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★ MILITARY EVENTS TO REMEMBER ★ Submitted by John M. Elkins, BG TMF and CMSgt., USAF, (Retired) Oct 1, 1947 Oct 3, 1952 Oct. 7, 1949

NUMBER XXVIII, ISSUE 10 Editorial Board

Oct 7, 2001

Bill Hollingsworth Editor/Publisher

Oct. 8, 1940 Oct. 12, 2000

Tommy Franks Four Star General General, United States Army (Ret.)

Richard Carey

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Lt. General, United States Marine Corps (Ret.)

Kathy Frost Major General United States Army (Ret.) posthumous

Michael Bevill Master Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy (Ret.)

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Charles R. Bond, Jr. Maj. General, United States Air Force (Ret.); Former Commander of the Flying Tigers

Andy Birdsong President Tarrant County Veterans Council

William “Bill” Lawson Brigadier General USAF (Ret.)

Herbert Foster Commander American Legion Post 14

William H. Gossell Maj. General, United States Marine Corps (Ret.)

Robert Smith Rear Admiral, United States Navy (Ret.)

Nathan Vail Brigadier General, United States Army (Ret.)

John Elkins Brigadier General Texas Guard (Ret.)

Phil T. Vaughn Captain Texas State Guard

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First flight of the North American XP-86 Sabrejet. Britain tests its first atomic bomb. Communist-ruled German Democratic Republic (East Germany) established Operation Enduring Freedom begins with air strikes against terrorist’s targets in Afghanistan. RAF forms Eagle Squadron, consisting of volunteer US pilots. Terrorists in a port in Yemen attacked USS Cole. Seventeen American sailors were killed in action. U. S. Naval attack on the island of Formosa lasted three days. Eighth Air Force “Black Thursday” mission against Schweinfurt 600 airmen lost over enemy territory. 60 B-17s shot down; five crashed en route home. On the Philippines the Leyte Campaign cost 3,593 Americans killed in Action and 11,991 wounded in actions. The CVN-69 USS Dwight D. Eisenhower was commissioned. Cuban Crisis where President John F. Kennedy ordered the United States Armed Forces into highest DEFCON condition. Deadliest single day for the USAF in the Korean War. Over MiG Alley. Eight of nine B-29 Superfort bombers were lost to com bat with 28 airmen aboard. One B-29 managed to return to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa with more than 500 holes. Iran launches its first satellite…built by Iran and Russia. The United States tests its first thermo-nuclear device.

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Nuggets of Faith By Tony “T-Bar” Barnes, SMSgt (ret) Martyrs! Those are the Christians that were fed to the lions, right? Or those guys that were burned at the stake a few hundred years ago for their beliefs. But, surely in these modern times there aren’t any martyrs. This is the age of tolerance and people are allowed to believe what they want. If that were only true, it would be a different world. It almost sounds like it would be paradise allowing each person to believe as they wanted. Recently I was listening to a podcast from the chapel service at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. President Paige Patterson related the story of David McDonald. David and his wife were called by God to go to an area near Mosul, Iraq. They were engaged in helping the Iraqi’s to have fresh water and more importantly they were sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Upon returning to the city after a day’s work, they got caught up in an apparent traffic jam. Within moments all hell broke loose. The sound of AK-47 gunfire rang out and David, his wife and the others in the party were badly wounded. Although

David’s wife survived the onslaught, the wounds proved to be fatal for David and the others. A few days later, David was buried in Colorado near the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. After the funeral, an old crusty rancher cowboy approached Dr. Patterson. Looking in the preacher’s eyes, he asked why David’s death had to happen. Noticing the beautiful red hues of the mountains, Patterson nodded towards the mountains and said, “Because of that.” The cowboy asked him what he meant. “What is the name of those mountains?” asked Dr. Patterson. The cowboy responded with the Sangre de Cristo moniker. Patterson asked him what that name means in English. After responding with the anticipated answer that the name was Spanish for “the blood of Christ’’, the seminary president related how David McDonald had paid the ultimate sacrifice for the gospel and given his blood for the one who had shed His blood for David 2,000 years ago. The cowboy nodded and said, “I think I understand now.”

David McDonald had a passion to share Jesus Christ and to be a witness. As mentioned before, he paid the ultimate sacrifice. When taking the gospel to the world, he was gunned down by extremists who oppose Christianity. If it were possible for Dave to come back to life, I believe he would do it all over again. David’s presence in Iraq wasn’t a miscalculation. David was there because the God who created Him had laid it upon his heart to be a witness in Iraq. Many people over the centuries have been martyred for their faith. They weren’t extraordinary people. They were obedient people. Certainly, the way they died was extraordinary. But, they were merely being faithful to share Christ with a lost and dying world. David McDonald through his death has been an evangelist. There are people that have heard the story of that

evil day in Mosul who will remember the story forever. The blood of David McDonald that soaked into the hot desert sand of Iraq will serve as a seed of faith for many that will encounter his story for years to come. David’s death will be a witness that though a person may perish, the gospel message we proclaim is worth the sacrifice. The world around us needs to know that the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ is life changing. Our community needs to know that we are willing to die if need be for our faith. It should be evident to our realm of influence that we serve a risen Christ. Tony “T-Bar” Barnes is the founder and president of The Master’s Torch Ministries. He can be reached at tbarnugget@yahoo .com and is available for faith-based speaking engagements.

Social Security Advice By Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Admin. These days, everyone is taking a new look at their finances — and no one is looking more closely than the millions of baby boomers who are nearing retirement age. While some boomers expected to retire at one of the traditional milestones, such as age 62, the current economy is forcing many of them to re-evaluate their plans. Many are wondering if they should work longer, or how their Social Security benefit – or their spouse’s benefit – would be affected if they continued working. To help them find answers, Social Security has published a fact sheet called When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits. You can read it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10147.html. As most workers know, your choice of a retirement age — from 62 to 70 — can dramatically affect your monthly Social Security benefit amount. If you choose to start receiving benefits early, the monthly

payments will be reduced based on the number of months you receive benefits before you reach your full retirement age. The rate of reduction will depend on the year you were born. The maximum reduction at age 62 will be: • 25 percent for people born between 1947 and 1958. • 30 percent for people born after 1959. If you wait until your full retirement age, your benefits will not be reduced. And if you should choose to delay retirement, your benefit will increase up to eight percent a year from your full retirement age until age 70. However, there is no additional benefit increase after you reach age 70. Social Security also has created several retirement planners to help you make an informed decision. Social Security has an online calculator that can provide immediate retirement benefit estimates to help you plan for your retirement. To use the retirement estimator look online at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator.

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Bill Hudson’s Musical Memory Lane by Phil Strand Bill Hudson has spent a lifetime making musical memories. His talents have been showcased through personal appearances and recorded media, and along the way he fashioned an exemplary career.

Boy Wonder His father bought Bill his first guitar when he was a six year old in Knox City, Texas. Without formal training, he learned a few chords from a neighbor. By keen observation of others and “stealing their licks,” talking with fellow musicians, and untold hours of practice, he taught himself to play guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and the optiphone, a rare instrument with eight strings sounding like a tenor banjo. By age eight he had a Saturday radio show on KRBC in Abilene, Texas, picking and singing. The Chuck Wagon Gang, which included the Carter Family, was on WBAP radio in Ft. Worth, and at age ten he was invited to join them, travelling from his home in Abilene. This show followed the original Light Crust Doughboys who were on at noon every day. He told them “I will be playing with you,” and eventually that

came true. As a ten or eleven year old he was already penning his own lyrics, and also played in the band when Leo Daniel ran for governor.

Medicine Shows Bill performed with these when he was eight or nine years old. They might be part of a circus or just show up in town, set up a stage on a vacant lot, and things got rolling as it cooled off later in the afternoon. “Tate Lax” from Waco, and “Over the Top” were a couple brands he recalls. Typically the show consisted of a comedian, tap dancer, boy guitar player, and the “doctor” who pitched his elixir. The concoction was mostly alcohol, and some who bought would uncork their bottle and guzzle it down so they felt better right away. He and other performers had a box on a string around their neck to peddle the product. Later in the show they sold boxes of salt-water taffy. He sold the most because people liked buying from the “little guitar playing boy.” The hook was a beautiful Indian blanket hanging up front, and one box was guaranteed to have the winning ticket, while lesser prizes were cupie dolls or something similar. Mysteriously, the Indian blanket would reappear a few days later because there was a plant in the audience who “bought” the lucky box.

Light Crust Doughboys

Bill Hudson, age 10

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In late 1949, Smokey Montgomery called saying “It’s your turn,” so he joined the Light Crust Doughboys full time in 1950 for a run lasting until 1967 when the mill was sold. They traveled the southern United States, performing at rodeos, county fairs, or at stores. Merchants rated an appearance when they purchased a carload of flour. Several stores might pool resources, so instead of a full day, they would get an hour at each location. Other than occasional trips involving a weekend away, they were mostly gone during the week. They sported distinctive company-furnished black slacks and jackets, and white shirts, with the company logo on the back.

