Oxnard Chamber to Honor Local Military Heroes

Chamber Chair Stacy Miller with 2018 honoree United States Army Sergeant First Class Gene E. Jones

Every year, the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce’s Military Appreciation Committee hosts the Military Appreciation Dinner to honor local heroes from all branches of the military. Now in its 22nd year, the dinner provides an opportunity for the business community and leaders from the city and region to meet and connect with local servicemen and women.  
 
The honorees are selected by their commanding officers not only for their military service, but also for their service in the local community. The 2019 honorees are:

• United States Army: Sergeant First Class Kevin M. Tran
• United States Marine Corps: Sergeant: Rogger Davila
• United States Navy: Engineering Aid Second Class Viktoria E. Thompson
• United States Navy: Logistics Specialist Second Class David W. Bethard
• United States Navy: Engineering Aid Second Class Ritamarie L. Tarnowski
• United States Navy: Aviation Structural Mechanic Second Class Giovanni P. Dagostino
• United States Air Force: Staff Sergeant Mykal T. Tanner
• United States Coast Guard: Petty Officer Katherine Salzmann
• Department of the Air Force: Channel Islands Air National Guard Staff Sergeant Santos Casaus

 
With the theme “Honoring our local military with respect and pride,” this year’s dinner will feature keynote speaker United States Army Major General Terrence J. McKenrick. Major General McKenrick graduated from the U.S. Military Academy and was commissioned as an Infantry officer. He most recently served as the Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Central at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

The Military Appreciation Dinner will be held at the Courtyard by Marriott Oxnard on Friday, September 20 from 6:00-9:00 pm.

​Advance registrations are required and can be made via the Chamber's website or by calling the office at (805) 983-6118. Sponsorships are also available.