22 April 2019: Approximately 50 people showed up Monday night to show their support as the remains of a Navy officer being transported through Santa Barbara County arrived in Santa Maria. The body of Navy Lt. Ryan Schwartz, 37, who reportedly died April 5 in Virginia, was transported from Los Angeles International Airport to a Santa Maria funeral home while…
San Luis Obispo: After many delays, a Central Coast Soldier finally returned home. The Warrant Officer was deployed to Afghanistan for many months and missed her husband. Welcome Home Military Heroes and American Legion Post in Paso Robles joined in for a late surprise homecoming! Welcome Home Ma’am!!
Buellton, CA: After over 1200 Welcome homes across the Central Coast, we finally were able to surprise a Soldier who returned home from Iraq. The specialist has been in the Army for just over a year, but already served his country honorably. It was a rainy day but that didn’t stop Welcome Home Military Heroes from coming out. “I thought…
Santa Barbara: 20 Airman and Airwomen returned home after being gone for over 6 months. After spending over 6 months in the Middle East, they finally returned back home and received a huge welcome! Members of WHMH were at the event and welcomed each one of them. Many members talked about how emotional this welcome home was because almost all…
Los Alamos, CA: On the morning of Veterans Day, one of our founders woke up with an idea to honor our Military Heroes through a social media campaign. “It was something that I just thought of when I was laying in my bed. So, I rolled over and grabbed my phone and posted about it.” He called it “Veterans of…
Arroyo Grande, CA: We are so happy with the success of our 4th annual fundraiser. After having a successful year last year, we decided to make some changes to make this year’s event even better. After selling the event out we were able to honor over 100 Veterans. During the event we had a flyover by the Estrella Warbirds, live…
Operation Surf is hosting its 10th annual surf program for wounded active-duty military members and veterans on the Central Coast this week. The invited guests flew into the San Luis Obispo Regional Airport to spend some time in the water and under the sun for an alternative approach to rehabilitative services. They will get the opportunity to learn about surfing,…
THIS IS A TICKETED EVENT. MAKE SURE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS BEFORE THEY SELL OUT. CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE: Purchase Tickets Welcome Home Military Heroes will be having its 4th Annual – “Honor Our Veterans” 2018 Fundraiser at the beautiful venue, The Gardens at Peacock Farms in Arroyo Grande. This year’s celebration will prove to be extra special,…
Arroyo Grande winery hired Army vet and changed his life. Here’s how he said thanks September 19, 2018 09:41 AM Updated September 19, 2018 11:40 AM When he left the Army, Robert Tolan enlisted as an Army Reserve soldier because he wasn’t ready to fully leave military life behind him. Six months out, he was still unemployed and his lack…
WHMH had the honor to present the Patriot award to Peacock Cellars in Arroyo Grande. They earned this award for hiring our Co-Founder Robert Tolan Jr after he leave Active Duty and went into Army Reserves. Peacock Cellars has also help WHMH raise over $15,000. Make sure to join us for our Annual Fundraiser at Peacock. Check our events for…
