Today, October 16, is National Veterans BBQ Day!

There is something very American about getting together around a barbecue. Good food, good conversation, and an opportunity to spend time with friends, family, and neighbors.

For veterans, those gatherings can mean something more. The friendships and bonds formed during military service often last a lifetime. Sometimes getting together over a plate of barbecue is all it takes to reconnect, share a few memories, and enjoy the company of people who understand those experiences.

At the Air & Space Forces Association Palm Springs Chapter 134, bringing people together is an important part of what we do. Our Air Commandos lunches and Chapter meetings give veterans, active-duty service members, aviation enthusiasts, and members of our community an opportunity to connect.

And while barbecue is the theme of the day, we want to give a special thank you to ROC’s Firehouse Grille in Palm Desert, where we hold our regular gatherings. Their hospitality and welcoming atmosphere have made ROC’s a great meeting place for our Chapter, and we appreciate having them as part of our community.

So on National Veterans BBQ Day, fire up the grill, invite a veteran, and enjoy some good company. And remember, you don’t need a special day to do it!

Learn more about our Chapter and activities at https://afapalmsprings.org

Thanks!