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Final farewell: Missing World War II Marine laid to rest in Arroyo Grande
Heroes on Deck Screening at the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Merenbach, Peterson Named to Claeyssens Veterans Posts
Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation has announced that Dennis Merenbach has joined its Board of Directors
Story of Local Doughboy Will Come to Life at April 12 WWI Luncheon Hosted by Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation and Channel City Club
he account of John Thomas Hall – one of at least 61 men from Santa Barbara County who died during World War I – will be retold on April 12 at a unique remembrance in honor of the centennial of The Great War.
Current and Former Fighter Pilots Meet for Luncheon at Birnam Wood Golf Club
Seventeen pilots, current and former, came together at Birnam Wood Golf Club for a luncheon in February to bond over stories of flying and catch up on the latest in military and aviation.
A Look Back
As the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF) gears up for 2017, one cannot help but reflect back on when our efforts began.
Local Military Historians Research Results in Posthumous Legion of Valor Enrollment
Research conducted by Adam Lewis, local historian for the Pierre Claeyssens Veterans Foundation (PCVF), has resulted in the posthumous enrollment of Frank Robert McCrary into the Legion of Valor.
Col. Phil Conran Inducted into the Fordham University Military and New York City ROTC Hall of Fame
Col. Phil Conran (USAF, ret) is one of three new inductees into the Fordham University Military and New York City ROTC Hall of Fame.
Locals Loan WWI Helmets to UCSB Exhibit Showcasing Evolution of Modern Warfare
An exhibition at UC Santa Barbara, “Helmets of the First World War: Battle, Technology and Culture,” highlights an innovation from the trenches of WWI and the birth of modern warfare by featuring steel helmets.
VetNet Collaboration Helps Local Veterans Access Crucial Resources
Representatives from more than 40 local agencies and nonprofits that support veterans in the tri-counties come together every other month for VetNet meetings, which provide an opportunity to network, share resources, collaborate and coordinate services and maximize their collective ability to serve those who have served our country.
