AVAG News – Spring/Summer 2026 – Volume 13 Issue 2

IN THIS ISSUE:

AVAG Celebrates 15 Years of Serving Veterans

AVAG Hosts 9th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Luncheon
AVAG hosts the 9th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Luncheon at Cottonwood Church. Included in this section is the presentation of the Charles Cruz Award, guest speaker Ryan Antes’ speech, and the story of Grand Marshall Rudy Jaramillo’s veteran’s journey.

Serving Those Who Serve
The AVAG Chaplain Team was honored to host the First Responders Appreciation Luncheon for the Huntington Beach Police Department, Huntington Beach Fire Department, and Marine Safety.

AVAG Members Enjoy Fellowship and Reflection at the Nixon Library
AVAG community members attend an outing at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum.

Conrad Barrera Steps Up for Veterans
Conrad participates in the 2026 Steps for Vets 5K—Run, Walk, Roll to support the mission of ending veteran homelessness across the United States.

AVAG Partners: Working Together to Serve Our Veterans
AVAG and its partners continue to serve our Veteran community.

Meet AVAG Vets

AVAG Communities—Celebrating Spring and Summer

AVAG’s Veterans Connect
Building community together—veterans AND spouses welcome!

TAPS
Our communities mourn the loss of four of its members.