Bill and Millie Hudson

Recording and Performing

Confidence and Excellence

When not traveling, he cut hundreds of albums and commercial sound tracks for individuals and companies. There were five or six good studios going day and night in Dallas. By choice he never played in honky tonks or clubs, noting “There was no money with them, and you stood a good chance of getting your head busted.” He performed in Fort Worth on Saturday nights on the Hayloft Jamboree. He played guitar on 13 albums with Slim Whitman, including the famous recording, “Indian Love Call,” and on the original million selling version of “Crying in the Chapel” by Darrell Glenn. With Marty Robbins it was his guitar one hears on “Devil Woman.” A south Texas tour with Tex Ritter, and three Texas shows with Elvis Presley early in Elvis’ career were fun. He recalls Elvis paid him nicely, but never called again. On the Homer and Jethro show, he played background to their guitar and mandolin, noting they were “the cream of the crop” as musicians, and a “hoot” to work with.

Career Highlights

Because he was such a professional performer, one who had confidence in his ability, he was in demand. If it had been a week or so between gigs, he might sit down with his guitar for an hour or so to toughen up his fingers “so it won’t be such a surprise to them.” Sometimes you have the crowd with you and you can establish a rapport, and other times not, but as a musician you know when you are doing a good job. Though retired, he still plays three senior dances a month with Gary Lee, with whom he has performed for about ten years over the last twenty year period. Occasionally he will still make a record at home using his own sound board and equipment. He recently purchased a German guitar with wonderful sound that has taken some adjustment to play because of it narrower neck. He also has a beautiful Gibson Epiphone 175. During his days with the Light Crust Doughboys he received a fiberglass instrument with a “far-out design” from the National Guitar Company. He needed that because of playing outside in the elements. To this day he has retained every instrument he ever played.

There were many, but the Today and Tonight shows were certainly highlights. John Chancellor, who hosted the Today show along with Betsy Palmer, took a liking to the group he played in, “Freddie Powers and the Power House Four,” a quartet featuring three banjos and a tuba. Meeting Doc Severinsen and his band members, many of whom Hudson idolized, was special. They were also introduced to a producer at Columbia Records, and had an immediate offer to perform in Canada which he turned down for personal reasons and a dislike for playing in clubs and travelling too much.

Married for 18 years, they have been a good match since losing their first spouses. They live in the former home of beloved weather man, Harold Taft. Millie says Gary Lee played matchmaker to bring them together. She was an outstanding budget analyst and criminal investigator with a forty four year federal career, earning a stellar reputation for highly professional work. Bill recalls advice from his mother, “Look your best and do your best, and the best will come to you.” He used that formula over a lengthy career and saw that indeed it came true.

Billy and Millie

Changes Coming to DFW, Ambassadors Offer Vital Support by June Spadachene The Dallas/Fort Worth area is fortunate to be served by DFW Airport. Anchored by American Airlines, one of the World’s largest airlines. Opened in 1974 the airport covers more than 29.8 square miles. On of the world’s busiest airports, DFW is third in operations and 7th in terms of passengers, serving over fifty seven million passengers in 2008–-fifty seven percent connecting and 43% local. Total international passengers in 2008 was over five thousand. There are over eighteen passenger airlines and every major city in the United States can be assessed within four hours. On-airport employees total 60,000; there are 305,000 full time jobs. The payroll is $7.6 billion. The airport is also served by over 600 volunteer ambassadors who provide vital assistance to passengers and visitors who arrive in and depart from the Dallas-Fort Worth area via DFW International Airport.

Ambassador social events, tours and field trips. nAn extensive training program before you begin and frequent updating of new programs and events at the Airport while you serve. Uniforms and free parking are provided. Volunteer shifts are available in the morning, afternoon and evening, seven days a week. A one-year service is required with a 4 hour shift once a week. You are invited to join the over 600 ambassadors now involved in this volunteer program.

Customer Service Update

A September seminar for Ambassadors provided a great deal of new information on changes and updates to The DFW Airport: Ambassador Manager, Karen Turner along with area supervisors, Ward Hanson, and Chemine Terrell introduced four speakers: (1) with the American Airlines credit union were Tish Pruitt and Sharon Leary and., manager Sandra Gladney. They explained the benefits of being a member and informed the ambassadors that they were all eligible to join. Formed in 1936 in Chicago, they are the 9th largest credit union in the United States with twelve thousand members. (2) Jackie Manes with the RSVP (retired and senior volunteer program) of Tarrant county Senior Citizen Services, a nationally funded volunteer program founded in 1973, urged the attendees to join this organization if they had time to do more. They offer a 5 day leadership class. Ms. Means cited an example of the need saying, “at the Union Gospel mission in Ft. Worth, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the attendance of women and children seeking meals and aide in the last three months”. L to R. Ambassador Supervisor, Ward Hanson (3) The Terminal D manager at DFW, Charley Cotner, introduced and Amb. Manager, Karen Turner herself. She is retired from Delta AMBASSADORS strive to raise customer airlines and has been employed by the airservice to the highest level of any airport in port the past six years. the world with friendly, responsive volun- ( 4) Kirk Gomes with the U.S. customs and teers in the terminals. Monetary value to the Border Protection Department introduced Airport of each Ambassador for each hour Ambassadors to the new Global Entry volunteered is $20.00. Since Nov. 1978, Program: Ambassadors have logged 977,487 hours. Global Entry Program Service Offered DFW Airport is one of twenty airports Ambassadors meet travelers and direct designated as a model port. Customs and them to connecting flights, bag claim and Border Protection has launched the Global other Airport facilities. They offer welcom- Entry Program as part of the customs ing smiles and accurate, up-to-date infor- process. This program will allow premation about area attractions, hotels and approved, low-risk travelers quick clearance other amenities Bilingual Ambassadors upon arrival into the United States. The provide much-needed translation services obvious advantages 1) Bypass the tradiappreciated by international visitors. tional passport control line, 2) no more filling out a paper customs declaration form, Information and Benefits Be a part of a dynamic and fast-paced 3) Mutual benefits with other countries, 3) environment; make new friends; Attend conveniently located at airports throughSenior Life Magazine

L to R. Kirk Gomes w/U.S. Customs and Border Patrol , Charley Cotner, Term. D. Manager and Ward Hanson out the country, 4) Cross the border with a minimum of customs and immigration questioning, 5) Expedited exit process. It is “front of the line”privilege”. For more information: website www.cbp.gov and type in Global Entry under Search

Airport Updates Kevin Smith, asst. vice president of Customer Service at DFW airport talked about the new programs and updates coming there. The most important, (at least for traveling dogs) is the, “service animal relief area”. You can see how this is critical. At Terminal D it’s “at the curb”; other terminals are working on space inside or out. (See what you learn when you listen?) New seats are being installed in some of the terminals with foot rests and power strips on the back. There is a number for “car problems” twenty four hours a day–call 34411 (at the terminals). Smith told Ambassadors that they are gearing up for the 2011 superbowl and said there may be a pro-bowl prior to the super bowl, record air traffic is expected at DFW due to these events. Terminal make-overs, (except for terminal D), are set to begin soon and will be completed in 2017 beginning with terminal A. Each terminal update is expected to take nine to twelve months to complete. More effort will focus on developing 6,600 acres on the airport’s edges, potentially generating nearly $300 million in fee, rents and sales tax to be split among the airport and surrounding cities.

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The Crew Of Red River 44, U.S. Army ~ They are Home at Last by June Spadachene The remains of the crew, Red River 44, CH-47 Chinook Helicopter who were lost in Iraq on September 17, 2008, were buried in a single casket at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Sunday, Sept 12, 2009. Individual burials were held in the weeks following their deaths when the Chinook helicopter went down as it ferried from Kuwait to Iraq. The catastrophic crash meant some remains could not be separated. These remains were buried in a single casket. They lived as brothers and were buried as brothers.

photos by John Gilliland

It was a somber morning with no sun and rain fell throughout the ceremony joining the tears shed by family, friends and fellow soldiers. Perhaps the rain was heaven showing it’s own grief for the loss of these seven American heroes. More than five hundred people attended the ceremony. The single casket, covered with the American flag, was carried to the bier by its honor guard. This flag was presented to the 2nd battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment., (based in Grand Prairie). One soldier remained with the casket as words of condolence were spoken and prayers were

Honor Guard Carries Casket to burial site.

Lone soldier remains with casket as service commences.

