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A day to honor all veterans he month of Novem- “Veterans.” Since then, No- ber is a special time for vember 11 has been known as the nation’s veterans. “Veterans Day” and has hon- TWhile Memorial Day ored veterans of all wars. honors fallen soldiers and Veterans Day was moved to service people, Veterans Day, the fourth Monday in October which takes place each No- for roughly seven years under vember, is an opportunity to the Uniform Monday Holiday commemorate the efforts of Act, which sought to ensure all who have been in the three-day weekends for fed- armed forces, with a special eral employees by celebrating emphasis on living veterans. certain national holidays on While people are encouraged Mondays. But since Novem- to thank veterans throughout ber 11 bore such significance, the year, Veterans Day is a many states disapproved and particularly poignant time to continued to observe the holi- show your appreciation for day on November 11. In 1975, the men and women of the President Gerald Ford signed military. legislation to return the ob- Veterans Day takes place on servation of Veterans Day to November 11 and marks an November 11 beginning in important moment in history. 1978. Should the day fall on a On November 11, 1918, World Saturday or Sunday, the fed- War I, known at the time as eral government observes the “The Great War,” unofficially holiday on the previous Friday ended when an armistice, or or following Monday, respec- temporary cessation of hostil- tively, according to ities, took place between Ger- History.com. many and the Allied nations The United States isn’t the on the eleventh hour of the METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION only country to celebrate its eleventh day of the eleventh veterans. Canada, Great month. World War I ended on the first commemoration of States in 1938. However, after be more inclusive of all veter- Britain, Australia, and France paper when the Treaty of Ver- Armistice Day, according to subsequent wars, including ans. On June 1, 1954, Presi- also commemorate the veter- sailles was signed on June 28, the U.S. Department of Vet- World War II and the Korean dent Dwight D. Eisenhower ans of World War I and II on 1919. In November 1919, erans Affairs. War, veterans’ service organ- signed legislation to strike the or near November 11 as Re- President Woodrow Wilson Armistice Day became a izations lobbied for Armistice word “Armistice” from the membrance Day or Remem- proclaimed November 11 as federal holiday in the United Day to be revised so it would holiday’s name in favor of brance Sunday. Explore the history of Veterans Day ervice members make numer- unteer efforts, and other celebrations ous sacrifices in defense of their revolving around veterans have been countries. While the debts to held on November 11. service members may never be S Veterans around the world the kind that can be repaid in full, paying tribute to veterans, on Veterans Many countries, including the Unit- Day and throughout the year, can be a ed States, celebrate veterans on or great way to show them just how near November 11. America’s closest much their efforts are appreciated. neighbor to the north, Canada, commemorates veterans on Remembrance Veterans Day begins with Armistice Day (also November 11), as does the Day United Kingdom. Britain also has Re- Veterans Day is a byproduct of the membrance Sunday, which is the sec- end of World War I, when Germany ond Sunday of November. Remem- and the Allied Nations signed the brance Day also is called Poppy Day, Treaty of Versailles, formally ceasing when people of the Commonwealth fighting and establishing terms of member states wear a red poppy peace. On November 11, 1919, the first flower in honor of military members anniversary of the signing of the who have died in the line of duty. treaty, the first Armistice Day events Paying tribute were held. Armistice Day was initially a legal holiday to honor the end of There are various ways to honor World War I only, states History.com. veterans on Veterans Day and Re- The United States Congress passed a membrance Day. Federal government resolution in 1926 for an annual obser- closings, educational efforts in vance, and November 11 became a na- schools, parades, and visits to military tional holiday starting in 1938. How- hospitals or cemeteries may take ever, in 1954, after the country had METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION place. In Europe, it is common to ob- been embroiled in both World War II serve two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. and the Korean War, Congress short time, thanks to the Uniform However, many people did not agree every November 11. amended the Act of 1938 by renaming Holiday Bill, which in 1968 established with this decision, continuing to hon- Veterans Day and its sister holidays the commemoration “Veterans Day” three-day weekends for federal em- or the holiday on the original date. In mark the honoring of veterans of all to honor veterans of all wars. ployees by celebrating national holi- 1975, President Gerald Ford signed a wars, with a particular focus on living days on Mondays, Veterans Day was new law that returned Veterans Day to veterans. It is a day to celebrate the Veterans Day in October? moved to the fourth Monday of Octo- November 11 beginning in 1978. Since dedication and selflessness of hard- According to Military.com, for a ber — the first being October 25, 1971. then, parades, memorial events, vol- working military men and women. 3 unique ways to give back to service members ilitary service in The vast majority of many sacrifices to pro- who can’t drive them- airline miles to military However, programs the United people in countries tect the lives and free- selves. Such a gesture families, ordinary such as Companions for MStates was once where military service doms of their fellow ensures they won’t miss adults can ensure in- Heroes, an organization more common than it is is not compulsory will citizens. The following any appointments with jured servicemen and - that places service dogs today. According to the never serve in the mili- are three unique ways doctors or physical women can still see with veterans, has Council on Foreign Re- tary. But that does not to give back to these therapists, helping their families during helped many veterans lations, the draft for mean non-military per- selfless men and them get on the road to difficult times in their successfully cope with military service was sonnel do not appreci- women, who often ben- recovery that much lives. Access to such PTSD. By sponsoring a ended in 1973, a point in ate the sacrifices serv- efit greatly from even quicker. support systems can be service dog through an time when 2.2 million ice members and their the simplest of ges- a big help as veterans organization such as 2. Donate your airline men and women made families make. In fact, a tures. work to recover from Companions for He- miles. up the country’s active recent report conducted their injuries. roes, adults who want 1. Serve as a driver for military personnel. By for Canada’s Depart- Some disabled veter- to help service members veterans. 3. Sponsor a service 2018, the number had ment of National De- ans receive medical can provide an invalu- dog. dipped below 1.3 mil- fence found that while Unfortunately, many treatments far away able service to men and lion. Military service in many Canadians seem service members return from home at facilities A significant percent- women fighting to re- Canada is also some- only vaguely aware of from overseas missions that specialize in treat- age of veterans return gain their quality of life. what uncommon, as the what their military with disabilities, some ing certain types of in- home with post-trau- There are many ways Department of National does, appreciation for of which prevent them juries, which can make matic stress disorder, or for ordinary citizens to Defence reports that service members was from driving. Adults it difficult for their PTSD. PTSD has been show their support for active military person- high. who want to help serv- families to be there for linked to a host of con- the brave men and nel totaled just 68,000 Service members and ice members can serve them during their re- ditions, including de- women who selflessly as of 2018. their families make as drivers for veterans coveries. By donating pression and anxiety. serve in the military. B2 Wednesday, November 11, 2020 www.ridgecrestca.com Adm. Scott Dillon, Official NAWCWD Commander very year on Nov. 11, our nation principles with the core values that its honors the men and women who members are expected to uphold. In Ehave served in the U.S. military. the Navy and Marine Corps, these in- Veterans Day We celebrate their dedication, clude “honor, courage, and commit- courage, and selfless service. We ment.” The Army stresses “loyalty, thank them for their commitment and duty, respect, selfless service, honor, for the example that they set for oth- integrity and personal courage.” For statements ers. the Air Force, it’s “integrity first, Throughout history, our veterans service before self, and excellence.” have contributed in There are important com- countless large and small mon themes between all of Congressman ways to the security of our the services, and our na- country and to the free- tion is best served when doms that we all enjoy to- both its veterans and its Kevin McCarthy day. The Veteran’s Day citizens strive to uphold ach year, Veterans Day offers take lightly. Ridgecrest does an in- holiday traces its history these values. Americans the opportunity to credible job of commemorating our to annual observances that This Veterans Day, let Ecome together and recognize veterans through local, annual Veter- began in this country on us thank the veterans in those who have valiantly served. ans Day events to honor them and the first anniversary of the our own lives for their These great patriots are our men and their stories of bravery. And though end of World War I. Our contributions and search women in uniform who, for genera- things may look different this year, veterans’ most inspiring for ways to emulate the tions, have had the courage to rise to our community continues to feel a accomplishments during values that governed their the occasion in pursuit of a better, deep admiration for our nation’s he- that conflict and also dur- service. We might do so by safer life for their fellow countrymen. roes, and I am grateful that Ridgecrest ing in the 102 years since have volunteering to support worthy caus- Our veterans are tena- makes the important effort stemmed from the conviction that the es, checking-in and lending a hand to cious – they have seen and to ensure that their lega- pursuit of freedom, equality and jus- neighbors in times of need, or other- experienced things that cies will always be remem- tice should take precedence over the wise working to improve the quality of most of us can only imag- bered. pursuit of one’s own well-being. life of all of the members of our com- ine. They are patriots – Sharing the stories of This sort of dedication and selfless- munity. In this way we will truly hon- their love of country is our heroes is one way we ness is an important component of or the many veterans’ sacrifices that unmatched, and their can honor our nation’s serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. have enabled the opportunities that willingness to sacrifice veterans, but so is working Each service formally reinforces these we enjoy today. their lives in order to de- to emulate our men and fend our nation is inspir- women in uniform each ing. day by embodying the val- And yet despite their ues that they fought to many accomplishments protect, like democracy Thank You while in uniform, they and freedom. It is my hope continue to live out their lives with re- that this Veterans Day, we are all able markable humility and grace which is to honor our veterans by seeing our To All Of common among members of our Unit- nation through their eyes: something ed States military. to be fiercely protected and something Our veterans are heroes, and our na- worth fighting for. Our veterans teach Our Brave tion is grateful for their sacrifices. us what it means to be an American, Honoring our heroes is a responsi- and I hope that you will join me in Service Men bility that our community does not striving to follow their lead. And Women

