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July 4, 2022

VC Star: Vin Scully lends voice to local veterans nonprofit for Independence Day message

By: Joe Curley Ventura County Star Don’t be surprised to hear a familiar, velvet voice this holiday weekend. Vin Scully has partnered with a local veterans nonprofit to remind revelers of the meaning of Independence Day and to rally support to end veterans’ homelessness. The legendary Dodgers broadcaster and Navy veteran has recorded a 30-second radio spot for Camarillo-based Gold […]

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July 4, 2022

VC Star: Veterans: On Independence Day, we express our gratitude for those who stood for freedom

By: Alexander G. Deraney VC Star "The cement of this union is the heart-blood of every American. I do not believe there is on earth a government established on so immovable a basis." – Thomas Jefferson to Lafayette, 1814 Iconic Dodgers sportscaster, Vin Scully, in his holiday public service announcement, makes an important point when asking [...]

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January 31, 2022

Veterans Column: USO Celebrates 81st Birthday on February 4th

By Vince Gangi, U.S. Air Force Veteran, Retired Mortgage Banker, and GCVF Volunteer U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alexander Deraney, second from left, is shown here in Iraq in 2003 with members of his combat engineer company. Photo contributed by Alexander Deraney. Feb. 4 is the official birthday of the organization known as United Service Organizations. The USO [...]

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January 3, 2022

Veterans Column: Good Reason to Hope for Ventura County’s Veterans, Homeless

By Alexander G. Deraney, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) and GCVF “Mobile Veteran Outreach” Team Member Many are hopeful that 2022 will put the gray days of the previous two years in the rear view mirror. New antiviral COVID-19 pills show near 90% efficacy in preventing hospitalizations and deaths in high-risk patients. International supply chain […]

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December 6, 2021

Veterans Column: Holiday Season Is a Time to Share Good Fortune and Lasagna

By Don Irelan, Son of a WWII Navy Veteran, Brother of a Retired Navy Captain, and GCVF Volunteer At this time of year, millions of residents in the United States and other nations have begun to prepare and celebrate Judeo-Christian holidays, most of which began in the U.S. soon after Thanksgiving Day. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and […]

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November 1, 2021

Veterans: Honoring Veterans and Their Families

By Laura Thomas, mother of an active duty servicemember, the wife, mother-in-law and sister of veterans, and GCVF volunteer On Nov. 11, our nation will celebrate Veterans Day. Originally known as “Armistice Day,” it was established on Nov. 11, 1919, to mark the first anniversary of the end of World War I. The 11th was chosen […]

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October 7, 2021

Veterans Column: Ms. Veteran America 2021 Airs Sunday, Aims to End Veteran Homelessness

By Vince Gangi, U.S. Air Force veteran and GCVF volunteer Here she comes: Ms. Veteran America 2021. What, Ms. Veteran America? Yes, Ms. Veteran America is a yearly event hosted by Final Salute Inc. to raise awareness for homeless women veterans. Final Salute Inc. is a nonprofit set up by retired Army Maj. Jaspen “Jas” Boothe in 2010 to […]

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August 30, 2021

Veterans Column: Former Naval Base Commander Advises on Where, How to Get Benefits

By Vince Gangi, U.S. Air Force veteran and GCVF volunteer Veterans, ever wonder what Veterans Affairs benefits you are entitled to? Having difficulty navigating the VA claims process? Want the veteran designation on your driver’s license or to take advantage of the California college fee waiver program for your children? Many veterans or soon-to-be veterans wrestle […]

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August 2, 2021

Veterans Column: Here’s What You Can Do for National Purple Heart Day

By Alexander G. Deraney, U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) and GCVF “Mobile Veteran Outreach” Team Member Aug. 7 is National Purple Heart Day, a day on which many Americans reflect on those who fought and lost their lives or received life-altering injuries in combat operations. An estimated 1.8 million Americans have earned that venerable award, […]

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July 4, 2021

Veterans Column: Midway Museum in San Diego, a Floating Ship Museum with a Storied History

By Don Irelan, Son of a WWII Navy Veteran, Brother of a Retired Navy Captain, and GCVF Volunteer USS Midway Museum, berthed in San Diego Bay, is an aircraft carrier museum. Midway was named for the Battle of Midway June 1942 of World War II that turned the tide of war between the United States […]

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June 7, 2021

Veterans Column: Health Benefits Granted by Priority; Here’s What You Need to Know

By Vince Gangi, U.S. Air Force veteran and GCVF volunteer. Veterans Affairs operates one of the largest and most respected healthcare systems in the country. This healthcare system, and the medical benefits package that gives veterans access to it, serves as the backbone of the VA benefits program military personnel earn through their military service. […]

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May 3, 2021

Veterans Column: Military Brings Cultures Together Like No Other Organization

By Andy Ostroth, 30-year Navy veteran and GCVF volunteer It’s disturbing to see the military grappling with issues of extremism and white supremacy within its ranks and the veteran population, but good to see light shined on this problem. While this issue is rightfully addressed, it’s important to keep some things in perspective: The vast […]

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April 5, 2021

Veterans Column: Here’s What We Can Do Now to Prevent Veteran Homelessness

By Laura Thomas – mom of an active-duty servicemember; wife, mother-in-law and sister of veterans; and GCVF volunteer When addressing the topic of veteran homelessness, former President Barack Obama referred to our obligation to take care of our nation’s veterans as a “moral imperative.” I believe this obligation is best fulfilled long before a veteran […]

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March 1, 2021

Veterans Column: Supporting Veterans Causes Invokes Family, Friends Who Served

By Don Irelan, GCVF Volunteer and Son of a WWII Navy Veteran On Nov. 11, the National Museum of the United States Army celebrated its grand opening. The museum project was a joint effort between the U.S. Army and the Army Historical Foundation. The Army Corps of Engineers built the infrastructure, roads and utilities, and […]

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VC Star: Vin Scully lends voice to local veterans nonprofit for Independence Day message

VC Star: Veterans: On Independence Day, we express our gratitude for those who stood for freedom

Veterans Column: USO Celebrates 81st Birthday on February 4th

Veterans Column: Good Reason to Hope for Ventura County’s Veterans, Homeless

Veterans Column: Holiday Season Is a Time to Share Good Fortune and Lasagna

Veterans: Honoring Veterans and Their Families

Veterans Column: Ms. Veteran America 2021 Airs Sunday, Aims to End Veteran Homelessness

Veterans Column: Former Naval Base Commander Advises on Where, How to Get Benefits

Veterans Column: Here’s What You Can Do for National Purple Heart Day

Veterans Column: Midway Museum in San Diego, a Floating Ship Museum with a Storied History

Veterans Column: Health Benefits Granted by Priority; Here’s What You Need to Know

Veterans Column: Military Brings Cultures Together Like No Other Organization

Veterans Column: Here’s What We Can Do Now to Prevent Veteran Homelessness

Veterans Column: Supporting Veterans Causes Invokes Family, Friends Who Served

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