Military and Veterans Affairs Honors Native Americans With VETDAYLA 2022 Open House

The Los Angeles County Department of Military & Veterans Affairs or MVA Nov. 5 will host VetDayLA, a day of information, food and fun for veterans, reserves, national guard, and caregivers at Bob Hope Patriotic Hall. MVA will honor all Native Americans during Native American Heritage Month who’ve served in the U.S. Military with keynote speaker Dawn “Dusty” Napier, 20-Year U.S. Navy Retiree (1974-1994).

Day of information and special programming, including Native American welcome, prayer, Color Guard, food and speakers: 

Jim Zenner, USA, MVA Director

Holly J. Mitchell, LA County Supervisor 2nd District

Commander Dawn “Dusty” Napier, USN (Ret), 1974-1994 former veterans of foreign wars Department of California State commander 

And Melanie J. Cain, USAF, LACDMH clinical program head, American Indian counseling center.

MVA remembers all veterans during the month of November with a special acknowledgement of the many Native Americans who have served in the US Armed Forces. All veterans and their families should be aware of the services and benefits they are entitled to. If you are a veteran, family member or friend who would like to be contacted about the services available to you, reach out at youservedyouearned.com, fill out the form, and a Veteran Service Officer will contact you.

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. , Nov. 5

Venue: Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, 1816 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles