Category: Veterans

Nov. 11 — Bilingual report — Oxnard hosts Veterans Day Ceremony

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The City of Oxnard, together with the Disabled American Veterans – Chapter 24, Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County, Salvation Army, Knights of Columbus Council 750, Military Officers Association of America Ventura County Chapter and the Boy Scouts of America – Troop 231, invite the community to attend this year’s Veterans Day Ceremony at Plaza Park (500 South C St.) to honor and remember all who have served our country.

On Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, an outdoor ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. next to the Veterans Memorial at Plaza Park.

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Nov. 11 — Join Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 and Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation to honor our men and women in uniform who proudly served our country on Veterans Day

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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1649 and Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation are pleased to announce they are once again hosting the Santa Barbara community Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Cemetery, 901 Channel Drive.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early; The open air ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. sharp with a flyover by The Condor Squadron; then presentations and performances by the UCSB Color Guard; Gold Coast Pipe & Drum Band; David Gonzales and the Santa Barbara Choral Society, The Prime Time Band, and local guest speakers.

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Rep. Brownley — Honoring Our Veterans – Today and Every Day

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On this Veterans Day, we must commit not only to express our gratitude to our veterans, but to also fulfill our nation’s solemn promise: just as the military pledges to leave no soldier behind on the battlefield, we must leave no veteran behind when they return home. How we care for our veterans is a measure of our character as a country.

Since being elected to Congress, I have made it my priority to ensure that as a nation we fulfill this promise to our veterans and their families. Without their selfless service, America would not have the liberties so many of us enjoy – and often take for granted.

So, today, we pay tribute to these men and women who have served our country in defense of our values, our security, and our way of life.

In Ventura County, Veterans Day perfectly illustrates our community’s traditions and steadfast commitment to recognizing and honoring the men and women who have served our nation in uniform. It is that ethos that also guides my work – both in Congress and in Ventura County.

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Bilingual report — City of Oxnard: Small, Outdoor Event Scheduled to Honor Veterans on Nov. 11

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The City of Oxnard announces that a small event will take place in downtown Oxnard at the Veterans Memorial (Plaza Park, 500 South C St.) to honor our veterans, past and present. 

Starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, an outdoor ceremony will take place next to the memorial. Featured speakers include Commander Javier Lopez-Martinez, United States Navy, Commanding Officer and Dave Wilson, Past President, Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County (VVVC).

“We will continue our Oxnard tradition of honoring our local Veterans who bravely and honorably stood in defense of our freedom, said Mayor John C. Zaragoza. “It is our great fortune to have so many courageous men and women in service to our country.  They deserve our recognition all year with special honors paid on Veterans Day.” 

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Ventura College Offers New Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program

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Veterans experiencing unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic are among the country’s hardest-hit populations. To help veterans who have been impacted, Ventura College’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC) is now offering the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP). Eligible veterans will receive up to one year of U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs-paid training for high-demand occupations and a monthly housing allowance.

To qualify for the Veteran Affairs (VA) program, veterans need to be between the ages of 22 and 66, unemployed due to COVID, not totally disabled and have no other VA benefits remaining. 

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Port of Hueneme Hosts Wheelchair Distribution for Local Disabled Veterans

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The Port of Hueneme, in collaboration with 12 other organizations, sponsored and hosted a wheelchair distribution for veterans in need on Friday, June 25, at the Port’s administrative offices. These wheelchairs are part of a larger effort coordinated by Gold Coast Veterans Foundation, Disabled American Veterans – Ventura Chapter 24, Knights of Columbus, and other organizations in the county.

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Nov. 11 — VFW Post 1649 and Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation to present Veterans Day Ceremony

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Join VFW Post 1649 and Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation to show your patriotic spirit on Veterans Day by honoring our men and women in uniform who have proudly served our country. The Ceremony is on Thursday, November 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the Santa Barbara Cemetery.

The community is invited to attend the open air ceremony which begins with a flyover by The Condor Squadron, followed by the UCSB Color Guard; Gold Coast Pipe Band; performances by David Gonzales and the Santa Barbara Choral Society; local guest speakers; and grand finale featuring a  Navy Hawkeye Airborne Command and Control E-2 flyover!

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Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation “Night at the Drive-In!” on Nov. 11 Honors Two Santa Barbara World War II Veterans

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Although it has been difficult to have in person events this year, Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) is still managing to keep the Veteran’s Day spirit alive with “Night at the Drive-In!,” an event where they will honor World War II Veterans Art Peterson and Ugo D. Arnoldi, deceased. 

Every year, PCVF has their in-person Military Ball to show their appreciation for all Veterans but this year, due to COVID-19, they have changed their usual in-person event to a drive-in event to fit social distancing guidelines. Their drive-in event will have a gourmet BBQ boxed dinner, a movie screening of Memphis Belle, a few surprises and will keep their tradition of honoring veterans from the Santa Barbara community. 

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Ventura College Foundation’s Jerry Arellano Veteran Resource Center Library Program To Provide Textbook Stipends To Veteran Students

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The Ventura College Foundation’s Jerry Arellano Veteran Resource Center Library Program received $59,000 in new funding to provide textbook stipends to U.S. veteran students attending Ventura College.

Veterans will be given up to $250 per semester for two semesters. To receive the textbook-buying stipend, recipients must donate at least one of their books purchased with the stipend to the Jerry Arellano Veteran Resource Center Library so future students can have access to textbooks at no cost. The library is named after Arellano, a Marine veteran and long-time firefighter including service at Station 32 at Edwards Air Force Base.

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United Way of Ventura County — This is the last week for our Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits drive!

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United Way of Ventura County COVID-19 Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits Drive This is the last week for our Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits drive! We need 132 more care kits to reach our goal! Join United Way of Ventura…

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Guest commentary — A tribute to a fallen veteran

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“We were stationed off the coast of Vietnam. When we got the command from up top we would bomb the mainland” those are precisely the only two sentences that my late brother Sergio ever spoke to me about his protracted stint in the Navy during the deadly Viet Nam war years of circa 1968-1971 where he was stationed secretly out there somewhere in the vast Pacific Ocean. I never pushed my older brother for more details. I could tell from that one short abrupt conversation that I had with him shortly after he was honorable discharged from his military service that it was a history that that he would discuss with no one. He made good on his word! Just this past week my dear brother past away and with him his memories, secrets, nightmares and ruminations about the war in Viet Nam that he participated in are gone with him forever!

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United Way of Ventura County COVID-19 Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits Drive extended to June 1

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United Way of Ventura County COVID-19 Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits Drive We’ve extended our Rapid Response Homeless Care Kits drive to June 1, 2020, to help more of our most vulnerable neighbors in need during this public health crisis.…

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Nov. 11 — Come Show Your Patriotic Spirit – Join Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation for a Fun-Filled Veterans Day “Night at the Drive-In!”

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Each November, the Santa Barbara community comes together to recognize and honor the local men and women in uniform who have served our country. While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on social gatherings is forcing many local non-profits to pivot to virtual fundraisers on Zoom, Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) has found a new, novel way to gather supporters and continue their annual Veterans Day celebration in a safe, family-friendly way.  

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Ventura County Animal Services Offers Special Pet Adoption for Veteran’s Day Weekend

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CAMARILLO — Special Pet Adoption Promotion this weekend for veterans, active duty and reserve personnel as well as their immediate family at the Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS). Click on image or click here on Facebook for more information.

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Nov. 8 — Veterans Resource Center and Ventura College Foundation Honor Veterans And Active Duty Military At BBQ

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VENTURA — The Ventura College Veterans Resource Center and Ventura College Foundation are inviting veterans, active military and their families to attend the third annual Ventura College Veterans Day Celebration and BBQ Thursday, November 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00…

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