Veterans & Military Families Monthly News

August 2011-Part iI
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Vol. 2 No. 13

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P.3-One Soldiers Story P.5-Decade of Remembrance P.7-Lest We Forget SW MI P.8-Deadline for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay Extended P.10-WWII Vets Update P.12-Beaver Island Veterans Memorial Park

In This Issue

P.13-Notes From A C-17 Aircraft Commander P.15-Lest We Forget Speakers Bureau P.18-Need a Ride P.20-Wounded Warrior Project P.22-Legal Help For Veterans P.25-News From American Legion Post 341 P.26-Looking for Help And much more.

From: www.tricare.mil FALLS CHURCH, Va. The opportunity to purchase retroactive TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) coverage expires on Sept. 30. Retroactive TYA provides coverage for young adults back to Jan 1, or the day they became eligible if that was after Jan 1. TYA allows eligible adult children to purchase TRICARE coverage after their eligibility for regular TRICARE coverage ends at age 21 (or 23 if enrolled in a full course of study at an approved institution of higher learning). TYA-eligible beneficiaries may choose to purchase retroactive coverage if theyve had significant health care expenses that werent covered by other insurance. Once enrolled in TYA, beneficiaries may file a claim for reimbursement of costs for covered care. Additionally, young adults in the Continued Health Care Benefit Program (CHCBP) may elect to purchase retroactive TYA coverage and receive a refund for their CHCPB fees. Continued on Pg.2

Retroactive Coverage Closing for TRICARE Young Adult

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Those interested in purchasing retroactive TYA coverage must ensure their application form is received by the regional or overseas health care contractor by Sept. 30, 2011. All premiums both retroactive and the initial three-month payment must be submitted with the application. The application and payment can be dropped off at a TRICARE Service Center, or mailed or faxed to the regional or overseas health care contractor. To be reimbursed for covered services, receipts for care must be included when a claim is filed. TYA launched in May 2011, and has shown a steady increase in enrollment numbers. As of July 31, almost 7,700 young adults have purchased TYA, which currently offers TRICARE Standard coverage for $186 a month. To qualify for TYA, uniformed services dependents must be under 26, unmarried and not eligible for their own employer-sponsored health care coverage. A premium-based TRICARE Prime benefit is scheduled to be available later in 2011. Before choosing to purchase TYA, beneficiaries should carefully consider all of their health care coverage options and balance all the costs. Complete information and application forms are available at www.tricare.mil/ tya. ### Sign up for TRICARE e-mail updates at www.tricare.mil/ subscriptions. Connect with TRICARE on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/tricare andwww.twitter.com/ tricare.

Some Useful Links

Air Force Times www.airforcetimes.com Navy Times www.navytimes.com Marine Corps Times www.marinecorpstimes.com Army Times www.armytimes.com Military Times www.militarytimes.com TRICARE www.tricare.mil American Legion www.legion.org Veterans of Foreign Wars www.vfw.org AMVETS www.amvets.org The DAV www.dav.org Department of Defense www.dod.gov Military/Veterans Report www.militray.com The Pentagon Channel www.pentagonchannel.mil Veterans Administration www.va.gov

Michigan Republican Party Facebook Page

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We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United States Military. Thank you for your service to this country.

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A Film by Keith Famie I have been asked how did the film One Soldiers Story and the foundation, Mikies Minutes, come to be? The question is asked with a great deal of respect for SGT Ingram, but it still is asked. Please allow me to explain. I was accompanying MSG Jeff Rector, a Vietnam veteran and the state of Michigans Casualty Assistance Coordinator for the US Army Reserve. MSG Rector handles military honor funerals. I was offered the opportunity to meet MSG Rector and his team at Selfridge Air Force Base to film a ceremony where they would be receiving the body of SGT Michael Ingram, a casualty of the war in Afghanistan.This is where my journey and relationship with Michaels family begins. It was a cold, late April Sunday morning. The family and friends stood in the rain along with Jeff Rectors team and sixty or so Vietnam veterans from Patriot Guard, who had escorted SGT Ingrams family over 67 miles, from Monroe to Selfridge, on their bikes in that cold rain. SGT Ingrams body was taken off the plane, with solemn and respectful ceremony, and the Patriot Guard again rode escort with the Michigan State Police leading the way. This act of unconditional care and support solidified in my mind why we were honoring the Vietnam veteran by making the film Our Vietnam Generation. On Friday of that same week, we were Mikie's Minutes is a program invited by Brian that connects US soldiers serving Merkle of Merkle in the field . with loved ones at Funeral Home to film home. Established to honor Ser- SGT Ingrams funergeant Michael Ingram Jr., a fallen al. This was a hero of the ongoing conflict in sad day for the city of Afghanistan, Mikie's Minutes is privately funded and only made Monroe as one of possible through your generous their favorite sons contributions. Find out how you was laid to rest and, can help connect with a hero. once again, MSG Jeff From: www.mikiesminutes.com/ Rector and his team would perform the

One SOldierS StOry

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honors. Also attending were over 100 Vietnam veterans in support of the Ingram family. Several months later, Michael Sr. and Julie, SGT Michael Ingrams step mom, had come to my office to view some of the film footage. These would be the first images they had seen from those very difficult days. It was an emotional time, and it gave me an opportunity to learn more about Mikie which is what they preferred to call their son. A profound story they shared involved how SGT Ingram had been injured and required surgery. This qualified him to go home, yet he flat out said, No, Im not leaving my boys. Ingram stayed and worked through the pain insisting that he do his job and continue to go out on patrols. This incredible character, sense of responsibility, respect for his fellow soldiers, bravery, and heroism is precisely what cost him his life. His parents sat in my office and we talked for hours. They brought pictures and shared Mikie stories. I came to realize how precious this time was to be invited into their sons personal life and their personal world of grief. During our conversation, they mentioned to me how sad it is that our soldiers must use their own money to make a call home. Really? I said. You mean these guys who are in harms way every moment of their deployment have to pay for their own phone calls home? This makes no sense. Then they shared their vision of creating a foundation called Mikies Minutes that would provide free calling cards for soldiers to make that call home. Imagine what that simple phone call, something we all take for granted, means to a soldier in the field, many thousands of miles from home. Continued...