Lt. Col. Joanne Macgregor, battalion commander

recited. Eighteen folded flags were carried to the casket as the name of each fallen warrior was spoken–one flag for each child who had lost their father was touched to the casket. It was then returned to the soldier who held it close to his chest with crossed arm The grave side ceremony centered on a single gray coffin and a headstone with seven names. The seven National Guardsman, from Texas and Oklahoma, were: Staff Sergeant Anthony Luke Mason of Springtown, Texas; Captain Robert Vallejo II of North Richland Hills, Texas; Chief Warrant Officer Corry Edwards of Kennedale, Texas; Sergeant Major Julio Ordonez of San Antonio, Texas; Chief Warrant Officer Brady J. Rudolf of Oklahoma City, Okla.; Sergeant Daniel Eshbaugh of Norman, Okla.

The Unit Ten weeks after their tour formally ended, the 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment were there to honor their fallen comrades and to be recognized for their service. Capt. J. Craig Combs said, “we stand here in this pouring, drenching rain, appropri-

ately, to say our farewells”. Except for two short prayers, the service had few words. The raindrops on canvas tents, the sharp crack of rifles offering a salute, the bugler playing taps, and the bagpiper offering, “Amazing Grace”, offered the backdrop. Maj. Gen. Eddy Spurgin praised the fallen soldiers and their families as “courageous, committed, honorable, devoted, to duty and willing to sacrifice.” Spurgin lauded their accomplishments–transporting over 77 thousand personnel and air evacuations of 1900. U.S. Congressman Michael Burgess, 26th district of Texas, told the soldiers that they represent the best of what our Country offers. He recognized their sacrifice and thanked them for “a job well done”. Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert presented two official proclamations. Lt. Col. Joanne MacGregor, the battalion commander, dedicated a memorial park honoring the Red River crew, her voice breaking as she struggled to finish her remarks. MacGregor said, “they served with distinction and mattered so much to so many”

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NAS NEWS Columnist Begins Second Tour of Iraq by Lt. Col. Rita Schell Our writer from Iraq has returned for a second tour and begins her column again in this issue. Lt. Col Rita Schell starts with details of her harrowing trip from the U.S. to Iraq.

On the Road Again Montgomery, Alabama the morning of August 20 was the same it had been since summer had started: hot and humid. I woke up looking for a cat to pet and found Karl—a 1 year old Ragdoll—lying next to me. He stretched out while I rubbed his belly. Karl belongs to my friend Helene who was letting me stay with her. Now, why was I, a "mature" woman living with a roommate? Because here I was again, for the second time in my Air Force career, on the move headed back to Baghdad and had rented my house out since I was going to be gone for another year. I was scheduled to start my trip later that morning, leaving from Montgomery and hopefully ending up in Iraq within 3 or 4 days; it took me 3 days the last time I left in May of 2006. Now that I look back, that was just wishful thinking. Saying my goodbyes to Karl and Karin (the sweet 3-legged cat Helene adopted), we hauled my luggage out to the car. We’re required to bring our own weapon with us, so I took the precaution of packing my Beretta 9mm as a separate piece of luggage so it would be easier for me and the airlines to track. All told, I had 2 personal bags, a modified A-bag with my military gear and the weapon case. Simple enough. Arriving at the airport, I checked my luggage got my boarding passes and went to spend my last hour with Helene, Beth, Wanda, Jeff and Dave. They were all my best friends in Alabama and I was so touched to have such a great sendoff. I was tearing up when I had to leave them….that part never gets easy, no matter how long you’re in the Air Force.

The Other Side of Security On the other side of the security gate, I sat

by myself, thinking about where I was headed and the various challenges I’d have getting there: extreme heat, sleeping in tents, riding in a C-130 and hauling my luggage over rocks and sand. From my last trip over here, this is what I dreaded the most. Most of areas we have military personnel isn’t paved, but covered with large rocks that make walking a challenge, let alone trying to carry heavy bags on them. If it’s not covered with rocks, sand is the next most obvious option with sidewalks coming in last. While all this was going on in my nugget, I had no idea that would be the least of my worries.

The Delays Begin After several hours of delayed flight announcements, I realized I wasn’t going to make my connection out of BaltimoreWashington International (BWI). My itinerary was Montgomery to Atlanta to BWI all on commercial airlines. Once I got to BWI, I would transfer to military air and the route was to go to Germany, Italy then Qatar. From there was the dreaded C-130 flight into Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). Trying to avoid any unnecessary hassles, I called my unit to inform them of my flight delays. Somehow, the travel people at my base decided the best way to get me "caught up" with my rotator (the flight that takes all of us to and from BWI to Qatar) was to send me from Atlanta to Italy on a commercial flight. When I write this, it all makes sense, but keep in mind, they sent me to Venice. That will be an important part of this story. I show up at the Venice gate in Atlanta. Of course, Delta doesn’t make my life any easier by first telling me I’m not booked on the flight (when I actually am) or insisting I need a passport to travel (which I don’t since I was on military orders) and then by "verifying" at my request that my luggage had been transferred to this flight and wasn’t on its way to BWI (of course, they "checked" and said it had been transferred, but I think you

know where this is going…it was still on the way to BWI). Finally boarding the plane, I feel fairly secure that all is well.

Lost Luggage

We have an uneventful flight, land in Venice and that’s where the next part of my adventure begins. Having traveled enough, I’m not too concerned about finding my way to luggage, customs, etc. What I’ve never grown accustomed to is waiting at the luggage carousel for bags that never show up. It happened…pretty soon all the other passengers were gone and my next thought was "where is lost luggage and how am I going to explain this in Italian?" Eventually I find my way to the Delta lost luggage counter and get in line behind numerous Italian travelers who are Lt. Col. Rita Schell, USAF in the same boat as I. After about Again, let me put this in perspective. I’m in an hour, I make it to the counter and try to a foreign country, don’t speak the lanexplain what flight I was on, what my lugguage, have no euros, have no one to meet gage looked like and so on. me, have no idea how to get to Aviano or Now, while I may pretend to speak Italian where it is in relation to Venice, have no to my cat, Zucca, I actually don’t know luggage, have no where to stay…AND I many words. "Zucca, ha fame?" is about as just brought a weapon in Italy which is good as I get with her at dinnertime. illegal. Didn’t know that at the time, but I (Pumpkin, are you hungry?) During the do now. Fortunately, the soldier was able to course of our talk, I realize that bringing a use his cell phone to call his post and find weapon into Italy isn’t a good thing. a number for the lodging office (hotel) at Fortunately, about that time, I saw an Aviano Air Force Base. I used it to call the American Army soldier in uniform and office and came on another wonderful and asked for some help. He knew some Italian caring person. and managed to help me file the report. TSgt Stoffle was working at the moment And then the adventure continued. and that proved to be a Godsend for me. Oh yeah, it gets worse. She asked one of her Airmen to make the Now, keep in mind, when an airline loses 5-hour round trip to the Venice airport your luggage they want an address to deliv- and this young man was very gracious er it to when (if) it’s found and a phone about doing it and helping me get to the number to call to tell you it’s on the way. I air terminal to book a flight to try to get didn’t have any of this info: all I knew was to Qatar. I wish that’s where the advenI was supposed to get to Aviano to catch ture ends, but not so. Just another parathe mil-air flight. So, I ask the soldier if graph or two… Aviano is close by…and it’s not. It is more than a 2-hour drive to Aviano from Venice. Watch for Part II next issue,

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Healthy Aging/ Mental Wellness by June Spadachene Want to be happier? Then be more grateful. When we are grateful, we sleep better, have lower blood pressure, and are heathier. You experience higher levels of such positive emotions as joy, optimism and enthusiasm. You may even show increased resilience when faced with trauma-induced–as well- as everyday stress. Gratitude has to have some kind of a base under it, according to family counselors. You need a way to deal with life so you can feel grateful. It’s something you work through to get to. Many experts recommend keeping a gratitude journal. Make yourself find one or five or ten things every day for which you are thankful, it becomes a habit and gets easier as time goes by.

HOLIDAYS COMING Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up, with family gatherings, and you”re thinking, “my family drives me crazy”. The theory is that “we”re worst to our family members–more judgmental, and sometimes rude”. Counselors offer the following steps:

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(1) Recognize our family members are just human beings, they don’t fit into a mode, in order to be more grateful, get to a place where they’re not driving you out of your mind”. (2) Set your purpose for Thanksgiving dinner: to enjoy your family and help them feel comfortable, it’s not to be right; it’s not to defend yourself. (3) Realize in this very moment, this is where that annoying person is. It doesn’t mean they can’t grow and change. But for right now, let go of judging, controlling and being right–for everyone’s sake. (That is really hard when I know I’m always right).

