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Bakersfield
Veterans

A brotherhood of more than 1,200 veterans across Kern County — connecting those who served with the businesses, nonprofits, and resources that have their six.

1,200+
Members
8+
Local Nonprofits
Kern
County Strong
All
Branches Welcome
★ All Branches Welcome ★

Honoring every service

Official seals of the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard
Our Mission

Built by vets,
for vets.

Bakersfield Veterans began as a Facebook group and has grown into Kern County's largest network for those who have worn the uniform. We exist to make finding trusted businesses, vital nonprofits, and brothers-and-sisters-in-arms simple — because no veteran in our community should have to navigate civilian life alone.

Learn our story
Bakersfield Veterans gathering

DOIN'
THE
DUFFEL

Showing up for yourself
Is Strength.

You're not alone.

Take Care
Of You
Encourage
Each Other
Stronger
Together
Supporting
Veterans
Snap. Post. Encourage.

Take a picture of your feet at the VA and post it on the Bakersfield Veterans page using #DoinTheDuffel

Use #DoinTheDuffel in your post so others can find and get encouraged!

Check in. Speak up. Take care of you. You matter. Your brothers and sisters have your six.

Stand with 1,200 of your fellow veterans.

Join the Facebook group, share your story, and connect with the Kern County veteran community today.

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