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L T Manuel L T Manuel attended EI Camino College earning an Associates of Arts Degree in Architecture. He enlisted in the US Navy May 26, 1992 and graduated from Orlando Recruit Training Command July 29, 1992. He graduated Aircrew Candidate School in Pensaco- la, FL September 18, 1992 and Aviation Structural Mechanic "A" Schooi in Millington, TN in Feb 04, 1993. Upon completion of "A" School he was transferred to HM-12 in Norfolk, VA and designated Naval Aircrew man August 1st 1994. He was then assigned to HM-15 as an MH-53E utility Aircrew in Alameda, CA. In June 1997 he was transferred to HT-18 as a TH-57 utility Aircrew flying as Safety Observer with instructor and student pilots in Milton, FL. During his tours as enlisted Aircrew Skip Gorman man in HM-12/15 and HT-18, he logged more than 500 flight hours. While on Drafted. Fort Ord. shore duty he attended and graduated from Troy State University earning a Fort Bragg. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. In Jan 12,2001 he graduated from Officer Cholon, South Vietnam. Candidate School in Pensacola, FL and assigned to HS-5 in Jacksonville, FL and Inglewood. made Arabian Gulf Deployments aboard the USS JOHN F. KENNEDY participat- Ridgecrest. ing in OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and USS GEORGE WASHINGTON participating in OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. In June 2004 L T Aranda was transferred to VX-31 in China Lake, Ca where he was assigned as Line Division Officer and Assistant Maintenance Officer. He attended Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, earning his Master's Degree in We honor our Aeronautical Science. In November 2006 L T Aranda was transferred to USS GEORGE WASHING- TON assigned to Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Activity as Quality Assur- great service ance Officer, and IM-2 Officer. He took part in the Carriers home port change from Norfolk, VA to Yokosuka, Japan. He was selected as Officer In Charge of the newly formed "Patriots Landing" family assistance support team, success- men and fully assisting more than 400 George Washington dependent families from US to Japan. In January 2010 L T Aranda was transferred to VX-9 in China Lake, Ca as Air- women at craft Division Officer and Contract Project Officer. this time. In June 2012 L T Aranda retired with 20 years of loyal and faithful service.

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CW3 Neil A. Covington Enlisted in the California Army National Guard in 1996 and received his basic John R. “Buzz” Covington training and Military Police Training at Fort McClellan, AL. He was assigned the Enlisted in US Navy in the fall of 1986. He completed basic training at Great 40th Military Police Co. in Los Alamitos, CA. After arriving at his first unit he Lakes, IL. was chosen to work on the US/Mexican Border near San Diego, CA and later, Completed Aviation Electronics training at NAS Memphis, TN. Completed with a S.E.R.T team out of Beal AFB for drug surveillance and intervention. Fol- Aircrew Candidate School at NAS Pensacola, FL and SERE School at NAS North lowing 9-11 his unit was deployed to Ft. Lewis, WA to provide base security. He Island, San Diego, CA. Assigned to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One (VQ- transferred to the US Army Reserve. He applied for the Army Warrant Officer 1) at Agana, Guam as an Electronic Warfare Operator aboard the EA-3B and EP- Program, was accepted and completed training at Ft. Rucker, AL. He attended 3E. Participated in Desert Shield/ Desert Storm flying with VQ-1, Transferred to and graduated from the Army Aviation Helicopter Pilot training course and be- NAS Jacksonville, FL. with VQ-6, flying aboard the ES-3A Shadow. Sailed on the came an Apache pilot and assigned to the 1 ih Combat Aviation Brigade in maiden cruise of the USS George Washington in 1994 in support of Operations Iliesheim, Germany. Following his deployment to Kuwait with the 12th CAB, he Deny Flight and Southern Watch. completed the Apache Instructor Pilot course at Ft. Rucker and returned to Ger- He was discharged from the Navy and enlisted the same day in the US Army many. Following his second deployment to Iraq he returned to Ft. Rucker, AL as Warrant Officer Flight program, then completed the Army Aviator's basic an Apache Instructor Pilot where he is currently serving. course, followed by graduating as an Apache Helicopter pilot at Ft. Rucker, AL. Following graduation he was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 6th Calvary, 11th Avia- tion Regiment at Iliesheim, Germany. While there deployed to Albania as part of Task Force Hawk, flying in support of Operation Allied Force in Kosovo against the Yugoslavian government. Following his return from Europe, he completed the Apache Instructor Pilot training program before being assigned to the 4th Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Div. at Ft. Hood, TX. In 2003 he deployed with that unit Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following his combat tour there he was assigned to 21st Aviation Brigade at Ft. Hood where he trained Apache aviation units around the world, and participated in several aircraft development programs. His last assignment was with the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Calvary Division at Ft. Hood, TX as an Instructor Pilot and Tactical Operations Officer with 4th - 227 ARB and final combat deployment to OIF-X. He retired from the Army at Ft. Hood, TX after 24 years of military service in the summer of 2011.