THE FOOD Julie Bender, a licensed and registered dietitian with Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, offers the following: “We need to view food differently than we now do. It’s nourishment for the body and can extend to the mind and to the soul. It provides energy, stamina, strength, it can bring people together; it brings a sense of celebration.” (1) Be aware of what you’re eating. “Sometimes we hardly take a moment to even acknowledge it, to look at what we

are eating”. (2) Ask questions: “How will this benefit me? Where did it come from? Appreciate it because somebody took the time to make it for me”. (3) Slow down, chew food well, savor flavor and texture. The light bulb goes off in some people, “I’m actually tasting food; I thought I liked this, but when I slow down, I don’t really like this fried chicken”. Ms. Bender says that promotes gratitude. (O.K. I’m not buying all this–who doesn’t like fried chicken?) The result, says Ms. Bender is, “that people understand they’re eating to nourish their bodies, to prevent disease and promote wellness, they take ownership and control of their health, and they appreciate food more.”

GRATITUDE A HAPPY PLACE TO BE A director of the Alcoholics Anonymous central office in Dallas says, “after you’ve been sober awhile, there’s very little you’re not grateful for, whether it’s a sunset or your car starting or your ability to pay bills”. You might think,” I can’t stop at one drink, one brownie, one cigarette”. The AA

Theory is: “Fake it till you make it.” (1) Realize you aren’t alone. Lots of people face the challenge of overindulgence, especially this time of year. Seek a higher power. (2) Stay away from people who may tempt you! Stay around those who have been through similar circumstances and have come through them. (3) Remember the power of laughter. “The first thing many people are grateful for is that they can laugh.” Director Janice says, “After a few weeks or days, you’re just grateful you’re still breathing in and out and the disease (alcoholism) didn’t kill you”. Robert Emmons from his book,”Thanks, How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier”: When asked if we all are capable of having gratitude change our lives said, “Yes. Wherever you are, you can start right now to make the decision to be grateful. There is always something that a person might be grateful for. Lastly, gratitude follows behavior, so we can behave gratefully by saying thanks; we begin to feel the gratitude that we live. I am very grateful that some folks take the time to read this stuff I write.

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Upcoming Events/Meetings To Have Your Event Included Call (817) 516-0662 or Email nasnews@sbcglobal.net AARP CHAPTER 4116 Arborlawn United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. 5001 Briarhaven Rd., Ft. Worth, TX 76109 817-294-2111 Call for next meeting and aditional information ARTS & CRAFTS MARKETPLACE Senior Citizens Fair, offering handcrafted wares 10/15-10/17; 10am-8pm; Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall, Ft. Worth 2ND INF. (INDIANHEAD) DIVISION ASSOC. & AUXILIARY meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at 2pm. For further information call (972) 276-0221. 301ST FIGHTER WING Regular meetings the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Ryan's Steak house on Cherry Lane in White Settlement. For more information please contact Chief Master Sergeant (Ret.) Jack Thetford or wife Barbara at (817) 444-6685 or email BarbaraThetford@aol.com. 3RD MARINE DIVISION ASSOC., Lonestar Chapter, 2nd Sat., 1pm social, 2pm meeting at the DAV Building, 8630 Thurgood Ln, Dallas, Tx. Call (972) 2257012 for info. USAF SECURITY POLICE ASSN., Billie Renfro Chapter, 2nd Sat., 1030 Hrs, Sports Bar, Base Bowling Alley, NASJRB. For more information, call Rick Maitland 817-379-6133. AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOC., Chapter 1073, Dallas. Meets last Sunday of each month at 1400 Hrs., at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave. Dallas, Tx. 75209 Contact: Kennard Bowen, 214-371-9614. AIR FORCE SERGEANTS,Chapter 1055, 3rd Thursday, 1900 Hrs., Bldg. 1654, NAS Fort Worth JRB, Carswell Field. For

more information call Travis Claridge. (817) 737-9100. AMERICAN EX-PRISONER OF WAR, Dallas Metroplex Chapter, 3rd Tuesday, 6:30. VFW Post 8796. AMERICAN LEGION DISTRICT 12, 1st Thursday, 7pm, 1245 North Industrial, Fort Worth. AMERICAN LEGION POST 111, meets 1st Wednesday of the mo., 952 N. Hwy 67, Cedar Hill, TX @ 7pm. For additional information call 972-291-8111 AMERICAN LEGION POST 135, Bob/Doc Kutzner, Vice Commander (817) 4224008 AMERICAN LEGION POST 321, Post/unit/Squadron meets 3rd Thursday each month,7pm-Post; Auxiliary meets 4th Thursday each month; 1236 J Ave., Plano, 75074. AMERICAN LEGION POST 368 940 E. Beltline Rd. in Richardson. AMERICAN LEGION POST 569 400 W. Felix Street in Fort Worth. AMERICAN LEGION LADIES AUX. JACKSON-HUGHES UNIT #368, Richardson, meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm. Also, a home cooked meal is offered the 2nd Friday of each month at affordable prices. 940 E. Beltline, Road, Suite 136, Richardson, Texas (972) 479-1505. AMERICAN LEGION POST 297 8201 Old Benbrook Road, Benbrook 76126. Active Military members dues paid by Post if stationed at NASJRB. Post & Auxiliary meetings 2nd Tuesday 7:00 PM, Sons meeting 1st Monday 7:00 PM. Steak night is the last Saturday of

the month from 6 - 8 PM. Call (817) 2492791 for information. AMERICAN LEGION POST 379meets 3rd Thursday at 1245 North Industrial Blvd, Bedford. Exec. Board meets 3rd Thursday. Call (817) 571-9319 for information AMERICAN LEGION POST 491 meets at 7pm, 1st Tuesday at 2409 Davis Road, Granbury. Call (817) 326-5145 for information AMERICAN LEGION POST 516 6801 Manhattan Blvd. Fort Worth 76120 (on East 820 service road, Mapsco 66P).Restaurant open for breakfast and lunch Tues. – Sat. Post open 7 days.Call or visit us at (817) 451-7222 or www.post516.com for Legion, SAL, Auxiliary and Legion Riders information. AMERICAN LEGION POST 597 meets at 7pm, 2nd Monday at 1010 Elm St in Carrollton. Call (972) 242-5650 for information. AMERICAN LEGION POST 838 & AUXILARY meets at 11am, 1st & 3rd Sat., 1250 Mansfield, Ft. Worth. Call 817-3380034 for information. BATTLE OF THE BULGE CHAPTER #50 meets 3rd Sunday, at 2pm at 8630 Thurgood Lane, Dallas, 75238 Mapsco 27 for information call (972) 285-0488 or (214) 343-8643. BENBROOK SENIOR CENTER is having a Craft Show on Friday, November 9 & Saturday, November 10, from 8am-3pm. Vendors spaces available. 1010 Mercedes Street, Benbrook, Texas 76126. Marcy Fletcher 817-249-6300 BLUEBONNET DET MARINE CORPS LEAGUE meets 2nd Thursday, 1930

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hours at VFW Post 8235, 5333 White Settlement Road at Roberts Cutoff, Fort Worth. For more information contact Jason McManus (817)-649-8006 ext 202. mcl.bluebonnet@gmail.com CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP, 2nd Tuesday, 7:30-9:30pm at the Lewisville Senior Activities Center, 1950 S. Valley Parkway, Lewisville. Free program. For more information, contact Sylvia Mychnya at (972) 436-8076. CARSWELL RETIRED OFFICER WIVES CLUB meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1100. Call for location. Usually, Green Oaks Inn, Desert Storm Club or the base bowling alley. Wives invited. For information or reservations for a luncheon or membership call Lois DiBartiomeo (817)-346-8931 or Aimee Krause (817)-236-8669. DALLAS COUNCIL of the NAVY LEAGUE, 4th Friday, 11:30am, Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Lane, Dallas. DALLAS COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE BOARD, 1st Monday, 7:30, 2377 North Stemmons. DEDALLIANS, 3rd Thursday at 6:30, Holiday Inn, 360 & Brown Blvd., Arlington. DAV BLUEBONNET CHAPTER 20 & AUXILIARY meet 4th Monday at 6:30pm, 431 Fulton, Fort Worth, Texas 76104. For information call 336-1881. DAV BUDDIES CHAPTER #11 HAS MERGED WITH DAV CHAPTER 42 GRAND PRAIRIE, For more information about DAV Grand Prairie call 972-262-8600 DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS ARLINGTON CHAPTER 157 meets third Sunday of every month at 3pm in the Senior Citizens Center at 1815 New York Ave. Arlington, for information call (817)561-6462 DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS BIG “D” CHAPTER #57 meets 1st Saturday, 1pm at 8630 Thurgood Lane, Dallas 75238. For information call (214) 3438643. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS & AUXILIARY GRAND PRAIRIE #42 Meets 4th Tuesday of the month, 4:30pm at Senior Citizens Center, 925 Conover, Grand Prairie. For more information please call 972-262-8600. DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS GARLAND CHAPTER # 137 meets the 1st monday of every month at 6:00 PM at the Garland Activities Center, 600 W. Avenue A, Garland, Texas. For more information call Gene Allen at (972) 635-9293. DOWNTOWN SINGLES Sunday School meets 10:45am each Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 800 W. Fifth St., Fort Worth. Non-denominational fellowship offers various activities and a monthly calendar of events. For information call (817) 588-1841 or visit www.downtownsingles.org. EX-POWS DALLAS, 3rd Tuesday at 6:30pm VFW Post 6796, on north side of Garland Rd, 1/3 mile west of Buckner Blvd. (Loop 12). FIRST MARINE DIVISION ASSOC., DALLAS CHAPTER, 3rd Sat. each month, VFW Post 8627, 1010 Hampshire Lane, Richardson. FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA), First Wednesday of each month at 1900, VFW Post 8561, 3221 Howell Street, Arlington, TX. Two blocks south of East Abram Street between Highway 360 and Great Southwest. (MAPSCO 84L). For more information, contact Howard Poole, 972-285-1865, Fax 972-289-9809 or email: htpoole@aol.com. FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA) BRANCH AND (LAFRA) UNIT 96 meet

