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Youth, Boy Scouts, and Soccer

Submitted by: Helen Galván, Chairwoman Cpl. Joseph J. Heredia/Santa Maria Valley Women Santa Maria, California

We are very familiar, as Hispanics, with the soccer field; yet not as familiar with Boy Scouts and the scouting experience. The Boy Scouts of America have been targeting the Hispanic “market” for almost a decade now, and have been outreaching to the Hispanic youth through their “Scoutreach” program.

Severely Burned USAF Sergeant Re-Enlists After IED Blast

BY: Sarah Netter , ABC News

When Air Force recruits look at Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro's battle-scarred body, they know they will be listening to the voice of hard won experience.

Severely burned over more than 80 percent of his body in an IED explosion in Afghanistan, Del Toro has spent the last four years convincing the U.S. Air Force to allow him to re-enlist.

Golden Gloves Boxing

March 6, 2010 - 7:00pm - 11:00pm

March Thunder VI
National Guard Armory
100 S. 20th Street
Kansas City, KS

White House Seeks $125 Billion for Veterans in 2011

VA Office of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – To expand health care to a record-number of Veterans, reduce the number of homeless Veterans and process a dramatically increased number of new disability compensation claims, the White House has announced a proposed $125 billion budget next year for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The American GI Forum of California will celebrate 52 years of service to Veterans and families in California at its 2010 State

June 25, 2010 - 8:00am - June 26, 2010 - 10:00pm

The Cpl. Joseph J. Heredia/Santa Maria Valley Forum will host the Conference in Santa Maria, California, on June 25 and 26, 2010, at the Historic Santa Maria Inn. Conference presentations will include speakers on energy, health, Veterans’ benefits, and education.

The pre-registration fee of $100.00 will close on June 18th, and cost $125.00 at the Conference.

Call 805-928-7777 or 800-462-4276 to make reservations at the Historic Santa Maria Inn. Come to the conference early and stay after the Conference to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the California Central Coast, including area beaches, vineyards, and California Cuisine with world-famous, central coastal Chefs.

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