2018 Texas VFW News | August/September

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2018

Official Magazine of the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars GRAND AWARD MAGAZINE CATEGORY

2018 NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS CONTEST

VFW POST 12176 OPENS IN WHITNEY, TEXAS ON THE VFW’S 119TH BIRTHDAY!

INSIDE OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM VJ DAY PATRIOT DAY POW/MIA RECOGNITION KOREAN ARMISTICE VFW BIRTHDAY COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE COMMANDER’S HOMECOMING

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Operation Iraqi Freedom

IN THE NEWS

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5 State Commander’s Column 6 End of Operation Iraqi Freedom 8 Texas VFW Foundation 9 VFW Expands Benefit Offerings 10 Victory Over Japan 12 State Commander’s Homecoming 13 Post 9191 Holds Mental Awareness Forum 14 Patriot Day 20 POW/MIA Remembrances 21 Korean Armistice 22 VFW Birthday 25 2019 Mid Winter Conference Order Form 26 Community Service 29 Texas VFW Membership Application 30 Community Service 32 Post 6797 remembers POW/MIA

Know the 5 Signs of Crisis

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UPCOMING EVENTS 2019 Mid-Winter Conference

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SEE THE LATEST CALENDARS AT Texasvfw.org > News > Upcoming Events Texasvfw.org > News > Calendar

SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN AUGUST/SEPT. Operation Iraqi Freedom • VJ Day • Patriot Day • POW/MIA • Korean Armistice • VFW Birthday

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER | 2018

Official Magazine of the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars GRAND AWARD MAGAZINE CATEGORY

2018 NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS CONTEST

VFW POST 12176 OPENS IN WHITNEY, TEXAS ON THE VFW’S 119TH BIRTHDAY!

INSIDE Operation Iraqi Freedom VJ Day Patriot Day POW/MIA Recognition

ON THE COVER

Texas VFW Commander Inge Conley and Texas VFW Post 12176 Commander Daniel R. Booker cut the VFW’s 119th birthday cake after the New Post Institution Ceremony on September 29th, 2018.

Korean Armistice VFW Birthday Community Service

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SERVING VETERANS SINCE 1899 What Does the Texas VFW Offer You?

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The Official Publication of the Department of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Texas VFW News (USPS 008-177). Periodicals Postage Paid at Austin, Texas and additional mailing offices. Subscription price of $30.00.

Published six times a year by the Department of Texas, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., 8503 North IH-35, Austin, Texas 78753 Volume 73, Number 2, © OCTOBER 2018. All rights reserved.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Circulation Dept., VFW, 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111.

Members Change of Address: Forward address changes to: Data Entry, VFW, 406 W. 34th St., Kansas City, MO 64111. Be sure to furnish your old address, also your Post number, when requesting change to new address. To ensure accuracy, please clip and enclose your present address as printed on a recent copy of the Texas VFW News magazine.

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Roy Grona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor Dan West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Editor Andrew Camplen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant Editor Terri Sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graphic Designer Department Headquarters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (512) 834-8535

2018-19 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS Commander Adjutant/Quartermaster Sr Vice Jr Vice Judge Advocate Surgeon Chaplain Chief-Of-Staff Inspector Immediate Past Cmdr Asst. Quartermaster Asst. Adjutant Asst. Adjutant

Asst. Adjutant Deputy State Inspector Deputy State Inspector Deputy State Inspector Deputy State Inspector Deputy State Inspector Deputy State Inspector Officer Of The Day National Council Member

12075 Inge Conley 3377 Roy Grona 3278 Keith King 3893 Richard “Dick” Shawver 8913 D. Grant Seabolt, Jr. 3359 Thomas “Doc” Howard 4008 Allen “Al” Lowe 5619 Terry Contella 812 Rodney “Rod” Raulston 4815 Edward Torres 6378 Carlos Sustaita 3413 Dan West 688 Andrew Camplen 9078 Wayne Cooley 2059 Robert Martinez, Jr. 2775 Robert Lafleur 10712 Loren Pogue 7873 Lavern Terbl 8551 Glenn James 3413 Dave Adams 3413 Lonnie Garza 3413 Dan West

