Colonel Juan M. Mora to Speak at Pasadena Veterans Day Event

[Link] PASADENA, Calif.-The Pasadena Veterans Day Committee has selected Colonel Juan M. Mora as keynote speaker at the Veterans Day event on Monday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.

Colonel Mora was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in 1997 following the graduation from California State University, Fullerton. He was assigned to B Co,1-184th Infantry Battalion, California Army National Guard where he served as a Rifle Platoon Leader. He then served as a Platoon Leader with D Co, 2-127 Infantry Battalion, Wisconsin Army National Guard from 1997 to 1999. His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement Medal, Ranger Tab, and Combat Infantry Badge. Currently, he is the 40^th Infantry Division, Chief of Staff, at Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, CA. He is a Level III, Joint Qualified Officer.

Invited remarks will also be provided by Army Veteran James Zenner, Director of Los Angeles County Military and Veteran Affairs. Mr. Zenner enlisted in the United States Army from April 2004 to April 2008, completed one deployment in support of Iraqi Freedom as an All Source Intelligence Analyst from 2006-2007 with 1-14 Cav, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. He went on to serve in the United States Army Reserve from April 2008 to May 2011. He possesses a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from St. Martin's University.

The event also pays a special tribute to our own 2D Battalion 23D Marine Corps Regiment, who has been deployed for a yearlong term of duty, with a special Yellow Ribbon Ceremony. The spectacular Condor Squadron will fly over City Hall at 11:11 a.m. Activities and exhibits will be held on site for adults and children, including free hot dogs served by Pasadena Fire Fighters Local 809. Exhibits and information will be available from organizations including the

California State Guard; Military Museum; Martin Severance Chapter, NSDAR; U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps; and Veteran and Military Affairs; and Pasadena Police Department.

This event is supported the Office of LA County Supervisor Barger, The Rose Bowl Stadium and Pasadena Management Association.