RETREAT FOR SERVICE MEMBERS AND FAMILIES SET FOR JUNE 24-28

Join with other veterans and families; Support one another in the journey of return; Share stories and experiences of service; Learn stress management skills; Find comfort and strength in community with fellow veterans and families.

Improve communication and relationships; Renew mind, body, spirit, and relationships in a beautiful, tranquil setting.

Free: Lodging and meals. Travel costs reimbursed up to $150.

Everyone is welcome as they are and all are treated with respect. There is no particular political or religious belief or affiliation that is represented or required. The intention of the Coming Home Project is to serve veterans and families and contribute to their well-being and healing.

Eligibility: All veterans and active duty military personnel who have been deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan since Sept. 11, 2001 and their families. (Including: children, single veterans, wounded warriors, surviving family members and all family types.)

Completely confidential

Early application is advised as retreats fill quickly.

Laura Herzog Community/Public Relations

The Joint Forces Training Base

4522 Saratoga Ave., Bldg 15

Los Alamitos, Ca 90720

Laura.herzog@us.army.mil

Office (562) 795-2017

Cell (562) 522-5040

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LOCAL ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO “GIVE A SOLDIER A NIGHT OFF”

Long Beach, CA (21 April 2010) - After long deployments, usually stretching for more than a year, local Soldiers are returning to a bleak economy and a challenging job market… so why not give them at least one special night off – a night of celebration and fun? And why not make it a night of “thanks” from the community for their brave service to the country?

That’s the premise behind the “Give A Soldier A Night Off” campaign recently launched by the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the United States Army (GLAC/AUSA), a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to supporting the US Army.

“Southern California has the single largest population of veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistanin the United States,”said Felicia Campbell, vice president, programs, for GLAC/AUSA. “However,most of the thousands who have deployed out of here are so-called ‘Citizen Soldiers’ – our California National Guard and Army Reserve – with no active duty base to help support them or their families” said Campbell. “This makes their return from war even more challenging.”

“We believe that the ‘Give A Soldier A Night Off”campaign provides the perfect opportunity to tell them and their families ‘thank you for your service,’ in a way they will always remember,” said Campbell. continue reading

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US COAST GUARD BAND TOURS THE WEST

Greetings from the United States Coast Guard Band in New London, Connecticut! In May, the U.S. Coast Guard Band tours Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and California, performing a striking array of musical selections, from popular classical works to swinging jazz charts. The 55-member Coast Guard Band is one of our nation’s elite premier military bands and the proud musical representative of the United States Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security.

We would like to invite you, friends, and family to our concerts in Salt Lake City, Orem, and Cedar City, Utah; Henderson, Nevada; Flagstaff and Sun City, Arizona…..and Palm Springs, Cerritos, Glendale, and Torrance,California.

All concerts are free and open to the public, but tickets may be required. For specific concert information, please visit the Coast Guard Band’s event calendar at http://www.uscg.mil/band/or call the concert information line at (860) 701-6826.

See schedule for Southern California…..11-15 May……

MUC Leah Abbott, Clarinet/Public Affairs, U.S. Coast Guard Band, 860.701.6826. continue reading

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DISABLED VETS HELPED TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES THROUGH DIVING

LOS ALAMITOS, Calif.– With a mission to serve disabled veterans by helping them experience the camaraderie of scuba diving and the wonders of the underwater world, a handful of volunteer staff of the Disabled Veterans SCUBA Project have started training disabled veterans to become certified scuba divers since Jan. 17, as part of a VA-approved adaptive recreational therapy program. The training is held at the Joint Forces Training Base swimming pool nearly every week, usually on Sunday evenings. continue reading

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A CELEBRATION OF SERVICE; PROVIDING ANSWERS TO VET ISSUES

On behalf of Senator Lou Correa, Undersecretary Rocky Chavez, California Department of Veterans Affairs, Santa Ana College and The American G.I. Forum Education Foundation, I invite you and your family to the veterans conference:

A Celebration of Service - Providing Answers to Veterans Issues

Saturday June 5, 2010 from 10AM to 6PM Santa Ana Community College

The event is open to the public withinformation and resources for veterans and their families There will be Military Displays, Live Music Veterans Exhibitors with information on PTSD, TBI, Veterans Housing, VA, Women Veterans Topics, Employment and Education. Childrens activities and photo and art display.

Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 10AM to 6PM

Santa Ana Community College 1530

W. 17th St. Santa Ana, CA 92706 FREE tickets at:

http://www.acelebrationofservice.evenbrite.com

For information contact Alex Diaz: alex.t.diaz@att.net

Alex Diaz

714-478-4937

Submitted By: LTC Tom Lasser, USA (RET)

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SET FOR SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010

To the veterans community please spread the word for the up coming Michael Antonovich Remembering our Veterans & their Families Past, Present, & Future:

Arcadia County Park in Arcadia.

Saturday May 29, 2010 from 10 am to 3 pm

Cindy Duarte

Office of Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich

Los Angeles County

San Dimas Field Office

615 E. Foothill Blvd., Suite A

San Dimas, CA 91773

(909) 394-2264

Fax (909) 592-0751

E-mail: cduarte@lacbos.org continue reading

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PARTNERSHIPS SUPPORT CAREERS, ENHANCE LOCAL EMPLOYERS

Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, Calif. — The U.S. Army Reserve and the National Guard will sign Employer Partnership Agreements with dozens of California employers represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council 42 and the Helmets to Hardhats organization on Friday, December 11th to help facilitate access to employment opportunities for California Soldiers and Veterans. Employer Partnerships build on the talent, skills and real-world experience Citizen Soldiers bring to the civilian workforce; traits which in a challenging economy give a competitive edge to today’s employers. Employer Partnerships are a vision of Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz, Chief of the Army Reserve and Commanding General of the 205,000 Warrior Citizens who serve in America’s Army Reserve. Since its inception, more than 800 employers across the Nation (nearly 60 based in California) have signed Employer Partnerships with the Reserve Components of the U.S. Army. continue reading

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GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER TO BE COMMISSIONED MARCH 6, 2010

The USS Dewey (DDG 105), a new Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer, will be Commissioned by the Navy in Seal Beach, Saturday 6 March.

First time a US naval vessel has been commissioned at the Naval Weapons Station and in Orange County.

The commissioning committee is looking for sponsors, contributions and donations for the ship and the event.

Please see: http://deweycommissioning.org/default.aspx

The Navy site is http://www.dewey.navy.mil/default.aspx

Public invited but RSVPs required.Please see site for reservations……..

Maria-Isabel Soto

President, Long Beach Navy League Council

Chief of Staff, USS Dewey Commissioning Committee

C: 310-738-0610

W: 310-334-1413

H: 310-326-7434

www.longbeachnavyleague.org

deweycommissioning@yahoo.com

Submitted By: LTC Tom Lasser, USA (RET)

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