As American family changes, mission to help remains
In her 16 years of service at The Salvation Army, Ana Aguirre has seen the American family change before her eyes. As program director for the Zahn Memorial Center, an emergency shelter for families in downtown Los Angeles, Aguirre is
Cheyenne Corps celebrates Donut Day
By Pete Fetsco - The Cheyenne Corps began its 125th anniversary celebration by distributing more than 3,700 donuts on National Donut Day, June 6. Spearheaded by members of the advisory board, volunteers distributed donuts to veterans, active-duty military personnel, school children, law-enforcement
Greening Education
What if happy meals resulted in happy kids and a happier, healthier world? What if students were able to grow them in schools? Our Green Bronx Machine is a non-profit dedicated to growing, re-using, resourcing and recycling our way into
2014 Commissioning focuses on the cross
The Western Territory added 57 new officers to the ranks of The Salvation Army following the 2014 Commissioning weekend, led by territorial leaders Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs and guest leaders General Paul and Commissioner Kay Rader (Ret.). In the lead-up
Danish leaders visit the West
With three Danish cadets as part of the Disciples of the Cross session, Denmark Territorial Leaders Colonels Knud David and Lisbeth Welander joined in the USA Western Territory’s Commissioning weekend. The Denmark Territory—a Partner in Mission to the Alaska and Hawaiian
Kay Rader addresses cadets at commencement
By Robert Docter - At the College for Officer Training at Crestmont June 13, 57 cadets of the Disciples of the Cross session officially completed training and many received diplomas after earning an associate’s degree over the past two years. General Paul
An open letter to the Disciples of the Cross
By Bob Docter - First of all congratulations. You have completed a “training” cycle whereby the Army has some level of confidence that you can be sent to the field and facilitate the accomplishment of its mission and protection of its brand.
“DISCIPLES OF THE CROSS” Appointments
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Appointment service sends out new lieutenants
The cheers and claps of nearly 2,300 people welcomed to the Pasadena Civic Center auditorium stage June 15 members of the West’s Territorial Executive Council, including territorial leaders Commissioners James and Carolyn Knaggs, weekend guests General Paul and Commissioner Kay
Send us out
Service of Appointments address By Dawn Preston, Lieutenant - Twenty-two months ago my session mates and I crossed the threshold of the College of Officer Training as cadets. We came to training school, strangers. Over the course of our training, we have
The Western Territory commissions 57
In the expansive Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Western Territorial Chief Secretary Colonel Dave Hudson welcomed attendees June 15 to the commissioning and ordination of the Disciples of the Cross. “This morning we are on holy ground recognizing these cadets who are offering
Where are they now
Long-serving Western Territory officers were recognized during the 2014 Commissioning weekend as follows: 25 YEARS Major Brian Bearchell Major Mildred Bearchell Major Donna Bowman Major John Chamness Major Lani Chamness Major Lola Davis Major Elizabeth Delgado Major Pedro Delgado Major David Harmon Major Linda Harmon Lt. Colonel Magali Pardo Lt. Colonel Zoilo Pardo Major