Southwest Riverside County Military Affairs Committee

11/11/2022

Honoring all who served, Happy Veterans Day!
Thank your for your service, dedication, and sacrifice for our beautiful country. 🇺🇸

09/27/2022

From Riverside County Office of Economic Development Business Center: If you would like to learn how to do business with the county, state, or federal government, would like to explore financing options, hiring and training opportunities, or learn how to start a business, please join us for an in-person workshop specifically designed for Veterans. Registration link: https://santaanadistrictsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/8009

05/29/2022

❤️On Monday, May 30, 2022, the City of Murrieta will host a Memorial Day Observance Ceremony, honoring those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation's freedom. The ceremony will begin at 8 a.m. at the Murrieta Veterans Memorial at Town Square Park (11 Town Square Park, Murrieta, CA 92562).

🤍The City of Murrieta takes pride in honoring local heroes and remembering their service. The ceremony features honorary guest speakers, including an invocation by Chaplain Lt. Col. Amy Hunt, United States Air Force and a keynote address by Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Pennington, United States Air Force, a wreath laying ceremony, and playing of taps.

💙In addition to the ceremony, attendees are encouraged to pay their respects to the four Murrieta sons who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country or in aid to others at the Murrieta Fallen Warriors Monument:

*Nicholas Gideon, July 6, 2009, Army, Operation Enduring Freedom
*Eric Williams, July 23, 2012, Airborne, Operation Enduring Freedom
*Clinton Ruiz, October 25, 2012, Airborne, Operation Enduring Freedom
*Eric Seaman, May 12, 2015, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Charikot, Nepal

❤️The Rotary Club of Murrieta will also post their Local Heroes flags near the memorial. The Local Heroes flags are dedicated to military personnel from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2003. Each flag has ribbon with a tag noting each service member’s branch of service (Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines or Navy), rank (Private to Major), name, age, hometown, and date of death. These 127 flags represent local men and women.

05/29/2022

Wildomar is located in the Southern California Wine Country, along I-15 in Southwest Riverside County. Wildomar is a growing community with a population of just over 37,000, comfortably nestled between a beautiful mountain range and rolling hills.

05/26/2022

Don't miss this great event tomorrow!!!

Veteran Claims Assistance and Resources are now available to active duty/veterans at no charge. MilVet has partnered with the Riverside County Library system and the Riverside County of Economic Development to provide assistance with benefit eligibility, filing and appeals. Partner organizations are also available for walk-ins.

This month we will have MilVet, CalVet and Goodwill HVRP available to meet with to answer questions.

For personalized claims assistance, please schedule your time slot at www.milvet.org/benefit-assistance or by calling 951-384-0110.

The French Valley Grocery Outlet will be providing refreshments for veterans and their families.

To sign up for a resource table or to become a sponsor, please send an email to [email protected].

03/18/2022

Join MilVet and the VFW on Saturday, March 26th at 11am to show appreciation and honor our brave Vietnam Veterans who fought to protect our nation! This is open to family, friends and the public.

At Murrieta Town Square (11 Town Square, Murrieta, 92562)

For your Vietnam Veteran to be recognized on this special day, please RSVP. to Sandie Foreman at 951-663-0143