'I'm happy to be home!' San Francisco Fleet Week started Monday and for a handful of service members from the Bay Area, this week marks a special homecoming.
Lena HowlandSan Francisco Fleet Week started Monday and for a handful of service members from the Bay Area, this week marks a special homecoming.Service members are in the city ready to highlight some of the hard work they do. They're also ready to experience all San Francisco has to offer, but for a handful of them, this week marks a special homecoming.
"This is an opportunity for us to open our arms to the civilian side and say hey this is who we are, this is what we do, we love our country and we're trying to give you a little glimpse into our everyday life," Main said. "It adds a personal side to the military that I think helps the public feel more connected to us."
"It's an honor and a privilege and I'm excited to embark in the city and experience it as a service member for the first time," she said.Cpl. Jon Goddy Bojorquez grew up in Brentwood before joining the Marine Corps.
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