17411 Ebeys Landing Ln., Humble, TX 77346 8503 N Ih-35, Austin, TX 78753 2406 Belmeade St., Brownwood, TX 76801 19151 Valley Dr., Flint, TX 75762 1305 Cardigan Ln., Desoto, TX 75115 2517 Golden Oaks Dr., Garland, TX 75044 1 Roy Bean Dr., Belton, TX 76513 3136 Lodgemist Ln., Dickinson, TX 77539 3901 Mcconnell Ave., El Paso, TX 79904 663 Moursund Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78221 Po Box 14451, Austin, TX 78761 8503 N IH-35, Austin, TX 78753 8503 N IH 35 Austin, Tx 78753 8503 N IH-35, Austin, TX 78753 314 Shadwell Drive, San Antonio, TX 78228 3528 Whippoorwill St., Orange, TX 77630 Po Box 809, Donna, TX 78537 58 Plantation Ave., Pottsboro, TX 75076 235 Primrose Rd., Freeport, TX 77541 309 Whitetail Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666 2311 Jeffrey Lane, New Braunfels, TX 78130 8503 N Ih-35, Austin, TX 78753

DEPARTMENT VETERANS COUNSELORS Houston: Terry “Mike” Eshenbaugh Waco: Katina Cryer

713-383-2730 254-299-9959

Terry.Eshenbaugh@va.gov katina.cryer@va.gov

2018-2019 DISTRICT COMMANDERS DISTRICT COMMANDER

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Ray Richardson Kevin W. Bost George Warringer Steve R. Benavides D. L. “Joe” Hackett Hector L. Villarreal James Masters Ben Lowrance Jose “Joe” Vargas, Jr. John Ashcraft Daniel “Danny” M. Hinojosa Loy D. Gardner II Michael O. Hood, Sr. Israel Cortez, Jr. John M. Tellier Lupita M. Perez Emerson Griffin John E. Shipley Eddie L. Terry Patrick H. Franklin Charles Kobes Terry L. Craig Roy “Bobby” Jones William “Bill” E. Malone

ADDRESS

2491 Country View Ln.-Apt. 1313, McKinney, TX 75069 165 Greathouse St., Vidor, TX 77662 2306 10th St., Irving, TX 75061 25318 Friar Lake Ln., Spring, TX 77373 1019 Allen Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130 PO Box 4270, Alice, TX 78333 7800 FM 2125, Brownwood, TX 76801 2901 Yaupon Place, Amarillo, TX 79124 10436 Tomwood Ave., El Paso, TX 79925 385 Cairy Ln., Longview, TX 75604 305 East County Rd. 678, Natalia, TX 78059 4600 Whisper Trail, Belton, TX 76513 1208 N Rosewood Ave, Wichita Falls, TX 76301 3717 Cibolo Ct., Pearland, TX 77584 16718 Old Danville Rd., Willis, TX 77318 PO Box 2853, Elsa, TX 78543 616 Palestine Rd., Alto, TX 75925 905 Schuettig Rd., Poteet, TX 78065 5700 Westview Ct., Tolar, TX 76476 516 School Rd., Port Lavaca, TX 77979 208 East VFW Ln., Odessa, TX 79762 2502 Peach Tree Ln., Cedar Park, TX 78613 206 Horton Dr., Waco, TX 76705 8161 FM 2494, Athens, TX 75751

Comrades and Auxiliary, Hello and greetings to all my Comrades and Auxiliary members of the great State of Texas. We are the “Second to None” team.

Summer has passed and fall has arrived. By now everyone has received my Commanders program for 2018-2019 year.

I would encourage every District and Post to submit an All State Packet for this year.

Audits are beginning and District Commanders are out inspecting Posts. If any Post or District is having issues or needs any type of assistance please reach out and ask for assistance. We have a wealth of knowledge in the field who can and will assist if you give them the opportunity.

STATE COMMANDER’S COLUMN

The State Senior Vice, State Junior Vice, State Chief of Staff and Deputy State Inspectors are available to assist you with your concerns.

Our tradition of leading the Nation in Membership is seriously being threatened. I ask that you please help in recruiting new members. Conduct recruiting events or roundups in your communities and Reserve/National Guard Centers. If you need assistance please call the Department Mobile Recruiting Team and ask for Chris Vieyra or Lonnie Garza who can work with you on your recruiting event. Please give them some lead time to schedule the event with you. They are the best of the best.