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Charles (Chuck) Morris Charles (Chuck) Morris enlisted in the US Navy in 1974 at the age of 18. He served as active duty aboard the USS Ranger in bomb assembly as an avia- Leroy Donald Cullen tion ordinance man until 1978. He joined the reserves aboard NAWS China Lake from 1988-1992 and separated as an AO-2 (aviation ordinance man, second Staff Sergeant Leroy Donald Cullen class). One of his greatest accomplishments was making E-5 rank in just under 3 United States Air Force years after enlisting. When asked, he said the best place he was stationed was in 72Sth Aircraft Control and Warning Sq (lAC) Bremerton, Washington. When asked where the worst place he was stationed Ground Radio Operator was, he said either San Diego for basic training, or right off the coast of Vietnam Korea as they were assembling bombs for 18-20 hours per day. One of his funniest Completed over 50 missions memories of his service was when he arrived at basic training, he went for his Good Conduct medal, AF Longevity Service first "military" haircut. He was asked by the barber if he wanted to keep his side- Award w/l Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster burns. After answering with an enthusiastic "YES!" the barber buzzed them off, Stationed in Alaska, Japan and Korea stuck them in his front pocket, and said "here ya go!" Following his final separa- 10 years of Service tion from the Service, he worked at the United States Post Office for 23 years and Rest in peace and love, Hero. You are sorely missed but never, ever forgotten. retired in 2017.

