SOS Central California

04/15/2026

Gold Star Families,
Got questions about your financial future?

Army Survivor Outreach Services Office will host their latest Dine & Dial Financial Educational Call for Military Survivors! Wednesday, April 15, at 5:00pm (PST)

Don't forget to Call In!
📞 1-605-475-5910; (Access Code 7681905 #)

04/14/2026

Gold Star Kids,
Get ready for an action-packed day of football! San Jose State University is thrilled to invite their youngest fans to the San José State Football Kids Camp presented by CEFCU, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

This free clinic will take place immediately following the conclusion of their annual Spring Game. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to get on the field, test their skills, and learn the fundamentals of the game directly from their favorite Spartan players and coaches.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: Immediately following the Spring Game (Approximately 3:15pm)
Location: CEFCU Stadium
Eligible Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE!

What to Expect:
Participants will participate in a variety of basic drills and skill-building stations led by members of the SJSU football program. Whether they are new to the sport or looking to sharpen their skills, it's going to be a fun-filled afternoon for all!

Registration:
While the event is free, pre-registration is required to help manage group sizes. Please note that all participants must have a signed waiver on file to participate in the clinic.

Click Here to Sign Up and Complete the Waiver
https://app.sjsuspartans.com/LP=66?utm_medium=email...

Come out early to cheer on the team during the Spring Game at 1:00pm, and stay for the clinic to let your little ones experience life as a Spartan. Can't wait to see the next generation of athletes on the field!

Go Spartans!

*Disclaimer: These announcements are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the United States Armed Forces or the State of California. Any participation is solely the responsibility of the individual.

04/14/2026

Gold Star & Survivor Endurance Program
Go the distance in honor of your loved one.
Each program participant will train for the Marine Corps Marathon, 26.2 miles of purpose, surrounded by a supportive community. Through expert coaching, peer support, and shared remembrance, each step becomes a way to move forward while honoring the past. This program offers a powerful opportunity for parents, siblings, spouses, and children 18 years or older whose loved one has passed away while in or due to military service, to become part of community that truly understands their experience.
Apply by Friday, April 17 at 11:59 PM EST

For those who carry loss, this journey begins with remembrance.

The Gold Star and Survivor Endurance Program invites applications for the 2026 cohort at the Marine Corps Marathon.

This program is open to individuals who have lost a loved one in connection with service in the United States military. Eligible applicants include parents, siblings, spouses, and children of service members whose loss was the result of combat, injury, illness, or su***de while serving.

Through 20 weeks of training, participants prepare for a 26.2-mile journey grounded in remembrance, connection, and shared purpose.

🕒 Applications close April 14 at 11:59 PM ET

Apply now at www.wearblueruntoremember.org.

Move forward. Honor deeply. Run with purpose.

04/13/2026

Gold Star Kids,
Get ready for an action-packed day of football! San Jose State University is thrilled to invite their youngest fans to the San José State Football Kids Camp presented by CEFCU, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

This free clinic will take place immediately following the conclusion of their annual Spring Game. It's a fantastic opportunity for kids to get on the field, test their skills, and learn the fundamentals of the game directly from their favorite Spartan players and coaches.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
Time: Immediately following the Spring Game (Approximately 3:15pm)

Location: CEFCU Stadium
Eligible Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE!

What to Expect:
Participants will participate in a variety of basic drills and skill-building stations led by members of the SJSU football program. Whether they are new to the sport or looking to sharpen their skills, it's going to be a fun-filled afternoon for all!

Registration:
While the event is free, pre-registration is required to help manage group sizes. Please note that all participants must have a signed waiver on file to participate in the clinic.

Click Here to Sign Up and Complete the Waiver
https://app.sjsuspartans.com/LP=66?utm_medium=email&elq_cid=231170&RSRC=Email&RDAT=621&ehash=a2b060af9be6c586ff142f49714ee0d05cd8e7662365fb4a9909b14ad9041762&elqTrackId=2CCF25927272A408D1D4CB166F6C02A9&elq=ba5758b4617d4a7ca78e5978bb3f0e29&elqaid=621&elqat=1&elqCampaignId=523&elqak=8AF52D556768C0E89C05B02D26824135CDB4C2C3622429640AAC1ABBE10BD2233228

Come out early to cheer on the team during the Spring Game at 1:00pm, and stay for the clinic to let your little ones experience life as a Spartan. Can't wait to see the next generation of athletes on the field!