As I travel throughout the State, I’m seeing a lot of work occurring and I want to applaud each and every one of you for your efforts. THANK YOU! Beautification is happening at our VFW Posts. Posts are becoming more attractive and appealing. New signage is also making Posts more attractive. This new attraction is making our eligible Veterans open their eyes. Be aware that the Veterans who stay away do so in some cases due to deteriorating conditions at the Post and recruits are hesitant to bring their families because of this. Ask new members what they would like to see happen at the Post and help them “Make it Happen” as the Commander in Chief says. Please appreciate their service and also the help they give to the Post. I ask that everyone please remember MEMBERSHIP. Every member is a RECRUITER and every member counts so, get out and recruit a new member.

Comrades we must do a better job of promoting the Veterans of Foreign Wars for exactly what it is and what the Veterans of Foreign Wars actually does. NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS. In addition, we must and will mentor and welcome new and younger members.

Encourage them to take leadership roles in their assigned Posts and work with them, be at their side and develop them to be our future Commanders. In closing I ask that each of you focus on Membership!

LATE BREAKING NEWS! I had the opportunity on the VFW Birthday to institute a new VFW Post in District 29, Whitney, Texas. This was an enormous honor for me. VFW Post 12176 Whitney, Texas is doing well. I’ve had the opportunity to meet a lot of Veterans who now are members of the greatest War Veterans Organization — the Veterans of a Foreign Wars.

I am looking forward to traveling the State of Texas over the next eight months to visit Districts and Posts.

May God Bless every one of you, and God Bless the United States of America.

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END OF

OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

TEXAS VFW POST 9191, KILLEEN —

Post Commander and members observed the ending of combat operations in Iraq on August 31st, 2010 by laying a wreath at a memorial site on Ft. Hood.

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TEXAS VFW POST 8568, LIVINGSTON — Members and officers gathered at the Blue Star Memorial to remember Dennis Moore, killed in Desert Storm.

TEXAS VFW POST 10427, LEANDER — Post Sr. Vice Commander Mitch Fuller conducted a ceremony for the community and Post members at the Leander Veterans Park with special guest Mayor Troy Hill and Mayor Pro Tem Michelle Stephenson.

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TEXAS VFW POST 8587, GEORGETOWN — Members observed End of Iraqi Freedom at their post.

TEXAS VFW POST 8785, MESQUITE — Post members, Auxiliary and the general public participated in an Iraqi Freedom ceremony and enjoyed a meal together afterwards.

TEXAS VFW POST 8904, CENTER — Post Trustee and US Army Iraq Veteran Shane Fenley speaks on the signifigance of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

TEXAS VFW POST 688, BOERNE — Members gathered to commemorate the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

It was a protracted armed conflict that began in 2003 with the invasion of Iraq by a United States-led coalition that overthrew the government of Saddam Hussein.

TEXAS VFW POST 6974, BURNET — The post had a commemorative dinner to observe Operation Iraqi Freedom.

After the meal the commander performed the tribute ceremony and participants discussed and shared experiences from the conflict.

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TEXAS VFW

FOUNDATION

In August/September 2018 Texas VFW Foundation helped 29 veterans, including one surviving spouse, and 54 dependents, for a total of $47,121.88 in assistance.

“Just wanted to thank everyone who made it possible for me to pay my bills. I had back surgery, and haven’t been working so it was a great burden lifted off my shoulders when my bills were paid. I am so grateful.”

— Carmen S. (Army)

The Texas VFW Foundation’s Veterans’ Assistance Program has received a grant of $500,000

Funds for Homeless Veteran programs are still available!

from the Fund for Veterans Assistance for the grant period beginning 01 July 2018. The VAP application can be found at http://www.texasvfwfoundation.org

Contact the Foundation for an application and/or the Homeless Veterans Chair, Clarence Jackson, at cjac.csqa@sbcglobal.net.

This program is supported by a grant from the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans’ Assistance. The Fund for Veterans’ Assistance provides grants to organizations serving veterans and their families.

YOUR SMALL DONATION MAK ES A

BIG

DIFFERENCE .

The Texas VFW Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 Public Charity. The Veterans’ Assistance Program is available to any Texas veteran with an honorable discharge, widow or immediate family member thereof, regardless of where or what time they served.

Your charitable contribution could be tax deductible. Talk to your tax professional about how contributions to the Texas VFW Foundation could help.

PLEASE MAIL DONATIONS TO TEXAS VFW FOUNDATION, P.O. BOX 14468, AUSTIN, TX 78761.