George W. Hoppus, Lt. Col. Marti (Golobic) Hoppus, Susan (Hoppus) Lasell, Richard Lasell, SP4 U.S. Army Air Corps, Air Force SP5 Captain U.S. Army - Discharged Retired - Deceased U.S. Army - Discharged U.S. Army - Discharged 1969 - 1972 1942 - 1964 1975 - 1976 1971 - 1976

Andrew Saunders, CWO2 Lt. Col. Darcy Saint Amant James Keith Brown Richard Stinnett U.S. Army - Deceased Covington U.S. Navy U.S. Air Force Honorable Discharge U.S. Army 2009 - 2015 1945 - 1947 4 Years Service

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Nicholas (Nick) Coy BM3 U. S. Navy 1967- 1971 Joined and was sworn to the oath of elegance in St, Louis, Missouri December 1967, two week delayed entry with orders to NTC San Diego, California boot camp training January 1968. Completed boot camp and received orders to Hunters Point San Francisco California to board the WWII vintage, Essex class Aircraft Carrier, U.S.S. Hancock CVA19. With the completion of the flight deck refit from the original wood to modern steel decking needed to landing of the A-4, A-S Jets, Radar and Transport prop planes need to land take off smooth with the power of the dual steam powered catapults. We set sail for shakedown runs up and down the coast of California until all systems where go for the first of three cruises to the South China Sea (the Gulf of Tonkin) off the Coast of Vietnam and one detour to the coast of Ko- Richard Kretzschmar Hansing rea during the sedge of the U.S.S. Pueblo which started in January 1968 and end- Richard Kretzschmar Hansing joined the US Navy July 23,1959, at Manhattan, ed in December 1968; during that time the Hancock was on standby till the re- KS. Went to boot camp at San Diego, CA. From there he was stationed at lease. Beeville, TX and later went to Parachute Rigger A School at Lakehurst, NJ. Then During my time in the Navy and aboard the Hancock I, truly, was able to see transferred to VP-18 out of Jacksonville, FL. Attended Parachute Rigger B School places I could have only imagined had I not joined "just to prove a point and get at Lakehurst, NJ. From there he went to NAS Meridian MS for 3 years, followed away from home." Places like Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Subic Bay Philippines, Sase- by orders to NAS Sanford, FL and RV AH -14 aboard the USS Enterprise. After bo Japan, Yokosuka Japan, Singapore Malaysia, Hong Kong China, Sydney Aus- that tour it was RVAH-13 aboard the USS America. All during the Vietnam crisis. tralia; many of these places I saw multiple times; Pearl six times, Subic more From there to Albany, GA and then Milton, FL. In 1972 the whole family went to than six, Sasebo and Yokosuka twice each, and Hong Kong three times. I crossed Iwakuni, Japan, as a part of NASU on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. 1976 orders for NAS the Equator twice earning the coveted title of Shellback. Lemoore, CA and then China Lake, CA as his point of retirement on March 1, On October 1971, I departed the Hancock for the last time in Alameda Califor- 1979. He retired as an E-7 Parachute Rigger. nia near Oakland just across the bay from San Francisco. Born December 10, 1939 and died October 5, 2010.

Reuben P. Gomez Sr Thomas Dean Dunn U.S. Navy - Retired William C. Elliott Pete Smith U.S. Navy - Retired U.S. Marine Corps - Discharged U.S. Air Force - Retired 1955 - 1959 & 1963 - 1980 2 Years Service 1966-1968 Vietnam Campaign Medal 20 Years Service Vietnam Gallantry Cross With Palm 4 Years Service Navy Humanitarian Medal With Bronze Star Good Conduct Medal Vietnam Service Medal With 3 Bronze Stars National Defence Medal National Defence Navy Good Conduct Medal With 4 Bronze Stars Vietnam Service Medal Battle Efficiency Ribbon Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon Rifleman-Sharpshooter With Bronze Star

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June 1, 1967 - Sept. 30, 1989 3 Years 2 Months Service 1945 - 1945 1970 - 1971 2 Air Force Commendation Medals Bronze Star Korean and UN Service Medal

