Health & Human services

The Office of Veterans Support

Established in 2022, the Long Beach Office of Veterans Support (OVS) serves as the infrastructure to carry out the goals, objectives and strategies outlined in the Veterans Strategic Plan. The Office of Veterans Support oversees the City’s efforts to uplift and support Veterans by:  

• Coordinating City-wide efforts to recognize Veterans through public celebrations.  
• Convening local Veteran-serving agencies that serve Veterans on the City’s behalf.
• Connecting Veterans to the local resources and services they need when they need them. 
• Partnering with local agencies to connect Veterans to employment opportunities.  
• Serving as an information clearinghouse for “all things Veteran” for the Veterans community.  
• Supporting innovative Veterans mental health, housing, education and employment public policy.

• The Long Beach Veterans Commission

  Established in 2017, the Long Beach Veterans Commission comprises nine members, one representative for each of the City’s nine Council Districts. The Veterans Commission oversees and coordinates the activities of the OVS. 

Featured Upcoming Event: 2025 Veterans Day Celebration 

Flyers in English | Spanish | Tagalog | Khmer 

Celebrate, recognize and honor Veterans at the 2025 Long Beach Veterans Day Celebration.

The Veterans Day Celebration returns to Houghton Park on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. This free, family-friendly event that celebrates and honors veterans and those currently serving in the United States military. The Veterans Day Celebration features:
• Veterans and community resources fair
• Food trucks and a beer garden
• Flyovers with historic aircraft (at 12:30 p.m.)
• Kids’ zone
• Bootcamp-style obstacle course
• All Day DJ sets by Mr. Quick (also event emcee)
• The Satin Dollz (at 1:15 p.m.)
• Knyght Ryder (at 2:30 p.m.)
• Free Community Flu Vaccination Clinic

Veterans Recognition Ceremony Honorees

Individuals and organizations who have demonstrated outstanding service to the veterans’ community will be honored at the Veterans Recognition Ceremony, taking place at 12:30 p.m. This year’s honorees are:

• Gus Orozco, “2025 Veterans Day Celebration Grand Marshal”
• American Gold Star Manor Long Beach, “Outstanding Community Organization”
• Ryan Antes, “Outstanding Volunteer”
• Skip Keesal, “In Memoriam”

ADA parking and the Paratransit drop off are located on Harding Street between Atlantic and Myrtle.

Learn more about the Veterans Day Celebration and the Office of Veterans Support at longbeach.gov/veterans

OFFICE OF VETERANS SUPPORT FAQs

• Who is the commissioner for my council district?

  The Commission comprises nine members, one for each Council District:

  Jim Goodin, District 1
  James Schotter, District 2
  Kenneth Osborn, District 3
  Vacant, District 4
  Victor Hill, District 5
  Antawnette Blade, District 6
  Nick Sramek, District 7
  Vacant, District 8
  Juanita Doplemore, District 9

• Whom should I contact for additional Information?

  Gina Overholt
  Office of Veterans Support Coordinator
  Phone: (562) 570-4035
  veterans@longbeach.gov

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