Veterans Coffee Hour is held every second Thursday of the month from 9 to 10 a.m. at Valley of the Sun Memorial Cemetery located at 10940 E. Chandler Heights Road, in Chandler. Join us for coffee and donuts, share stories with fellow veterans, and learn about veteran services. Come join us for the camaraderie! Meeting…
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June 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV Honors Two of Its Members
Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 members honored World War II veterans, 101-year-old Bob Stone and 98-year-old Bernie Domsky, at its 30th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon. Bob served in the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force under General Dwight Eisenhower. Bernie spent his military career at sea, liberating the many islands in the Pacific. JWV is…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
JWV Speaker Tells How Students Interview Veterans for the Library of Congress
Nancy Stutman Speaker Hannah Nichols, project coordinator for Veterans Heritage Program (VHP), will explain how students are connected to veterans to honor them, preserve America’s heritage, and develop future leaders. The Jewish War Veterans (JWV) meeting will be held on Sunday, May 19, in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd.…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Recipients Honored at JWV 30th Anniversary Luncheon
Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 will install its officers at the April 14 luncheon celebrating the Post’s 30th anniversary. The event will be held in Sun Lakes at 11:30 a.m. in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. The speaker will be Reggie Yates, Arizona Veterans…
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Korean War Veterans
Chapter Commander Rich Volpe April is the time of the year when we are all blessed in this area, as we have the opportunity to enjoy the weather and all the beauty that surrounds us in this part of the country. Our club has been active lately in participating in some opportunities that help us…
March 2024, Front Page
Whop! Whop! Whop!
George Abernathy As I stood on the tarmac at Falcon Field in Mesa, just a few feet away from a Vietnam Era Huey Helicopter that was warming up, others and I could feel the blast of the rotor wash and smell the burnt JP4 fuel coming from the exhaust. Along with two pilots, crew chief,…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Korean War Veterans
Rich Volpe, Chapter Commander As we head into the time of year closing in on some of our major holidays, our organization would like to give a special thanks and extend our appreciation to all who have helped support us over the past years. Things are getting back to normal, and we have been going…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Navy Update
Richard Volpe The Desert Navy is looking forward to a fresh start for us all as we welcome in the new year. Our normal scheduling will continue as before, with meetings held in the months of September through April. Keep your calendars close by, as there have been some changes relating to times, days, and…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Korean War Veterans
Rich Volpe, Chapter Commander Our organization would like to extend our appreciation for all the support you provided over the past year, and we’re looking forward to a fresh new start as we approach new challenges in the year ahead. Things are getting back to normal, and our meeting schedule has been firmed up. Meetings…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
JWV Speaker Provides Reliable Transportation for Needy Veterans’ Families
Jewish War Veterans (JWV) Copper State Post 619 is proud to welcome Bryan Chaplin, founder of Bravo Brotherhood Veterans Foundation, as its featured speaker on Sunday, Feb. 18. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building at Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A “Meet & Greet” with free lox and…