10/14/22
Hi all,
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Oct 3rd Minutes
Calendar of Events
During the ceremony on October 8th at the Marana Veterans Cemetery, Shaun Pfund from Missing in America Project, told me one of our club members donated $500 to him after our meeting. Their generosity is greatly appreciated.
Facebook link for the virtual reading of all 58,281 names on the Vietnam Memorial from Nov 7 -10 2022 sent by a fellow member
FYI - The local American Legion Post 132 in OV is having a raffle of US Mint Purple Heart Proof set to help support Veterans
If you are not aware, all military retired pay is tax exempt in Arizona
10 Benefits if you have a VA service-connected disability at 70% or more (long term health care)
Social Security, Military Retired pay and VA compensation will have an 8.7% raise in 2023
Army Warrant Officer Expertise since 1918
US Navy turns 247 Oct 2022
US soldier Alvin York displays heroics at the Argonne Oct 1918
Conscientious objector awarded Medal of Honor Oct 1945
US servicemen sent to Vietnam for second tours Oct 1968
USS Cole attacked by terrorist Oct 2000
There were only 2 6-star generals in US history
US Navy Academy opens Oct 1845
US Navy jets intercept Italian cruise ship hijackers Oct 1985
Army misses recruiting goal Oct 2022
Army to expand recruiting programs Oct 2022
National Guard falls short of target goals as troops continue to exit Oct 2022
USS Gerald R. Ford sets out on maiden voyage Sept 2022
First female takes command of the Coast Guard June 2022
First female commands Air Force B-52 Squadron Apr 2022
Navy commissioned destroyer named after first black Marine aviator May 2022
9-year-old Civil War "Drummer Boy" retired as a 2-star general sent by fellow member
As always, thank you for your service
Mike