FAQs • Coalinga CA • CivicEngage

What branches of the military are included in the Program?

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MIlitary/Veteran Banner Program

1. What if I am from Coalinga, but now live somewhere else? Can I still participate?: Currently, 69 pole locations are available for banners. If 69 applications are not received, the City may open up the application process to those individuals from Coalinga who no longer live here. Proof of former residency must be shown, i.e., high school transcript, utility bill, etc.

3. What is the deadline for submitting the application and payment?: The deadline for submitting an application, photo, and payment is April 15. Banners will be hung prior to Memorial Day and therefore, time for production and installation are required. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and space is limited.

4. What if I live out of Coalinga, in the county, or nearby community? Can I still participate?: Currently , 69 pole locations are available for banners. If 69 applications are not received, the City may open up the application process to those individuals in adjacent communities, if they would like to participate.

5. How do I provide verification for Active Duty and/or Veteran status? What if I cannot locate the DD214?: To verify active military status, please visit the Department of Defense website and submit a copy of the verification page with your application. If a military veteran, please include a copy of the Veteran’s DD214. If you are unable to locate the DD214, you may apply for a copy by visiting the National Archives website.

6. What are the photo requirements?: An official military photo is required to be scanned and sent in electronically at 150 dpi at 100 %. If you are unsure how to accomplish this, please take the photo into a printing company and they can scan the photo for you at the required resolution. Hardcopy photos will not be accepted.

7. May I apply more than once?: Yes, applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis.

8. Will there be future opportunities to participate in this Program?: Yes. The Military/Veteran Banner Program will be an annual Program. If you miss this year’s cycle, please apply next year.

9. Do I get to keep the banner?: Yes. After Veteran’s Day, all banners will be taken down, and applicants or honorees will be presented their banner at a future City Council meeting or scheduled event; location, time and date to be determined. If applicant is unable to attend scheduled presentation, the applicant may pick up the banner at City Hall.

10. What is included in the cost?: The cost covers one 24” x 48” high quality, vinyl picture banner and streamer. This includes design, production, as well as installation of the banner. The hardware for mounting and display, are included at no cost. The hardware remains the property of the City of Coalinga. How do I pay for the banner? A check must be made out to: City of Coalinga and submitted with the application. The name of the honoree should be written on the check in the memo section.

11. Does the City of Coalinga cover the cost of banner for any veterans?: Yes. The City of Coalinga will cover the cost of the banners for veterans killed in action. There is an annual cap of ten banners and applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis.