Date

Time

Event Name

August 8, 2009

11:00AM

Army ROTC Retirement Ceremony. 11:00AM-12:00PM - PRIVATE CEREMONY

July 28, 2009

11:00AM

Korean Association of Korean War Veterans of San Diego, unveiling of plaque, open to the public.

July 18, 2009

12:00 PM

Commissioning ceremony for Jason M. Downing into U.S. Marine Corps.

June 27, 2009

12:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Commander Neil V. Campbell a Navy veteran of Korea-Vietnam. Neil started his career on the USS Foss-DE59 in Korea. He later flew various aircraft in several squadrons including VFAW-3 and VF-162.

June 27, 2009

1:30 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Musician First Class Gordon T. Gaines a Navy veteran of World War II. Gordon participated in two major Pacific battles between entertaining the ship's crew playing songs made popular by Glen Miller, Tommy Dorsey and other "Big Bands" from the World War II era.

June 20, 2009

11:00AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Commander John F. (Jack) Pintar a Navy veteran of Korea-Vietnam. Jack served as Communications Officer on the USS Sprig AM-384 and the USS Impervious AM-449. He was also assigned to staff duty with Commander Mine Squadron 5.

June 13, 2009

11:00AM

Honor Ceremony for Captain Stanley G. Smith a Army veteran of World War II. Stan's B17, "The Western Star" was shot down over Cologne, Germany on it's 19th mission.

June 13, 2009

1:00 PM

Veteran's Honor Ceremony for Captain Alexjandro Galicia a Army veteran of The Global War on Terrorism.

June 13, 2009

5:00 PM

Air Force Commissioning Ceremony 5PM-6PM PRIVATE CEREMONY

May 2, 2009

11:00AM

Honor Ceremony for Commander LLoyd M. Bucher a Navy veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Commanding Officer USS Pueblo, captured the North Koreans Chief Staff Officer, Guam mine Surface Forces Pacific Fleet. Participated in planning and execution of mining/de-mining of Haiphong Harbor, Vietnam.

April 18, 2009

2:00 PM

Veteran Honor Ceremony for Captain Kenneth Russell Gordon, a Navy veteran of World War II-Korea and Vietnam. Kenneth was a blessing from the newest recruit to highest officer. As a Chaplain inspiring those he worked with, he fought the good fight

April 4, 2009

11:00AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Technical Sergeant Walter James Deetz, a Army veteran of World War II. Walter served as a rifleman in the European and Pacific Theater of Operations including the Battle of the Bulge, also served as Squad Leader.

April 4, 2009

11:00AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Private First Class William (Bill) Andrew May, a Army veteran of World War II. After voluntarily evacuating and treating wounded soldiers, Bill disregarded intense fire to disable a German tank and cause the enemy to retreat.

March 14, 2009

11:00AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Technician 5th Grade Norven W. Storrs, U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Norven, a Mortar Gunner and Morse Code Interceptor, served with the 625th Ordinance Battalion on Okinawa and the 147th Infantry Regiment during the Iwo Jima campaign.

February 28, 2009

3:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for First Lieutenant Donald R. Peterson, a U.S. Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. Donald piloted 53 missions in "Tuff Stuff" over Africa and Europe.

December 27, 2008

12:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Commander Verne Robert Hubka, a Navy veteran of World War II-Korea and Vietnam.

November 8, 2008

11:00AM

Veterans Day Event will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 11:00am. This year's plaque recognition we wil be honoring Brig.General James Maitland Stewart- Air Force, popularly known as actor Jimmy Stewart.

October 25, 2008

1:30 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Captain Robert E. Bodamer, a Navy veteran of World War II-Korea-Vietnam. Robert served as Commanding Officer USS Morton DD-948, USS Portefield DD-682, USS Denver LPD-9, Commander Destroyer Division 212, Director Surface and Amphibious Program, Senior Advisor to Chinese Navy, Naval Attache to China.

October 25, 2008

12:00 PM

Third Infantry Division - United States Army "Rock of the Marne"

October 25, 2008

3:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Special Warfare Boat Operator John Michael Winn-Peracchino, a Navy veteran of Global War on Terrorism.

October 16, 2008

10:00 AM

USS Intrepid Reunion Group. The USS Intrepid is a Navy Aircraft, commissioned 16 August 1943; Decommissioned 15 March 1974

October 1, 2008

10:00 AM

Patrol Squadron Eighteen - VP-18

September 28, 2008

1:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Staff Sergeant Sean Paul "Fishbone" Fisher, a Army veteran of Iraq. Sean served as a CH-47 Chinook Flight Engineer with the 1st Battalion, 52nd Aviation Regiment, Task Force 49 "The Sugar Bears". He was admired by all for his professionalism and sense of humor and was a mentor to many.

September 20, 2008

1:00 PM

Vietnam Vets MC/Legacy Vets "San Diego 22" Forgotten Warrior Run in honor of USN Attack Squadron 22, USS Coral Sea.and "Still Prisoner of War" Lieutenat Commander Marvin Benjamin Christopher Wiles, Jr.

