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Honoring Our Veterans

HERE ARE A FEW WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Veterans and military connected community:

  • OCC students, staff, and faculty military veterans who have served or are still serving please submit photo and information for our Veterans Day digital banner by November 8th.

Everyone is invited to:

  • Submit veteran names to the OCC Veterans Roll Call by November 5th. Names will be read at the Veterans Day Roll call event on November 9th at 4 PM. via Zoom

  • Attend the OCC Veterans Day Roll Call Event on Tuesday, November 9th from 4-5PM via Zoom. *Time subject to change.

  • RSVP for the Veterans Day/USMC Birthday BBQ Wednesday, November 10 from 11 AM-3 PM (The first half hour is reserved for veterans to receive their plate first). There will also be outdoor games setup (x 5 cornhole setups, giant jenga, connect 4).

  • Submit veterans' photos and reflections to the OCC Virtual Wall of Honor.

  • Show your support by updating your zoom background for Veterans Week: Nov 9th-13th!

  • Consider making a donation to student veterans scholarships and resources account. Visit OCC's Foundation page and select Veterans Resources from the drop-down menu

Veterans Day Zoom Background

Jacob McArthur
Jacob McArthur, US Marine Corps 2009-19, 3536 Vehicle Recovery Operator, MASS-2, Okinawa Japan
Ezekiel Garza
Ezekiel Garza, United States Marine Corps 2017-2021, Motor Transport Automotive Maintenance Technician MACS-1 MACG-38 3D MAW, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ
Jay Lee
Jay Lee, United States Navy 2010-2018, Yeoman USS Higgin (DDG76), San Diego, CA
Nick Mendoza
Nick Mendoza, United States Navy, 2006-2016, Ground & Imagery Intelligence Analyst USCENTCOM, Tampa, FL
David Peterson
David Peterson, United States Navy, 1964-1980, Instructor Naval War College, Newport, RI
Isabelle Phan
Isabelle Plan, United States Army 2019-Current, 68D-Operating Room Specialist 349th CSH, 921st FH, Bell, CA
Alexus Andrio
Alexus Andrio, United States Army, 2017-2021, 92Y-Unit Supply Specialist, C Co. 2-2 Infantry Regiment, Fort Polk, LA
Karla Arce
Karla Arce, United States Navy 2001-2015, Construction Electrician Second Class NMCB 4, Port Hueneme, CA
Nathan Le
Nathan Le, United States Marine Corps 2015-2019, 0341-Infantry/Mortarman 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Division
George Tapia
George Tapia, United States Army 1972-1974, 05EP Radio Operator Voice 7th SFGA 1st SF FORSCOM, Fort Bragg, NC
Joseph Rodriguez
Joseph Rodriguez, United States Army 2017-2021, 68W Combat Medic C. Co 626 BSB 3BCT, Fort Campbell, KY
Richard Delgado
Richard Delgado, United States Marine Corps 2015-2019, Aviation Ordnance Technician VMM-265, MAG36,1 MAW, Okinawa, Japan