PAYPAL LINK IS ON TEXASVFWFOUNDATION.ORG, BOTTOM OF PAGE.

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VFW EXPANDS BENEFIT OFFERINGS FOR MEMBERS VFW Members to Gain Access to Impressive Discounts

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (September 12, 2018) — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is proud to announce it is teaming up with UNA, the nation’s fastest-growing group purchasing organization, to expand its offering of benefits to VFW members to include discounts on hotels, office supplies and entertainment tickets.

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With this new offering, VFW members gain access to an exclusive hotel booking platform that connects them to deeply discounted hotel rates — saving an average of 26 percent below publicly available rates at more than 150,000 hotels across the globe, and with a free mobile app available, members can book on the go!

In addition to exclusive hotel discounts, more benefits will be rolled out over the next few months which will allow members to save up to 80 percent off list price on office essentials and everyday low copy and print pricing, up to 40 percent off tickets for top theme parks, movie tickets and shows nationwide, as well as up to 25 percent off car rentals.

“We’re constantly looking for ways to make life a little more enjoyable for VFW members, and we’re glad to be able to offer them access to exclusive discounts they wouldn’t be able to find anywhere else,” said VFW National Commander B.J. Lawrence. “Our members have sacrificed greatly for our country, and this benefit expansion, from family vacations to experiencing a concert from the front row, provides them the opportunity to enjoy life.”

See where life can take you, and book your next trip today. For more information, visit vfw.org/ memberbenefits.

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VICTORY OVER JAPAN END OF WWII FIGHTING TEXAS VFW POST 1907, NORMANGEE — TEXAS VFW POST 4443, AUSTIN — Post members commemorated VJ Day with active duty, AGR, and others at the Camp Mabry PX and thanked these young men and women for their dedication and combat service. While onsite at Camp Mabry, MG John F Nichols, Texas Adjutant General, stopped to talk.

Members tarried around the Post’s static display recounting some of their father’s experiences in the Pacific. Post Commander Dawson shared the exploits of Navy Vice Admiral Glynn R Donaho who was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal, the Navy Cross four times, the Silver Star twice, and the bronze star while serving as a submarine commander in the Pacific in WWII. The admiral grew up in the community.

TEXAS VFW POST 10712, PHARR — Orlando Isquierdo, Senior Vice commander, honors Victory Over Japan at the City of Pharr Veterans Memorial Park.

TEXAS VFW POST 2438, BAY CITY — Sr. Vice Commander Ken Thames provides the 2018 VJ Day presentation.

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Post member Mo Coosky, Jr. Vice Commander Steve Batchelder, and Quartermaster Richard Poolaw, remember Victory over Japan Day on September 2nd.

TEXAS VFW POST 1514, VILLAGE MILLS — Before the Raising Old Glory at the Warren High School and the Huntington High School football game, both schools honored Comrade Earl Fleather for his service during World War II for serving in the Pacific Theater and for the Victory over Japan.

TEXAS VFW POST 8555, POTH — Members gathered at the flag poles during the dedication of the the new Wilson County Municipal Court in observance of Victory over Japan.

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TEXAS VFW POST 6439, WELLINGTON — TEXAS VFW POST 7835, GRANBURY — Members of the VFW and guests gathered and discussed the importance and cost to achieve Victory over Japan.

Post Auxiliary and members prepared and presented a float to commemorate Victory over Japan, (12 Auxiliary members and 10 Post members). The float won 1st place in the parade.

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STATE COMMANDER’S HOMECOMING

OCTOBER 4-6, 2018

HILTON HOUSTON — NASA CLEARLAKE 300 NASA PARKWAY HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058

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Comrades enjoyed German-themed festivities, bowling tournament and great meals in honor of State Commander Inge Conley (right) and Auxiliary President Eppie Lackey (left).

POST HOLDS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS FOR VETERANS

By Carlo S. Davis, Post 9191 Commander

THE GENERAL BENJAMIN DAVIS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 9191 in Killeen, Texas recently hosted a mental health forum to provide awareness and support to veterans, active duty service members and their families.

A staggering 20 veterans commit suicide every day and the VFW is committed to helping change the stigma surrounding mental health.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Give an Hour (GAH) have partner for the third annual “A Day to Change Direction� to combat this critical issue.

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 During the event, Lee Anna Davis, the Post Adjutant, and mental health counselors spoke with more than 20 veterans about the importance of recognizing the five signs of emotional suffering.

