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2009 Veterans Day Proclamation
Posted at 09:12 AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by post6088
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
We have a sacred trust with those who wear the uniform of the United States of America. From the Minutemen who stood watch over Lexington and Concord to the service members who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, American veterans deserve our deepest appreciation and respect. Our Nation’s servicemen and women are our best and brightest, enlisting in times of peace and war, serving with honor under the most difficult circumstances, and making sacrifices that many of us cannot begin to imagine. Today, we reflect upon the invaluable contributions of our country’s veterans and reaffirm our commitment to provide them and their families with the essential support they were promised and have earned.
Caring for our veterans is more than a way of thanking them for their service. It is an obligation to our fellow citizens who have risked their lives to defend our freedom. This selflessness binds our fates with theirs, and recognizing those who were willing to give their last full measure of devotion for us is a debt of honor for every American.
We also pay tribute to all who have worn the uniform and continue to serve their country as civilians. Many veterans act as coaches, teachers, and mentors in their communities, selflessly volunteering their time and expertise. They visit schools to tell our Nation’s students of their experiences and help counsel our troops returning from the theater of war.
These men and women possess an unwavering belief in the idea of America: no matter where you come from, what you look like, or who your parents are, this is a place where anything is possible. Our veterans continue to stand up for those timeless American ideals of liberty, self-determination, and equal opportunity.
On Veterans Day, we honor the heroes we have lost, and we rededicate ourselves to the next generation of veterans by supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen as they return home from duty. Our grateful Nation must keep our solemn promises to these brave men and women and their families. They have given their unwavering devotion to the American people, and we must keep our covenant with them.
With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our servicemen and women have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor our Nation’s veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2009, as Veterans Day. I encourage all Americans to recognize the valor and sacrifice of our veterans through appropriate public ceremonies and private prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I call on all Americans, including civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, and communities to support this day with commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
BARACK OBAMA
Holiday Mailing Deadlines for Military Delivery
Posted at 08:47 AM on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 by post6088
Recommended Mailing Dates to APO/FPO AddressesWASHINGTON — For military service members stationed around the globe, holiday gifts are a big morale boost. To help the families and friends of U.S. military personnel, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box.
The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to overseas military installations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is Nov. 13.
Mail sent to overseas military addresses is charged only domestic mail prices. The domestic mail price for the Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is $13.95, but for packages to APO/FPO addresses overseas the price is reduced to $11.95. Additional discounts are available for customers printing their Priority Mail postage labels online at Click-N-Ship.
Flat-Rate boxes are free at any Post Office, or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online any time using Click-N-Ship.
The Postal Service continues to show support to those serving in the armed forces by offering free Military Care Kits, designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas. The mailing kits can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the Care Kit. Each kit includes two “America Supports You” large Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, six Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape and six customs forms with envelopes.
For online ordering of the Large Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate boxes featuring the “America Supports You” logo and APO/FPO addressing block, Click here. More information about mailing letters and packages to military destinations is available online at Supporting Our Troops.
“Mailing holiday gifts to service members early will help insure that a piece of home arrives in plenty of time to make the celebration complete," said Pranab Shah, vice president and managing director, Global Business.
To ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military APO/FPO addresses overseas, the Postal Service recommends that mail for service members be entered no later than the mailing dates listed below. Mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation and handling. APO/FPO addresses generally require customs forms. To see an online table of updated APO and FPO addresses and mailing restrictions by individual APO/FPO ZIP Codes, Click here, select “Pull-Out Information” and click on “Overseas Military/Diplomatic Mail.”
