People posing during the Operation Mend 15th Anniversary Backyard Bash

15th Anniversary Celebration

Operation Mend 10th Anniversary

10th Anniversary Celebration

Lakers training center 2016

Lakers support Operation Mend

During halftime at The Lakers game on November 6, 2016, UCLA Health and The Lakers honored six retired servicemen who received specialized medical, surgical and mental-health care through the UCLA Operation Mend program. Army Corporal Pablo Mena, Army Specialist Joey Paulk, Marine Staff Sergeant Octavio Sanchez, Army Rangers Staff Sergeant Oskar Zepeda, Army Sergeant Jason March, and Navy Petty Officer Michael Lammey were honored on the court after meeting with coach Luke Walton and receiving a practice-facility tour.

Decorated rocks with messages like “Strength,” “Love,” and “Perspective” displayed in sand, created for UCLA Operation Mend’s WCN event.

WCN Open Door Celebration

UCLA Health Operation Mend participants honored on the field during a UCLA Football game at the Rose Bowl, celebrating veterans’ care.

Operation Mend Honored at UCLA Football Game

UCLA Health Operation Mend team poses with flags and banner during a public event honoring veterans and military families.

Veteran’s Day 2015

a group of people attending the Warrior Care Network 2015, smiling and looking at the camera

Warrior Care Network 2015

Smiling woman sits on a couch speaking to a group of Girl Scouts seated on the floor during a classroom-style visit.

Girl Scouts Visit Operation Mend

Group marching in a city street holding an “Operation Mend – Healing the Wounds of War” banner during a 2014 Veterans Day parade.

Veteran's Day 2014

VFW Auxiliary Gifts to Operation Mend

VFW Auxiliary Gifts to Operation Mend

the Operation Mend team at the UCLA Football Game

UCLA Football Honors Operation Mend

Photo of a few patients posing at a basketball game with a group of UCLA cheerleaders.

UCLA Basketball Honors Operation Mend

IAVA Awards 2014

IAVA Awards 2014

Brook Army Med Center Op Mend

Visit to Brook Army Medical Center

Veterans in UCLA Operation Mend gear hold small flags and pose together behind a banner during a public event or parade.

Veteran’s Day 2013

a group of people standing together in the Mattel hospital, for the 2013 IAVA Awards

IAVA Awards 2013

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), honored Ronald Katz, founder of UCLA's Operation Mend, with the 2013 Community Leadership Award.

Lakers honor Operation Mend

Lakers Honor Operation Mend

a meeting for the 2013 UCLA Operation Mend Lockheed Martin TeleHealth Suite

Candid photos 2013

Operation Mend at Fort Irwin

Operation Mend at Fort Irwin

Around Westwood 2012

Around Westwood 2012

soldiers wearing military uniforms outside, holding several flags

MG Rubenstein

UCLA Health group smiles in front of a San Antonio landmark during a team trip, posing together outdoors.

San Antonio Trip

5 people at the Geffen Playhouse in 2011, smiling and looking at the camera

Geffen Playhouse 2011

Operation Mend visits Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel Live Show

6 people at the Operation Mend Magic and the Brain event, smiling and looking at the camera

Magic and the Brain event honoring Mr. Katz

Op Mend car auction

Mecum Car Auction in Dallas

Operation Mend movie event

Movie Premier with Gary Sinise

Operation Mend Henline performs in Las Vegas

Operation Mend Patient Henline Performs in Las Vegas

Operation Mend warrior and his child

Operation Mend Kids

UCLA Health leaders and supporters raise glasses in a boardroom toast, honoring a major gift to support medical initiatives.

Thalians Playboy Mansion Event

5 people attending the Operation Mend homecoming game breakfast 2011 and smiling for a photo

UCLA Homecoming Game and Football Breakfast Club

Members of the U.S. Army Chorus perform in uniform on stage.

US Army Chorus Event

Operation Mend Wooden center

Wooden Center Activities

UCLA Health staff, families, and mascot Joe Bruin march in a patriotic parade carrying flags and a large inflatable "U" balloon.

Operation Mend 2010 Photo Gallery