There are five warning signs that may mean someone is in emotional pain and might need help. The five warning sings include; personality changes, agitation, withdrawn, poor self-care, and hopelessness.

Know the Five Signs

If you are a Veteran in crisis, or you are concerned about one, free, confidential support

personality changes poor self-care hopelessness withdrawn agitation

is available 24/7. Call the Veterans Crisis Line at 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1; send a text message to 838255; or chat online at www.mentalhealth.va.gov.

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PATRIOT DAY REMEMBERING 9/11

TEXAS VFW POST 812, EL PASO — Members and Auxiliary pay homage to the community by honoring and recognizing local Police, Fire and Sheriff’s Departments as well as the Police and Fire Departments of Fort Bliss in remembrance of 9/11.

TEXAS VFW POST 4818, HEREFORD — Members honored local first responders and enjoyed hamburgers and hot dogs after wreath laying ceremony.

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TEXAS VFW POST 8569, COMFORT — Comfort Golden Age Center members joined VFW members in a moment of silence to remember the thousands lost on 9/11.

TEXAS VFW POST 2676, WINDTHORST — Post Life member Jim Faurie and Desert Storm Veteran presented classes on Patriot Day to members of the Wichita Falls Hirschi High School JROTC.

TEXAS VFW POST 4011, GREENVILLE — Commander made cookie baskets and presented them to the four Greenville Fire Departments, the Greenville Police Department and the Hunt Country Sheriff’s Department for appreciation for their Service and in commemoration of Patriot Day.

TEXAS VFW POST 4746, WEATHERFORD — On September 11, 2018 VFW Post 4746 Commander Pat Clark, Jr. Vice Commander Joel Wasson, District 21 Auxiliary President Cindy Graham and Post Auxiliary Sr. Vice Commander Amy Hazel participated in a Patriot Day and 9/11 Ceremony at NAS JRB Forth Worth. The ceremony honored Patriot day as well as the 9/11 victims and first responders. It was followed by a Flag retirement ceremony.

TEXAS VFW POST 4692, BRYAN — Post Commander Doris Carter, Past Post Commander John Velasquez, and members attended Brazos County Patriot Day celebration.

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TEXAS VFW POST 9175, ROMA — South Texas College, Rio Grande City Campus, had a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony with Starr County Law Enforcement and Fire Departments. Junior Vice, Luis Barrera, attended the ceremony.

PATRIOT DAY REMEMBERING 9/11 TEXAS VFW POST 4700, SAN ANTONIO — Commander Rodriguez, Sr Vice Lozano, and Service Officer Garcia led a group of 45 guests in a speech of the significance of 9/11. Food and beverages followed along with a moment of silence conducted by Chaplain Hamilton.

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TEXAS VFW POST 76, SAN ANTONIO — Members held a Patriot Day ceremony honoring the public servants who lost their lives during the 9/11 attack.

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TEXAS VFW POST 6872, CROWLEY — Members and Auxiliary held a special program honoring Patriot Day and also recognizing Purple Heart Veterans.

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TEXAS VFW POST 8553, CLIFTON — Members posted street flags along major thoroughfares in Clifton to commemorate Patriot Day.

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TEXAS VFW POST 7473, ELSA — Members hold a POW/MIA remembrance ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Park in Elsa.

POW/MIA (BELOW) TEXAS VFW POST 8904, CENTER — Citizen Larry Rymal and Post Surgeon Dr. Robert Hughes relate their remembrances of Larry’s stepfather Dr. Roy Emken who was a Bataan Death March survivor and Japanese POW for 42 months.

They are holding a copy of a Monopoly board game Dr. Emken and his fellow prisoners made and signed. Dr. Hughes was a close friend of Dr. Emken.

TEXAS VFW POST 6796, DALLAS — JVC Don Thieme presented the POW/MIA program to the Post.

Commander Gerard Greene and Adjutant Kehyun Pete were the honor guards for the program. About 60 guests, members, and Auxiliary were present for the ceremony.

TEXAS VFW POST 8272, FRISCO — Members decorated Main Street with U.S. Flags in observance of POW/MIA Day.

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TEXAS VFW POST 1789, BORGER — Members provided a remembrance table for POW/MIA Recognition Day.

TEXAS VFW POST 8790, HOUSTON — District 4 Commander, additional Posts of District 4, the Korean Consulate and members of the Korean community observed the Korean Armistice Anniversary.