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Mikies father shared the last phone call he got from his son, and, well, lets just say I got it. I suggested that I could do a short documentary with their support that can help build awareness for the Mikies Minutes foundation. Working closely with the family, I filmed an interview with his mom Trisha, sister Chelsea, and step dad Ron, as well as his friends and a teacher from High School. But, the most amazing interview I did was with Michael Ingram Sr. The man truly loves his son, and they obviously had the most incredible bond. He did SGT Ingram great justice as he stood strong and told his story in the most eloquent manner. My eighteen year old son Josh assisted me with the filming and I know that seeing my son and I working together had to be very difficult for Mike Sr. a reminder of his loss. After we filmed all that I felt I needed, I turned my editor, Joe Grant, loose to build the story. Music was selected that I felt gave meaning to every scene. I enlisted designer Jim Tocco, of Designers & Partners, to work with the family to create a logo, promotional materials, and a web site for the Mikies Minutes fund. Lastly, I met with singer/songwriter Steve Pichan and told him about SGT Ingram and the new foundation. I explained how a song would be ideal to help solidify the message of the foundation. He composed a very touching song with a story about a soldier needing to call home. The end of the song includes an actual voice message that SGT Ingram, Mikie, had left his mom Trisha.

I want to make certain that all who read this and see One Soldiers Story know what it means for this family to invite us all into their lives to see firsthand how precious life is and how very important our members of the military are to us. Thank you to SGT Michael Ingrams family for allowing all of us this opportunity.

We hear stories from around the state about Veterans who are in need of help. Please remember what these men and women have done for this nation. Please remember them, and let our communities not forget what these men and women have sacrificed. Thank you to everyone who has supported this newsletter, and if you know of any veterans who are in need of help let us know and we will put the word out to help. -Matthew X. Hauser

Lest We Forget

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From: http://www.jpac.pacom.mil The mission of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC) is to achieve the fullest possible accounting of all Americans missing as a result of the nation's past conflicts. The highest priority of the organization is the return of any living Americans that remain prisoners of war. To date, the U.S. Government has not found any evidence that there are still American POWs in captivity from past U.S. conflicts. JPAC is located on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. The command was activated on Oct. 1, 2003, created from the merger of the 30-year-old U.S. Army Central Identification Laboratory, Hawaii, and the 11-year-old Joint Task Force - Full Accounting. Commanded by a flag officer,

JPAC is manned by approximately 400 handpicked Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Department of the Navy civilians. The laboratory portion of JPAC, referred to as the Central Identification Laboratory (CIL), is the largest forensic anthropology laboratory in the world. JPAC also maintains three permanent overseas detachments to assist with command and control, logistics and in-country support during investigation and recovery operations. They are Detachment One located in Bangkok, Thailand, Detachment Two in Hanoi, Vietnam and Detachment Three in Vientiane, Laos. JPAC has a fourth detachment, Detachment Four, located at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, responsible for recovery team personnel when they are not deployed.
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From: Sherry Swann As Americans will never forget the morning of 9/11/01 where you were at when America was attacked by terrorists. We are currently at war with the enemy. All Americans were affected by this Act of terror in some way. The family members that were lost by planes that hit the Trade Center in NewYork. The brave Americans that fought the terrorists so the plane would not hit the White House in Washington what a brave acts. The acts of terror hit at home to many people we lost one young man as an innocent by standard in the World Trade center Brad Hoorn the other young man we lost was a brave American Solider Staff Sgt. Michael Dickinson II. PFC Brain Thomas, Airman James Hansen, Sgt. Joshua Throckmorton, Gabriel DeRoo as avenging the terrorism protecting all Americans. After this act of terrorism we all need to realize how lucky we are to live in the greatest country in the Free world and

9/11 DECADE OF REMEMBERANCE

Photo: Keynote Speaker Brigadier General Robert Secrist US Army Retired

always remember America has the finest military in the making sure we continue to have a free country to live in. Lets take a moment to say thank you to firemen, police, first responders, volunteers and all Americans In the free world. This solemn event will never let us forget the brave men and women in uniform who are protecting us day and night. Be thankful we live in land of the free and the home of the brave. The event is on 9/11 At McCamly Park on West Michigan Avenue across from Burnham Brook Center starts at 2:00p.m. Brigadere General Robert Secrist US Army Retired. Col Frank Walker MI ANG as Emcee. Music will be played by Cereal City Concert Band. Any questions please call 269 589-6208. Free event open to public.

Two Great Sources for Veterans/Military Legislative Updates in Washington D.C. Simply click the images to view the site.

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Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

Committee Testimony Committee Minutes No SubCommittees Committee Members: Kurt Damrow (R), Committee Chair, 84th District Ray A. Franz (R), Majority Vice-Chair, 101st District Gail Haines (R), 43rd District Sharon Tyler (R), 78th District Mike Callton (R), 87th District Dale W. Zorn (R), 56th District David E. Nathan (D), Minority Vice-Chair, 11th District George T. Darany (D), 15th District Charles Smiley (D), 50th District Lesia Liss (D), 28th District Paul Clemente (D), 14th District Ben Cook, Committee Clerk 517-373-2002 bcook@house.mi.gov

Rep. Kurt Damrow Committee Chair Welcome to the Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee. The committee's regularly scheduled meeting time is Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. in room 308 of the House Office Building in Lansing. I welcome citizens to contact me or other committee members regarding bills or proposals our committee is addressing. Individuals needing special accommodations to participate in a committee meeting may contact my office to request the necessary assistance.

2011 Southeastern Michigan Veterans Stand Down October 12th & 13th, 2011 Location: Detroit Rescue Mission 3606 E. Forest Ave. Detroit, Michigan 48207

Contact us Service providers contact Norm Wilcox at (248) 808-0929 Email: semvsd@aol.com or Linda Jones at (313) 576-3870 Volunteers contact Mark Sutton (248) 477-6377 Media Contact Norm Wilcox at (248) 808-0929

We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United States Military. Thank you for your service to this country.

