In August 1992, some of Ventura County’s finest citizens and leaders gathered for a meeting at the Ventura County Veterans Service Office to discuss the feasibility of establishing a Stand Down in Ventura County. The results of the meeting were positive and the attendees concluded the logistical challenges posed by Ventura County Stand Down could be overcome with the cooperation and commitment of the people of Ventura County. In just one year, we turned an idea into a reality. Today,…