As a reminder we have our Post Meeting on July 3rd at 7:30 pm. This is the first meeting with the newly installed commander and officers. Hope to see everyone there.
Flag Day!!!
Not only is today the Army’s Birthday but it is also Flag Day. In my search to provide some interesting history or tidbit about Flag Day I found this, 21 Worst Uses of the American Flag on Etsy. Enjoy!!!
Happy 237th Birthday U.S. Army!!!
Two hundred and thirty-seven years ago, our Nation’s leaders established the Continental Army, beginning a rich heritage of successfully defending this great country and her citizens. Today, we celebrate the continued honor, loyalty and bravery of our Soldiers in this noble calling. Our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs. This 237th birthday commemorates America’s Army – Soldiers, families and civilians – who are achieving a level of excellence that is truly Army Strong. We also celebrate our local communities for their steadfast support of our Soldiers and families. We are “America’s Army: The Strength of the Nation.”
For more info please visit the Army’s Birthday page.
One Less Mountain Benefit for Veterans
“I’m not a veteran, but I value their contribution and want to do something that helps them out,” local entrepreneur PJ Glassey explained, when we asked him about an upcoming benefit he’s promoting for a new veterans-assistance group. “Veterans are the reason we are still a free country. While we all may not agree with all the various wars we get involved with, we can all agree that our soldiers are serving us to the point of risking their lives and that means a lot to me.”
The show Glassey – son of a Vietnam veteran as well as owner of X-Gym on Harbor Avenue- is promoting is coming up June 16th atYoungstown Cultural Arts Center in North Delridge, a “hypnosis/comedy” performance by Joe Black. Glassey says, “This event is kind of a ‘kickoff’ for the brand-new organization One Less Mountain, which helps veterans when they get home so they can cope, make the transition to civilian life and find the resources needed to make that switch.
Read more on the West Seattle Blog…
Job Fair 6/7 11am-3pm @ Safeco Field
Tomorrow Recruit Military will be hosting a job fair at Safeco Field from 11am-3pm. If you are interested in attend you need to register prior to tomorrow.
*Sorry for the short notice
UW Joint Service Review
On 5/24 Commander Ray Fairbanks presented Steven Cazales with the VFW award. On Friday 6/8 Steven, a senior, will be receiving his commission as a 2nd LT in the U.S. Army as a military intelligence officer. Congratulations go to him on his success and we at the Post hope he has a bright future in the U.S. Army.
D-Day 68th Aniversary
June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foot- hold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high -more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded — but more than 100,000 Soldiers began the march across Europe to defeat Hitler.
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2012 Washington Women Veterans Conference
The 2012 Washington Women Veterans Conference is right around the corner – June 16th! We are excited to share with you a line-up of special presenters and breakout sessions that will enlighten and empower women who served. Space is limited to the first 500 veterans that register for free here. For more info read on…
June 16, 2012
8:30-5:00
Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA
Map and Directions
Post Meeting 6/5 @ 7:30
AS a reminder, our next Post meeting is on June 6th at 7:30pm. If you know a veteran who hasn’t been to one of our meetings yet, feel free to bring them by. Hope to see you there.
Memorial Day @ Tahoma National Cemetery
Bugle to the Colors, Presentation of Colors, guest speakers, music, laying of wreaths, rifle salute, Echo Taps, 1 p.m., Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 Southeast 240th St., Kent (425-432-6516).
VFW Post 2713 | Farwell-Roosevelt 