May 16
The San Jose Veterans Advisory Council is inviting everyone and their families to attend the 13th annual celebration of “Veterans Appreciation Day” on May 18th in honoring our military Veterans for their courageous service which has helped preserve our freedom.
It will be held at the San Jose Vet Center on 278 N.2nd Street San Jose, CA 95112 from: 11:00a to 2:00p. We look forward in seeing everyone and their families.
May 06
Dr. Michelle Donohue, Director of Student Services at West Valley College helped with the design of this whole plaza area. Thanks again to West Valley College and all who helped make this happen. This is pretty special.
May 05
REMEMBERING SERGEANT FIRST CLASS JAMES GRISSOM 
(Mr. SWALWELL of California asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. SWALWELL of California.
Mr. Speaker, for the many in the world to live free, we must rely upon the sacrifices of the few in our armed services. On March 21, we lost Sergeant First Class James Grissom of Hayward, California, while serving Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.
Sergeant Grissom graduated from Mount Eden High School in 1999, and he earned a degree from the Art Institute of San Francisco before enlisting in the Army. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group. As a Special Forces soldier, Sergeant Grissom was physically and mentally strong and honored with many medals, including the Bronze Star and the NATO Medal.
His work as a soldier brightly illustrates the heroism of the Service members who serve our country and are dedicated to protecting our freedom. I am forever grateful for Sergeant Grissom’s sacrifice and service.
Even after Sergeant Grissom passed away, his service to others continued. Years ago, Sergeant Grissom chose to be an organ donor, and his organs were used recently to help others in need across the world. We shall not forget the sacrifice and honor of Sergeant Grissom. For his country, he gave his life; for the rest of the world, he gives his body.
May 02
As you know, yesterday West Valley College dedicated Daniel E. Furtado Veterans Resource Center. This is a newly dedicated center will assist Veterans in a number of ways from educational and financial assistance to medical referral, computer assistance and other needs.
This will also be a place where Veterans can meet together and discuss common issues and other needs.
This is a great facility and very much needed, especially for our returning men and women from Afghanistan and other deployments to help with assimilating back into civilian life, which for some can be very difficult.
This new center is being named in honor of the President and CEO of the Veterans Memorial in Campbell, Dr. Daniel E. Furtado.
Apr 30
Tomorrow May 1, 2013 from 2:00 – 3:30 PM.There will be a Dedication and Reception at the West Valley College Viking Grove Complex honoring Daniel E. Furtado by dedicating and commemorating the Dr. Daniel E. Furtado Veterans Resource Center. We invite everyone to come and share in the dedication of this new center.
This new center is one of the first of its kind where Veterans can meet and interact. This Center will also serve to assist Veterans with a wide variety of information including scholarships, VA services, and other issues. Please come and join us.
Apr 22
You are all invited to the San Francisco Veterans Town Hall/Collaborative Wednesday Apr 24, 9-11a and again at 5-7p.
Come and learn about the issues facing Veterans and their families along with resources, programs, and benefits,
WAR MEMORIAL VETERANS BUILDING, 401 Van Ness, Rm 207, San Francisco, CA 94102
Just a reminder April 24th will be the last meeting at the War Memorial Veterans Building until 2015, there for the May 22nd is TBD.
This event is a one stop for federal, state, and local governments, and community partners to talk about any services or programs available to active duty, reserve, guard, veterans, or family members.
This is great opportunity for you to express support for our local military community at this outreach event. This event is open to all, and we look forward to your attendance.
For more information please contact Mary Ellen Salzano at maryellen_salzano@yahoo.com
Apr 16
Come out and join us at the Sports Basement mixer at the Pruneyard in Campbell Thursday April 18th between 5:30p – 8:00p it’s FREE so make sure you RSVP now by calling 408-378-6552 or go to www.campbellchamber.net
Come and shop at the Sports Basement and 5% will got to help the Campbell Veterans Memorial Foundation.
Apr 13
The Honorable Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo and the United States Postal Service dedicated the main Post Office building on View Street in downtown Mtn. View, Ca. today as the Lt. Kenneth M. Ballard Memorial Post Office. City dignitaries and about 160 other attendees were there to commemorate the occasion. The following photos were taken at the event with Congresswoman Eshoo, Karen Meredith, the Mother of Lt. Ballard, the unveiling of the dedication plaque, and the program.
Lt. Ballard was a native son of Mtn. View and is also an Honorary Member of the Board of Directors of the Veterans Memorial in Campbell. This was a very fitting and lasting tribute to Lt. Ballard who lost his life in Iraq on May 30, 2004.
Apr 03
Campbell Veterans Memorial Foundation would like to invite your family and friends to the dedication event for Lt. Kenneth M. Ballard.
Congresswoman Eshoo has invited everyone to attend the Dedication of the Lt. Kenneth M. Ballard Post Office in Mountain View on Saturday April 13th, please RSVP by Friday April 12th by email at rsvpeshoo@gmail.com
The Dedication will begin at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 13th at the United States Post Office on 211 Hope Street, Mountain View. We look forward in seeing you all there to honor Lt. Kenneth M. Ballard.
Mar 31
General Eldon Regua, one of our distinguished Board of Advisors just retired from the Army. We’re honored to have you as part of our team General. Congratulations to you and your wife Cirella for such a distinguished career.
Eighth Army deputy commander retires from Army
March 29, 2013
By Pvt. Jewel Park, Eighth Army Public Affairs
Eighth Army Deputy Commandier Maj. Gen. Eldon Regua speaks at his retirement ceremony on Yongsan Garrison March 26
YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea – Eighth Army bid farewell to Deputy Commander Maj. Gen. Eldon P. Regua who retired from the U.S. Army after 36 years of steadfast service to his country.
Lt. Gen. John D. Johnson, commanding general of Eighth Army, attended the retirement ceremony held here at the Eighth Army Headquarters.
Johnson talked about he impact Regua had on Eighth Army and his lengthy and successful career.
“We were given the mission to form a combined joint task force and to become a Field Army,” said Johnson. “We had a bunch of responsibilities that we had to have the right kind of personality, the right kind of experience to take that on and allow us to continue to excel. He has taken that mission and developed it in ways that have made a huge difference for us here in Eight Army.”
In addition to his certificate of retirement, Regua received the Distinguished Service Medal, a certificate of achievement signed by the President of the United States and his wife Cirella received a certificate of appreciation signed by U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno.
During his farewell speech, Regua thanked all those present and commented on how Eighth Army will live on in his memory.
“Wherever I go, whenever I get the opportunity back home in the states everyone will know who Eighth Army is, because I will brag about you, all your great work and the great mission you have here,” said Regua.
Saying that there is no good speech without a few tips on leadership, Regua shared his thoughts on leadership for all those present.
“Train your soldiers and love your families,” advised Regua. “Take your job seriously but don’t take yourself seriously. Training is everything, and everything is training — continue to train hard, Eighth Army, and I know you will.”
Regua served as deputy commanding general and chief of staff for Eighth Army.
