After waiting five days on the street for Stand Down to open, Tom Ambersley, left, a U.S. Navy veteran, was once again first in line. At right is Michael Conley, a veteran of the U.S. Army, who also waited several days. Just after sunrise on Friday morning, hundreds of homeless veterans lined up to check in for the 28th annual Stand Down event, a three day gathering on the fields at San Diego High School. Veterans receive food, clothing, showers, medical and dental care, haircuts and access to recovery services, job counseling, housing referrals and other benefits.