Cadets from Del Vallejo Leadership and STEAM Academy in San Bernardino presenting the colors and performing drills

The Veterans Resource Center (VRC) at San Bernardino Valley College and KVCR held their annual Veterans Day Festival on Nov. 11.  

Attendees enjoyed food, live music by the band Crimson Revolver, lawn games, and prizes, and perused booths showcasing resources for veterans. Cadets from Del Vallejo Leadership and STEAM Academy in San Bernardino presented the colors and performed drills.  

“Here at VRC, we pride ourselves in helping our fellow veterans,” said student and VRC employee Isaiah Franco.  

SBVC has a history of supporting former service members and helping them adjust from the military to the classroom.  

“Service was very important, but the decision to transition here changed my life,” said Army veteran Daniel Hinojosa. He was “lost” going back to school, but that changed once he walked into the VRC. Hinojosa went on to earn two associate’s degrees at SBVC before getting a bachelor’s at Cal State San Bernardino, where he is now a master’s candidate.  

“I wouldn’t have done that without the support of Valley and (Veterans Services Coordinator) Jason (Alvarez),” said Hinojosa, who worked at the VRC and was SBVC’s 2023 commencement speaker. He encourages all veterans to reach out to the VRC, as asking for help is the biggest thing you can do.”

Army veteran Jeremy Brooks also found the assistance he needed through VRC, and said he quickly learned that SBVC “is a family across the board.”