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Thomas L. Conant
Major General
U.S. Marine Corps
Commanding General
3rd Marine Air Wing
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Christopher D. Patton
Lieutenant Colonel, USMC
Commanding Officer, HMLA-469
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Left to Right
Executive Officer LtCol Hetherington
Commanding Officer LtCol Patton SgtMaj Massi
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Clarissa McWilliams
3rd MAW Family Readiness Officer
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Letter of appreciation from Commanding Officer
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Young Warrior Day at Camp Pendleton was a blast for the nearly 100 kids that came to work with their parents who are currently serving in the
United States Marine Corp. This day was filled with demonstrations in Martial Arts, exploring the aircraft of the air wing, fire fighting
demonstrations, physical fitness training (PT), eatting MRE's, weapon displays, experiences with Night Vision Googles (NVG), obstacle courses,
"CAMO" face painting, Vegelance Tattoos, Special Young Warrior Dog Tags for the event and lots and lots of great FUN and memories.
The kids of all ages were provided the opportunity to explore all the aspects of what it is like to be a "Marine" for the day. The learned alot about
the things their moms or dads do on a daily basis to defend our country and FREEDOM. It was a great experience for all. The Marines were
having a great time showing their children the incredible things they do at work. For the children who had parents deployed... we had special
host marines to show the kids around. Our goal with time and finances is to be able to provide this experience to as many Military kids aka
"Military Brats" as possible. This was a truly enjoyable day. All the children were given certificates of achivements and honored as "Young
Warriors of Vegelance 469". - Hoorah
Our Heroes Journey also had special guests.... The Carlsbad Lancers Pop Warner team, who volunteer their time off the field along with their
dedicated coaching staff, were treated to this special day too. These boys will be providing volunteer time at several events over the next few
months for this squadron. Rumor has it, that some of the Marines and football players befriended one another. A few of the Marines will attend
the Football games of these players.
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"469" Veneance
1 st birthdAY
sTEAK & EGGS WARRIORS
BREAKFAST
3 jULY
PRESENTED BY-
OUR HEROES JOURNEY
DANA POINT CALIFORNIA VFW
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Our Heroes Journey had the great privilege to help host Squadron 469 "Spring Family Day" at Camp Pendleton.
We had a great day with many of the families of this squadron. Our Heroes Journey assisted the Easter Bunny, and was able to provide all
the special treats and spring "beach pails" and special stuffed eggs for the children. The kids had a blast on the egg hunt, coloring easter
eggs, feeding the ducks on the lake and all the fun activities in the park. It was so wonderful to meet all the children of this squadron and
spend such a special family day with them. The families were treated to a BBQ with all the fixings. The 7-11 corporation helped us to
provide some yummy sandwiches for the families, as well.
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