Portrait of a Warrior Gallery - Kern County

06/20/2026

06/20/2026

🇺🇸Beginning Wednesday July 8th🇺🇸
5:00pm - 7:00pm
~ ~ Open to all Veterans ~ ~
attending college or
considering attending college.

06/19/2026

We have some new projects that we could use some help with to further our mission to honor our Fallen Warriors, support our Gold Star Families, educate and inspire our community through sharing the stories of our Fallen Warriors.

If you have a few hours or a few days a month that you could help us accomplish our mission, please consider donating some time at Portrait of a Warrior Gallery - Kern County.

Our Hours of Operation:
11:00am - 3:00pm
TUE. - WED. - THU. - SAT
1925 Eye St. Bakersfield, CA. 93301

You can also reach out to us via email at:
[email protected]

06/16/2026

ALWAYS REMEMBERED -
NEVER FORGOTTEN

⭐️ FALLEN WARRIOR ⭐️
SGT Joshua W. Soto
US Army

Joshua W. Soto, 25, was from San Angelo, Texas. Joshua graduated from Avenal High School in Avenal, California.
Soto enlisted in the Army in November 2003. After completing training at Fort Benning, Georgia, he was assigned to the 1st Infantry Division in Germany and was deployed for the invasion of Iraq. In March 2008, Sgt. Soto was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 77th Armor Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, in Fort Hood, Texas.
During his training for deployment, Soto’s soldiers were recognized as the battalion’s “Top Bradley Crew”. Among other awards, he received the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Soto also received three Iraqi Campaign Medals, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Soto was also trained as a combat lifesaver.
Joshua Soto died on June 16, 2009 in COB Adder Tallil, Iraq, of wounds sustained when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle south of Baghdad.
Joshua is survived by his wife, Thelma, and son, Jayden.

06/16/2026

Any Vets want to play for free in this tournament? Please let me know ASAP!!! Text Lili 661-303-3837

06/14/2026

Today we honor Flag Day and reflect on what the American flag truly represents. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

For our heroes and their families, the flag is more than fabric and colors—it is a symbol of sacrifice, service, courage, and the freedoms we are blessed to enjoy every day. It represents the men and women who answered the call to serve and those who gave everything to protect our nation and our way of life.

As we fly the American flag today, let us remember the sacrifices made on our behalf and honor the heroes whose legacy continues to inspire us. May we never take for granted the freedoms that so many fought to defend.



To support or donate to the gallery visit our website www.kern-warrior.org or visit the gallery to see all our dedicated art and memoriables to honor our local heroes.

06/14/2026

Celebrating the 251st Birthday of the United States Army

251 years of defending freedom. From the first musket shots in 1775 to the high-tech, multi-domain force of today, our Soldiers have always been, and always ...

06/14/2026

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 JUNE 14 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸Flag Day🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/14/2026

🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️ 💙🤍 ❤️ 🤍💙❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸
More proof that Kern County loves its Veterans!

On behalf of California Resources Corporation, Carbon TerraVault, Kern Raceway, and TalentBase, we are proud to share this special opportunity to honor local veterans and their families during The American 250: A Celebration of America on July 4th.

This event is a chance to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary while recognizing the service and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform.

A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for veterans and their families.

To reserve tickets, please contact:
Text: (661) 448-5555
Email: [email protected]

We encourage our community partners, veteran-serving organizations, and local supporters to share this opportunity so we can help reach as many veterans as possible.