KOREAN ARMISTICE 1953

TEXAS VFW POST 7523, MINEOLA — Members hold a Korean Armistice remembrance ceremony.

TEXAS VFW POST 8551, SWEENY — Certificate was presented to Korean War Veteran Jack Newman after short program by Commander James.

TEXAS VFW POST 4380, PLANO — TEXAS VFW POST 12041, LYTLE — Members conducted a presentation on the Signing of the Korean Armistice in 1953. The presentation was conducted at the City of Lytle Library with a display of items and Books.

Commander Summers gave a brief synopsis of the Korean Conflict and Comrade Taylor shared his experience and knowledge of the events.

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VFW BIRTHDAY CELEBRATING 119 YEARS

TEXAS VFW POST 9191, KILLEEN — Comrades celebrated the 119th birthday of the VFW with a dinner and cake in the Post home. The Senior Vice also conducted a re-obligation to the members which reaffirmed their commitment to the organization’s mission to care for those who serve our nation.

TEXAS VFW POST 8919, EL PASO — In honor of the VFW’s 119th Birthday, the Commander gave a speech, and a prayer was given by the Chaplain. Young Marines and the community were in attendance.

TEXAS VFW POST 12176, WHITNEY — State Commander Inge Conley, VFW Post 12176 Commander Daniel Booker, and other VFW Post 12176 Officers celebrated the VFW’s 119th birthday just moments after the Post’s Institution.

TEXAS VFW POST 10429, BENBROOK — Approximately 40 attendees celebrated the 119th Birthday of the VFW. A program about the history of the VFW was presented by Ray Monk, Junior Vice Commander. A meal and celebration followed.

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TEXAS VFW POST 7108, HELOTES —

TEXAS VFW POST 7106, ENNIS —

Members held a VFW Birthday celebration that included a salute and pledge of allegiance to the flag followed by the Chaplain’s prayer.

Refreshments and ceremonial cake were served.

Comrades celebrated the VFW Birthday with a luncheon at the Cotton Patch Restaurant and discussed the history of the VFW.

TEXAS VFW POST 8927, LOCKHART — Post had potluck and cake for VFW birthday.

TEXAS VFW POST 12152, CLEBURNE — Members set up a table and informed guests of the VFW’s Birthday, the reason behind its creation, and its continued efforts to support local veterans and the community.

TEXAS VFW POST 4709, CONROE — The Post held its annual observance of the VFW’s 119th birthday. Commander Floyd Stewart explained the founding of the VFW and the history of the early years. The public was invited to attend along with auxiliary and guests. Following the program a VFW birthday cake and pizza were served.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Texas VFW Post 880, Galveston Post Commander Michael Caballero and Post Auxiliary President Zoila Contreas delivered spaghetti lunches to local firefighters on Galveston Island in remembrance of 9/11. Post Auxiliary member, Priscilla Contreas was also on hand to help box the lunches and deliver them.

MILITARY

United States Marine Corps – Vietnam 3rd MAF Combined Action Group Awards – Bronze Star w/”V” for Valor, Combat Action Ribbon; Navy Unit Citation, National Defense, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Campaign Bronze Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, RVN Gallantry Cross Unit Citation Medal w/Palm

POST 4816 PORTER TEXAS

Post Jr. Vice Commander, All-State Commander (2), Post Chaplain, Trustee, Chief of Staff

DISTRICT 17

Jr Vice Commander, Sr Vice Commander, District Commander, Trustee, Chief of Staff, Chaplain

DEPARTMENT MISSION As Veterans of Foreign Wars we should always support our troops, continue to fight for the benefits we earned, help our needy veterans and families, project a positive image in our communities with our programs and our community service. Together we can Build, Bridge and Belong in our VFW. Join the

“Build – Bridge – Belong” TEAM

Support Norman Macey for State Jr Vice Commander Gold Legacy Life Member

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State Inspector, Membership Chairman, Chaplain Awards – John Spahr Awarded Outstanding Immediate Past District Commander 2012-2013

NATIONAL

Aide-De-Camp, Assistant Inspector General, Deputy Chief of Staff, “Special” Aide-De-Camp

COMMITTEES

Chaired or served on Post, District, State and National Committees

Recognition of the top ten State Winners from the VFW Voice of Democracy Program, the State Winner from the Patriots Pen Program, and Teachers of the Year.

