Tag: Jewish War Veterans

JWV Salutes U.S. Marine Corps Band Percussionist

Nancy Stutman Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 congratulates its distinguished active-duty member Kenneth Wolin on his promotion to Master Gunnery Sergeant of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Corps Band. This title is the 9th and highest enlisted grade in the U.S. Marine Corps. Kenneth is the son of JWV’s past Commander…

Jewish War Veterans Poppy Drive

Over $10,000 was recently collected by the Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 in their Memorial Day weekend Poppy Drive. JWV is the oldest veteran service organization in the U.S., and its members are proud of funds they raise yearly to directly help at-risk veterans through their substantial donations to local not-for-profit veterans’ organizations. We…

Be Part of the Solution to Homelessness for Veterans

Nancy Stutman “With homelessness front and center in today’s news, JWV’s funds are needed more than ever to support at-risk veterans,” declares Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 Commander Bob Brooks. “JWV thanks the East Valley communities for their tremendous response to our Memorial Day Poppy Drive,” says Campaign Chair Harve Kimmel. Thousands of dollars…

Jewish War Veterans Post 619 Installs New Board Members

Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) recently installed the following members to its board of directors: Leading the post for the 2023-24 term are Arthur Uram, Junior Vice Commander; Buddy Greenberg, Junior Vice Commander; Bob Brooks, Commander; Robert Kaplan, Senior Vice Commander; Ron Siegel, and Judge Advocate. JWV meets in Sun Lakes the…

JWV Holds Clothing Drive for U.S.VETS-Phoenix

Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Post 619 accepts donations of clothing for male and female veterans experiencing homelessness, to be housed at U.S.VETS-Phoenix. Their new site, which will hold 182 veterans, is anticipated to open in April of this year. It features four floors with elevators, a private wing to allow more safety for women, an…