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Taking Pride in the Nation
Posted at 02:16 PM on Friday, July 3, 2009 by VFW Post 670
by Glen Gardner, VFW National CommanderPatriotism is in the air especially this time of year, and we should embrace all it stands for. Those who guarantee our freedoms must not be forgotten.
June and July contain two very important holidays—Flag Day and Independence Day. Both symbolize what it means to be an American. As veterans, these special days may have added meaning. Actually fighting for the values the flag represents and the liberty we celebrate on July 4th has a way of leaving lifelong impressions.
While the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have largely receded from the collective public mind, military families and those of us concerned for their welfare still pay close attention. Proudly flying the flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, singing along with the national anthem and revering the Founding Fathers are traditions worth maintaining, particularly to this segment of the population.
Other than voting, a USA Today/Gallup Poll last year found that 87% of Americans see serving in the military as the most patriotic act. Obviously, to these Americans, patriotism is not an abstract virtue. It means demonstrating it in a tangible way. Patriotism without sacrifice is hollow, no matter how one defines it.
At the core of this creed is a cause greater than self-interest, something bigger than one's self. Today, only a tiny minority of Americans bear the burden of defending the frontlines against enemies who would destroy everything the nation represents. And GIs have paid a steep price in loss of life, physical and psychological wounds, disrupted family lives and postponement of personal aspirations.
As VFW members, we owe it to them to not allow their immense sacrifices to be forgotten in the rush of backyard barbecues and fireworks displays. Respecting the symbols of our country is essential. But remembering those who have preserved the values they represent is equally, if not more, important.
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VA News - Week of June 29, 2009
Posted at 02:10 PM on Friday, July 3, 2009 by VFW Post 670
WELCOME TO SGT. AMBROSE R. WILLIAMS VFW POST 670
Posted at 09:55 AM on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Post News
Welcome to the Post Home of MOH Recipient Rudy Hernandez. We would like to invite you to come visit our post and its facilities. We are located at 3928 Doc Bennett Road behind the Fayetteville airport and across the street from the Fire Training Facility. Our normal hours are: Thursday and Friday 6 PM until-,Saturdays and Sundays open on special occasions. Check our calendars for special events and activities. The post phone number is 910-424-8675 and if there is no one there, please leave a message. You may e-mail comments about our site at : VFWPOST670@HOTMAIL.COM . Letters can be sent by "snail mail: to: VFW Post 670, P.O. Box 48620, Cumberland, NC 28331-8620. Check the "Post Links" for driving directions.
Post 670 is in District 8: http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/dist8
Rentals are available.
VFW Washington Weekly - June 29, 2009
Posted at 09:26 AM on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 by VFW Post 670
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Using the New Website Format
Posted at 08:59 AM on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 by VFW Post 670
Our websites and getting older and are working hard to keep up with current technology and trends. As new information and items are posted, older information/photos get "pushed" down the site. Items that are posted are normally assigned a catagory, i.e. Calendar, Officers, Sick/Distress, etc. These catagories can be found at the top of the site under "Post Information" then "Post News Catagories". When this option is selected, all articles assigned to a specific catagory are brought up so you don't have to search the entire website.
Look around our new linking system at the top and I feel you will find that navigating the post site is a lot easier.
VFW National Commander Visits Iraq
Posted at 11:40 AM on Thursday, June 25, 2009 by VFW Post 670
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2009 — The national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. returned home after spending almost four days visiting American troops stationed in Iraq. His overall assessment: "This war is nearing its end, which has our troops pumped with anticipation and the Iraqi people increasingly hopeful for their future."Glen M. Gardner Jr., a Vietnam veteran from Round Rock, Texas, entered Iraq on Sunday with the leaders of four other veterans' service organizations for a first-hand view of the progress that has occurred in Iraq. He is the fourth consecutive VFW national commander to visit Iraq.
"Iraq is a different country today because of the tremendous effort of our military to make the surge work," he said. "The assessment that everything is on target for the upcoming handover of the cities was made by everyone I met, from Multi-National Force-Iraq Commanding Gen. Raymond T. Odierno to his officers and enlisted soldiers, all of whom have served multiple tours in-country."
