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September 4, 2018

Labor Day Is a Good Time to Remember the Hard Work of Nonprofits

Happy Labor Day. The holiday day originated from the labor movement in the late 1800s designed to reduce workers’ hours. The holiday evolved into a tribute to workers and their contribution to our country’s strength. Today, Labor Day is more or less a holiday that marks the end of summer and a weekend to find discounts […]

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August 6, 2018

JC Oberst: Ventura Veteran’s Service to Country and Community Honored by Limón

Assemblywoman Monique Limón, who represents the 37th Assembly District, has named Tammy Bender as her district 2018 Veteran of the Year. The honor is bestowed annually by the state Assembly to veterans who have displayed exemplary service to both their country and community. Bender is a native of Ventura who is loved by Ventura County’s veterans […]

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July 2, 2018

JC Oberst: Veterans Are Honored for Their Service

The California Assembly recognized its 2018 Veterans of the Year on June 20 in Sacramento. Mike McManus was selected by Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin for District 44. Tammy Bender was selected as Veteran of the Year by Assemblywoman Monique Limón for District 37. Congratulations, Mike and Tammy on your service and recognition as 2018 Veterans of the […]

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June 4, 2018

JC Oberst: Two Exhibits Honoring Veterans Come to Ventura County This Month

The Moving Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Ventura County Government Center in Ventura will be the site of two traveling veteran memorials this month. The first is “The Moving Wall.” The Vietnam Veterans of Ventura County will host this half-size replica of the Washington, D.C., version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall. This will be the seventh time in the past 33 […]

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May 7, 2018

JC Oberst: This Month, We Pause to Honor our Military

This month’s Bravo Zulu goes to our men and women in the military defending our nation. May is Military Appreciation Month. The military is in our backyard at Naval Base Ventura County. According to the base website, there are about 80 commands with a base population of more than 19,000 personnel. Commands that work on the base encompass […]

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April 2, 2018

It’s Time to Salute Those Who Help Our Veterans

There are several topics to cover today. First is this month’s Bravo Zulu. The second week of April is National Volunteer Week. This is a perfect time to recognize all your volunteers for their generosity donating their time and talents to your cause. There are more than 30 veterans organizations in Ventura County, and they all require volunteers […]

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March 5, 2018

JC Oberst: It’s Time to Find a Way to Help our Homeless Population

On Feb. 22, 2018, volunteers set out across Ventura County to try to count the local homeless population. It’s part of an annual effort. JUAN CARLO/THE STAR The Ventura County Homeless Count was conducted on Feb. 22 in all 10 Ventura County cities. I have volunteered for the homeless count a couple times before and […]

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February 5, 2018

Plans Unveiled for Expanded Ventura County VA Clinic

Ventura County VA Clinic; Resources for Veterans

The expansion of the Veteran’s Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic was the topic of a recent forum hosted by Congresswoman Julia Brownley, D-Westlake Village. The Jan. 25 discussion led by Ann Brown, the VA Greater Los Angeles health care system director, and Robert McKendrick, the executive director of clinical care, offered information on plans for a VA […]

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January 6, 2018

Ending Homelessness Among Veterans a Worthy Goal for 2018

Happy New Year. The Thomas fire affected many of our family, friends and associates in Ventura County and disrupted our daily routines. I hope and pray that 2018 is free of disasters and we can all enjoy a period of peace, prosperity and joy. A special thank you goes out to all the firefighters, emergency operations […]

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December 4, 2017

If You Need a Veterans ID Card, Here’s How to Get One

There are now three ways to get a veterans identification card. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs started issuing new veterans ID cards on Nov 29. The ID card is intended to provide a more portable and secure alternative for those who served the minimum obligated time in service but did not meet the retirement or [...]