Army Staff Sergeant (R) Mark Dominguez

Fillmore Veteran’s Day Grand Marshal Mark Dominguez proudly served his country from November 4, 1965, to November 8, 1968. Mark answered the call to duty by enlisting in the U.S. Army and later volunteering to serve in Vietnam. He was stationed in Germany from 1965 until 1967 in various law enforcement duties and as a training instructor.
From April 1967 to April 1968, Mark served in Vietnam during the historic “TET Year of the Monkey” assigned to Nha Trang in the III Corps tactical zone. His unit was responsible for intensive structure-to-structure and room-to-room operations to locate enemy forces. This dangerous duty along with extended patrol missions in the surrounding jungles often required up to seven days of continuous engagement with the enemy.
After completing his Vietnam service, Dominguez was stationed at the Sixth Army Headquarters at the Presidio in San Francisco where he served as Honor Guard Platoon Sergeant overseeing burial detail for our fallen heroes. Mark was also in charge of the Military Brig Detention facility which housed long-term military prisoners. His exemplary service earned him several military honors, including promotion to Staff Sergeant E-6, and receiving the Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Medal. He was also recognized as a Distinguished Expert in Rifle and Pistol Marksmanship.
After receiving his honorable discharge, Mark was hired as a peace officer for the Fillmore Police Department in 1969 where he served until 1982. He continued to display the same commitment and devotion to duty as a police officer as he did in the Army while serving his beloved Fillmore community. Mark received several promotions including Sargeant, Lieutenant, and Interim Chief of Police. In 1972, the Ventura Kiwanis Club awarded him the prestigious Fillmore Policeman of the Year.
Mark continues his lifelong commitment to helping others. He currently serves as the Senior Legal Administrator at the Law Offices of Rahnama Law which specializes in personal injury cases. Guided by his professional motto “Helping the injured” Mark is dedicated to securing justice and providing maximum compensation for injured clients.
Mark was born in Ventura and currently resides in Oxnard. He and his beloved wife Loira Dominguez have three children. His enduring devotion to his country, community, and family continues to inspire all who know him.