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Mel hokansonVeterans' Support Director
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Mel Hokanson
Veterans' Support Director
Deputy Chief, Los Angeles County Fire Department (retired)
United States Army (retired)
Mel Hokanson retired after serving over 32 years with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD). During his tenure, Deputy Chief Hokanson participated as Command and General staff for over 10 major incidents including the 1986 Cerritos Air Disaster; after which, he co-founded the LACoFD's Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Support Program.
Mel is a celebrated educator, a trusted leader, a published author, a former Army Drill Sergeant and decorated Viet Nam Veteran who received a Bronze Star for Valor, two Purple Hearts, and two US Army Commendations for Valor. Since retirement, his golf handicap is also pretty impressive...
Veterans' Support Director
Deputy Chief, Los Angeles County Fire Department (retired)
United States Army (retired)
Mel Hokanson retired after serving over 32 years with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD). During his tenure, Deputy Chief Hokanson participated as Command and General staff for over 10 major incidents including the 1986 Cerritos Air Disaster; after which, he co-founded the LACoFD's Critical Incident Stress Management and Peer Support Program.
Mel is a celebrated educator, a trusted leader, a published author, a former Army Drill Sergeant and decorated Viet Nam Veteran who received a Bronze Star for Valor, two Purple Hearts, and two US Army Commendations for Valor. Since retirement, his golf handicap is also pretty impressive...