MILITARY MAILING DEADLINES
| Military Mail Addressed To |
Express MailŪ Military Service (EMMS)1/ | First-Class MailŪ Letters and Cards |
Priority MailŪ | Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) 2/ | Space Available Mail (SAM)3/ | Parcel PostŪ |
| APO/FPO AE ZIPs 090-092 | Dec-18 | Dec-11 | Dec-11 | Dec-4 | Nov-28 | Nov-13 |
| APO/FPO AE ZIP 093 | N/A | Dec-4 | Dec-4 | Dec-1 | Nov-21 | Nov-13 |
| APO/FPO AE ZIPs 094-098 | Dec-18 | Dec-11 | Dec-11 | Dec-4 | Nov-28 | Nov-13 |
| APO/FPO AA ZIP 340 | Dec-18 | Dec-11 | Dec-11 | Dec-4 | Nov-28 | Nov-13 |
| APO/FPO AP ZIPs 962-966 | Dec-18 | Dec-11 | Dec-11 | Dec-4 | Nov-28 | Nov-13 |
Proud patriots celebrate Constitution
Posted at 09:17 AM on Sunday, September 20, 2009 by post6088
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| The Brotherhood of Harmony belts out “God Bless America” during an event celebrating the 222nd anniversary of the U.S. Constitution at Veteran’s Park on Saturday morning. (WDN Photo/Greg Katski) |
Event welcomes wide-array of Washingtonians
A diverse crowd of over 100 people put aside political differences on Saturday morning at Veteran’s Park to celebrate the 222nd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution.
The non-partisan event, in its fifth year, was marked with much patriotism, pageantry, singing and celebration.
Americans and “original” Washingtonians black and white, young and old, and everywhere in-between participated in the hour-plus celebration, which started at 11 a.m.
A group of talented young girls that included Zaria Cobb, Jordan Dixon, Leland Gates, Hannah Groves and Emily Morris stole the show with a roaring rendition of “This Land is Your Land.”
The Brotherhood of Harmony, a group of foreign war veterans based out of Greenville and featuring several Washington residents, also got the crowd singing to the patriotic sounds of “North Carolina is My Home” and “God Bless America.”
Father Arturo Cabra from the Mother of Mercy Catholic Church gave the keynote address at the event. He said his appreciation of the Constitution derives from his long journey to becoming a U.S. citizen.
“The possibility of becoming an American citizen is a great benefit of the American constitution,” the native Colombian said.
Cabra received his citizenship on Oct. 28, 2008, days before the most recent presidential election. He said the right to vote is the most important right of the constitution, and he exercised it soon after becoming a citizen.
“When I think of the blood so many Americans have shed ... I am very humbled to call myself an American,” Cabra said.
Other highlights from the event included a speech about the Preamble to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights by Jeff Lewis, the national director of the FIRE Coalition, the Patriot Coalition and the founder of patriotwatchdog.com, and a speech about the authors of the U.S. Constitution and their Christian faith by Jackie Van Essendelft.
The event was co-organized by the Beaufort County Committee for Constitutional Studies and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6088.
George Schryer, district commander for Post 6088, said the purpose of the celebration was to encourage people to become knowledgeable about the U.S. Constitution.
“We need to remind lawmakers and educators the importance of liberty,” he said.
The non-partisan event, in its fifth year, was marked with much patriotism, pageantry, singing and celebration.
Americans and “original” Washingtonians black and white, young and old, and everywhere in-between participated in the hour-plus celebration, which started at 11 a.m.
A group of talented young girls that included Zaria Cobb, Jordan Dixon, Leland Gates, Hannah Groves and Emily Morris stole the show with a roaring rendition of “This Land is Your Land.”
The Brotherhood of Harmony, a group of foreign war veterans based out of Greenville and featuring several Washington residents, also got the crowd singing to the patriotic sounds of “North Carolina is My Home” and “God Bless America.”
Father Arturo Cabra from the Mother of Mercy Catholic Church gave the keynote address at the event. He said his appreciation of the Constitution derives from his long journey to becoming a U.S. citizen.
“The possibility of becoming an American citizen is a great benefit of the American constitution,” the native Colombian said.
Cabra received his citizenship on Oct. 28, 2008, days before the most recent presidential election. He said the right to vote is the most important right of the constitution, and he exercised it soon after becoming a citizen.
“When I think of the blood so many Americans have shed ... I am very humbled to call myself an American,” Cabra said.
Other highlights from the event included a speech about the Preamble to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights by Jeff Lewis, the national director of the FIRE Coalition, the Patriot Coalition and the founder of patriotwatchdog.com, and a speech about the authors of the U.S. Constitution and their Christian faith by Jackie Van Essendelft.
