A - D AVU Member's Profiles Listed Alphabetically
Ernie Acosta *Life Member*
US Army
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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