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Steaming Live for those who serve check it out.

If anyone has any other sites or link they find to be a good source please let us know we will gladly work it in. Please contact us anytime at mhauser@migop.org.
Veterans Radio is dedicated to all of the men and women who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces of the United States of America. Our mission is to provide all veterans with a voice, to give them a forum where they are able to discuss their issuesand tell their stories. You can listen to the show on: WDEO (990-AM Ann Arbor/Detroit), WMAX (1440-AM, Saginaw), WDEO-FM (99.5 FM, Naples FL), KAGY (1510-AM Port Sulfur/New Orleans LA), KIXW (960-AM, Apple Valley CA) and KMRC (1430AM Morgan City, LA). Or, listen to our Webcast and archives at: www.veteransradio.net.

Lest We Forget SW Michigan

Have you ever felt that history, particularly military history, isn't being taught in our schools like it was in the "good old" times? Why is it that many of our high school graduates, some say a majority, don't know who we fought in WWII, who bombed us at Pearl Harbor or worst yet, believe that the holocaust never happened? Our children are not being taught the basic principles that have made this country great! "Lest We Forget" was started by a group of veterans who felt that patriotism was too important of a subject to be given the short shrift that it presently receives in our schools and community. Our operating principle is "To brighten the future we must illuminate the past." We've "illuminated the past" through WWII re-enactments, patriotic concerts, presentations by Medal of Honor recipients, presentation of the American flag to Frank Buckles, our last WWI veteran, TV telecasts to schools throughout the country, participation in local parades, made presentations in our schools on the flag, presented college classes on WWII, Korea and Vietnam wars, published a book of WWII stories by local veterans, presented college classes on WWII, Korea and Vietnam wars, published two books of veterans stories, brought in the VN Wall and honored the Korean vets this year. Next year (2012) Jun 29-Jul 1 we will have D-Day and Iwo Jima beach landings and much more. Remember, "Freedom is NOT free!" Patriotically Yours, Don Alsbro, President COL, US Army (ret) Lest We Forget For more info about Lest We Forget SW MI please visit their website by simply clicking here.

LWF 2010 Group Picture

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From: U.S. Department of Defense-Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) The deadline for eligible service members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP) has been extended to Oct. 21, 2011, allowing those eligible more time to apply for the benefits theyve earned under the program guidelines. The deadline extension is included in Continuing Resolution H.R. 1473, signed by President Obama April 15, 2011, providing funding for federal government operations through Oct. 21, 2011. The RSLSP was established to compensate for the hardships military members encountered when their service was involuntarily extended under Stop Loss Authority between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009. Eligible members or their beneficiaries may submit a claim to their respective military service in order to receive the benefit of $500 for each full or partial month served in a Stop Loss status. When RSLSP began on Oct. 21, 2009, the services estimated 145,000 service members, veterans and beneficiaries were eligible for this benefit. Because the majority of those eligible had separated from the military, the services have engaged in extensive and persistent outreach efforts over the past 18 months. Outreach efforts including direct mail and engaging military and veteran service organizations, social networks and media outlets, will continue through Oct. 21, 2011. To apply, or for more information on RSLSP, including submission requirements and service-specific links, go to http://www.defense.gov.

Deadline for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay Extended

By: Dale Hemphill-Designer, Spirit of America Flag (dhemp31628@aol.com)

Spirit of the American Flag

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.

The Spirit of America Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 by a naval veteran realizing the need for historical recognition of American's heroes and the sacrifices they made for our country. The "Spirit of America" insignia shown above was designed to recognize our men and women of the military forces and the battles they fought. As the Spirit of America Foundation continues its mission to promote patriotism and the appreciation of our veterans, it has expanded its reach to help veterans in need in today's tough economy. FORGOTTEN HEROES USA, LTD, supports the missions of the Spirit of America Foundation by offering patriotic products honoring Americas hardships in history dating back to the Revolutionary War to present day Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. With each purchase, a percentage is donated to the Spirit of America Foundation. If you would like to help our cause by making a purchase or donation please know that your generosity will reach many others in their time of need. Please review our web site for more information. If you have any questions or comments please contact us via the "Contact Us" page. Thank you! Video: The Raising of the Spirit of America flag. At the American war cemetery in Margraten in The Netherlands on Sunday the 3rd of July 2011. Made by: RALPH84 Click Here to view the video.

~Ronald Reagan

We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United States Military. Thank you for your service to this country.

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MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD HISTORY BOOKS

The Michigan Air National Guard Historical Association created a three volume set of history books covering the periods 1926-1996. A fourth volume covering the years 1996 to 2006 is in production and should be available soon. Volume 1 covers the period 1926 to 1976-Cost: $1.00 Volume 2 covers the period 1976 to 1986-Cost: $4.00 Volume 3 covers the period 1986 to 1996-Cost: $1.00 Volume 4 covers the period 1996 to 2010-Cost: $6:00 Full color $35.00 If you wish to purchase one or more of these volumes or are interested in more information, please contact MAGHA at Phone: 586-239-6768, Fax: 586-239-6646, Email: 127.wg.selfridgeairmuseum@ang.af.mil

MANGBANG
From: Eugene (Gene) A. Simon- Command Chief Master Sergeant USAF (Retired) & Matthew X. Hauser As you may have seen in past editions of the newsletter, MANGBANG has been one of our sources. We are thankful for the source and so we just wanted to pass the information along for MANGBANG in case anyone is interested in joining the Michigan Air National Guard Historical Association. You can contact Lou Nigro if you are interested. We think it is a worthwhile investment-it supports the history of the Michigan Air National Guard and his monthly publications are very informative. For those who want to view it on our website (www.selfridgeairmuseum.org, http://www.selfridgeairmuseum.org ), Lt Col Lou Nigro, MI ANG (Ret) Executive Director, Selfridge Military Air Museum Email: louis.nigro@ang.af.mil

From: Dept. Hospital Chairman Merridy Lewis Hospitalized Veterans Writing Program (HVWP). This program helps veterans get their poems and stories down on paper is one of the goals for our volunteers. Volunteer aides help both with a one on one or with groups of patients to help them put their thoughts and feelings into stories and poems. The stories and poems can be submitted to veterans voices, a magazine that publishes the articles that have been submitted. The HVWP does its very best to publish every article that has been submitted following the guide lines.

