For more information visit their website here.

The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West is stationed in the San Francisco Bay area at Travis Air Force Base, California. The only active duty Air Force band west of the Rockies, the Band of the Golden West is comprised of about 60 talented and versatile Airmen-musicians under the command of Captain Rafael F. Toro-Quiñones. In addition to performing for civilian communities throughout the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah, the band supports 13 Air Force Bases, 8 Air Force Reserve Wings, and 6 recruiting squadrons in over 250 annual performances for 1.5 million listeners

For more information visit their website here.

The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that comprise The U.S. Air Force Band. Created in 1950 to continue the tradition of Major Glenn Miller's Army Air Corps dance band, the current band consists of 18 active duty Airmen musicians including one vocalist.

For more information visit their website here.

Jazz is America's music and the U.S. Navy Band Commodores, the Navy's premier jazz ensemble, have been performing the very best of big band jazz for the Navy and the nation for over 40 years. Formed in 1969, this 18-member group continues the jazz big band legacy with some of the finest musicians in the world. Led by Senior Chief Musician William C. Mulligan, the Commodores' mission includes public concerts, national concert tours, ceremonial support in honoring our veterans, jazz education classes and clinics, and protocol performances for high-level military and civilian government officials.

For more information visit their website here.

The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West is stationed in the San Francisco Bay area at Travis Air Force Base, California. The only active duty Air Force band west of the Rockies, the Band of the Golden West is comprised of about 60 talented and versatile Airmen-musicians under the command of Captain Rafael F. Toro-Quiñones. In addition to performing for civilian communities throughout the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah, the band supports 13 Air Force Bases, 8 Air Force Reserve Wings, and 6 recruiting squadrons in over 250 annual performances for 1.5 million listeners

For more information visit their website here.

Sponsorship of the Annual Military Appreciation Dinner. The Oxnard Ambassadors proudly show our gratitude to the brave men and women who serve our country and our community. Honorees are chosen by commanding officers from the area's Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy and Space based on their military service, community involvement and volunteer efforts.

On December 21, 2019 Oxnard Ambassadors sponsored Operation Snowflake.

Operation Snowflake is an annual event that brings Christmas cheer to military and veteran families in need. VCMilC and Operation Snowflake sponsors provide new, unwrapped toys, gift cards for groceries and gasoline, quilted stockings, veteran benefits and an afternoon with Santa Claus. Operation Snowflake is geared for Active Duty, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans and their families who may be struggling during the holiday season.

December 12, 2020, the Oxnard Ambassadors participated in the Naval Base Ventura County Winter Wonderland. Ambassador Dan Alpern made the suggestion at our November meeting and we jumped aboard with gusto. We raised $3,000 to purchase toys and gift cards to present to the military children as part of the Holiday Drive Through. Due to COVID this year the event was a driving course where several sponsors were located to pass out goodies. There were candy canes, holiday tiaras, live carolers, penguins, elves, and of course Santa.

Consul General Steve Huber and Deputy Consul General Tony Murguia along with their families set up the "station" next to Santa. They were able to hand deliver 250 gifts to very surprised children and parents. Wish you could have seen some of their faces - pure joy! One lady was in tears because she had been having a tough year and our gifts made her so happy. Tony greeted each car and passed them a business card with our Ambassador logo, mission statement, and web address. Steve wished military and their families in the over 100 cars "Happy Holidays" as he handed them age appropriate gifts for each military child in the vehicle.

Thanks to the 14 Ambassadors who donated funds and Rod Gietzen who donated Yolanda's gift cards. The Ambassadors plan to hand out even more toys in 2021.

December 10, 2021, the Oxnard Ambassadors again participated in the Winter Wonderland by raising over $5,000 which provided over 500 presents that were delivered to military children at Naval Base Ventura County. The gift line was long but between presents and gift cards every child received something from the Oxnard Ambassadors.



Thanks go out to the crew of Consul General Tony and Linda Murguia, Steve and Eileen Huber, Teri Scheid (friend of the Ambassadors), Dan Alpern, Rick Gill, Otto Kanny, and Mark Spellman. The smiles were wonderful to see when the gifts were handed out.



Taylor Penny, our newest ambassador, did a fantastic job of coordinating the event and making the magic happen on base. Base leaders were very appreciative and families were in awe that the Oxnard Ambassadors would be so kind in showing appreciation for their service.

In 2002, the Oxnard Ambassadors established at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) an endowed scholarship in memory of past member Robert McMillan. The Oxnard Ambassadors Scholarship at CSUCI was established to benefit Oxnard students majoring in business at CSUCI with a minimum 3.0 grade point average. Scholarships are provided annually to deserving students to help them advance their academic aspirations.

Sponsorship of the Annual Oxnard Community and Business Awards. It is an Oxnard Ambassadors Honor and Tradition to celebrate the people, business and organizations that have made Oxnard a great community to live, work or do business in.