on the Fourth Sunday of every month at “old Dallas Naval Air Station. In bldg. 8003, 43rd Engineering Group ‘A” Company 980th. For more information contact Walt & Juanita Wagener, 972264-4946. FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION (FRA) LONE STAR BRANCH 11 AND LADIES AUXILARY, Fort Worth, meet on the third Saturday of every month at 1000, VFW POST 8235, 5333 White Settlement RD., Fort Worth, TX 76114 817-731-8231. For more informatioin contact Arthur McAvoy, 817-782-5701 email, a_mcavoy@sbcglobal.net. FW CHAPTER OF THE NAVY LEAGUE For more information contact Kirk Kirkpatrick 972-603-23990 or email: kirk.kirkpatrick@lmco.com. FORT WORTH QUILT GUILD meets the third Tuesday of each month at the White Settlement Senior Center from 79pm, 8211 White Settlement Rd., White Settlement, TX 76108. GREAT SOUTHWEST VIETNAM VETERANS, 3rd Thursday at 7pm VFW Post 8561, 3221 Howell St., Arlington. For information call Mike Comer, (817) 277-9093. GREATER DALLAS VETERANS COUNCIL, meets 4th Monday 7:30pm even months at Dallas Veterans Hospital Community Building, odd months at Dallas County Veterans Service Bldg, 6th Floor Auditorium, 2377 North Stemmons Freeway Dallas. KOREAN WAR VETERANS ASSOC., GENERAL WALTON H. WALKER CHAPTER 215 meets at 1pm every third Saturday of the month at the Martin Sprocket and Gear Building, 3100 Sprocket Drive in Arlington. DMZ Veterans are encouraged to join. Anyone Interested may attend. For information call Jack Cooper at (972) 641-2642 or Dick Predmore at (817) 3990103 or e-mail D_Predmore@msn.com. KOREAN WAR VETERAN ASSOC. SAM JOHNSON CHAPTER 270 invites all veterans that served in the Korean War and DMZ Veterans after the war to join us each month, the second Saturday of the month at the Richardson Senior Citizens Center, 820 Arapaho Rd, Richardson. For information call Tilford Jones (972) 233-7263, email tilj@flash.net or J.D. Randolph (972) 359-2936, e-mail randy9683@sbcglobal.net. LONE STAR CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION See website for upcoming events and additional contact info. www.ndialonestar.com LONE STAR WAVES #43, 3rd Wednesday every month, 11am, American Legion Post #453, 2755 Bachman Drive, Dallas. Call (214) 368-0542 for info. All retired military women welcome MARINE CORPS LEAGUE BIG D DETACHMENT, meeting 4th Tues-day,6pm social, 7pm meeting at the Elks Lodge, 4201 Gus Thomasson Rd, Mesquite, TX 75150. For information contact Ken Watterson,972-524-7026. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE BLUEBONNET DETACHMENT, meeting 2nd Thursday, 1930 hrs, VFW Post 8235, 5333 White Settlement Road,Fort Worth, TX, 76114 For more information call 817 649 8006 ext 202 MARINE WOMEN, National Order of Purple Heart, 3rd Monday at 6:30pm VA Post 6796. MARTIN HOCHSTER MEMORIAL POST 755 For more information visit the website: www.jwvpost755.org. MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOC. OF AMERICA GREATER DALLAS CHAPTER Meets 4th Tuesday of even numbered months at Park City Club, Dallas. Contact LCDR Glenn

Wamble for meeting and membership info. 972-437-2345 glennwamble@yahoo.com MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOC. OF AMERICA, LONE STAR OFFICERS CLUB CHAPTER, Monthly Dinner Meeting, 3rd Wednesday. Social Hour at 6, dinner at 7, Ridglea Country Club, 3700 Bernie Anderson Avenue, Ft. Worth, TX. Info & reservations 817-560-0632 MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOC. OF AMERICA NORTH DALLAS CHAPTER Dinner meeting at the DFW Airport Marriott Hotel, 8440 Freeport Parkway in Irving. Cost is $28.00 per person. Cash bar. Social hr 6:30, dinner at 7:00. For info & reservations call Steve Purdy 817-545-7888, or sperdy06@sbcglobal.net MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART, Chapter 1849 meets the third Saturday of each month at 11:00, Luby’s Cafeteria, 251 University Dr, in Ft. Worth. All Purple Heart recipients, spouses, and family are invited to attend. For information call the MOPH at (817) 831-2005 or Commander Waymon P. Faulkner at (817) 834-4181. MILITARY ORDER OF WORLD WARS, DALLAS CHAPTER Meets the first Tuesday each month at Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Lane, 17th Floor, Dallas, TX, 75209. Meetings begins at 11:30am. MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS, Pinson Memorial Chapter, 2nd Tuesday, 11:00, New Panda Cafe, 2535 W. Airport Frwy, Irving. For information contact Capt. Reggie Robinson, 972717-9299. MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS, Fort Worth Chapter, meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at the Woodhaveb Country Club. For reservations or information contact Adjutant Cinda Thomas 817-705-5895 or enmail at cinda@ctsite.com. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED AND CURREBT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Chapter 30 of Fort Worth, Texas meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10AM in the Fellowship Hall at Broadway Baptist Church, 305 W. Broadway. Membership is available to all current or retired Federal Employees. For more information contact Peter Wersal, President. 817-457-0995 NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOC. (NARFE) CHAPTER 2329 of Burkburnett, Texas meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the Secord home, 1432 Cherokee Circle, Burkburnett, Texas at 12:00 noon. Pot luck lunch. Membership is available for any current or retired federal employee. All visitors are welcome. For more information call Foster T. Secord, President at (940) 569-2585. NATIONAL ASSOC. OF RETIRED AND CURRENT FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Chapter 1454 Garland, Texas meets the 2nd Wednesday each month at 1000 hours at Furr’s Cafeteria, 1404 Northwest Highway & Saturn Road, Garland, Texas 75041. Membership available for any current or retired Federal Employees. All visitors welcome! For more information contact Bruce A. May, President, at (972) 4957835 or visit www.narfe.org or the local website www.dfwnarfe.net. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIFORMED SERVICES (NAUS), Fort Worth Metroplex Chapter meets 1st Saturday of every month at 11:00AM in the Bowling Alley NAS-JRB Fort Worth. All services welcome. Stay on top of issues effecting our benefits. Contact: Pres. John Urbank (817)731-3170 or Sec Ms. Hildegard Sharp (972) 206-1188.

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Events/Meetings Continued For Additions or Changes Call (817) 516-0662 or Email nasnews@sbcglobal.net NAVY LEAGUE, DALLAS COUNCIL meets at 11:30 a.m. on the last Friday of the month at the Park Cities Club. For information and reservations contact Nick Ricco at 214-293-3606 or email nicccone@aol.com NORTH DFW MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, is associated with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) and meets bimonthly in the south Denton county/NE Tarrant county area. The MOAA is an organization of active duty, retired and former officers of the seven U.S. uniformed services. Membership is open to active duty, retired, National Guard, Reserve, former commissioned officers, and warrant officers. For more information and reservations, contact Rose Marie Vickery at 972355-8359 or email p.vickery10@verizon.net NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS (MOWW) Lunch meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month. Swan Court Restaurant, 2435 Central Expwy, Richardson, TX. For information call Dick Belmore 972-208-4744 or Juan Lopez 972-690-3485 NORTH TEXAS OLD GUARD BUNCH FORT WORTH For informatin, call John at (817) 446-5877 or Joe at (817) 460505, email jbwheelr@flash.net. OFFICERS WIVES CLUB, Desert Storm Club at NAS JRB Fort Worth. For more information, please contact Pam 292-6842. ORDER OF DAEDALIANS 23rd Flight of military pilots meets at 6:30pm on the third Thursday of every month at Rolling Hills Country Club in Arlington, I-30 and Cooper Street. A military aviation speaker/program is held during every meet-