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COMMUNITY SERVICE

Texas VFW Post 6872, Crowley The Post participated in a “Red Carpet Welcome Back� with the Crowley Independent School District. Post and Auxiliary members lined the red carpet welcoming back the students and staff to Bess Race Elementary School. Lots of high fives, words of encouragement and smiles were shared between everyone!

Texas VFW Post 3892, Harker Heights Conducted Korean Armistice remembrance in conjunction with a back to school drive at post with Past State Auxiliary President Melanie McConaghy. Members and guests were involved and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Texas VFW Post 4853, Jourdanton Members laid wreaths with community youth in conjunction with Korean Armistice day of remembrance.

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Texas VFW Post 9175, Roma Junior Vice Luis Barrera, presented to the students of Roma High JROTC students, about his time in the military during his time in Iraq.

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7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication (Not printer) (Street, city, county, state, and ZIP+4 ®)

Contact Person

Dan West

Department of Texas VFW 8503 North IH-35, Austin, Texas 78753-5722

Telephone (Include area code)

512-834-8535, #104

8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher (Not printer)

Department of Texas VFW P.O. Box 14468, Austin, Texas 78761-4468 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor (Do not leave blank) Publisher (Name and complete mailing address)

Roy Grona P.O. Box 14468, Austin, Texas 78761-4468 Editor (Name and complete mailing address)

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Texas VFW Post 8904, Center Members participated in the annual DooDah Parade and tossed candy to children along the route. Past Post Commander Mike Langford was the tractor driver.

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Auxiliary and MG Unit 30 collected school supplies and money for four local schools.

This was accomplished with donations from members and the public. Jose Duran, Past District 20 Commander; Rafael Portalatin, Post Surgeon; and Gladys Portalatin, Post Auxiliary President were in attendance.

P.O. Box 14468, Austin, Texas 78761-4468

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Texas VFW Post 7108, Helotes

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17. Publication of Statement of Ownership for a Requester Publication is required and will be printed in the issue of this publication.

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Commander Martinez and Quartermaster Trussell of Texas VFW Post 8564, Waco, Texas explain to 8th grade students of Caesar Chavez school the importance of remembering the first responders who lost their lives to protect others.

3,000 flags were handed out to students to remind them of the lives lost on Patriot’s Day.

MISSION: TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO HAVE SACRIFICED SO MUCH FOR

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THIS COUNTRY—ALL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

LOBBYING FOR VETERANS & MILITARY

FUNDING COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS

EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF

PHONE CARDS FOR TROOPS

SUPPORTING MEMORIALS

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERISM

SUPPORTING YOUTH GROUPS

ASSISTING VETERANS WITH EARNED ENTITLEMENTS

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THE DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Please fill out the VFW Membership Application below and mail in, or sign up online at www.texasvfw.org > Home > Membership and follow link.

Name:___________________________________________________________________________Email:_________________________________________________________________________ First

Middle

Last

Suffix (Jr., Sr., etc)

Address:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________________________________________________________State:_____________________________Zip:_________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________________________________Date of Birth: (MM/DD/YY)_________________________________________________________ Military Service: p Air Force p Army p Coast Guard p Marines p Navy Current Status: p Active Duty p Veteran p National Guard/Reserve I served in:

p Pre-World War II p World War II p WWII Occupation p 1945-55 (Europe, Korea, Japan) p 1945-90 (Berlin)

p Korean War 1950-54 p Desert Storm/Shield p Korea 1955 p Bosnia/Kosovo 1995 p Vietnam 1958-75 p Global War on Terrorism — p Expeditionary Operations Expeditionary 2001 1958-2003 (Thailand, Grenada, Libya,

p Afghanistan 2001 p Iraq 2003

Panama, Haiti, Somalia, etc.)

Qualified recipient of: p Imminent Danger/Hostile Fire Pay p SSBN Nuclear Deterrent Patrol* *Period Covered:______________________________________________________(Required for applicants with no other reported qualifying service.)

