(Riverside, Calif.)� Oct. 11, 2016 More than 30 volunteers from Altura Credit Union recently helped honor military personnel and their families at the 44
th Annual Military Appreciation Picnic at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, Calif.� More than 4,000 people attended the event that was created to thank military men and women for their service while also recognizing the sacrifices their families make.
Altura is a major sponsor of the picnic, which is coordinated and hosted by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce for personnel assigned to the local air base and their families.� The picnic is free thanks to the many local and military-related businesses that underwrite the events costs.� Hundreds of volunteers ensure the events success.
The picnic is held at LeMay Park on the air base and featured a BBQ lunch, a water zone, popsicle station, live music, and Kid Zone featuring a miniature amusement park, inflatable play structures, face painting and more.
Photo:Some of Altura Credit Unions 30 volunteers before the start of the 44
th Annual Military Appreciation Picnic at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside, Calif.� The event honored military men and women for their service, and recognized the sacrifices their families make. More than 4,000 people attended this years picnic. Altura also was a major event sponsor.
Based in the Inland Empire for 59 years, Altura Credit Union serves 117,000 Members, has $1.19 billion in total assets and operates 13 branch offices in Riverside County.� Membership is open to anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Riverside and San Diego counties; selected cities in San Bernardino and Orange counties; as well as U.S. Military, U.S. Government and Civilian employees working at March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County; and retirees of the United States Armed Forces. For more information on Altura, visit www.alturacu.com, or call 1-888-883-7228.
