Hahn Appoints Long Beach Air Force Vet to County Veterans' Advisory Commission
October 1, 2025
Los Angeles, CA — Yesterday, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn appointed Long Beach resident and longtime advocate John Oppenheim to the Los Angeles County Veterans’ Advisory Commission. Oppenheim served in the United States Air Force from 1958 to 1962.
“John has shown an extraordinary selflessness and deep care for his fellow veterans. We know that so many veterans came home and instead of receiving a hero’s welcome, have been overlooked and forgotten, and continue to face daunting challenges. With the invaluable input and firsthand experience that John has to help guide us, I’m confident we will be able to better serve our veteran community,” said Hahn.
After his discharge from the US Air Force, Oppenheim earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from San Francisco State University and went on to a 42-year career in computer and software sales. Additionally, Oppenheim taught Marketing and Technology at Pepperdine University as well as Accounting at an adult school.
In addition to his professional career, Oppenheim has a long track record of serving other veterans. In 2014 he became a yoga instructor for the VA at Century Villages at Cabrillo, teaching yoga to residents who were enrolled in the drug and alcohol program. He later went on to work with senior veterans in supportive housing, providing assistance in accessing resources.
“As an advocate for veterans in the Long Beach area, this is an important appointment. While we are an advisory board, it is an honor to be able to be representing the 4th supervisorial district and make sure that our messages are heard by our supervisors. Thank you Janice Hahn for this opportunity,” said Oppenheim.
In 2024 Oppenheim leveraged his background in computer software and founded the Long Beach Area Veterans Collaborative, a nonprofit that created and maintains a free online directory of resources aimed at both veterans and those who care for them. The goal of the directory, which is updated daily, is to serve as a one-stop-shop for veterans’ resources so that providers can spend less time searching and more time assisting veterans.