Gary Vacin “My jaw dropped when I learned what this secret mission was all about,” retired USAF lieutenant colonel told a large audience of Sun Lakes Aero Club (SLAC) members and guests during a presentation at the group’s gathering April 18 at the Sun Lakes Country Club. Sun Lakes resident Tom Waldron served as an…
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Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Korean War/Korea Service Veterans news and happenings
Stacy Sweet The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, June 28 in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. KWVA is proud to welcome Michelle Jameson, program director for U.S. VETS – Phoenix. U.S. VETS is a national leader in providing housing, employment…
Features, June 2016
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloane Retired military veterans under age 65 and their families are likely to pay hundreds of dollars more each year for health care coverage if Congress approves a 2017 budget proposed by the Pentagon. If you do not belong to a veterans organization and receive up to date information in their publications join one…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Jewish War Veterans news
Art Sloane The members of Post 619 Jewish War Veterans in Sun Lakes will be meeting at 9:30 a.m. on May 15 in the Mirror Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club. The speakers this month will be Michelle Jameson who is the CEO of U.S. Vets Inc., an organization that runs training programs and…
May 2016
KWVA meeting notice
The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, May 24 in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. KWVA will be conducting a presentation of awards to a few of the past commanders as a token of the members appreciation for all they have…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Vietnam rescue helicopter pilot to address Aero Club
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Korean War/Korea Service veterans news
The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, April 26 in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. KWVA is proud to welcome Dr. Kelli Ward. Dr. Ward was elected in 2012 to serve in the Arizona State Senate representing the fifth legislative district…
Features, April 2016
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloane The annual Arizona Military Women’s Luncheon will be held from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. on May 21 in the Ambulatory Care Building of the Phoenix VA Medical Center at the corner of Indian School Rd. and Third St. in Phoenix. This luncheon is open to ladies of all five services. Wanda Wright, Director of…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Korean War Veterans fundraiser
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
East Valley Marines induct officers
Denise Lott Elected and appointed officers for 2016 were inducted at a ceremony during the East Valley Marines, Detachment 1296 monthly meeting. Bill Ebright, Department of Arizona Commandant of the Marine Corps League, was on hand to do the swearing in. Elected officers are Dave Minick (commandant), Dave Lott (senior vice commandant), Mike Bishop (junior…