July/Aug 2026 Pony Tales

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On Thursday, July 23rd, our GHMC family lost one of its dedicated board members. Don McEachern passed unexpectedly while on a photoshoot in Pasco, Washington, doing what he loved. Please keep his beautiful wife, Lynne, in your thoughts and prayers as she navigates this devastating loss. Details about a Celebration of Life will be forthcoming. 

Save the dates:
• August 15th – Solano Sheriff’s show and Veterans Home Invitational are on the same day

Hello GHMC members,
Have you ever thought of going on a Cruise to the Caribbean? We have been invited to join the Napa Valley Cruisers in 2027. 

Please read the following  from GHMC member, Brad Parsons,  and respond to him at (707) 974-3622

Let’s take a CRUISE. We have booked a cruise to the Caribbean on the Celebrity Cruise Ship “Eclipse” for February 19, 2027. This is a 10-day, 9-night cruise, going from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to ANTIGUA, DOMINICA, ST KITTS and ST. THOMAS. If you are interested in going, please let Brad Parsons (707) 974-3622 or Jeanette Parsons (707)758-3356 know. I have a block of 10 rooms for us as a group. Depending on the type of room you book your cruise cost should be less than $5000 dollars, this is all inclusive with the classic drink package and basic wi-fi included. There are inside cabins at a lesser cost. To book, there is a $450 per person deposit that is 100% refundable. For more info, contact Brad (707)974 3622 (save & print the attachment so you keep Brad's number)  See PDF Info

Vice President: Nick Loya

Secretary: Norma McCabe

Treasurer: Brian Evans

Past President: Sue Calvert

 Air Wick stick-ups
 After shave lotion
 Baby wipes
 Beef jerky or beef sticks
 Batteries
 Breakfast bars, Granola bars, power bars
 Cheese spread (no spray cans)
 Chips (in cans)
 Condiments (non-glass bottles)
 Disposable cameras
 Dixie cups
 DVD's (not violent movies)
 Eye drops
 Eyeglass cleaner wipes
 Flavor packets for water (ice tea, etc.)
 Foot powder
 Gel insoles
 Gum
 Hard candy (not chocolate as it melts)
 Instant coffee
 Instant meals in a package:
 i.e.; cup of noodles, soups, pop tarts, etc.
 Lip balm
 Long distance calling cards
 Magazines
 Mouthwash
 

 Nutella
 Paperback books (not violent ones)
 Peanut butter & jelly (non-glass jars)
 Pens/Paper and envelopes
 Pocket electronic games
 Potted meats
 Razors
 Shampoo/conditioner
 Shaving cream
 Small battery operated fan or light
 Small board games
 Small sewing kit
 Soap
 Sunblock
 Sunflower seeds
 Tea bags
 Toilet paper
 Toothbrushes and toothpaste
 Tuna (small easy open can or soft package)
 T-shirts/underwear/socks
 Vicks Vapo-Rub
 
Keep in mind that items must fit in a 12” x 12” x 5 ½” Box

A Thank you from our Troops

From Ashley Nolan:

We received your care package and wanted to send a heartfelt (and excited!) thanks your way. We appreciate your support!!
Here is a photo of us out on the flight line between missions. I'm the female on the right.
Thank you for all you do!
Ashley Nolan

From Matthew Brown:

Mr. Banovitz,

I wanted to personally thank you for the care package the Golden Hills Mustang Club sent me.  I personally took the girl scout cookies for myself but handed out the remainder of the package to one of my
squads.  They were very thankful of the socks and magazines as entertainment runs short out here.

Please give our thanks to CrossFit Solano as well.

Again, thank you for  your support.  It is received well by me and my Platoon.

Matthew Brown
1LT, AR
Platoon Leader

From: Josh Johnson

How's it going Sir,
 
Just wanted to let you know from me an my platoon that we were very grateful for the package you sent SFG Gorbet he was quick to pass out a few things to us an share the love lol. I had to acknowledge the fact you went out of your way for us. Being on the other side of the world away from family gets rough sometimes. But just small kind gestures like that make it slightly better. I really appreciated it.


Thank you,
       PV2 Johnson

We just received your care package here at the Pedro compound. We appreciate your recognition, thanks, and the especially the Girl Scout Cookies!

From all of us here at the 26 ERQS Pedros a big thank you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Scott Stewart, MSgt / USAF

HH-60G Flight Engineer

26th ERQS / MEDEVAC

FPO AE 09372

"That others May Live"