Veterans Day Ceremonies in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties This Veterans Day, numerous ceremonies will take place across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to honor the brave men and women who have served in the military. These events provide a meaningful opportunity for the community to come together and pay tribute to our veterans. San Luis…
Join us for the Veterans Resource Fair, hosted by the San Luis Obispo County Veteran Service Office and the Nipomo Veterans of Foreign Wars. Event Highlights:– Free Lunch: Enjoy a complimentary meal with fellow veterans and their families. Lunch by Nipomo VFW.– Health and Medical Claims Assistance: Get help with navigating your health benefits.– Funeral Assistance: Learn about available funeral…
In October, Welcome Home Military Heroes (WHMH) sponsored three Veterans on the “Tour of Honor” flight through Honor Flight. This initiative, funded by the Melissa Anderson Project, established in memory of a former WHMH member, provides financial support for younger Veterans to serve as guardians on Honor Flight journeys. In 2023, WHMH has covered the expenses for a total of…
100 Years Old! Charles “Eddie” Kolar US Army Veteran, E5 Come together with us as we participate in our Vehicle Salute to pay tribute to Eddie, who is celebrating his 100th Birthday! He proudly served our nation in the US Army from 1943 to 1945 and possesses a strong sense of patriotism. DATE: Saturday, August 19th TIME: 10:30 am STAGING LOCATION: Fin’s Restaurant…
Oh, what a heartwarming scene it was, as Welcome Home Military Heroes and Honor Flight came together to welcome home our beloved veterans! Over 70 of our Heroes, who had fought in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, were welcomed back to Santa Maria Airport with open arms. The significance of this event cannot be overstated, for it was the…