Go Spartans!

*Disclaimer: These announcements are intended for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by the United States Armed Forces or the State of California. Any participation is solely the responsibility of the individual.

04/10/2026

Gold Star Spouses & Children/Young Adults:
Don't miss the Healthcare Virtual Hiring Fair:
Wednesday, April 15 | 12 p.m. ET

Transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses, dependent military children, and military caregivers are invited to register for this virtual hiring event focused on employment opportunities in healthcare. 25+ employers are looking for talent from the military community including Boots2Roots, CareSource, CVS Health, HCA Healthcare, KBR, Maxim Healthcare, UnitedHealth Group, and more.
Register Now →
https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/hiring_our_heroes/e/lxVDv?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Your%20Next%20Mission%3A%20Explore%20Healthcare%20Careers%20at%20Our%20Virtual%20Hiring%20Fair%20on%20Weds%20%20April%2015&utm_campaign=Week%20Ahead%20Apr%2010%202026

Event sponsored by HCA Healthcare, Hiring Our Heroes and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Save your spot to chat directly with representatives from multiple industries. Each chat lasts around 10 minutes and you can join from your desktop or smartphone.

04/07/2026

Gold Star Spouses Day began in the early part of the 20th century as Gold Star Mother’s and Families Day, observed on the last Sunday of September, beginning in 1936. Gold Star Wives began operating before the end of WWII. The Gold Star Lapel Pin tradition was established in 1947. Setting the stage for transition to Gold Star Spouses’ Day, which began in December 2010.

Army Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) program, Presidio of Monterey (POM) continues its holistic approach to area Gold Star Families of Fallen Service Members, throughout the Central California Coast.

04/07/2026

Our continued thanks to the Graves Family for their recent attendance at Presidio of Monterey, Defense Language Institute (DLI) graduation day event in April!

Protocol: Gold Star Families (GSF) are treated as honored guests at military ceremonies and events. Their placement in protocol precedence aligns with senior distinguished guests and is typically positioned at or just below a General Officer level, depending on the event. For this occasion, GSF are provided VIP parking, front-row seating with es**rt support, and are acknowledged in the opening remarks or ceremony script.

04/06/2026

Gold Star Families,
Welcome into Spring!
TAPS believes that flowers do come — not always on the timeline
we'd hope for, and not always in the ways we'd expect. Sometimes they look like a moment of unexpected laughter. A memory that brings more warmth than pain. A connection with someone who truly understands. Small signs that even in the midst of loss, something tender is still growing.

This month, TAPS is holding space for both — the showers and the flowers — and walking alongside you through all of it. No matter where you are in your grief journey, TAPS has programs and services for you. Enjoy this month's April Newsletter.

04/02/2026

Bay Area Gold Star Spouses and Children of The Fallen:
Army Survivor Outreach Services and The Monterey Bay Whale Watch Center invite you to attend the 7th Annual Whale Watching Retreat on Monterey Bay! Sunday, April 5th, 2026. Honoring National Gold Star Spouses Day!
Launch Time: 10:00am-2:00pm from the Monterey Bay Whale Watch Center located at 84 Fisherman’s Warf, Monterey, California 93940.
Gold Star Spouses and children of Fallen United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps & Space Force heroes are welcome! Limited Free passes now available!

Reserve your seat TODAY!
RSVP to:
Ms. Sandy Tuerk
Email: [email protected]
Work # (831) 375-4658
Mobile # (573) 388-1016
Visit their website at: www.gowhales.com
Sponsored by The Monterey Bay Whale Watch Center.

03/31/2026

Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) Frames!
Honoring the Memory of Deceased Military Veterans and Fallen Active-Duty Service Members of the U.S. Armed Forces / NORCAL & Central Coast California Areas.

ACS/SOS Presidio of Monterey provided 32 PMC picture frames, complete with individual service branch Challenge Coins, to area Gold Star Families and Survivors of Fallen Military Veterans and Retirees, throughout the Central Coast. In support of Strengthening Survivor Resiliency in March.

The PMC is an engraved parchment certificate, with raised presidential seal. Signed by the current President, to honor the
memory of deceased veterans and fallen active-duty service members. The program was initiated in March 1962 by President John F. Kennedy and has been continued by all subsequent Presidents. Statutory authority for the program is Section
112, Title 38, of the United States Code.