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VETERANS’ BIOS — COURTESY OF VETERANS ADVISORY COUNCIL Al Bucharelli Having met the challenges of that Mediterranean visiting vacation spots fielding of the Supercobra. assignment, in May of 1975, I accepted like France, Spain, Italy and Greece. As is typical the fortunes of Marines orders to the 1 st Marine Division at Just like the Love boat, we visited a change at the will of the Commandant. Camp Pendleton CA. I was immediate- port every two or three weeks. Subse- After two months and one Typhoon, I ly embroiled in Operation NEW LIFE quent cruises were not as liberal often was ordered from OKINWA to the USS and Operation NEW ARRIVAL which with 30, 45 or more days between OKINAWA in the country of supported the expatriation of over port visits. BAHRAIN and a reinforced Cobra 50,000 Vietnamese and Cambodian In 1980 during the IRAN/IRAQ squadron of new AH-1W Supercobras refugees who were transported from GULF WAR, we were sent to protect to support contingency operations the fall of Phnom Penh and Saigon in the shipping lanes through the Straits against Iranian Boghammers (again) in Operations EAGLE PULL and Opera- of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf and the Operation EARNEST WILL. MAY 1972 - NOV 1992 tion FREQUENT WIND. Indian Ocean against Iranian patrol Upon relief from the Persian Gulf, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS During this tour of duty, I had an boats and we were ordered through the SUEZ In 1972 while a senior in high school, epiphany about being dropped off in fast attack boats called "Bogham- Canal to support kidnapping rescue I began my career in government serv- the wrong landing zones and having to mers". operations in Italy. When that did not ice in the 20th Army Band Nevada Na- hump kilometers out of our way. I 1982 brought me the orders of a life- transpire, we were ordered to Norfolk tional Guard. would re-enlist as a Huey Crew Chief! time. Marine Liaison, Naval Weapons VA to disembark and head to CA. My neighborly USMC Recruiter con- Finally after three years as a Grunt I Center China Lake CA. Through 1987 I WRONG ANSWER. In Norfolk we vinced me that I would bore of that and had something going for me in the Ma- helped test the AH-1W Supercobra. were resupplied and ordered through I agreed to an inter- service transfer rine Corps. 1987 came with orders to MCAS the Panama Canal to support Opera- into C Company 4th Reconnaissance As I began my aviation career, I Futenma Japan to prepare the inter- tion JUST CAUSE, the capture of Battalion (RECON BN) USMC. cruised from the Atlantic to the mediate support for the Panama's Manuel Noriega.

Adrian Montero Villa Robert E. Bloudek U.S. Army - Sergeant First Class Harold M. Platzek U.S. Navy - Journalist Kenneth Keeling (E-7), Airborne, Air Assault, U.S. Air Force U.S. Navy - USS Wright AV-1 Discharged Instructor Qualified - Retired Southwest Pacific Deceased 14 Years Active 1998 - 2015 1975 - 1995 3 Years Navy - Base 1953 - 1990 Meritorious Service Bronze Star, ARCOM with Valor, Navy Commendation ARCOM(7), Purple Heart (Pending), Good Conduct AAM(5), Global War on Terrorism, American Campaign National Defense Iraq Expeditionary, Over Seas Medal (2), Combat Action Ribbon - Philippine Liberation Expert Pistol Humanitarian Aid Medal (Haiti Earthquake) Asiatic Pacific Campaign

