Beyond the Badge, Community Involvement

COR Honor Guard honors police, fire, military

Honor Guard with high school football players and coaches before a game to honor first responders and military.
The CSP-Corcoran Honor Guard with Exeter Coaches Ruben Ruiz, Associate Warden, with sons Ruben and Joseph; and Steve Lentz, Correctional Officer, Avenal State Prison, with son Gunner)

This fall, the California State Prison-Corcoran Honor Guard presented colors during an Exeter High School game honoring current and former first responders and military.

The “Patriots Game” is a way for the community to show their appreciation to those who’ve served in the military, law enforcement or as a first responder.

CDCR was invited to present the colors before the game.

“These types of events are really good for everyone. The school, the athletes, the community, and the Honor Guard team get to interact with each other on a positive note that otherwise may not have occurred,” said Sgt. E. Rios, an Honor Guard member.

Exeter Union High Football Coaches Ruben Ruiz and Steve Lentz, both CDCR staff, said they appreciated collaborative efforts of the school administration and the CSP-Corcoran Warden (A) T.L. Campbell.

The Exeter Fire Department, who was also present, and displayed the American flag from their firetruck.

Submitted by Lt. Robert Clifton, AA/PIO
CSP-Corcoran

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