U.S. Army

The City of National City extends its heartfelt appreciation and support to service men and women and their families for who have served or are currently serving our country in the military overseas or at home. Thank you for serving our country and our community.

Below are U.S. Army active duty, reservist, and veterans that have a connection to National City.

Gerardo "Lalo" Rodriguez, U.S. Army Airborne Veteran
Served in Japan and Korea
82nd San Diego All Airborne Chapter, San Diego County 2004 Veteran of the Year Nominee
National City Connection: VFW Post-4630 and American Legion
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Lauro Vega, U.S. Army Veteran
Entered into the military in 1943; WWII Veteran
National City Connection: Resident for 28 years 
Vega's Army Platoon Pictured (PDF)
La Prensa San Diego Article (PDF)
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Stephen Thomanson, U.S. Army Retired
Entered into the military in 1976
Served for 27 years
National City Connection: NC Church Pastor
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Howard R. Schwitkis, U.S. Army Veteran
Entered into the Military in 1943, Combat Engineer
National City Connection: Resident since 1959
PRAB Board Member
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Agustin M. Tejeda, U.S. Army Veteran
82nd San Diego All Airborne Chapter
National City Connection: VFW Post-4630 & American Legion
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Alejandro Rodriguez, U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran
82nd San Diego All Airborne Chapter
National City Connection: VFW Post-4630 & American Legion Member
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Javier "TJ" Tejeda, U.S. Army Veteran
National City Connection: Resident since 1960
and VFW Post - 4630 Member 
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Andy Pekarek, U.S. Army since '91
Currently serving in Afghanistan; Previously served in Bosnia, Macedonia, & Iraq
National City Connection: SUHi Class of '89 - All metro defensive tackle;
played little league and pop warner football
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Orville L. Roberts, U.S. Army Veteran
Entered into the military in 1959
National City Connection: Raised in NC
Member of VFW Post 4630
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Ronald Coulter, U.S. Army Air Corps/Airforce Veteran
Entered into the military in 1942
National City Connection: Civic Defense 
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Sebastian M. Aldrete, U.S. Army Veteran

82nd Airborne Division, Paratrooper

Entered into the military in 1981 and served 6 years

National City resident

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