I would like to join the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars as a(n): p Annual Member p Life Member p Life 12 Mo. Install* ($45 Initial payment)

LIFE MEMBERSHIP FEE SCHEDULE AGE as of December 31st

One-Time Payment

Initial Payment

11 Payments of

Through Age 30

$425.00

$45.00

$38.64

31-40

$410.00

$45.00

$37.27

41-50

$375.00

$45.00

$34.09

51-60

$335.00

$45.00

$30.45

61-70

$290.00

$45.00

$26.36

71-80

$225.00

$45.00

$20.45

81 and over

$170.00

$45.00

$15.45

Automatic Payment Plan Terms and Conditions: You authorize the VFW to initiate electronic debit entries or affect a charge by any other commercially accepted practice to your account set forth above for the payment of dues reflected on this application. You understand such charges may be made within 2-3 business days of payment due date. For installment payments, charges will be made on or around the 1st or 15th day of the month. This authorization will remain in full force until VFW has received notification from you of its termination or upon completion of the installment payments. Annual dues are subject to change. By completing this authorization, you acknowledge that you will only receive notice when the payment would differ by more than $10.00 from the most recent payment. Call VFW Customer Service at 1-800-963-3180 or write to VFW at: VFW, P.O. Box 119028, Kansas City, MO 64171 to inquire about or cancel a payment, or to report problems such as bank closures, lost or stolen account numbers, closed accounts, or unauthorized transactions. Cancellation requests must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Central Time ten business days prior to the scheduled payment date. If you are unaware of the charge date for your account, please contact VFW. If a payment is returned by your financial institution (e.g., due to insufficient funds, incorrect account information, closed account, etc.) The VFW will contact you at the address we have on file for you, explaining why the payment could not be processed, and providing alternative payment options. The privilege of making payments under this agreement may be revoked by VFW if any item is not paid upon presentation. You may have additional rights and responsibilities under the Electronic Funds Transfer Act. Life Membership Installment Plan Terms and Conditions: The VFW Membership Installment Plan allows any VFW member/applicant to purchase a Life Membership by making an initial payment of $45.00 and (11) monthly payments. The member will be issued an Annual membership card at the time of enrollment. The member may elect to receive a monthly statement by mail or may set up a payment profile to make the monthly payment automatically using a credit/debit card or bank account. A payoff amount will be printed on each monthly invoice, allowing the member the option to pay in full. A permanent Life Membership card will be issued upon the completion of payments. The Life Membership fee is determined from the schedule using the applicant’s age on December 31 of the year in which the application is submitted. Delinquencies will be handled as follows: Up to 30 days – continue to bill; 31 to 120 days – delinquency can be corrected through make up payment(s) or plan end date pushed forward; More than 120 days – member is dropped from the Installment Plan, all monthly payments made to date, are applied to future years annual dues.

I attest by forwarding this application that I am a citizen of the United States, that I qualify for the VFW and that my Campaign Service was honorable, and that I have never been discharged under other than honorable conditions or I am still serving honorably in the armed forces of the United States of America. I further give authority to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States to verify my entitlement to membership in the VFW and that if no proof can be found or provided that I am subject to discharge from the VFW without refund.

Signature:_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Date:________________________________________ Amount $:______________________________________ Include membership payment by check or money order (DO NOT SEND CASH) or pay by credit card.

p Mastercard

p Visa

p Discover

p American Express

Credit Card Number: _________________________________________________________________

Mail to: Texas VFW • P.O. Box 14468 • Austin, Texas 78761 | For questions call: (512) 834-8535

Exp. Date: _____ _____ / _____ _____

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Texas VFW Post 10351, Hemphill Post members and auxiliary organized a Patriot Day club meeting where students presented findings on Iraqi Freedom.

Approximately 110 students participated.

Texas VFW Post 3406, Rusk Post conducted a food drive to celebrate the VFW 119th birthday. The food was then donated to the Primary School who was participating in a food drive competition to help the Good Samaritan kitchen.

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Feeding Wounded Warriors at Intrepid Center Texas VFW District 20, VFW Helotes Post 7108, and Auxiliary 7108 participated in feeding the Wounded Warriors on August 17, 2018. While serving, we had a surprise visit from the Texas Department Auxiliary President Eppie Lackey.

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Limitations, copayments and restrictions may apply. Benefits, premium and member cost share may change on January 1 of each year. This is not a complete listing of plans available in your service area. For a complete listing, please contact 1-800-MEDICARE (TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048), 24 hours a day/7 days a week or consult www.medicare.gov.

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Texas VFW Post 6797, Post, gathered at the Garza County Courthouse and the Veterans Memorial Plaza to commemorate POW/MIA Day by replacing the POW/MIA Flag that is flown 24/7 on the plaza.