OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN FORCES, MAKE A DIRECT CONTRIBUTION

A small group of us packed almost 800 chrome coffee travel mugs this morning to ship to our Troops. I’ve posted a new photo album for you on our weblink.

If you haven’t checked out our weblink lately, please take a minute to do so — we have been receiving dozens of “thank you” photos from our grateful Troops for all the cards, letters, gift bags, phone cards, etc. that we’ve been shipping, so you will see alot of new photos that will touch your heart!

http://picasaweb.google.com/sargef

I want to take a minute to say a special THANK YOU to everyone who supports our Troops program in so many ways: continue reading

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AMERICA¹S LEADING DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS EXPO RETURNS

Presented by The California disabled veteran¹s business enterprise alliance (DVBE).

The 17th annual business symposium “Keeping the Promise 2008″ brings veteran and disabled veteran entrepreneurs face-to-face with corporate and government business leaders. In two days, hundreds of veteran-owned, and certified DVBE vendor companies will meet with procurement and supplier diversity professionals seeking contract opportunities for a wide range of goods and services.

Brought to you by major sponsors ATT, Lockheed Martin, Sprint and the CA Department of General Services, “Keeping the Promise 2008″ begins with corporate and government plenary sessions on Tuesday April 15, from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Irvine Hyatt Regency. Over 100 KTP Expo exhibitors will be featured, with panel discussions providing answers to
many of the tough questions facing our disabled veteran and veteran business professionals. continue reading

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AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU: PROFESSIONALS TO ASSIST WAR VETERANS
By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, March 27, 2008 - A group of volunteer mental health professionals that offers its services to troops and their extended families will host a conference May 16-18 in Los Angeles for military members who have served in the global war on terror and those who interact with them.

Officials of the group, called The Soldiers Project, said the conference theme is “Hidden Wounds of War: Pathways to Healing.”

Dr. Jonathan Shay, the first keynote speaker on the conference schedule and a psychiatrist at the Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Boston, will discuss combat trauma. U.S. Rep. Bob Filner of California, chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, will deliver the final keynote address.

In between, conference attendees will hear from other mental health professionals, veterans and military family representatives who will speak on everything from the impact of war on the soldier and family to challenges facing therapists who counsel military personnel and families. continue reading

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JONES NAMED FIRST DIRECTOR OF NEW NATIONAL CEMETERY

WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has named the national cemetery to be constructed near Bakersfield, Calif., the “Bakersfield VA National Cemetery.”

“Our newest national cemetery in California will be a national shrine, honoring the service of veterans in the Golden State,” said Dr. James B. Peake, Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

The new cemetery is located on a 500-acre site donated by Tejon Ranch, a 426-square-mile agricultural and industrial complex along Interstate 5 in Kern County. The new cemetery will serve approximately 200,000 veterans in central California who are not currently provided burial
space by a nearby national or state veterans cemetery.

VA selected Wesley R. Jones as the first director of the cemetery, and he begins his duties immediately.

Jones began his career with VA in 2004. Before being selected for this new position, he was the director at Santa Fe National Cemetery and the Bath/Woodlawn (New York) National Cemetery Complex. Before joining VA, Jones was the director of the state of Delaware’s Veterans Memorial
Cemetery System and managed two cemeteries that interred more than 800 people each year. Jones retired from the U.S. Army in 1990 and is a Vietnam veteran. continue reading

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EVENTS NOTICE FROM GONGRESSWOMAN SUSAN DAVIS

Note: See Comment

Dear Friend,

I would like to be sure to invite you to the Neighborhood Days I will be hosting in the coming week. Please join me to discuss local and national issues of concern to you in a town hall format. Details about the events are included below. I hope to see you there!

Warm regards,

Susan

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Normal Heights Neighborhood Day
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Normal Heights Community Center
4649 Hawley Boulevard
College/Rolando/Redwood Village Neighborhood Day
Thursday, March 27, 2008
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
College-Rolando Branch Library, Community Room
6600 Montezuma Road

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RAYTHEON PLANS BAR-BE-QUE

Hello everyone,

I wanted to invite you and current members of the military to attend a Bar-b-que at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems, on Saturday, 19 April 2008 at 11:30 AM.

This event is our second annual fundraiser for the California “Run For the Wall” participants. Last year, there were vendors, music, a lot of Harley Davidson’s, Vietnam Vets, a Korean POW, and Gulf War Veterans, plus great grub for the guests. This year, the memorial car “Fueled by
the Fallen”, has been added, The car memorializes every Marine that has been killed in action while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Please spread the word to our troops that they are invited to attend (free of charge), and to wear their uniform. It is fine to bring their family members as well.

The goal of this event is to honor those who have served, and those who are currently serving our country.

To register, and if you have any questions, contact: dlopresto@raytheon.com

Linda Conkey, Sr. Manager
Government and Public Relations
Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems
(310) 647-1352 phone
(310) 721-1525 cell
(310) 647-0734 fax

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RIGHTS & OBLIGATIONS SEMINAR

This is actually for employers of Guardsmen,reservists and veterans and could be of interest to some to see about the interest the private enterprises are in hiring, keeping former members of the armed forces employed during this long mobilization…..TL

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Date: Thursday, April 10, 2008
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm (0830-1630hrs) (Continental breakfast will be provided; lunch will be on your own)
Location: Radisson Hotel, 6161 West Centinela Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230 continue reading

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VETERANS WHALEWATCHING OUT OF SAN PEDRO

There is going to be a no cost South Bay (San Pedro) veterans whalewatching experience Sunday, March 30th, 2008, aboard the Monte Carlo, 22nd Street Landing, San Pedro to “honor the selfless commitment and sacrifices of our South Bay Veterans and their families.”

Show time is 10:00am for a dock talk with departure at 10:30 and approximate return 1:00pm.

To get to the dock, take 110 Harbor Freeway South until it ends at Gaffey Street. Turn left on Gaffey and take to 22nd Street. Turn left on 22nd and to 3/4 mile to the bottom of the hill. The landing is on the right; there is free parking to the left. You might want to check the website http://www.22ndstreet.com. continue reading

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