The event was co-organized by the Beaufort County Committee for Constitutional Studies and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6088.
George Schryer, district commander for Post 6088, said the purpose of the celebration was to encourage people to become knowledgeable about the U.S. Constitution.
“We need to remind lawmakers and educators the importance of liberty,” he said.
Dist. 2 Officers Training Session
Posted at 09:26 PM on Monday, August 31, 2009 by post6088
Dist. 2 held its annual Officers Training Session on 16 Aug at Post 7032 in Greenville. Special guest was Dist. 10 Commander Buzz Griegs who is also the Dept. Laision for National Guard recruiting. There were 20 comrades and ladies present with lots of great interaction.
Post 7032 held its recruiting drive at the Winterville
Posted at 09:21 PM on Monday, August 31, 2009 by post6088
Saturday Aug. 29th Post 7032 held its recruiting drive at the Winterville Watermelon Festival. The day was hot but lots of people were out and about. Many stopped by the VFW display to discuss eligibility requirements, programs, and some just to chat. Both the Ladies Aux and the Comrades found fertile ground and agreed it was well worth the effort and the heat. The post members were joined by Dept. Jr. Vice Cmdr. Jason Schoolcraft and Dist. 2 Cmdr. George Schryer.
Post 7032 Cmdr. Roger Plant and Dept. Jr. Vice Cmdr. Jason Schoolcraft with Isabelle Plant and Post 7032 Adj. and Dist. 2 Qm/Adj. Rose Chailland in the background.
Checking eligibility and "getting out there"
She's in the Aux now its time for him. An active duty man, home on two weeks leave, is next to sign up.
Change in meeting time for Post 6088
Posted at 10:06 AM on Monday, July 20, 2009 by post6088
@This is a copy of the letter sent out to VFW Post 6088 members
to let them know of new meeting days and why.Meeting time is 7PM.
Dear Post 6088 Member, July 20, 2009
This letter is being sent to you in accordance with the Veterans of
Foreign Wars Manual of Ritual and Procedure, Article II, Section 206,
Paragraph 3.
At our meeting on Friday, July 17th the membership voted to
change our meeting nights to the 1st and 3rd THURSDAY’S of the
month starting on the 4th of September, 2009
This was decided, by unanimous vote of all 10 members present,
in an effort to increase the number of members attending the meetings. We
discussed the fact that our meetings have historically been on Friday nights
as well as the fact that we are the only post in District 2 that meets on
Friday nights. It was also felt that many members start their weekends on
Fridays and therefore are not able to attend our meetings. There also
were potential members who stated that they could not join if the meetings
were held on Friday’s because they felt that being a member obligated them
to attend and they had previous/family commitments which would prevent
them from attending.
I again invite you to attend a meeting of your Post, meet some new
Comrades, and renew old friendships. In the last few years District 2 has
lost posts in Aurora, Belhaven, Farmville and soon the post in Swan
Quarter will cease to exist. The reason for their demise is lack of member-
ship or member participation. Please don’t let this happen to your post.
Yours in comradeship,
@
George H. Schryer
Commander Post 6088
The Promised Land
Posted at 10:47 AM on Sunday, June 28, 2009 by post6088
The Ormond Amphitheatre in Bath,NC presented it production of "THE PROMISED LAND" on June 26th & 27th,which is a play that is based on the true story of a NC family who fought in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse during the Revolutionary War and who's descendants moved to Missouri and joined the early founders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The theme of peace and freedom from Patriot to Pioneer rings clear in the original music and touching portrayals.This program is a family-oriented drama which is free to the public and shows every year in June,if you missed it this year you should really plan on seeing it in 2010.
Before the regular program the staff of THE PROMISED LAND honored the branches of the military services by posting their flags and playing the military music for each branch as the flag was posted.VFW Post 6088 of Washington,NC provided the flag carriers for both nights.The people who came to see the production gave the Vets a warm welcome as they marched out with their flag.
Once Again GOD BLESS AMERICAN for our VETS & PATRIOTS
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