MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. — Humboldt Bay-based Coast Guard members commemorated women veterans during an event Friday at Arcata Veterans Memorial Hall.

The “Honoring Women Veterans” program gathers all local women veterans and recognizes them for their selfless service to their country. This year’s event included women from all armed services, occupational specialties, and ages ranging from 30 to 94 years old. Many in attendance also participated in the WWII Honor Flight Program which departed from the Arcata airport last month.

Festivities included speeches from various community members, an emotional tribal drum performance in honor of women warriors, and a luncheon for all attendees. Local Coast Guardsmen helped out with coordinating the event and recognize all WWII veterans by pinning on handmade corsages.

The Coast Guard is grateful for all those who have selflessly served their country, and is honored to take part in ceremonies celebrating them. With Veterans Day fast approaching, the Coast Guard would like to say thank you:

“Semper Fidelis”

“This We’ll Defend”

“Honor, Courage, Commitment”

“Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do”



ARCATA, Calif. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Jarred Reas pins a corsage on the oldest WWII veteran present at the Veterans Memorial building in Arcata, Calif, Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. The annual event, called Honoring Women Veterans, drew an attendance of more than 75 community members to pay respect and join in the camaraderie. U. S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Erika Lundquist. ARCATA, Calif. — Seaman David White helps a local veteran up the stairs on her way to the Veterans Honoring Women Veterans ceremony, Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. The Veterans Memorial building hosted the annual event to recognize and pay respect to women in the community who served their country. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Erika Lundquist.

MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. — Humboldt Bay-based Coast Guard members commemorated women veterans during an event Friday at Arcata Veterans Memorial Hall.

The “Honoring Women Veterans” program gathers all local women veterans and recognizes them for their selfless service to their country. This year’s event included women from all armed services, occupational specialties, and ages ranging from 30 to 94 years old. Many in attendance also participated in the WWII Honor Flight Program which departed from the Arcata airport last month.

Festivities included speeches from various community members, an emotional tribal drum performance in honor of women warriors, and a luncheon for all attendees. Local Coast Guardsmen helped out with coordinating the event and recognize all WWII veterans by pinning on handmade corsages.

The Coast Guard is grateful for all those who have selflessly served their country, and is honored to take part in ceremonies celebrating them. With Veterans Day fast approaching, the Coast Guard would like to say thank you:

“Semper Fidelis”

“This We’ll Defend”

“Honor, Courage, Commitment”

“Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do”



ARCATA, Calif. — Petty Officer 2nd Class Jarred Reas pins a corsage on the oldest WWII veteran present at the Veterans Memorial building in Arcata, Calif, Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. The annual event, called Honoring Women Veterans, drew an attendance of more than 75 community members to pay respect and join in the camaraderie. U. S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Erika Lundquist. ARCATA, Calif. — Seaman David White helps a local veteran up the stairs on her way to the Veterans Honoring Women Veterans ceremony, Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. The Veterans Memorial building hosted the annual event to recognize and pay respect to women in the community who served their country. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Erika Lundquist.

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