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ing. Reservations for the dinner meeting can be made by calling (817) 421-4617 or (817) 868-1872. PARALYZED VETS OF AMERICA, Board Meeting 3rd Wed., 11am 3925 Forrest Ln., Garland, (972) 276-5252. PROFESSIONAL ARMED FORCES RODEO ASSN. (PAFRA) Every Friday and Saturday night. For more info see website www.pafra2000.com or contact Ray 817-233-3373 RETIRED MILITARY WIVES CLUB meets on the second Thursday (11:30 am), at the Fort Worth Elks Club, located at 3233 White Settlement Road. For more information, please call Dorothy (817) 737-7408, or Judy (817) 266-0167. We cordially invite all wives/widows of career military men with a valid I.D. card to attend. SOCIETY OF MILITARY WIDOWS, BLUEBONNET CHAPTER 32, Meetings are held the 4th Wed. of each month. SMW is affiliated with the National Assoc. for Uniformed Services. NAUS is working to protect our benefits such as healthcare, commissary privileges, etc. Widows of Career Military men with valid I.D. card are welcome. For reservations or information call Jo at 817 283-0416. SUB VETS INC. If you qualified to wear the Submarine Dolphins, you are Qualified for membership in the United States Submarine Veterans Inc. (SubVets). For information on the local chapter, the Forth Worth Cowtown Base, call Rich Nelson (817-715-9287) or Jim Fox (817-709-7379). For the Dallas Base, call Wayne Standerfer (972-2988139). TARRANT COUNTY DETACHMENT MARINE CORPS LEAGUE meets every 4th

Tuesday, 7:30p.m. at 6801 Manhattan Blvd., Fort Worth. Commandant Walter Barber; Al McCluney, Judge Advocate TARRANT COUNTY VETERANS COUNCIL meets 1st Wednesday at Coors Brewery, I-35 North. (T.R.E.A) THE RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOC. Chapter 87 and Auxiliary, 2nd Saturday, 1000 Hrs., VFW Post 8235, 5333 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth. For more information call Jack Dempsey, (817) 275-7047. T.R.E.A THE RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION, BIG D/CHAPTER 97 located in Dallas, Texas. Meets 6:30 pm, 2nd Thursday each month, at CharcoBroiler Steak House, 413 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas. Contact: Don Witherspoon, 972-617-8951 or Email: d.spoon6@juno.com. TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF VIETNAM VETERANS (T.A.V.V.) Dallas Chapter. Monthly meeting 3rd Saturday, 6:309:30pm at VA Medical Center (Dallas), 4500 S. Lancaster Rd., 8th floor Conference Room, Bldg. 2. Contact line, (972) 285-9257. TIN CAN SAILORS OF TEXAS Meetings every 2nd Tuesday of the month at Coors Hospitality Room, 2550 McMillan Parkway, Fort Worth, Texas at 1900 hours. For more information call 817237-9401. TRI-COUNTY VETERANS HONOR GUARD, Royse, Texas. Meets the 3rd. Tuesday of every month at 6:00 P.M., Royse City Senior Nutrition Center at 234 E. Main St. Royse City, Texas. For more information contact Gene Allen at (972) 6359293. TRINITY VALLEY QUILTERS' GUILD meets the third Friday of each month

beginning at 10am (9:30am for social time) at Central Christian Church, 3205 Hamilton (at Bailey), in Fort Worth. Visitors and new members welcome. Website is tvqg.org. U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILLIARY, Flottilla 51 meets 3rd Saturday, 0900 hours, at High Point Children’s Academy, 711 West Arbrook Blvd, Arlington. Seeking new members. Retired Military welcome. For more information call Fred Hoffman, Flottilla Commander, at (972) 237-9978. U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ALUMNI ASSOC., Fort Worth Chapter meets 3rd Tuesday for Lunch at Old Country Buffet at Ridgmar Meadow, 1130-1245, (817) 7316350. VETERAN VOTING LINE For more information, contact Andy Fontenot at 817978-2177 or (817) 737-4402. VVL usually meets 2nd Thursday each month. VFW BENBROOK MEMORIAL POST 10429, meets 2nd Thursday at 7pm, 1000 Stevens Road, Benbrook, TX 76126, Steak Dinner first Saturday 6-8pm. (817)249-6470. VFW POST 2494, 3375No. Beltline Road Irving, TX Contact: Marge Hoeing, Pres.972-790-8440----VFW Commander, Lester Gamble :POST Meets the first Thursday of every month Auxiliary meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wed. Call for Times and further info. 972-7901611 VFW POST 2544 & AUXILIARY meets 1st Thursday of the month at 1900 hrs, 2313 Handley Drive, Fort Worth, 76112. Members night 3rd Thursday at 1900 hrs. For more information contact Bill Higgins, Commander VFW Post 2544,

817-446-4160. E-mail vfwpost2544@juno.com. VFW Post 2494 meets the first Thursday of every month. The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW 2494 meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. 3375 North Beltline Road in Irving - just south of Shady Grove. Post telephone number is 972-790-1611. VFW POST 4477 & AUXILIARY, 1st & 3rd Thurs. at 300 S. Smith St., Dallas at 8pm. Call (214) 339-5800 for more information. VFW POST 576, 2nd & 4th Tues., Ladies Auxiliary 1st Tues. at 1906 E. Miller Rd., Garland. VFW POST 5074 meets 2nd Tuesday of the month @ 7pm, lunch every Wednesday 11 am-1pm. 705 N. Oak - PO Box 1250, Roanoke, TX 76262. 817-491-9081, vfw5074@charter.net VFW POST 6111 meets 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:30pm on. 1200 Harris Road, Arlington, 76010. For more information contact (817) 465-1124. VFW POST 8923 meets 1st Tues. at, American Legion Post 597, 1010 Elm St., in Carrollton at 7:00 PM. Call (972) 2425650 for more information. VFW POST 6796 meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7pm at 9179 Garland Rd., Dallas. Fridays dinner and dance 5:45-midnight. For Information call Cecil Griffen at (972) 285-0488. VFW POST 6796 LADIES AUXILIARY meets 1st Thursday. For information call Cecil Griffen at (972) 285-0488. VFW POST 6796 MENS AUXILIARY meets 3rd Thursday @ 7pm VFW POST 8235 ARLINGTON HEIGHTS meets 2nd Tuesday. 5333 White Settlement Rd., Ft. Worth. Very active

post. For infor. call (817) 731-8231. VFW POST 9299 meets 2nd and 4th Saturday, infomation, contact 817-7838787. VFW Post 9299 Ladies Auxiliary meets 2nd Saturday, 10:30AM at 6372 East Hwy 67, Alvarado. VFW Post 9299 Men's Auxiliary meets 2nd & Saturday, 3PM at our Post Home in Alvarado. VIETNAM VETERAN OF AMERICA NEW CHAPTER Meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 at Inglewood Methodist Church, 1737 S.W. 3rd St., Grand Prairie, TX. For information contact Bill DeLeon 972-2379042 or 214-202-8301 VIETNAM VETERAN OF AMERICA CHAPTER 330 Meets 2nd Thursday, 7:30 at American Legion 516, 6801 Manhattan Blvd., Fort Worth. For information call (817) 817-536-8994, Fax (817) 5352792. VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA #137, 3rd Tuesday at 7pm, at DAV Building, 8630 Thurgood Ln, Dallas. Call (972) 262-0610 for info. WIDOWED PERSONS SERVICES (WPS) All widowed men and women are invited to attend. We meet at Brookhaven CC, 3333 Golfing Green Dr. in Dallas. For date of next meetig call Beth at 972462-0092 or the WPS office at 214-3584155. widowedpersonsdallas.org. (WAC) VETERANS ASSOCIATION #61 (OVETA CULP HOBBY CHAPTER) Regular meetings every 3rd Saturday each month. Held at 10:30am at the DAV Big “D” #57, 8630 Thurgood, Dallas. All former and present military women of all branches of service are welcome.

