This USAKIA 10-19-06 Press Release in PDF Format
Download USAKIA's press release for October 19, 2006, in PDF format. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Uploaded: Oct 18, 2006
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Santa Cruz Sentinel News about Event
On September 1, 2006, the Santa Cruz Sentinel printed a front-page-Local article by Tom Ragan about the Saturday, September 2, event happening the next day in Moss Landing.
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File Name: CopyofSantaCruzSentinel1018060003.JPG 9-2-06 Moss Landing Event Schedule in PDF Format
Here is the schedule for the KIA Thunder Run, Military Vehicle Show, and Swap Meet in PDF format. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Uploaded: Oct 18, 2006
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A Table Display for the Swap Meet
The 2006 KIA Thunder Run, Ceremony, and Military Vehicle Show at J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store in Moss Landing also had a swap meet. Here we see it just set up.
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Big Rain at Moss Landing - 9/2/06
The band Big Rain provided live music for much of the day.
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Motorcycle Displays KIA Flag
A Harley Displays the KIA flag before Speakers began at noon. The flag raising portion came next.
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A Tank Displayed at Moss Landing Event
MVCC displayed vehicles, including a tank here. Kids of all ages could touch a piece of history.
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A Military Jeep from World War II
Here's a military Jeep displayed by MVCC at the event.
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USAKIA Flag Officer James Ortolani with CA National Guard Members
USAKIA Flag Officer and America Remembers KIA Founder James Ortolani speaks with California National Guard participants.
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Alec Arago from Congressman Farr's Office
Alec Arago from Congressman Sam Farr's Office speaks during the event. He later presented sponsors J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store and USAKIA with certificates of special congressional recognition.
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Ms. Gabby Cribland Sings National Anthem.
After the flags were raised, Ms. Gabby Cribland did a fine rendition of the Star Spangled Banner for the second year in a row.
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Particiapants Hear National Anthem
L-R, CA National Guard Participants, then Pat Wiscowiche, Gold Star Mother of Willie Wiscowiche, and Jim Gilbertson, a J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store owner, second from right, listen to Star Spangled Banner.
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Patriotic Bikers Attend
Here we see some of the decked-out motorcycles. They complemented the vehicle show.
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Children Enjoy Themselves at Event
People of all ages attended the Second Annual 2006 KIA Thunder Run, Military Vehicle Show, and Swap Meet at Moss Landing. A local nonprofit for children of military families also sold food and drink.
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California National Guard Participants
The California National Guard sent participants this year - L-R, SPC Narciso, SPC Mead, & SSG Caldwell.
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U.S. Flag Positioned
A California National Guard member begins raising Old Glory.
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California National Guard Raises Flag
A California National Guard member proceeds to raise U.S. Flag for the September 2, 2006, North Monterey Bay event.
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U.S. Flag in Raised Position
The U.S. flag gets raised during the flag raising ceremony which began at 1PM. Speakers began at noon.
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Appreciation Certificates Presented
L - R, Joe Wiscowiche, Alec Arago for Congressman Sam Farr's Office, Jim Gilbertson for J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store, Pat Wiscowiche, and Vincent Bartning; Pat and Alec receive certificates of appreciation from USAKIA.
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Rolling Thunder Gets Appreciated
USAKIA shows its appreciation to Joy Jeannette of Rolling Thunder, presenting her with a certificate.
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J&S Receives Appreciation Certificate
Vincent Bartning of USAKIA presents Jim Gilbertson of J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store, a division of Eagle Emblems, Inc., a Certificate of Appreciation. J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store provided the site and a lot of support for the 2006 KIA Thunder Run, Military-Vehicle Show, and Swap Meet.
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