February. However, if any of your loved one didn’t qualify for the VA vaccinations, our 5th district supervisor, Kathryn Barger has opened up covid-19 vaccinations at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds beginning this Monday, March 8th. This link will take you to the site for registration: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/…/covid-vaccine… Stay safe, Juan B
Happy Birthday to our fellow veteran Dennis! Hope today is filled with all your favorite things. You’re thoughtful, caring and one-of-a-kind. Wishing you all the happiness in the world today and in the year ahead. It’s your day. Hip, Hip Hooray!
CVS Pharmacy: hundreds of COVID19 vaccines available in the next 2 days for patients 65 and older and other eligible patients. VIA TEXT CLICK: cvs.co/COVD Veterans with VA health care eligibility the age has dropped to 55. Call 310-268-4900 for appointment. High Desert Medical Group also taking appointment calls for HDMG patients 65 and up. The rest of the announcement said, “Due to the limited weekly supply, we are currently scheduling appointments for HDMG patients 65 years of age and older. To schedule your appointment, please call 661-726-3932 or 661-726-3848.”
City of Palmdale on Tuesday thank the Palmdale Auto Dealers Association for its key sponsorship of the Veterans Week display of the Field of Healing and Honor, with its 2,020 American Flags on display Nov.1-11, with closing ceremonies on Veterans Day. Flags honored veterans of military service, first responders, and healthcare heroes. Five veterans service organizations responded as the key volunteer committee with others joining in during the days and nights of the event. Event supported to hilt by Palmdale City Council was initiated by City Manager J.J. Murphy, US Air Force Maj. Ret. On Tuesday, Mayor Steve Hofbauer and Council Members Laura Bettencourt, Austin Bishop, and Richard Loa awarded a distribution of more than $8,000 each to the key volunteer organizations – Coffee4Vets, Vets4veterans, Point Man Antelope Valley, American Legion Post 348 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3000. Coffee4Vets Board Members accepting, Tony Tortolano and Mayra Dee. Point Man, President Michael Bertell, PMAV Volunteer Coordinator Stacia Nemeth; Vets4veterans President Jack Woolbert and VP John Parsamyan; American Legion Richard Hayes and Carl Hernandez; VFW Post 3000 representatives Duane Svoboda and Mike Keysers. “It was a great event that helped bring healing in a very difficult time for all Americans,” Murphy said. Click on link to watch video.
The United States has observed Black History Month in February as a Month-long celebrate honoring the contributions made by Black Americans in our country. Black History traces its origins back to 1926, when the Association for the Study of African American Life and History designated a week in February, chosen to coincide with Fredrick Douglas, Feb 14th as what was called Negro History Week. There is nothing move motivating as knowing that people who look like you achieved great things. This picture is a thousands words of history and more.
Violet Ochsner, one of America’s greatest Moms, and mother of four wonderful daughters, best friend and bride to WWII 101st Airborne veteran Henry Ochsner, has left us. Married to Henry (D. September 2019) for more than 70 years. Pictured with daughters Sandy, Susan and Lenelle. Sister Jackie not in photo. Photo September 2017 at Los Angeles National Cemetery, day Henry was awarded Legion of Honor by government of France. We will miss Violet, her good cheer, wonderful smile, kindness and generosity to all.
Veterans As of Tuesday this week January 12, 2021, the Veterans Administration, West Los Angeles Campus is offering COVID-19 vaccine for veterans 75 years and older. To set an up an appointment to receive the vaccine you can call 310-268-4900. To be eligible to receive the vaccine, you must be enrolled in the V.A. system or the V.A. healthcare system. You may also set up an appointment if you are under 75 years of age if you are a front line worker such as medical, fire, law enforcement or considered an essential worker. You will need proof of identification that you fall into that category and have your VA card. The vaccine is currently only being offered at the West LA campus and the time to call the number 310-268-4900 is from the hour of 08:00 to 16:00 hours. You can also contact the Vet Center here in Palmdale at 661-267-1026 for additional information. Juan B.
Veterans, it saddens me to inform you that one of our veteran brothers, Robert Hall, passed away last evening while in the hospital after being admitted over the weekend. He was 83 years of age. Robert Hall was a gentleman and a gentle man. My heart aches. Always was a welcome presence at Coffee4Vets.
Remembering those who perished. Honoring those who survived. Praying for all the families. We at Coffee4VETS will always remember.