"Veterans Voices"

It is important to submit the authors name, VAMC facility and state, the authors permanent address the branch of service and duties along with the serial number or social security number. Manuscripts must be original and unpublished, except in VAMC publications. Writers can submit up to three poems, each no longer than 24 lines with 60 character width. Stories no longer than 10 pages, typed using double spacing. This is a brief detail of what HVWP is about. It may be an interest you would like to share with a Veteran on a volunteer basis. This is part of our history for generations yet to come we are losing World War II Veterans every day and we need to hear their stories. For more information about the organization please visit their website at www.veteransvoices.org.

We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United States Military. Thank you for your service to this country.

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VETERANS MEMORIAL DEDICATION CEREMONY

From: Denise Pallarito; Chairman (989-390-1167) dpallarito@gmail.com The Otsego Lake Township Cemetery Advisory Committee will be holding a Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Sunday, September 4th, 2011 at 11:30 am, in coordination with the Thunder Over Waters (TOW) Festival . (For more information on the TOW please visit the web site at; http://www.thunderoverwaters.org/) Founded in the late 1800's with graves dating back to 1878, the Otsego Lake Township Cemetery was dedicated to the Village of Otsego Lake by William H. Gratwick and Edward Smith of the Gratwick, Smith &

Fryer Lumber Company of Detroit, Michigan, on January 31, 1880. The Otsego Lake Township Cemetery has approximately 75 veterans from the Civil War to the recent Iraq Wars. The members of the Otsego Lake Township Cemetery Advisory Committee made up of Denise Pallarito, Chairman; Mary Brown, Vice Chairman; Nora Corfis, Secretary; Dianne Newman, Genealogist, all believe the memorial is a great way to highlight the heroes that served our country and made the rustic cemetery their final resting place. The brief ceremony will be on the east side of the cemetery. Plan to enter the West entrance and park on the horseshoe drive. The Otsego Lake Township Cemetery is located 4/10 of a mile east of US 27 on Old State Road. (Just east over the I-75 Expressway on the north side)

Hope all can attend!

WWII Vets Update

From: RAO Bulletin August 2011 (Lt. James EMO Tichacek, USN (Ret) Associate Director, Retiree Assistance Office, U.S. Embassy Warden & IRS VITA Baguio City RPPSC 517 Box RCB, FPO AP 96517 Tel: (951) 238 -1246 in U.S. or Cell: 0915-361-3503 in the Philippines. Email: raoemo@sbcglobal.net AL/AMVETS/DAV/FRA/ NAUS/NCOA/MOAA/USDR/VFW/VVA/CG33/DD890/ AD37 member) Navajo code talker Joe Morris, one of more than 400 American Indians who used the language of their ancestors to relay secret battlefield orders during World War II, has died. He was 85. He was one of more than 400 American Indians who used the language of their ancestors to relay secret battlefield orders during World War II, has died 24 JUL after a stroke at the Veterans Administration Loma Linda Healthcare System. Navajo code talkers were young Navajo men who used their language to successfully transmit secret communications in every major engagement in the Pacific theater, including Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima. Morris kept secret what he did during his

Marine Corps service until President Ronald Reagan declassified the role of the code talkers in 1982. Morris then began giving presentations to schools and colleges. The Navajo dialect never left the Southwest United States and the language was never written down. The Japanese had no way of learning it, and the complicated nature of the language made it difficult for others to learn. Twentynine original code talkers were recruited to train another 400 Navajo to work as communicators. Morris was 17 when he joined the Marines. According to his daughter Colleen Anderson he was quite modest about his role in the war and didn't consider himself a hero, she said. "He just wasn't that kind of person. He would say that he didn't do it alone. He would always include (the other code talkers) in presentations," Anderson said. He was buried in Riverside National Cemetery. [Source: Associated Press article 21 Jul 2011 ++]

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VietnAM nAMSPeAK-Part V
From: Don Alsbro-President of Lest We Forget SW Michigan. Please visit www.lestweforgetusa.org for more information about the organization. Wars tend to develop a language of their own and the Vietnam War was no exception. The following are some of the words that reflect the Language of the American GI in VN. NOTE: The list is not complete (an impossible task and much too large) and a few of the terms with inappro-priate words have been omitted for obvious reasons. Medivac: Medical evacuation from field by chopper Million Dollar Wound: Non-crippling wound serious enough to warrant return to US Montagnards: Hill people. They were not treated very well by the Vietnamese government. MPC: Military payment currency, paper money that US soldiers were paid in. Also referred to as script. Nam: Vietnam Next: The man who was next to be rotated home, i.e. short timer Number One: The best Number Ten: The worst Number Ten Thousand: A description of how bad things can be P 38: Tiny collapsible can opener Papa-san: US service term for any older Vietnamese man Peacenik: An anti-war demonstrator Piss tube: a vertical tube buried 2/3 into the ground for urinating into Point: Forward man on a patrol Popular Forces: Local militia organized within the village. Commonly referred to as PFs PTSD: Development of characteristic symptoms after experiencing of a psychological traumatic event outside the range of human experiences considered to be normal. PRC-25: Portable back pack carried radio/transmitter with a range of 5-10 kilometers Puff the Magic Dragon: An AC-47 gunship also called Spooky Rack: Bed or cot Ranch Hands: The special Air Force unit that flew defoliation missions R & R: Rest and Recreation. Could be back at base camp but usually referred to out of country trips Recon: Reconnaissance Red Ball: Enemy high speed trail or road Regional Forces: Semiprofessional local troops, referred to as RFs and one step above on the Vietnamese organizational chart to the PFs RTO: Radio Telephone Operator. Sapper: A VC soldier who infiltrated a camp for sabotage Search and Destroy: Operation in which Americans searched an area and destroyed anything that might aid the enemy Short Round: An artillery round which falls short of its target Short Timer Stick or Calendar: Devices soldiers would use to count their last days in VN Short Timer: Someone with less than 30 days left in Vietnam Sit Rep: Situation report

Article source: Wartime Memoirs by Southwestern Michigan Veterans Volume 2. Please visit www.lestweforgetusa.org for more information about the project or to order the book. They are working on a Third! Keep up the good work guys! Wonderful Good! Thank you for your support.

