Presentation made to Commander Leon Johnson (on right) from KWVA for outstanding leadership of the KWVA and many of the local veterans
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
KWVA award recipient
Tag: veterans
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Memorial Day in Sun Lakes
Frank Smith of the Korean War Veterans Association and his wife Marg were in Sun Lakes on Memorial Day to present the wreath for all veterans who gave their ALL in sacrifice during past wars and conflicts.
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
San Tan Rotary Foundation, Inc., gives back to veterans in need
Stan Kaufman, San Tan Rotary Foundation, Inc., presented proceeds of Rotary’s “Hooked on Healing” veterans motorcycle ride to representatives of Arizona Stand Down Alliance, Fans Across America and Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. The San Tan Crown Rotary Club of Chandler, Arizona, sponsors an annual motorcycle fundraiser on the last Saturday of every February. The…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Korean War/Korea Service veterans news
The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will NOT be meeting June, July or August and will return to our monthly meetings in September. Hope to see you then! The Countryman Chapter of Sun Lakes want to thank April guest speaker Doug Andriuk for his informative presentation on various types/sizes/uses of drones,…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Jewish War Veterans honor members at recent banquet
Sandy Schmalzbach Jewish War Veterans Copper Post 619 of Sun Lakes recently held their annual Installation Banquet to officially install their new officers: Commander Mort Huskey, Senior Vice Commander Michael Levitt, Junior Vice Commander Bob Brooks, Junior Vice Commander Harve Kimmel and Judge Advocate Jesse Gersten. Also honored at the event were Sandra Schmalzbach and…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Korean War/Korea Service Veterans news
Stacy Sweet The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, May 23, in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 am. KWVA is proud to welcome Jessica Sorensen of Spooner Therapy in Sun Lakes. Jessica has been a therapist for almost 16 years and opened…
Features, May 2017
A Solider’s Poem of Thanks
Lee and Patti Kroeger Recently, Sun Lakes resident Lee Kroeger was feted by Arizona Coyotes Foundation as the representative of all World War II veterans during a ceremony honoring the military at a game between the Coyotes and the Washington Capitals. Lee, who is 91, fought with the 95th Infantry Division in Patton’s 3rd Army…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Korean War/Korea Service Veterans
The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, April 25, in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. KWVA is proud to welcome Sun Lakes resident Mr. Sid Singer. Mr. Singer served his first mission in World War II as a 21-year-old top turret…
Generals, March 2017
Annual VFW 8053 Buddy Poppy Ball set for March 11
The Sun Lakes VFW Post 8053 invites you to the 2017 “Buddy Poppy Ball” to help us celebrate another outstanding year of service to our veterans and to our community. In recognition of the Sun Lakes community’s contribution to our efforts, we would like any Sun Lakes residents and their guests to celebrate with us…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
East Valley Marines induct new 2017 officers
Denise Lott Elected and appointed officers for 2017 were inducted at a ceremony during the East Valley Marines, Detachment 1296, monthly meeting. Pat Connell, Department of Arizona Commandant of the Marine Corps League, was on hand to do the swearing in. Elected officers are Dave Lott (commandant), Pat Rice (senior vice commandant), Rich Williams (junior…