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By Joshua Yeager have fought to protect," said USA TODAY Network Sintia Kawasaki-Yee, public affairs officer for Sequoia and Beginning Veterans Day, U.S. Kings Canyon national parks. veterans and Gold Star families Local veterans applauded the will be granted free lifetime en- announcement on the eve of try to all national parks, wildlife the holiday honoring the sacri- refuges and other federal recre- fices made by the men and ation sites, according to a news women of the armed forces. release from the National Parks "There's never too many ben- Service. efits you can give to a person The program covers fees at who has served their country more than 2,000 public loca- and given a lot to protect Amer- tions nationwide, more than ica," said Smokey Rickard, ex- 100 of which have historic ties ecutive director of American to the U.S. military. Veterans Department of Cali- “With the utmost respect and fornia. "We're grateful to Pres- gratitude, we are granting vet- ident Donald Trump for provid- erans and Gold Star Families ing this benefit to veterans and free access to the iconic and hope there's more to come for treasured lands they fought to veterans and their families who protect starting this Veterans continue to make sacrifices Day and every single day there- every day." after,” Secretary of the Interi- Rickard said he frequently VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS or David Bernhardt said in a visits the High Sierra and Cal- Yosemite is among the national parks now granting free entry to veterans. statement. ifornia's national parks. He not- Park entry is free to all visitors ed the role the military played in Rickard said that the COVID- To claim a free America the The pass is available to the on Veterans Day to commemo- their creation and early days. 19 pandemic has limited his or- Beautiful pass, veterans who general public for $80 annual- rate the national holiday, mean- Sequoia was only America's ganization's ability to celebrate have served in the United States ly and is already free for ac- ing families can take a break second national park, predating Veterans Day. He noted that Armed Forces, including the tive-duty military and their from election news and unplug the National Park Service by the great outdoors of the na- National Guard and Reserves, families. Each pass covers en- at nearby Sequoia or Yosemite several decades. U.S. Army cav- tional parks could be a safer al- must present one of the fol- trance, standard amenity and national park. (Just don't forget alry oversaw the parks' mainte- ternative this year. lowing when entering a nation- day-use fees at national forests to bring tire chains after the nance and operation until 1916. "It's nice to get out of here and al park: and grasslands, and at lands season's first storm transformed On Veterans Day 2019, Se- escape to the giant sequoia Department of Defense Iden- managed by the Bureau of Land the parks into a winter wonder- quoia officials dedicated a por- trees. It soothes your mind and tification Card (CAC Card) Management, Bureau of Recla- land over the weekend.) tion of Highway 198 near the plays a great role in our recov- Veteran Health Identifica- mation and U.S. Army Corps of "We are deeply appreciative park's southern entrance to Col. ery so to speak," Rickard said. tion Card (VHIC) Engineers. of the sacrifices made by men Charles Young, a Buffalo Soldier "Anyone who has not had the Veteran ID Card Gold Star families are next- and women in uniform, and who was the first Black super- opportunity, especially veter- Veterans designation on a of-kin and survivors of veterans look forward to seeing them intendent of a national park in ans, should take the time to see state-issued U.S. driver’s li- who lost their lives in the line of explore and enjoy the lands they 1903. them." cense or identification card duty.

Richard K. Cox Jessie Miles Orton William L. Linck CW3 “C” Jimmie Loback U.S. Air Force - Staff Sargeant U.S. Army - Discharged U.S. Army - TEC 4 - Deceased Deceased Deceased 1958 Coast Guard - Air Force - Army Retired - Deceased Served In WWII Served During The Korean War 4 Years Service 1943 -1946 1951 - 1955 23 Years Service Sharpshooter American Theatre Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Korean Service Medal Served On Mexican Border Served In Vietnam And Korean War United Nations Service Medal With Patton Bronze Star Medal Theatre Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal

Sean T. Stratton Tony J. Bohanan James David Paterson Niall McLaren Paterson U.S. Navy - Retired U.S. Marine Corps - Deceased U.S. Army - Deceased U.S. Navy Honorably Discharged 1948 - 1951 1985 - 1996 4 Years Service 2006 - 2011 Sergeant Machinist Mate Aboard The USS Lincoln Law Offices of Ashton E. Dunn Debt Relief (Bankruptcy), Estate Planning Saluting 760-375-6100 Phone 139 N Balsam, Ste 1300 760-375-6700 Fax Ridgecrest, CA 93555 the HONORING ALL WHO HAVE SERVED Veterans of the Ashton E. Dunn Cal Bar No. 204279 Attorney at Law since 12/08/1999 [email protected] United Veterans Day States of America

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