On Wednesday, August 5th, 2026, at 1000, representatives of Post 9676 and Ambercare Hospice had the distinct honor of conducting a special Pinning Ceremony for Mr. Daniel D. Dittman, an 81-year-old U.S. Navy Veteran. Mr. Dittman served our nation proudly in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1966 as a Radioman. During his time in the military, he served aboard the USS Stien Edgar, with deployments that included stops in Italy, France, and Spain.
Post 9676 pays special tribute to Mr. Dittman for his patriotic contributions and his honorable service to our country. Thank you for protecting the universal hope of freedom and liberty for all!
Valencia County News-BulletinVeterans Day is a day set aside to acknowledge those men and women who have served and are presently serving in all branches of the U.S. Military in defense of our country and in preservation of our freedoms. The Valencia County News-Bulletin will again honor Valencia County Veterans and active duty Valencia County service members by posting their photographers in the News-Bulletin's Veterans Day Section to be published on the Thursday before Veterans Day. Please consider honoring your veterans or active duty service member by submitting a photograph. If you have already submitted a photo and information for your veteran or active duty service member, the News-Bulletin has them on file and will publish them again this year. The deadline to submit photos will be announced.
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