Tag: veterans

Desert Navy Update

Richard Volpe We’re 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 are some changes related to times, days, and locations of future meetings.…

IronOaks Veterans Celebration Breakfast Highlights

Reggie Wegman A wonderful tribute to our men and women in the military was held in the Oakwood clubhouse. The event was sponsored by various groups. John Reyhons introduced the event with a moving tribute to all the veterans in the audience. The Chordaires entertained the more than 180 attendees with a round of patriotic…

Korean War Veterans

As we approach the holiday season, our club would like to thank you all for your support throughout the year and wish you all a happy holiday season. Sharing time with friends and family, wherever you may be, is time that makes these days so special and enjoyable for all. As we head into the…

Desert Navy Update

Richard Volpe December is the time to look back and remember all the good moments we have had sharing our lives with so many while we move into the festive future with the bright lights and the special moments spending time with friends and family. As our club moves on to the holiday season, we…

Pearl Harbor Wreath Ceremony

On Dec. 7 Jewish War Veterans Post 619, Commander Chuck Wolin, and his wife Judy proudly presented a wreath of remembrance at the Arizona Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony near Downtown Phoenix. Over 80 wreaths were dedicated at this event. JWV Post 619 meets in Sun Lakes the third Sunday of every month from September through…

Tickets for Troops

Nancy Stutman Steven Weintraub, chief strategy officer of the Veteran Tickets Foundation (Vet Tix), will address the Jewish War Veterans, Copper State Post 619, on Sunday, Dec. 18. The meeting takes place in the Poolside building of Oakwood Country Club, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd. in Sun Lakes. A free brunch is offered beginning at 9:30…

Korean War Veterans Chapter Staying Active

Chapter Commander Leon “Skip” Johnson The local Korean War Veterans Chapter continues to stay on track, staying active in community affairs and offering assistance to those in need when the unexpected shows up. During the summer months, meetings have been suspended and will be picking up again shortly in the October timeframe. Throughout the summer…