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From: Bob Tidmore-Post Commander AMVETS Post 46 (Michigan AMVET News, Winter 2011) AMVETS Post 46 on Beaver Island has received the final permits for the construction of a Veterans Memorial Park on the site of the old Beaver Island power plant located on Main Street in the middle of the harbor. The park will included three flagpoles that will fly the American flag, the Michigan flag, and a rotating service flag. One monument will list the names of those from Beaver Island who gave their lives in the service of their country. A second pays tribute to all veterans who have served their country and the third honors the Emmett Burke AMETS Post 46. In front of the monuments there will be three area s containing bricks with veteran names, dates and service affiliation. These are available to any veteran or families and friends who wishes to honor their veteran. The bricks are 4x8 and 8x8 and are $100 and $200 respectively. Order forms for bricks, questions and answers about the park are available on the web site http://beaverislandnews.com/ or by emailing the Post at amvetspost46@yahoo.com and we will send you a form. AMVETS Post 46 wishes to thank the St. James Township Board and Wolverine Power for their help and support in this project.

Beaver Island Veterans Memorial Park

Veteran organizations across America are committed that all American veterans receive recognition and honor for their valiant service and sacrifices. Working hard to keep veterans efforts made today and in the past visible to everyone, we are spearheading the renovation of old Memorials and are building Memorials in communities that have none. AMVETS Post 46 of Beaver Island is building a Veterans Memorial on the waters edge of Beaver Islands beautiful harbor which we hope to dedicate this July Fourth. The location of this memorial will be visible to thousands of people as they enter Beaver Islands harbor each year. Along the harbor thoroughfare it offers outstanding visibility and access to tourist and residence alike. This Memorial, a popular attraction now, is destined to become a must see stopping place where the sacrifices in life and blood of Americas veterans will be honored and remembered. To finish this grand project we are coming to the Charlevoix Chamber of Commerce and its members seeking tax deductable donations which will enable us to complete the Memorial. With your help and support this Memorial will become a fitting tribute for everyone serving and those who have served.

A Note from AMVETS POST 46

Lest We Forget, Our Freedom Is Not Free.

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Republicans Choose Closed Primary for President

Inclusiveness of process, access to polls for troops weighs on vote
From: Matt Davis, August 13, 2011 Email: mdavis@migop.org LANSING Michigan Republicans will participate in a closed primary next year to select the GOP Presidential nominee, state party chairman Bobby Schostak said, following the partys vote at its State Committee meeting on Saturday. Saturdays vote by our State Committee was the culmination of months of communication between our grassroots, activists, policy committee members, statewide GOP supporters, and everyone with an interest in ensuring that Michigan sends a Republican president to the White House in 2012, Schostak said. In May, the policy committee was tasked with researching facts and gathering opinions about which process Republicans should use to choose the nominee. On July 12, the policy committee recommended that the State Committee adopt a closed primary. President Barack Obamas policies have done tremendous harm to the economy, Schostak said. Michigan voters have painfully endured the results of a federal government that tries to be all things to all people. We need jobs, not empty, feel-good rhetoric. And todays vote finally gives Michigan voters the chance to send a Republican to the White House.

From: Eugene Simon I had an unforgettable day yesterday and wanted to share it with you. I know we've all sat around and discussed in detail why we do what we do and if we will be willing to continue to do what we do day in and day out regardless of deployments, retirement decisions, job opportunities, missed birthdays, missed holidays, etc. This is something I wanted to share and you were the people who came to mind. It's another reason I continue to serve. I guess because many others do and sacrifice a lot more, some even their lives. My crew was alerted yesterday to find that our mission had changed. We were now a backup to a high priority mission originating from Afghanistan. When I asked where we would be going the answer was "back to the states". Later I learned our destination was Dover. I was the aircraft commander for one of two C17s that transferred the Chinook helicopter crash soldiers back home. The crew that started this mission in Afghanistan would end up running out of crew duty day and need another crew to continue the soldier's journey. We just happened to be available. After being alerted and going through our normal sequence, I found myself at the foot of the aircraft steps. Before I took my first step upward I noticed a transfer case close to the door. I had only seen one in pictures. The American Flag was tucked smartly, folded and secured on top. I paused at the bottom of the stairs, took a deep breath and continued up with my mind and eyes focusing on making it to the next ladder leading to the cockpit. However, as I entered, I couldn't help but notice the remaining nineteen transfer cases in the cargo compartment. The entire cargo compartment was filled with identical transfer cases with American Flags. I made my way up to the cockpit and received a briefing from the previous aircraft commander. After the briefing we exchanged a handshake and the other pilot was on his way.

