- December 4, 2025
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Air Force Maj. Robert Apodaca shows off his U.S. Air Force jersey, decorated in various patches.
Nef Rodriguez and Anna Tanzilla, representing the Camaraderie Foundation, enjoyed the sunshine.
Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel prepares to do an on-camera interview.
Gabriel Hernandez, Sofia Hernandez, Ana Maria Hernandez, Mark and Karen Waltrip, Ernie Hernandez and Eva Hernandez had a great time at the reception.
Dave and Kathy Pierson were all smiles.
Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel chats with retired U.S. Air Force Col. Joe Kittinger.
Terri and Sean Turner and Pieter and Dorothea Knot chatted over refreshments.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Apodaca and wife Christy were pleased to be attending the reception.
Members of the Chris Weaver Band introduced themselves during an on-camera interview.
Nef Rodriguez and Anna Tanzilla, representing the Camaraderie Foundation, and retired U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Dee Espeut-Jones enjoyed chatting with each other.
Todd VanderLey and Orange County District 1 Commissioner Betsy VanderLey were honored to be attending the reception.
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Joe Kittinger was one of the special guests.
Mitch Herman, with Brocato Entertainment, provided the live music.
Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel chats with retired U.S. Air Force Col. Joe Kittinger.
Each year Westgate Resorts hosts its Westgate Military Weekend, a celebration that recognizes and honors more than 1,200 U.S. military families, veterans and Gold Star families from across the nation. Families are gifted a weekend vacation at Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort to allow our nation’s heroes to spend quality time with their families. The weekend kicked off with a private reception Friday, May 4. Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Joe Kittinger, elected officials and others were in attendance.