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Safe Harbor Sailors Honored at Bass Fishing Tournament by MC1(AW/SW) Michelle Smith Many of the Navy sported smiles from earto-ear, but several others were overwhelmed with emotion and choked back tears because they were part of something bigger than themselves. Fourteen Sailors, half of those Navy Safe Harbor enrollees, were honored in Dallas at the 2nd annual Tournament of Heroes invitational bass tournament held on Lake Lewisville recently. The active duty and recently retired Sailors were part of a group of about 40 recovering wounded service members invited to relax and enjoy two days of activities planned by presenters of the 2009 Dallas Summer Boat Show and North Texas Marine. The event kicked off on Friday, when the military, all novice fishermen, were paired with pro anglers who would serve as their partner and mentor on the lake early the next morning. Participants and event organizers then enjoyed a multimedia presentation about the Wounded Warrior Program and dined on Texas barbecue with families and guests. Around 6 a.m. on Saturday, nearly 40 teams made their way to Lake Lewisville to eat a light breakfast before heading out onto the lake. Pre-tournament festivities included a recreational boat flotilla, the national anthem and an aircraft fly-over. While the service members tried their hand

at fishing, their families and guests were entertained at Hawaiian Falls, a local outdoor waterpark. One of the lucky Navy Safe Harbor fishermen was Brian Alaniz of Austin, Texas. Alaniz was a Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class assigned at he National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland before his medical retirement in 2004. Alaniz said while he had only caught about four or five fish in his lifetime he was looking forward to the experience of fishing with professional angler, Alan Perrin. Later in the day when he and Perrin returned to the dock, Alaniz passed along this comment, “We had a lot of fun, the bass weren’t really bitin’, but that’s not what we really came out here for, we came out here to have a good. time Alaniz said he has benefited from being a part of the Safe Harbor program. “It has helped me out a lot, when I have needed help financially they come through to help me and my family out.” “It’s a great organization,” he continued. Besides providing financial help Alaniz said, “It’s good to know that there is someone there to help you.”

Navy Safe Harbor Program Began The Navy’s Safe Harbor Program began in 2005 with three staff members and today has a staff of 17 non-medical care managers located at seven major Navy treatment facilities, four polytrama centers, Brooke Army

Medical Center, and the U.S. Special O p e r a t i o n s Command Care Coalition. The goal of these non-medical care managers is to allow Navy service members and Coast Guardsmen to focus on recovery from a serious illness or injury, while Safe Harbor’s non-medical care managers work to meet each service member’s needs such as pay and personnel issues, lodging and housing adaptation, child and youth care, transportation needs, legal and guardianship issues, education and training benefits. Hospital Corpsman 3rd class Brian Alaniz, seated center, Brian Enrollment in the Fullbright of Weatherford, Texas, left, and professional angler Safe Harbor program is voluntary and is Alan Perrin. not limited to combat related wounds or United States. According to the Summer injuries. Service members injured during Dallas Boat Show and North Texas Marine liberty or through shipboard accidents as event organizers, their goal was to show well as those having incurred a serious ill- appreciation for the Wounded Warriors in ness, whether physical or psychological are all branches of the military by using their all welcomed into the program. Sporting relationships and partnerships to give a activities, such as the fishing event, are hands-on fishing and boating experience to sponsored by the Wounded Warrior Program these worthy veterans as well as provide a and are held at various locations across the fun-filled outing for their families.

Marines & Friends of the Marine Corps 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines Celebrate USMC Birthday with Ball At: Sheraton Arlington (next to Ranger Stadium) Nov. 14, cocktails begin at 1800 Come to celebrate and also reflect on fallen comrades

Contact Sgt Maj Wilson for tickets at 972-606-6683 or 504-235-1754 Room Reservation needed? Link below http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res? id=0909026699&key=97753 Senior Life Magazine

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Dance Schedule

5300 Blackstone Dr., River Oaks, TX Dances 1st & 3rd Mondays, 817-732-5995

Silver Strings Entertainment Center 500 Smyth St., Bowie Weekly Monday dance Bill Lawler, Pres. 940-872-4312

TUESDAY Benbrook Senior Center 3010 Mercedes, Benbrook, TX 817-249-6300 Dance held 1st Tuesday of each Month, 1-3pm Senior Director - Marcy Fletcher Refreshments - Donations Accepted

Heritage Senior Center Please e-mail dance schedules by the 15th of the month to nasnews@sbcglobal.net.

SUNDAY Crawford Community Center Tonkawa park, Crawford 1st Sunday of the month

254-486-2112 4:30 to 7:30 PM

Czech Club 4930 Military Parkway, Dallas 75227 214-275-8577 - 214-381-6412

Mansfield Senior Center 106 S. Wisteria, Mansfield, TX 817-453-5420 Dance 1st Tuesday of the Month, 7 - 9:30 PM

Starlight Ballroom National Hall, 331 Roberts Cut-Off, Fort Worth 817-624-1361

Plano Senior Center 972-941-7155 401 W. 16th St., Plano (MAPSCO 658V), Admission $5 Seven dance hosts 7 to 9:15PM. Dances are held every Tuesday from 7-9:15pm. Light refreshments served. Call for bands. Ballrooom attire - dress shirt & tie for men, dressy casual for ladies. Bands may change-call for info.

MONDAY Bedford Senior Center 817-952-2325, 1st Mon 2nd Mon 3rd Mon 4th Mon

2817 Forest Ridge Dr., Bedford Charlie Patteson Chuck Arlington Classic Country Gary Lee

Waxahachie Senior Center

Bowie Entertainment Center

219 Patrick, Waxahachie 2nd & 4th Tuesday C&W

500 Smyth, Bowie 7-10pm Weekly Monday dance Bill Lawler, Pres. 940-872-4312

972-937-8271

White Settlement Senior Center

DeLeon Senior Center DeLeon, Texas Every Monday Outcast Band, Contact Gene & Quada Williams, 254-445-4426 at City Hall downtown

Farmers Branch Senior Center

972-721-2496 200 S. Jefferson, Irving 75060 (MAPSCO 31 B-Y) 7-9:30 $5 admission fee. Come and dance in the best senior center ballroom in the Metroplex. Light refreshments served. Ages 18+ are welcome! 10-6 Gary Lee 10-13 Southern Pride 10-20 Doc Gibbs 10-27 Chuck Arlington 11-03 Gary Lee *Bands may change, call for info.

WEDNESDAY American Legion Post 511

Half Century Dance Club

The JCC and Temple Emanu-el

6013 Craig St., Fort Worth 817-478-4058 Robert Ball, President C&W every Mon. 7-9:30pm, Potluck Dinner

214-239-7119,, 7900 North Haven Rd., Dallas Couples club dance dance 3rd Wed.

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1720 Keller Spring Rd., Carrollton 972-466-4850 4800 SqFt dance floor $5 fee incl dance lesson, 6pm, dance @ 7pm, dance hosts available, 50+ only 10-8 Southern Pride 10-15 Ronnie Martin 10-22 Brazos Valley Boys 10-29 High Caliber

Garland Senior Center 600W. Ave. A, Garland, Texas 972-205-2769 $5.00, Live Bands 7-9pm 1st Thurs Early Country 2nd Thurs Chuck Arlington - ballroom 3rd Thurs City Limit 4th Thurs Gary Lee - ballroom 5th Thurs Varied Bands, call

American Legion Post 453 214-374-9433, 3607, So.R.L.Thornton, Dallas 8PM, Hamburgers available. C&W

American Legion Post 453 972-270-7825, 2755 Bachman, dr., Dallas, C&W, steak night, $8.50

Arlington Senior Center 1000 Eunice Street, Arlington 817-277-8091 7-9pm, light refreshments, dressy casual 1st Fri. no dance 2nd Fri. Gary Lee 3rd Fri. Taste of Country 4th Fri. High Caliber 5th Gary Lee

Burleson Senior Center 216, S.W.Johnson, Burleson 2nd Friday, only, C&W

Granbury Senior Center

Cleburne Senior Center

501 E. Moore St., Granberry, TX 76048 817-573-5533 7-10:00pm Thursday, county western dancing

817-641-9114, 1212, Glenwood, Cleburne, 7-10, C&W, Club also dances Sat.

Grand Prairie Senior Center 925 Conover Dr, Grand Prairie, 75051 972-264-4975 7-9:30pm 1st Thurs. Sundown 2nd Thurs. Last Call 3rd Thurs. Gary Lee 4th Thurs. Classic Country 5th Thurs. High Caliber

Hood County Senior Center 501 E. Moore Street Granbury,Texas Every Thursday, 7pm $4.0

Springtown Senior Center 1070 N. Main, Springtown 817-523-6133 7-10pm $5 - C&W 1st Thurs. Bill Pierce – Chapparells 2nd Thurs. Cowboy Country 3rd Thurs. Steel Country Band 4th Thurs. Ace of Diamond

FRIDAY

Denton Senior Center 509 N. Bell, Denton, TX 76201 940-349-8280 Dances 1st & 3rd Fridays

Duncanville Senior Dance Club 972-780-5073 201, James Collins Blvd., Duncanville 3rd Friday, only. 10-16 Leo Castillo 11-20 Jimmy Gomez

Flower Mound Activites Center 1200 Gerault Road (north of Spinks Rd), Flower Mound, TX Dance on 3rd Friday, lessons begin @ 6:00

LMRA Ballroom 3400 Bryant Irvin Rd. Fort Worth Leroy Woolsey: 817-465-2250 3rd Friday Ballroom

Lewisville Senior Center 10-50 A South Valley Parkway, Lewisville, TX 972-219-5050 - $5 Person, Teresa Milam Supervisor First Friday of the Month, 7-9:30pm www.cityoflewisville.com

817-246-6619 8211 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 7pm, refreshments at 8pm, $5 2nd Tues Gary Lee 4th Tues Open Range (Lessons 9:30 & 10:00 am, Mondays)

14055 Dennis Lane, Farmers Branch, TX, 972-241-8636 1st Mon Southern Pride 2nd Mon Gary Lee 3rd Mon Solid Country 4th Mon Charlie Patteston

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THURSDAY Carrollton Senior Center

972-203-2463, 3607 R.L.Thornton Frwy., Dallas 7:00PM, C&W, Covered Dish Meal 6:00PM.

photos by Bill Dikes Arvetta and Ty Taylor of Springtown, celebrate their 47th anniversary

Mary and Mutt Cockburn of Poolville, celebrating her birthday, and their 48th wedding anniversary

Dance Schedule

Stagecoach Ballroom 817-831-2261, 2516E., Belknap, Fort Worth, C&W, 8PM.

