This USAKIA 10-19-06 Press Release in PDF Format
Download USAKIA's press release for October 19, 2006, in PDF format. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Santa Cruz Sentinel News about Event
On September 1, 2006, the Santa Cruz Sentinel printed a front-page-Local article by Tom Ragan about the Saturday, September 2, event happening the next day in Moss Landing.
9-2-06 Moss Landing Event Schedule in PDF Format
Here is the schedule for the KIA Thunder Run, Military Vehicle Show, and Swap Meet in PDF format. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
A Table Display for the Swap Meet
The 2006 KIA Thunder Run, Ceremony, and Military Vehicle Show at J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store in Moss Landing also had a swap meet. Here we see it just set up.
Big Rain at Moss Landing - 9/2/06
The band Big Rain provided live music for much of the day.
Motorcycle Displays KIA Flag
A Harley Displays the KIA flag before Speakers began at noon. The flag raising portion came next.
A Tank Displayed at Moss Landing Event
MVCC displayed vehicles, including a tank here. Kids of all ages could touch a piece of history.
A Military Jeep from World War II
Here's a military Jeep displayed by MVCC at the event.
USAKIA Flag Officer James Ortolani with CA National Guard Members
USAKIA Flag Officer and America Remembers KIA Founder James Ortolani speaks with California National Guard participants.
Alec Arago from Congressman Farr's Office
Alec Arago from Congressman Sam Farr's Office speaks during the event. He later presented sponsors J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store and USAKIA with certificates of special congressional recognition.
Ms. Gabby Cribland Sings National Anthem.
After the flags were raised, Ms. Gabby Cribland did a fine rendition of the Star Spangled Banner for the second year in a row.
Particiapants Hear National Anthem
L-R, CA National Guard Participants, then Pat Wiscowiche, Gold Star Mother of Willie Wiscowiche, and Jim Gilbertson, a J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store owner, second from right, listen to Star Spangled Banner.
Patriotic Bikers Attend
Here we see some of the decked-out motorcycles. They complemented the vehicle show.
Children Enjoy Themselves at Event
People of all ages attended the Second Annual 2006 KIA Thunder Run, Military Vehicle Show, and Swap Meet at Moss Landing. A local nonprofit for children of military families also sold food and drink.
California National Guard Participants
The California National Guard sent participants this year - L-R, SPC Narciso, SPC Mead, & SSG Caldwell.
U.S. Flag Positioned
A California National Guard member begins raising Old Glory.
California National Guard Raises Flag
A California National Guard member proceeds to raise U.S. Flag for the September 2, 2006, North Monterey Bay event.
U.S. Flag in Raised Position
The U.S. flag gets raised during the flag raising ceremony which began at 1PM. Speakers began at noon.
Appreciation Certificates Presented
L - R, Joe Wiscowiche, Alec Arago for Congressman Sam Farr's Office, Jim Gilbertson for J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store, Pat Wiscowiche, and Vincent Bartning; Pat and Alec receive certificates of appreciation from USAKIA.
Rolling Thunder Gets Appreciated
USAKIA shows its appreciation to Joy Jeannette of Rolling Thunder, presenting her with a certificate.
J&S Receives Appreciation Certificate
Vincent Bartning of USAKIA presents Jim Gilbertson of J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store, a division of Eagle Emblems, Inc., a Certificate of Appreciation. J&S Surplus & Outdoor Store provided the site and a lot of support for the 2006 KIA Thunder Run, Military-Vehicle Show, and Swap Meet.
