Last week, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors engaged in a civic tour with the Sacramento Coast Guard Air Station. The purpose of the tour was to solidify the County’s strategic alliance with our military partners and to promote our Military Appreciation program and opportunities the County has developed to recruit separating military personnel for County careers. Board Chair Ed Scofield and District 4 Supervisor Sue Hoek led the delegation hosted by Captain Ian Bastek, the Air Station Commander.
Captain Bastek provided a mission brief of the unit's responsibilities, which spans from Canada to South America. The unit is the only Coast Guard station that flies the C27-J medium range surveillance aircraft fleet, along with its HC-144 Ocean Sentries, to perform drug and migrant interdiction, disaster response, and search and rescue missions. The Nevada County team was given a tour of the aircraft and learned about the capabilities the platform provides to support the various missions the unit supports.
Chair Scofield presented five members of the unit who were identified as superior performers with challenge coins during a lunch with the unit's leadership team.
Nevada County is a leader in supporting our military and veterans. Be sure to attend the 2nd annual Grass Valley Armed Forces Day Event on May 20th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm in downtown Grass Valley. The day will be filled with two military aircraft flyovers, static displays from all of the military branches, and an award program honoring the best of the best from each military branch from across Northern California. Learn more about Armed Forces Day on the Greater Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce website.
Nevada County also has developed a veteran and Goldstar family appreciation discount program. See our website for a complete list of participating businesses.