Starlight Ballroom National Hall (MAPSCO 54 I-36) 817-624-1361 3316 Roberts Cut-Off, Fort Worth, TX Fridays 8:30 - 11:30pm, $10 Person 10-9 Ronnie Martin 10-16 Charlie Patteson 10-23 Dave Alexander 10-30 Ron Martin

VFW Post 4477 DANCE SCHEDULE CONTINUED FROM PG 24

FRIDAY (CONTINUED) McKinney Senior Recreation Center 1400 S. College $4.00 Seniors 50+ Call 972-547-7491 First Friday of month from 7-10pm, CW

Mesquite Senior Dance Evans Community Gym 1116 Hillcrest @ Gross Rd; Mesquite 75149 7-9:30pm. $4 per person For information call 972-285-6761 Friday Night Dancing (2nd, 4th and 5th)

Sherman Dance Night Municipal Ballroom 405 N. Rusk; 903-892-7205 2nd Friday 7pm

214-339-5800, 300 S. Smith, Dallas Every Friday, C&W, 8PM, steaks & Burgers, 6-8.

SATURDAY A Time 2 Dance (FRI & SAT) 725 Airport Freeway, Ste 203, Hurst, TX www.a-time-2-dance.com Fri-Country Western, Sat- Ballroom

American Legion Post 569 817-924-0931, or -9358, 400 W. Fekix, 8-12PM, C&W

Czech Club-Dallas KJT & KJZT, #108 214-275-8577 4930 Military Pkwy., Dallas 75227 (MAPSCO 47K) Live music, 8-12PM, $6 adults, $3-teens, Cash Bar.

Czech Club-SPJST Natl.Hall, Fort Worth 817-624-1361, 3316 Roberts Cut-Off

Dennison Senior Center Dances

Members: $11/$14 - Guests: $14/$17 Dress: Winter - after five; Summer - men shirt & tie, ladies, after five. www.danceconnectionsclub.com Jean - 903-433-3165 10-17 Phares Corder - fall frolic

McKinney Community Center 972-736-2315, 2001 S.Central Expressway, McKinney.

Metro Dance Club Dances held at Swingtime Center, 5100 SE Loop 820, Ft. Worth, or at National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cut-Off, 4th Sat. ea. mo., Jewel Woods, Pres. 817294-1516 www.metrodanceclub.net 10-24 Ronnie Martin 11-22 Charlie Patteson - tea dance, 3pm

Richardson Senior Center

214-328-2549 (MAPSCO 37U) 9179 Garland Road, Dallas 75218 Live CW music every Friday - NO DANCE HOSTS Dinner from 5:45 to 7:30 (steak & chicken) Dance: 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM -$8.00 & $10.00 1st Friday Jimmy Gomez and the Outlaws

531 W. Chestnut, Dennison 903-463-5116 7-10pm, $3, Light snacks served. 2nd Saturday Melody Makers 972-230-5825, 204 Lion, DeSoto 4th Saturday each month, 7- 9:30pm, $5.00

Weatherford Senior Center

820 Arapaho Rd., Richardson 75080 (MAPSCO 6X) Dance president, Faye McGarry 972-744-7800 Dance Lessons 6pm, dance at 7pm, Every Sat. Ballroom Bands 10-10 Jim Petty 10-17 Gary Lee 10-24 Charlie Patteson 10-31 Ronnie Martin

Frisco Senior Center

Springtown Senior Center

972-335-5515, 6670 Moore St. Frisco, Call for info.

1070 N. Main, Springtown 817-523-6133 7-10pm $5 - C&W 1st Sat. Lone Star Troubadours 2nd Sat. Ace of Diamonds 3rd Sat. Cowboy Country 4th Sat. Chapparels–Jerry Pierce Band

VFW CLUB 6796

1225 Holland Lake Drive, Weatherford, TX 817-596-4640, Monthly Dance 1st Friday 7 - 9:30 pm, $5.00 cover, Proceeds benefits the Meals on Wheels Program.

West Fraternal 1000 Interstate 35 in West 3rd and 5th Friday 7-10pm $6

Whitesboro Senior Dance 400 Wilson Street, Whitesboro Cost is $5. Per person. 3rd Friday, Texoma Express 4th Friday Country Wrangles 5th Friday, Gary Lee

DeSoto Senior Center

Gainesville Stanford House Senior Activity Center 401 West Garnett St.; Gainesville 940-668-1462 Seniors 50+, $4. Per person 3rd Saturday of each month

Grapevine Senior Center 421 Church St, Grapevine, 76051 817-410-8130, 1st Sat., call for info.

Marilyn Meyers Dance Connections Club Sokol Ballroom - 7448 Greenville & Walnut Hill Dallas Reservations: 972-503-3975 DANCE HOSTS

Tanglefoot National Hall, 3316 Roberts Cutoff 8:30-11:30 pm, $10 members, $12 guests - 817-332-2123, www.tanglefootdanceclub.org 10-18 Russ Dorsey 11-15 Ronnie Martin - Ft. Worth Elks Lodge

SR Photographer Jack Caldwell Covers Dances Across DFW

Tess Ellis and Bill Pennington enjoying dance at White Settlement

Jain Hall and Host - Pedro Santiago Metro Dance Club

Marguerite Sharp and Ralph Schafer at Grand Prairie Senior Center

Sarah & Dick Rabb , married 45 Years National Hall

Arleen Drennan, Paul Cook National Dance Hall

Mansfield Intermission, plenty of food!

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Tarrant County Veterans Council By Andy Birdsong, TCVC President I recently assisted with the Veterans Benefit Fair that was held at the Amon Carter Exhibit Hall but we couldn't find any veteran's organization that could send out a color guard to post our National Flag. Finally, Mr. A.L. McCluney of the Marine Corps League, Tarrant County Detachment, gave me the number to contact Sgt. Luther Hogan (retired Air Force) who is the director of the Tarrant County Young Marines stationed at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base here in Fort Worth. Mr. Hogan sent out two fine young men in uniform to present our National Flag to an audience of several hundred in true military ceremonial order. On behalf of the Texas Veterans Land Board, The Texas Veterans Commission, and the Tarrant County Veterans Council, I proudly salute Sgt. James C. Driver and Pvt. Jacob Holzschuh for their excellent presentation of our National Flag. Thank you for a job well executed. THINK ABOUT THIS; The other day, I got a call from a young man that told me that his family had just buried his dad at the DFW National Cemetery and he was wanting to

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know if I knew of an agency that would assist with the expenses on his dad's funeral. He told me that his family still owed the funeral home $5,500. I asked him about that and he told me that the funeral home had sold his mom an expensive casket. I then referred him to an agency that would possibly provide some assistance but my question is this: "Why would you spend all of that money when the DFW National Cemetery provides the plot, the vault, the headstone and our National Flag absolutely free. We can get the body preparation service, furnish a beautiful casket and have your loved one delivered to the DFW National Cemetery at a cost that would be substantially less than that family was charged. NOW A NOTE TO THE FUNERAL DIRECTORS I am not trying to deprive you of an opportunity to maximize your sales profits, but you need to realize that our veterans have served this country well and it is all that most families can do to get their loved one a descent burial. Offer these families your services at the lowest possible price, and you will actually come out better. Remember “Good measure, shaken down, pressed together and runneth over?”

L to R: Anita Cordero, Texas Veterans Commission Counselor, FT Worth office; Andy Birdsong, TCVC President; Curtis Spann, Texas Veterans Commission Counselor, FT Worth office; and Ken Hillje, TCVC Officer

L to R: Andy Birdsong, TCVC President; Cindy Norcross, Sec. of TCVC; and Roland Paquette, an officer of the Bluebonnet Chapter 20 Fort Worth, Disabled American Veterans. Presenting a $500 check to help with Veterans Day Parade 11/11/2009. Roland challanges all Tarrant County veterans organizations to do the same.

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