The Rochester Americans and Veterans Outreach Center have once again partnered to host Military Appreciation Night on Friday, Nov. 15 when the Amerks face the Cleveland Monsters at 7:05 p.m. at The Blue Cross Arena.

We remember. We honor. We celebrate. Join us at our annual Stars and Stripes Celebration, presented by Bank of America and hosted by radio talk show host Bob Lonsberry on Friday, November 8th at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Help us honor the brave men and women who served our country and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Originally from Marcellus, New York, Dylan is a 2010 graduate of West Point where he was commissioned as an infantry officer. During his time on active duty, Dylan served in a variety of leadership roles in the 10th Mountain Division and 2nd Ranger Battalion. During his tenure, Dylan deployed three times to Afghanistan and once to Iraq. After completing company command, Dylan transitioned to the New York National Guard where he currently serves as the Battalion Operations Officer (S3) of the 2-108th Infantry Battalion.

Corporal Fred M. Loret’s greatest desire, is to be buried in his dress blues. Having served in the United States Marine Corps from 1960-1964, his time in service to his country had a profound impact on his life. He spends much of his time regaling his family and friends about his service time in Okinawa Japan, where he served as an infantry soldier starting at the age of seventeen.

I love how many new services we implemented this year in DIRECT response to what our veterans asked for! We listened and we took action. Consequently, 2019 has been a year of exploding growth in almost every one of our service areas, including the following:

Earlier this year, through the efforts of many advocates and impassioned people, we successfully reminded Congress of the responsibility our government has to care for those whose health has been impacted by the exposures on September 11th.   Just over a month ago, the President signed into law the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund which is a bill that will provide health care benefits for first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attacks for the next 70 years.