September 19, 2008

1:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Rear Admiral Jeremiah Andrew Denton, a Navy Veteran of Vietnam. Jeremiah's 34 year naval career included service on a variety of ships, in many types of aircraft. His principal field of endeavor was naval operations. He also served as a test pilot, flight instructor and squadron commander. Prisoner of War 18 JUL 1965 - 12 FEB 1973.

August 30, 2008

11:00AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Lieutenant Commander Harold E. Brown, a Navy veteran of World War II. Squadron Leader Brown flew in the Battle of Midway (1942) and the Invasion of Southern France (1944) flying Navy torpedo bombers, dive bombers and fighters off of three aircraft carriers.

August 22, 2008

3:30 PM

Legion of Valor Memorial Service

July 14, 2008

11:00AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Colonel Robert Byron Coburn, a U.S. Air Force veteran of Korea-Vietnam. Robert, from Private to Colonel was one of our nation's first jet pilots.

July 14, 2008

11:00AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Major Matthew Ryan Foster, a U.S. Air Force veteran of Southwest Asia-Somalia. Matthew, who loves to fly, has over 5000 hours in aircraft including the T-37, T-38, C-5, C-21 and DHC-6. Over 2500 hours has been in the DHC-6 Twin Otter, which is a record in the Air Force to date.

July 14, 2008

11:00AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Staff Sergeant Harlan Arnold Polk, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Harlan served with the 2nd and 3rd Armored Divisions in Europe. He proudly participated in the liberation of France and the occupation of Paris.

July 12, 2008

11:00AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Motor Machinist's Mate Third Class Edward P. Mendonca, a Navy veteran of World War II. Edward on 7th Fleet Squadron 33, PT Boat 497.

June 28, 2008

10:00 AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Private First Class Everett Seldon Greenway, a Army veteran of World War II. Everett was a rifleman with Company E, 158th Infantry Combat Team, during combat operations on Luzon, Phillipine Islands. Occupational forces in Japan with the 158th Infantry and 365th Transportation Corps Harbor Craft Company.

June 22, 2008

12:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Corporal William Donald Walsh, a Army veteran of World War II. William served with the 548th AAA AW BN MBL as part of the 102nd Infrantry Division. He saw combat from France, through Belgium and Holland, to the Elbe River in Germany.

June 21, 2008

12:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Private First Class Milton A. Sonnenshein, a Army Air Forces veteran of World War II. Milton served with the 32nd Photo Recon Squadron in Europe. He was lost in action along with 504 fellow soldiers when their ship was torpedoed in the Mediterranean Sea.

June 21, 2008

11:00AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Corporal Henry Joseph Gudino, a Marine Corps veteran of Korea. Henry served with the 2nd Marine Division Reinforced, 10th Marine Artillery Battalion as a Radio Operator relaying targeting data from the front lines to the Heavy Artillery for support fire.

June 21, 2008

11:00AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Corporal Henry Joseph Gudino, a Marine Corps veteran of Korea. Henry served with the 2nd Marine Division Reinforced, 10th Marine Artillery Battalion as a Radio Operator relaying targeting data from the front lines to the Heavy Artillery for support fire.

June 8, 2008

12:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Lieutenant Commander Kenneth Eugene Anderson, a Navy veteran of World War II-Korea. Kenneth served as a SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber Pilot and Instructor in World War II and a Test Pilot in the Korean War.

May 26, 2008

2:00 PM

Monday, May 26, 2008 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Special Plaque Presentation Honoring Jerry Coleman Former Lieutenant Colonel, USMC, Highly Decorated WWII/Korean War Pilot and Voice of the San Diego Padres Keynote Speaker Brigadier General Michael Aguilar, USMC (Ret.) Federal Security Director of the Year, Western Region Military Support Presentations Navy Band Southwest Marine Corps Recruit Depot Color Guard and Rifle Team

May 3, 2008

2:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Technician 4th Grade Howard R. Harvey, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Howard proudly served with the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment, as a Mountain Infrantryman and Ski Trooper. He Fought in the North Apennines, Po Valley, and the Aleutian Islands.

May 3, 2008

2:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Staff Sergeant Kenneth M. Harvy, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Kenneth served as a Heavy Machine Gunner with the 290th Infantry Regiment. He participated in combat in the Rhineland and the Ardennes, also known as the Battle of the Bulge.

April 19, 2008

10:30 AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Hospital Corpsman Second Class Robert "Bob" Joseph Heidemann, a Navy veteran of Vietnam. Robert served at various locations to include Naval Hospital, Camp Pendleton and Naval Support Activity, Danang, Vietnam.

April 5, 2008

10:00 AM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Sergeant Major Leonard J. Brzezinski, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II-Korea and Vietnam. Leonard a career Marine served our country spanning three wars. Notable conflicts include Guadalcanal and Mananikao River August 1942, Korea Inchon Landing September 1950 and Vietnam.

March 29, 2008

12:00 PM

Veterans Honor Ceremony for Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Samuel M. Denyer, a Navy veteran of World War II-Korea-Vietnam. Samuel while serving aboard the Submarine Chaser USS SC-736 provided medical care to wounded sailors at various locations in New Guinea, after attacks from Japanese High Level Bombers, Dive Bombers, Torpedo Bombers and Fighters.