September 2026 President’s Notes Hey Members! It is the end of summer on Tuesday 22 September. It is the Autumnal Equinox! As I write this, on Saturday, 8 August, some stores are already putting out Halloween candy items!In the old days, you did not see such merchandise until the first of October. Oh well, times […]

Hello, I was asked to forward this information to our members (From Sandy Conley, USAF), There has been a late addition to the SAM (Serving Are Military) Center offerings for August.  They will be starting a new 10-week Watercolor Basics Class on Monday evenings at 6:15 pm, beginning AUGUST 3rd.  This is part of their […]

Hey Members! Happy 250th Anniversary of the United States. July was the big celebration, but we can go on doing things the rest of the year! August 1st – Air Force DayAugust 4th – U.S. Coast Guard establishedAugust 7th – Vietnam War StartedAugust 14th Japan Surrendered in 1945August 16 – National Airborne Day I attended […]

The JROTC/ROTC Banquet was a success. All schools but one came, and certificates were handed out. Medals are on backorder and I told the attendees as soon as they arrived, I would make a trip to each school. Next activity for we veterans will be supporting local cities/veterans’ organizations Memorial Day activities. If you march […]

Andy and I attended the Operation T.A.S.K. Force in Tallmadge on 21 February. The host was the Alpha 11 Veterans Service Organization (VSO). There were about 50 persons attending, and I estimate they represented about 30 VSOs and other organizations, like the League of Women Voters.The website for the host is Alpha 11 Veterans if […]