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FAQ: Military Movies on Mondays - Veteran-Led Community Event in Fresno
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Veterans can gain leadership roles and community recognition by organizing events like Military Movies on Mondays, enhancing their resumes and networking opportunities.
The event organized by George Ohan and VetFlicks included AI demonstrations on Replit, trade workshops, film screenings, and volunteer staffing to structure veteran-led community engagement.
This veteran-led initiative fosters positive civilian-military relationships, provides mentorship to youth, and supports veteran reintegration, creating a more connected and supportive community.
Actor KP Phagnasay from Netflix's 'Dahmer' led talent workshops at an event where participants created AI website mockups to visualize hospital workflows.
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It was a veteran-led, volunteer-supported community event that brought together veterans, civilians, and local youth for structured education, workforce exposure, and constructive civilian-military engagement through various activities including film screenings, hands-on demonstrations, and career development sessions.
The event was organized by George Ohan, a U.S. Army veteran and former staff sergeant, with the idea originating from Marcus Beaufils, CEO of VetFlicks and also a U.S. Army veteran. All staffing and operational roles were filled by volunteers from the community.
Programming included hands-on AI demonstrations through 'vibe coding' on Replit, Blue-Collar Youth in Trades career pathway sessions, no-fee table setups for local small businesses, recreational gaming, entertainment-industry training led by actor KP Phagnasay, and screenings of military-themed international short films.
The event was held on a Monday at the Historic Crest Theatre in Fresno, California, though the specific date is not provided in the content beyond the press release date of January 01, 2026.
The event aimed to demonstrate how veterans can lead safe, ethical, and educational mentorship while supporting veteran reintegration and positive civilian-military interaction. It served as an inaugural pilot for a proposed recurring series that could expand to other locations.
Community partners included the U.S. Army station commander SFC Campos, Fresno Ag hardware store, and the American Legion Gaming Vanguard Post 1337. Staff at the Fresno VA Medical Center also provided positive reinforcement and encouragement.
Ryan Curtis and the team behind the short film 'Fathers and Sons' won the Best Film award at the inaugural Military Movies on Mondays event for their film exploring generational bonds, family, duty, and sacrifice.
Organizers are evaluating future iterations of the program with emphasis on veteran leadership, education, mentorship, and collaboration with local institutions. Plant City Premiere Lux 8 near Tampa Bay, Florida has shown interest in hosting a similar event, indicating potential expansion.
The AI demonstration introduced participants to concepts through 'vibe coding' on Replit, where a civilian created a non-HIPAA, non-factual website mockup to visualize hospital workflows. It was strictly illustrative and did not involve patient data, protected health information, or operational VA systems.
This event emphasized a community-first approach centered on service and collaboration rather than commercial activity, with all roles filled by volunteers. It uniquely combined veteran leadership with practical education, workforce development, and entertainment in a structured mentorship framework.
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