In support of our military troops overseas, the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station has partnered with the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and the County’s Department of Veterans Affairs, to participate in a collection drive of pre-paid phone cards. Personnel at the Sheriff’s Department are also encouraging the donation of unwrapped toys and gift cards (such as those to … [Read more...] about Sheriff’s Department Collecting Gift Cards and Toys for Military Troops and Their Families; Holiday Donations Accepted Through December 4
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Military Families and Patriots Welcome to Join Mountain-Area Blue Star Moms
Some mountain-area mothers whose children are serving in the military have banded together to start a new chapter of Blue Star Moms, which is affiliated with Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Chapter organizer Zen Martinsen, whose 19-year-old daughter Sarah-Beth is currently serving as a combat medic with the U.S. Army in Germany, tells KBHR, “We are part of a national … [Read more...] about Military Families and Patriots Welcome to Join Mountain-Area Blue Star Moms
City of Big Bear Lake to Implement Armed Forces Banner Program at Veterans Park; Military Honorees from the Entire Valley Will Be Welcomed
The City of Big Bear Lake’s new Armed Forces Banner Program was approved by City Council this week, and will provide an opportunity for families within the Big Bear Valley—not just Big Bear Lake—to honor active military personnel, by sponsoring a banner, which would list name of honoree and their branch of the military. Banners will be displayed at Veterans Park in Big Bear … [Read more...] about City of Big Bear Lake to Implement Armed Forces Banner Program at Veterans Park; Military Honorees from the Entire Valley Will Be Welcomed
Big Bear’s Newest Military Graduates: Miranda Johnson-Bathurst, Stefania Thomas and Eric Riley
Big Bear’s sons and daughters continue to enter into military service, and the Army and Air Force Hometown News Service has shared with us news of three recent graduations. Miranda Johnson-Bathurst, daughter of Dan Bathurst of Big Bear City and a 2008 graduate of Big Bear High School, and Stefania Thomas, former ward of Helen Brunson of Big Bear City, have completed their … [Read more...] about Big Bear’s Newest Military Graduates: Miranda Johnson-Bathurst, Stefania Thomas and Eric Riley
Family, Friends, Marines and BBHS Classmates Come Together for Third Annual 1st Lieutenant Jared M. Landaker Memorial Run for Freedom
Saturday’s third annual 1st Lieutenant Jared M. Landaker Memorial Run for Freedom drew over 300 participants, to honor 1999 Big Bear High School graduate Landaker and six other crew members on a U.S. Marine Corps CH46 medivac helicopter, who were shot down in Iraq in 2007. The September 26 run hosted by the Seven Stars Foundation celebrated freedom, with the theme “Without … [Read more...] about Family, Friends, Marines and BBHS Classmates Come Together for Third Annual 1st Lieutenant Jared M. Landaker Memorial Run for Freedom