Palo Alto College Veteran Affairs

09/11/2026

Where were you on September 11, 2001?

That Tuesday morning, I was serving as a Marine Corps captain on active duty as the Operations Officer for Recruiting Station New Orleans. The Marines of RS New Orleans were working on shipping our recruits (future Marines) to MCRD San Diego when my cell phone rang. It was my dad, a former Marine, and he said to find a TV as soon as I could because a tragedy was unfolding in New York City. At about the same time, cell phones, and office phones, started ringing, all with the same message: America is under attack. —Vincent Bosquez, Captain USMC Retired.

09/10/2026

We will always remember ❤️

Last night, September 9, 2,977 drones rose over New York Harbor and formed the Twin Towers at full architectural scale.

The lights first gathered into a helix, swirling upward before assembling into the shape of the towers.

There were exactly 2,977 lights, one for every person killed in the September 11 attacks.

The installation, called “2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor,” was created for the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and shaped with input from victims’ families, survivors and first responders. Among those involved was retired FDNY firefighter Tim Brown, who lost close friends on 9/11. Three of the lights honored firefighters Chris Blackwell, Terry Hatton and Michael Lynch.

The towers eventually broke apart back into individual lights.

09/08/2026

Felt good to be back home again and speaking with Veterans!!!

09/02/2026

https://news.va.gov/press-room/va-cemeteries-to-host-national-day-of-service-and-remembrance-marking-the-25th-anniversary-of-9-11/

National Day of Service and Remembrance hosted at VA cemeteries marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

08/28/2026

For those of you on the Ketrville area!

Veteran Benefits Fair - Sept 3 in Kerrville!

08/24/2026

What are you reading?

08/21/2026

Welcome Aboard, Sir!

Welcome to Military City USA®!

The City of San Antonio is proud to welcome Major General (Ret.) Scott Jackson as the new Director of the Military and Veteran Affairs Department (MVAD).

Major General Jackson brings decades of distinguished leadership and service in the United States Army, retiring at the rank of Major General. His extensive military experience, commitment to service, and understanding of the unique needs of service members, veterans, and military families will help guide San Antonio’s continued work to support our military community and strengthen the missions that call our region home.

As Director, he will lead MVAD’s efforts to advocate for Joint Base San Antonio, support military and veteran initiatives, strengthen community partnerships, and advance San Antonio’s proud legacy as Military City USA®.

Please join us in welcoming Major General Scott Jackson, U.S. Army (Ret.), to the City of San Antonio team!

Welcome aboard, General Jackson!

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08/15/2026

We will be closed Tuesday morning but we will be ready to serve you that afternoon!

Hey Palominos! 🐴

Palo Alto College will be closed Tuesday, August 18, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. so our faculty and staff can attend a mandatory all-college event.

We’ll reopen and resume normal operations after 1 p.m. that day. 👍 We will see you soon.

08/14/2026

Retired Military Town Hall

JBSA Retired Military Town Hall