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…
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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…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Jewish War veterans news
Art Sloane Jewish War Veterans Post 619 invites you to join them at their annual Installation/Awards Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. March 20 at the Oakwood Ballroom. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Art Mollen, an Air Force veteran who has appeared in the Valley on TV and radio. He is the medical correspondent for…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Sun Lakes VFW Post 8053 and Auxiliary thank local Walmart
Sandra Whittenberg, Chairman Sun Lakes VFW Post 8053 wishes to thank Wal-Mart Super Center No. 2671 in Chandler and Manager Joe Liquori for their outstanding contribution to the cause of U.S. Veterans and their families living in our community! Their store allows VFW Post and Auxiliary to solicit “Buddy” Poppy donations at booths set up…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Korean War Korea Service veterans news
Stacy Sweet The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, March 22 in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. KWVA is proud to welcome Jay Cory, who has been serving as the President and CEO of the Phoenix Rescue Mission since September of…
Features, March 2016
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloan Have you seen the latest CBS Reports on a veterans’ charity and their spending of millions in fringe benefits and parties for the employees. This reiterates my advice to only give to instate charities. There are many good charities here in Arizona so that you do not have to look further to contribute…
Generals, March 2016
SOS for WWII vets
Joe Bonavire I am Joe Bonavire, founder of sosww2vets, a non-profit organization to help World War II veterans in whatever way we can. Since our founding in 2009 we have raised thousands of dollars. We have sent veterans of D-Day back each year on the anniversary of that unforgettable day. We have also sent Navy…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Korean War/Korea service
The R Countryman Chapter of the Korean War/Korea Service Veterans will meet on Tuesday, February 23 in the Friendship Room of the Sun Lakes Country Club at 10:00 a.m. KWVA is proud to welcome Don Palmer, the youngest of 80 engineers at Collins Radio Co. in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who helped design and manufacture all…
Features, February 2016
Veterans’ Voice
Art Sloane With many veteran organizations in Chandler and Sun Lakes there are many deserving veterans that should be recommended for the Veterans Hall of Fame. How do you nominate someone for this honor which is given to only about 20 veterans a year out of 650,000 for their service after they leave the service?…