From left, Navy Capt. Dan Christensen, new commander of Lake County Military Officers Association of America; Col. Pete Peterka, president of Redwood Empire Chapter, MOAA; Lt. Col. Linda Morrison, adjutant, and Col. Dave Hulme, vice commander. Photo by Genevieve Snow.

LAKE COUNTY – Col. Pete Peterka, president of Redwood Empire Chapter, was the guest speaker for the Lake County sub-chapter of the Military Officers Association of America's meeting held February 21 at Zino's Restaurant.

Col. Peterka met with chapter members and the new officers: Navy Capt. Dan Christensen, commander; Air Force Lieutenant Col. Linda Morrison, adjutant; and Army Col. Dave Hulme, vice commander.

Military Officers Association of America meets every other month and membership is open to all commissioned officers, active duty, retirees or those who served. Membership includes a number of support programs for former officers as well as social and community service opportunities.

For further information, contact Capt. Christensen at 263-3297, Col. Hulme or Lt. Col. Morrison.

The next meeting is scheduled for April 17 at noon at Zino's Restaurant, 6330 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.

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During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

She is the daughter of Cheryl Innis of Clearlake.

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Chapter President Dean Gotham (right) presents the “Member of the Year Award” to Dan Davi. Courtesy photo.

Chapter President Dean Gotham presented Lakeport resident and veteran Dan Davi with the “Member of the Year Award” during the February potluck and meeting.

Davi, a VVA board member, has coordinated numerous projects including the chapter's outreach program and most recently, “Seniors Not Forgotten,” a Christmas project which provided blankets and slipper socks to local seniors.

Patty Collins of Clearlake received the “Associated Vietnam Veterans 951 Award” for her relentless efforts in chapter fundraisers including the poker run.

Gotham honored Patty Collins with the “Associated Vietnam Veterans 951 Award.” Courtesy photo.

Lucerne resident Alan Fraser received lifetime membership.

Alan Fraser (left) received lifetime membership from Gotham at the meeting. Courtesy photo.

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Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Steven J. McElheran. Courtesy photo.

MIDDLETOWN – Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Steven J. McElheran has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

McElheran is the son of James McElheran of St. Helena County Road, Middletown.

He is a 2004 graduate of Napa High School.

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