Bastards Canteen and VETWORK: Uniting Veterans Through Community and Entrepreneurship

In the heart of Temecula, California Bastards Canteen isn’t just a dining establishment; we are a hub of camaraderie, support, and empowerment for veterans, especially those with career and entrepreneurial aspirations. Through our initiative called VETWORK, Bastards Canteen is becoming a catalyst for bringing veterans together once a month, fostering connections, and fueling the entrepreneurial…

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“Downey Restaurant Founded By Military Vets Creates a Home For Other Service Members” Feature on ABC 7 Los Angeles

DOWNEY, Calif. (KABC) — A couple of entrepreneurial Iraq War veterans in Southern California are doing their part to honor and look after fellow former service members. They’re doing that with their own restaurant in Downey. Marine veteran Nick Velez helped open Bastards Canteen shortly after completing military service. “Bastards is what your modern-day VFW,…

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