Keynote speaker Col. Melissa Coburn, center right, stands with retired board members Maj. Gen. Claude Reinke, left’ Darlene Wetton, CEO of Temecula Valley Hospital; Joan Sparkman, Dr. Jerry Hizon and Joe Kuebler at a Veterans Day recognition event. Courtesy photo
TEMECULA – Col. Melissa Coburn, the first female commander of March Air Reserve Base in their 101-year history, honored Temecula Valley Hospital physicians, employees and volunteers for a Veterans Day recognition event Friday, Nov. 1. Attendees enjoyed a special presentation from the commander in the Hospital’s Heroes Community Room which is dedicated to local community veterans, first responders and military heroes.“Our Veterans Day recognition event was a tremendous success. It was such an honor to have Col. Melissa Coburn, as our keynote speaker. We are indebted to all of our veterans who have given service to this country,” Darlene Wetton, CEO of Temecula Valley Hospital, said.Coburn presented a special thank you to the health care providers for the holistic heal
