3/2/23
Hi all,
Next meeting is Monday, March 6th, guest speaker is Jennifer S. Gutowski, Director of the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System. Please wear your club shirt to the meeting.
Larry Webster will be collecting the 2023 $5 dues at the door to the right as you enter the room. 50/50 raffle tickets will be sold at the table to the left as you enter the room. $1 each or 6 for $5.
2023 Veteran Stand Down at the Lux Hotel Tuesday, March 14th, 9 - 11:30am. Volunteers needed to help sort and fold clothing for Veterans. Lunch to follow. Please wear your club shirt to the event.
Calendar of Events - Please view upcoming events and sign up for volunteer opportunities in RED.
Sign up for the presentation on March 15, 2PM by Jack Lasseter on post-Civil War Army during American Indian Wars, Ft. Bowie given at the National Parks Center, 12880 N Vistoso Village Dr. Online registration $5.
Complete the 15-minute online SCOV Community Survey sent by email starting Feb 28 and ending March 14. Your input is important. Request survey to be resent by email if you did not receive one as soon as possible before the March 14 deadline. Paper copies are also available at the Welcome Center.
If you are interested in getting a shirt embroidered, by branch color, for the Veteran Club, bring your shirt to the next meeting on Monday or my house, 2145 E Bighorn Mountain Dr, with your first and last name stapled to the collar. You could find a shirt at Wal-Mart, Ross Stores or Kohl's. Look on the sale rack for discounts.
Vietnam Veterans Day is March 29th.
Sign up for free to participate in the Million Veteran Program sponsored by the VA. Building research on Veteran study how genes, lifestyles, military experiences and exposures affect health and wellness.
Ken Rosburg (USAF Colonel retired) and club member will be speaking on his career as a fighter pilot. Ken will be talking about the F-4 Wild Weasel program he was involved with and its effectiveness in suppressing enemy radar. Friday, March 10th, 9:00am at the Catalina Vista.
Number of homeless Veterans dropping send by fellow member.
Articles of Confederation ratified Mar 1781
Benedict Arnold passed over for promotion Feb 1777
Alamo defenders call for help Feb 1836
President Tyler escapes death on the USS Princeton Feb 1844
Washington Monument dedicated Feb 1885
Edward O'Hare becomes first American WWII flying ace Feb 1942
US Marines invade Iwo Jima Feb 1945
US Flag raised on Iwo Jima Feb 1945
US Marine LTC John Glenn becomes 1st American to orbit the earth Feb 1962
Last US Marines leave Beirut Feb 1984
Gulf War ground offensive begins Feb 1991
Navy Special Warfare sailor dies in training accident in Marana Feb 2023
Panel: Military needs gun safety measures to limit suicides Feb 2023
Vietnam "Wall of Faces" sent by fellow member.
As always, thank you for your service.
Mike