Filipino American Veterans Society, Inc.
Jacksonville Florida
2009 July 4th FAVS Annual Picnic at NAS Mayport
The 7th Annual Veterans Ball was held on November 7, 2009 with great success and was well attended by all branch of the
military. RADM LeRoy Collins, Executive Director for Florida Department of Veterans Affair and his wife Jane was the
special guests of the evening. Mr. Jim Brodie, Director of Legislative and Cabinet Affairs for FDVA was also present. The
yearly event is to honor and salute our veterans past and present. Dick Aquino, FAVS president addressed the important
contribution and service of our nation's finest who are still in harms way. The event includes great food, entertainments,
dancing and remembering the good ol days. To see more pictures, please click Photos
2009 Veterans Ball
2009 Military Appreciation Night with ADM R. Nather
BOOST FOR THE TROOPS - March 19, 2011, Jacksonville Landing
Honoring our Troops Past and Present

Those who took part of the 13 FLAG-Folding at the Boost for the Troops Ceremony Saturday at the Jacksonville Landing
were Bert Doliente, Dave Pagaduan, Bob Bontilao, and narrated by Ed Callao, the symbol of history about the flag-folding
was well executed. "You guys are awesome despite the limited time and venue to practice" said FAVS member Ed Callao.

Those members who were present and witnessed the event goes to the FAVS President Don Villanueva, BOD member and
1st Lady Connie Villanueva, FAVS Treasurer Ms. Zeny Arzaga , Mr. and Mrs. Augie and Remy DeAsis.  
Tour of the USS Independence LCS-2 - NS Mayport, Florida
FAVS members posed for picture aboard the USS Independence LCS-2 . Right photo, BOD Nes Papel and President Don Villanueva presented FAVS Ball caps and
Coffee mugs to CDR Back, Gold Crew XO and LTJG Masterson.

First, I want to express my profound appreciation to Dave Pagaduan for coordinating the tour on board the USS INDEPENDENCE.  Accordingly, a big “Thank You”  to
LTJG  Masterson and the Executive Officer CDR Back for accommodating our request and indulged us with a “Grand Tour” of the mighty  ship. It was certainly  worth
the trip and an enjoyable exploration to eyewitness the latest engineering marvel in today’s NAVY.  Don Villanueva, FAVS President

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1uZfwws2WI
Don Villanueva and wife Connie poses in front of USS Independence
Ms. Zeny Arzaga and Ms. Luz Mojica at the helm....oh oh we're in trouble now.