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Korean War/Korea Service veterans news

Commander Leon Johnson and Doug Andriuk

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,…

Jewish War Veterans honor members at recent banquet

Gary Kanowsky receiving his award from Art Sloane, past Commander of the Post

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…

Korean War/Korea Service Veterans news

The Countryman Chapter of Sun Lakes wants to thank March guest speaker Elaine Poker-Yount from Visiting Angels for her insightful presentation about staying safely at home and transitioning to assisted living facilities.

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…

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…

Korean War/Korea Service Veterans

Skip and Judy

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…

Annual VFW 8053 Buddy Poppy Ball set for March 11

Thaddeus Rose

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…

East Valley Marines induct new 2017 officers

Dave Lott is sworn in as Commandant of the East Valley Marines by Pat Connell from the

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…

Help Veterans in need

Annual golf tournament sponsored by East Valley Marines, Detachment 1296

Denise Lott East Valley Marines, Detachment 1296, is sponsoring their fourth annual golf tournament to benefit our Arizona service members. The tournament is on April 7 at the Oakwood Country Club. It is a four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 8:00 a.m. You will also get a chance to mingle with several of the…

Desert Navy Club announces March speaker

David L. Riggall The Desert Navy Club at SunBird Golf Resort meets the third Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m. in the Lakeview Room. The March speaker is Rear Admiral James Symonds speaking on the 4,000 flight hours logged during his career in an A-6 Intruder. The club membership is made up of Navy,…

Korean War/Korea Service Veterans news

Pictured (left to right): Commander Leon Johnson and January guest speaker Anda Vranjes

The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, March 28, in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. KWVA is proud to welcome back Elaine Poker-Yount, Community Liaison from Visiting Angels, columnist for the Arizona Republic and a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Elaine will present…