Notes from a C-17 AircrAft cOMMAnder

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I felt a need to ensure the crew focused on their normal duties. I instructed the other two pilots to begin the preflight. I went back down into the cargo compartment to see what needed to be done and find the paperwork I needed to sign. The cargo compartment was now filled with numerous people from the mortuary affairs squadron. They were busy adjusting, resetting and overall preparing the cases for their continued flight. Before they began I asked who was in charge because I knew there was paperwork I needed to sign. I finally found a Staff Sergeant who was working an issue with the paperwork. After it was complete, he brought it up to the cockpit for me to review and sign. There are moments in life I will never forget. For me, it's the days my son and daughter were born. Another occurred five months ago when I had to deliver the unthinkable news to a mother that her son was killed in Afghanistan and although I didn't anticipate another day like that this soon, yesterday was another. I looked at the paperwork I was signing and realized the magnitude of the day. I glanced over the paperwork and signed. In a way, I felt I had taken ownership of these fallen soldiers. It was now my duty to ensure they make it home. After confirming the preflight was complete and the aircraft was fueled, I went outside to start my walk-around. As I walked down the steps, a bus had parked in front of the aircraft and unloaded eleven passengers. The passengers were fellow SEAL team members who were escorting the fallen back to the states. I stood at the front of the aircraft and watched them board. Every one of them walked

off the bus with focus in their eyes and determination in their steps; just as I imagine they do when they go on a mission. I made eye contact with the lead SEAL, nodded my head in respect and he nodded back. Finishing my walk -around, I stopped at the bottom of the stairs. I looked up into the cargo compartment; two American Flags and one SEAL Team Six flag hung from the top of the cargo compartment. Three of twenty transfer cases visible; one with an American Flag and two with Afghan flags. I looked up at my aircraft and saw, "United States Air Force" painted on the side and I stood trying to take it all in. I wanted to make certain that I never forget these images. That I never forget the faces of the SEALS, the smell of the cargo compartment or the sun slowly rising over the landscape. It's important that I don't forget. We need to honor the dead, honor the sacrifice of the fallen. I understand my role in getting these fallen soldiers home is insignificant compared to the lives they lived and the things they did for our country. Most of it we will never know. All I know is every American should see what I've seen. Every American should see the bus loads of families as they exit the freeway headed for Dover AFB to reunite with their fallen or witness the amount of time, effort, people and equipment that go into ensuring our fallen have a honorable return. The very next day we took the same aircraft back overseas. We had leveled the aircraft at our cruise altitude and I walked down to the cargo compartment. No more American Flags hung from the ceiling. All the transfer cases were gone. Instead I watched a father lay with his son, cradled on his chest, on the same spot that only yesterday held a fallen soldier. I watched a young girl, clutching a teddy bear, sleeping quietly where the fallen had laid. I realized so many Americans have no idea where the fallen lay. I'm honored to be one who does. We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United States Military. Thank you for your service to this country.

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Hubbardston American Legion Disable Veteran Hunting

From: Dan Heckman Adjutant-Hubbardston American Legion Located on Jones Rd. mile South of Maple Rapids Rd. Clinton County, Lebanon Twp. Disabled Veterans Hunting Shack Built and sponsored by the Hubbardston American Legion Post #182. It was constructed on the corner of Tim Chartrand, Doug Cusack and Wilson Dairy Farms properties. The shack is 8 x 8, 2 feet off the ground. Its sporting a fivefoot deck with roof and its insulated and heated. A disabled veteran or person can drive to the shack and exit onto the 4 x 8 platform and ascend up the 12-foot ramp. The entire cost was accepted by the American legion. Sons of the American Legion donated $200.00 for the cost, Triple C trucking donated the gravel for the driveway and Cusack Masonry provided some material and equipment. This opportunity is free, with no guarantee for harvesting a deer. DNR rules & Laws Apply.

A Note From: Lest We Forget Speakers Bureau

This notice will inform the reader of the development of a Lest We Forget Speakers Bureau. Since our organization has conducted 3 yearlong courses at Lake Michigan College, we have many topics and many qualified speakers to present information concerning WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, and our involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. We have developed formats for school children of all ages, and for veterans organization. Whatever the event we will gladly produce the correct format. We would be glad to present any topic of interest to any group. As coordinator, I will be glad to help with the choices of presentations and help with planning. Gary C. Lulenski Coordinator Speakers Bureau 269-428-3442 Garykaye2@comcast.net

Please Support and listen to Frontlines of Fredom Military Talk Radio Hosted by Lt. Col. Denny Gillem. You can hear it every Saturday at 1p.m. on 1260 AM the Pledge (Zeeland, MI), or by visiting the website at www.frontlinesoffreedom.com. Or on Facebook by clicking here. Thank you for your Support!

Old Warrior Camp

100% Disabled Veterans Sept. 26-27 Special Disabled firearm hunt, 100% disability Oct. 15-18 Regular Bow season with a crossbow Oct. 1st-Nov. 14th Regular firearm season Nov. 15th-Nov. 30th Appointments or scheduling, call Mid-Mich. Process Serving at (989) 981-6979

Available Hunting Dates are as Follows

From: Hank Fuhs Lt. Col., USAF, Retired, ANG This Hunting Camp was built by a retired Marine First Sergeant with the primary purpose of facilitating the Wounded Warriors as they begin their Journey back to Civilian Life. The First Sergeant is the Commander of the Disabled American Veteran (Manistique Chapter 26) He is also 100% totally disabled. There is no cost to veteransBring a Valid Michigan Hunting License and your sleeping bag. Contact Bob Blevins at (906)-477-0025 for dates and times available.
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A Note From Department Hospital Chairwoman Merridy Lewis

From: www.michiganpva.org MPVA is celebrating its 50th year of service in Michigan. It is a chapter of the national Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), operating according to the standards and practices established by the PVA. MPVA is, however, a separate 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Michigan programs, services, education, and outreach conducted here are made possible by local volunteers, partners, sponsors, and donors. The mission of Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America is to enhance the lives of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease as well as all citizens with disabilities, by advocating for civil rights, assuring quality health care, supporting continued research and education, and encouraging independence and healthy living through various health, sports and recreational programs. MPVA shall continue striving to remain at the forefront of both veterans benefits services and disability rights, while working toward a better quality of life for all American citizens.

The MPVA Mission

More Information will be Coming soon about MPVA 8th Annual Salute To veterans Gala!

Date: Tuesday, October 12, 2011 Location: The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC Please visit www.pva.org for more information. About the Event and PVAs National Chapter.

