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A - D AVU Member's Profiles Listed Alphabetically

Ernie Acosta *Life Member*

US Army

mriea@yahoo.com

4895 N Buttercreek Road
Moorpark, CA 93021

805-990-1574


US Army
2 Years


Training Fort Ord

Vietnam - Tay Ninh - Cuchi


Had retail flooring store for 50 years. Now retired. Enjoy golf, fishing and traveling.

Henry Alfaro - AVU President *Life Member*

US Army

avuinc@yahoo.com

4814 Talmadge
Moorpark, CA

805-990-4079


US Army 1967-1969

Fort Ord, CA basic training and AIT

I was with 20th Eng. 169th BN. Co. C in Vietnam 1967-1968


Married Linda July 29, 1967 and was drafted three month later. I have two sons:

Henry Alfaro, Jr.

Andre Alfaro married to Kimberly and one granddaughter Neva Alfaro.


I am the President and founder of American Veterans United and have devoted my life to helping Veterans with their benefits and claims. American Veterans United is all about Veterans and their families.

*See my photos below, be sure scroll to see all.

Henry Alfaro Photo Gallery

John Atkin *Life Member*

USMC

jack@atkinonline.com

3463 Via Arnez
Lompoc, CA 93436

805-733-2263


USMC 3 years

Vietnam

Camp Pendleton, CA

Married - 5 Children - 6 Grandchildren - Retired

Tony Bacolot - Area 3 Director *Life Member*

US Army

tonybacolot@yahoo.com

13332 Sandra Place

Garden Grove, CA 92843

714-251-4630


US Army December 1967 to July 1969

Vietnam

I was born and raised in Santa Maria. High school and two  years at Allen Hancock College. I'm married with four sons and one daughter. Nine grandchildren and one great granddaughter. I was drafted in 1967 and came home in 1969. My hobbies are hot rods and 50's music. I recently retired so that I could spend more time with my Vietnam vet brothers. Vietnam was an experience that probably only another Vietnam vet relates to. It was not a good time, but it's getting better. When I go somewhere and I run into another vet, we can look at each other and know that we share a common bond without ever saying a word. It's been a long time coming, but it's getting there. God bless our  young troops and hope they have a good home coming.

See my photos below.

Tony Bacolot Photo Gallery

Gil Barrera *Life Member*

US Army

gilbarrera@verizon.net

909-263-5450


US Army 1961 - 1963

Fort Ord, CA Basic training

Fort Sill, OK Artillery training

Baumholder, Germany
1st Sqdn 3rd Armored Calvary 


Born in Mexico.

Raised in Santa Rosa, TX

Received BA degree from Cal State Northridge

Lived in Moorpark, CA for 35 years before moving to Chino Hills, CA

Ronald "Ronn" Bass

Army

ronald.bass@va.gov

212 E Clara Street
Oxnard, CA 

310-594-1719


Army 2 years 11 months 17 days

1 Corp - Berlin Germany
Vietnam
ATS @ WLA VAMC - Mental Health Coordinator

Patrick Bonham *Life Member*

US Army

patndianne@outlook.com

13645 Mindora Avenue
Sylmar, CA 91342

818-364-6908


Army May 1968 - May 1970

Fort Ord, CA

Fort Sam Houston, TX

Dong Tam, South Vietnam

Fort Shafter, HI

Schofield Barracks, HI


Married to Dianne, one child Dana Marie Brewer, three grandchildren, Marissa, Daniel and Shawn. Retired from Southern California Gas Co. on December 1, 2006 where I held many positions from field service to training and design. Interests are music collecting/editing and computers. Active in high school alumni association and church.

See my photos below.

Patrick Bonham Photo Gallery

Paul Boyd *Life Member*

USMC

stpatbiker@comcast.net

1549 S. Varick Ct.
Santa Maria, CA 93458

805-345-1247


USMC - 4 years

1st Marine Air Wing

Chu Lai, Vietnam 1969-1970


El Toro M.C.A.S.
Santa Ana, CA 1970-1972

Sgt. E-5


Harley rider, member of AVU Riders, Vietnam Veteran Riders and American Legion Riders

Cuesta College - 1972-1974

A.A. - Liberal Arts

School Bus Driver - 1976 - 1981

Greyhound Driver - 1981 - 1990

Art Carmona

US Army

 cplcarmona@aol.com

805-890-5115

Army 1965-1967
Vietnam 1967

California Army National Guard 1988-2006
Gulf War 1990-1991

Fort Bliss, Fort Leonardwood, Fort Bragg, Fort Hood and Fort Ord
Vietnam, Saudi Arabia & Iraq

Hobbies: Computers/Internet

Fred Cobb - Area 1 Director *Life Member*

US Air Force

k9cobb@comcast.net

511 Pioneer Court
Santa Maria, CA 93454

805-478-6654


Air Force - Vietnam

July 1964 to August 1984, USAF. I was assigned to duty in Germany, Greece, Thailand, Vietnam, Puerto Rico, Washington, California, Texas, Indiana, Missouri and North Dakota.

I've been married twice. My first marriage was for 24 years. I have six children from my first marriage. I've been happily married to my second wife for over 30 years and I have a step-daughter from my second marriage. I have 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. I retired from the Air Force as an E-8, Security Police Superintendent. I came to the Central Coast after retiring in 1984 and went to work with Martin Marrieta Aerospace. I retired from Lockheed Martin in January 2002, as a Senior Communications Specialist and began working for the Santa Barbara County Probation Department. I retired from the Probation Department in January 2015 as a Senior Deputy Probation Officer. I enjoy traveling, walking/hiking, shooting, fishing, camping and visiting with family and friends.

Daniel W. Coons *Life Member*

US Army

11513 Charisma Court
Camarillo, CA 93012


Army 1967-1969

Vietnam MACV I Corps 1st Vietnamese Ranger Group


Married Mary Ann in 1971. Two daughters Rebecca and Nicole.

Retired from Ventura County Sheriff's Department in 2004 - 30 years of service. Like to golf and ride motorcycles.

Art Cordova - Area 3 Director *Life Member*

US Navy

acordova49@gmail.com

1621 Arbolita Dr.
La Habra, CA 90631

562-896-8332


Navy - Vietnam
USS John A. Bole DD755 1968-1970
USS Lockwood DE1064 1970-1972

Completed two West Pac Tours in Vietnam 1970 aboard John A Bole and 1972 aboard Lockwood, was part of A-Gang.

See my photos below, be sure to scroll to see all.

Art Cordova Photo Gallery

Glen de St Jean Area 1 Director *Life Member*

US Navy

Navy

Vietnam 1966 - 1970

William de St Jean *Life Member*

USMC

juliedest@wildblue.net


Vietnam 

1969-1970 1st Marine Division

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