Hello Everyone, Im sure youve heard about budget cuts that are affecting so many of us. Our Veteran Medical Centers are no exception. Have you thought about being a volunteer? There are so many ways volunteers can help the Veterans Homes, medical Centers, clinics or even local Hospitals and nursing homes. As a volunteer you help to ensure that our Veterans are treated with care, affection, respect and enthusiasm. There are many opportunities available that volunteers are needed for. A few ideas that come to mind would be ---- A greeter/ambassador, this position you would help Veterans who may need assistance locating general information of the hospital, giving directions, or even escort them to an appointment. Perhaps, get a wheelchair for them. Another idea would be to write letters, read a book or to sit and visit with them, as sometimes they dont have family or friends that are able to visit. Play a game of cards or even work on a puzzle. The veterans can always use phone cards, bus tokens or transportation, vouchers, crossword puzzles, canteen books to purchase coffee or soda from the canteen and reading materials. How do I become a Veterans Affair Voluntary Service (VAVS) volunteer? Contact your nearest VA or local nursing home or hospital. Ask to speak to a voluntary service specialist. They will set you up an appointment for an interview to see what interests you have, and give you a scheduled time to volunteer. You will also be given an orientation of hospital policy. Non members of the VFW & Ladies Auxiliary can be sponsored from each post. So, if you have a friend that would like to help you when you volunteer perhaps your Auxiliary would sponsor them. Children are welcomed to volunteer also. Do you have an out-standing hospital volunteer? Please submit an application to me for the Out Standing Hospital Volunteer of the Year!

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From: John Haggard

More information on the next page.

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Additional Benefits for Active Duty Time Served: DD FORM 214-SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT
From: Social Security Administration (SSA) Please share this with anyone who's had active duty service between January 1957 to December 31, 2001 and planning for retirement. In a nutshell it boils down to this: You qualify for a higher social security payment because of Military service, for active duty any time from 1957 through 2001 (the program was done away with 1 January 2002). Up to $1200 per year of earnings credit credited at time of application - which can make a substantial difference in social security monthly payments upon your retirement. You must bring your DD-214 to the Social Security Office and you must ask for this benefit to receive it! Social Security website: http://www.ssa.gov/ retire2/military.htm This is something to put in your files for when you apply for Social Security down the road... It is NOT just for retirees, BUT anyone who has served on active duty between January1957 to December 31, 2001. FYI - this benefit is not automatic, you must ask for it!

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From: Patricia Webb- Correction: It is automatically applied for duty from 1968 forward. Duty prior to 1968 must be applied for. To request a copy of a DD-214 click here.

Form: www.dav.org Because so many sick and disabled veterans lack transportation to and from VA medical facilities for needed treatment, the DAV operates a nationwide Transportation Network to meet this need. Through the Transportation Network, DAV volunteers drive sick and disabled veterans to and from VA medical facilities for treatment. The Transportation Network is a clear example of veterans helping veterans. The

Need a Ride

DAV stepped in to meet a substantial community need when the federal government terminated its program that helped many veterans pay for transportation to VA medical facilities. The DAV has 189 Hospital Service Coordinators around the country who coordinate the transportation needs for disabled veterans. Use the DAV Hospital Service Coordinator Directory to contact your nearest HSC for information or assistance. Please remember that the DAV Transportation Network is staffed by volunteers; therefore, it is unable to cover every community. We hope we can help you. Locate your nearest VA Medical

We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United States Military. Thank you for your service to this country.

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Wounded Warrior Project

From: Mark Eddy Head Coach-Coloma High School (Cell: 269-214-8956) Next fall the Coloma football program will host a Wounded Warrior Project night. The Wounded Warrior Project raises money and awareness for persons of the Armed Services who have been injured while serving our country. When I heard about this fund raiser personally I thought this is great fit for Coloma. Programs that have participated in the Wounded Warrior project play the game in jerseys that people in the community sponsor in honor of a Wounded Warrior and/or US Veteran. Our program plans on having each player seek out a veteran and gather some information about his service. The player will place that veterans name on the back of the sponsored jerseys. After the game, those jerseys will be presented to the service member or a member of their family. We plan to host the WWP game on Friday September 30th @ 7:00PM vs. Edwardsburg High School. Donations: These donations will cover the upfront cost of items like t-shirts. Also these donations hope to cover the cost of the game program which we will sell for a $1 dollar donation. The program will promote the generous gifts on a donors page. We will place donors on T-shirt designed for the game as well as game announcements and the Coloma website. Sponsorship Levels: Platinum $500, Gold $300, Silver $200, Bronze$100, Green $50, Yellow $25 For more information you can visit the Wounded Warrior Project Website at: http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/.

From: Rick Briggs, Major, USAF (Ret) The Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI) Veterans Program utilizes numerous types of outdoor activities to gather Veterans and currently serving military personnel together for a little R&R. These special events are almost always free for the troops depending totally on the kind donations of sponsors and donors. In addition to being a great way to say Thank you for their service, these activities serve as the mechanism to get the troops to open up a little if they are having post-deployment issues. Frequently we find that in the comfortable confines with others who have been there, done that they tend to be more receptive to learn about Invisible Wounds says Rick Briggs the Program Manager, both PTSD and TBI are treatable if they seek the proper help. To find out more about these activities, or to donate to their Veterans Program, please make out checks to BIAMI Veterans Program and send them to 7305 Grand River Suite #100, Brighton, MI 48114 or contact Rick Briggs at veterans@biami.org or call him (810) 2295880 or visit www.biami.org.

Brain Injury Association of Michigan

We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United States Military. Thank you for your service to this country.

BIAMI is celebrating its 30th Anniversary as it continues to strive to provide persons with a brain injury and their families, healthcare professionals, and the general public with the resources necessary to enhance brain injury awareness, education, prevention, and support. BIAMI is also fields the first and only dedicated Veterans Program staff within the Brain Injury Association of America.
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About the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI):

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A Note From Lt. Col. Hank Fuhs

We need your help to grow the Newsletter
We are currently looking for any contact information of individuals or groups that you think would either be interested in receiving our newsletter or interested in writing articles. If you know of anyone please let us know. For it is through your involvement we are able to reach more and more people each month. Thank you very much! We hope you enjoy.

Legal Help for Veterans

From: James G. Fausone Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC is a law firm located in Northville, Michigan. We have a national practice representing veterans on veterans disability claims. This representation occurs at the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the Board of Veterans Appeals and regional offices. We have helped veterans collect over $10,000,000 in retro and future benefits. Over the last decade, LHFV has become a trusted name in the legal community for providing legal services to veterans and lecturing at law schools, bar associations and community events. Members of the Legal Help for Veterans practice group are former service members who bring not only legal expertise but an understanding of service and duty. The members of the group have medical and administrative backgrounds as well as finely honed legal skills developed over twenty years of practice and experience. We have represented thousands of veterans and currently have over 650 active clients. For more information about the organization and about legal help for veterans and for contact information www.legalhelpforveterans.com and found on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Our telephone number is 800.693.4800. Our blog discusses current issues facing veterans and the VA. Typically our clients are enlisted men and women who served post Korea. The Vietnam vet is still the one with the most common problems. These include Agent Orange related disabilities, PTSD, psychiatric or orthopedic injuries. Other vets often have hearing loss, military sexual trauma or tinnitus. We are now seeing Iraq and Afghanistan vets with TBI. Many vets do not even begin the disability claim process until many years after service. The trigger may be unemployability and the need for benefits. With a million claim back log at VA, it is a slow and confusing process and many people need professional help establishing the proper diagnosis and service connection. That is what Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC has been doing for clients for years. We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United States Military. Thank you for your service to this country.

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Newsletter Links From Articles for August Part II

Page 1 Facebook www.facebook.com Scribd www.scribd.com TRICARE www.tricare.mil Page 2 TRICARE TYA www.tricare.mil/tya MIGOP Facebook www.facebook.com Page 3 Mikes Minutes www.mikeiesminutes.com Page 4 Joint Pow/MIA Accounting Command www.jpac.pacom.mil Page 5 U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs www.veterans.senate.gov U.S House Committee of Veterans Affairs www.veterans.house.gov Page 6 Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee www.house.mi.gov Southwest Michigan Veterans Stand Down www.4vets.org Legal Help for Veterans Page 7 Pentagon Channel www.pentagonchannel.mil Veterans Radio www.veteransradio.net LEST WE FORGET SW MI
www.lestweforgetusa.org

Spirit of the American Flag www.forgottonheroesusa.com Page 9 Michigan Air National Guard www.selfridgeairmuseum.org Veterans Voices www.veteransvoices.org Page 10 Thunder Over Waters www.thunderoverwaters.org Page 11 LEST WE FORGET SW MI
www.lestweforgetusa.org

Page 12 Beaver Island Veterans Memorial Park www.beaverislandnews.com TRICARE www.tricare.mil Page 13 Michigan Republicans www.migop.org Page 15 LEST WE FORGET SW MI
www.lestweforgetusa.org

Page 8 U.S Department of Defense www.defense.gov

Front Lines of Freedom www.frontlinesoffreedom.com Page 16 Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America www.michiganpva.org Paralyzed Veterans of America www.pva.org Page 18 Social Security Administration www.ssa.gov DD-214 Form www.archives.gov DAV www.dav.gov Page 19 Canton Foundation www.cantonfoundation.org

Page 20 Wounded Warrior Project www.woundedwarriorproject.org Legal Help for Veterans www.legalhelpforveterans.com Page 21 Plymouth Crossfit www.plymouthcrossfit.com Page 22 Legal Help for Veterans www.legalhelpforveterans.com Fredrick Meijer Gardens www.meijergardens.org Page 23 LEST WE FORGET SW MI
www.lestweforgetusa.org

Also check out the Some Useful Links Section on Page 2. If there is an article topic you wish to have included in the newsletter please let us know. Thank you for your Support!

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Stand Up For Veterans-They Stood Up For US

-The DAV

American Legion Post is in looking for current military members to send care packages to. Please contact Robert Goulet if you know of any military member who might like something. Please see News From American Legion Post 341 below for more information. Thank you very much!

Coordinator- Matthew X. Hauser (mhauser@migop.org) ContributorsDon Alsbro Rick Briggs Sam Cottle Rep. Kurt Damrow Matt Davis Vicki Dunlop Mark Eddy

Staff & Contributors

Keith Famie James G. Fausone Sean M. Furr Denny Gillem Robert Goulet John Haggard Larry Harr Dan Heckman Dale Hemphill Merridy Lewis

Gary C. Lulenski Claude McManus Louis Nigro Eugene (Gene) A. Simon Phil Smith Sherry Swann Bob Tidmore Maureen VanHooser Publisher-Hank Fuhs

Thank you everyone!

News From American Legion Post 341

American Legion Post 341 is seeking the names of troops that are deployed to a combat zone so that we can send them large package of goodies and that their names and address should be sent to the address below. Also post 341 is always seeking new members please contact Robert at the same address if interested. American Legion Post 341 Sr. Vice Commander Robert P Goulet 6130 Nicholas West Bloomfield, MI rgoulet264@aol.com

Thank you for your service to our country. It is truly the men and women like you who make this nation great, and we must never forget that. Thank you to everyone for all the help you have given us with the newsletter. We have been able to reach more people because of your help. Compared to when we first started, the amount of input and ideas we receive has increased greatly. For that we are very thankful. If you have anything you would like to share, any questions, or have an article idea, please let me know. You may contact us anytime at mhauser@migop.org. Sincerely, Matthew X. Hauser and Lt. Col Hank Fuhs

In Closing

Lest We Forget-A Clip from Hank Fuhs Lt. Col., USAF, Ret, ANG (Just Click the Link Below)
I Fought For You

We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United States Military. Thank you for your service to this country.

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Hope you enjoyed the Newsletter!

Please let us know what you thought. Contact Matthew X. Hauser at mhauser@migop.org
We need your help to grow the Newsletter

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Sincerely, Lt. Col. Hank Fuhs & Matthew X. Hauser
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