Gardner's trip comes a full year after the conclusion of a three-prong surge strategy that focused on security, the economy and political reconciliation. He said the changes on the ground were most noticeable in the eyes of six amputee veterans who returned to Iraq for the first time since being wounded. Their trip was sponsored by the Troops First Foundation, which has a program that allows wounded troops to return to where they were stationed to help close the loop on their wartime service. Gardner called the program "a great initiative, because departing a warzone strapped to a stretcher is not the last memory anyone should have to carry for a lifetime."
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Post Planning Calendar
Posted at 10:55 AM on Sunday, June 21, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Post Calendar
To view the post calendar, you must have "Adobe Reader". The post calendar is also a "living" item. There are normally changes throughout the month. If you have any additions, deletions, or corrections, e-mail me at EASICREA@EARTHLINK.NET
To view the June 2009 calendar, click: JUNE
To view the July 2009 calendar, click: JULY
Post and Auxiliary Officers Elected for 2009-2010
Posted at 07:09 AM on Saturday, June 20, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Post and Pup Tent Officers
VFW Post 670 and the Ladies Auxiliary held their elections for officers for the 2009-2010 membership year. All officers will assume their offices on 21 June 2009.
Our congratulations go out to all the elected officers and wish them a successful year.
| VFW Post 670 | |
| Commander | John Shelander |
| Sr. Vice Commander | Ben Pasley |
| Jr. Vice Commander | Elvis Cook |
| Quartermaster | Joe Dibble |
| Chaplain | Frank Byrne |
| Judge Advocate | Wil Fowler |
| Surgeon | Keith Jones |
| Trustee, 1 Year | Harvey Stewart |
| Trustee, 2 Year | Jerry Moser |
| Trustee, 3 Year | Dick Easingwood |
| House Committee, 1 Year | David Williams |
| House Committee, 2 Year | Jeff McCall |
| House Committee, 3 Year | Marty Williams |
| VFW Post 670 Ladies Aux | |
| President | Linda Shelander |
| Sr. Vice President | Caroline Wescott |
| Jr. Vice President | Cathy Easingwood |
| Treasurer | Darlene Bowles |
| Chaplain | Lillian Easingwood |
| Conductress | Nancy McDowell |
| Guard | Shirley Kerns |
| Trustee #1 | Barbara Culbreth |
| Trustee #2 | Eve Moser |
| Trustee #3 | TBA |
| Patriotic Instructor | Malissa Pasley |
| Secretary | TBA |
VA Reopening Health Care Enrollment to Thousands of Veterans
Posted at 10:54 AM on Friday, June 19, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in VA News and Information
WASHINGTON (June 19, 2009) - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which now has nearly 8 million Veterans enrolled in its award-winning health care system, is poised to welcome nearly 266,000 more Veterans into its medical centers and clinics across the country by expanding access to health care enrollment for certain Veterans who had been excluded due to their income."This incremental approach to expanding enrollment ensures that access to VA health care for a greater number of beneficiaries does not sacrifice timely access or quality medical care for those Veterans already enrolled in VA's health care system," Dr. Gerald Cross, VA's Acting Under Secretary for Health, said. "Over the next four years, we hope to provide enrollment to more than 500,000 Veterans."
Under a new regulation effective June 15, VA will enroll Veterans whose income exceeds current means-tested thresholds by up to 10 percent. These Veterans were excluded from VA health care enrollment when income limits were imposed in 2003 on Veterans with no service-connected disabilities or other special eligibility for care. There is no income limit for Veterans with compensable service-connected disabilities or for Veterans being seen for their service-connected disabilities.
Veterans who have applied for VA health care but were rejected due to income at any point in 2009 will have their applications reconsidered under the new income threshold formula. Those who applied before 2009, but were rejected due to income, must reapply. VA will contact these Veterans through a direct-mail campaign, Veterans service organizations, and a national and regional marketing campaign.
Information about enrollment and an income and assets calculator are available at www.va.gov/healtheligibility. The calculator provides a format in which Veterans enter their household income, number of dependents, and zip codes to see if they may qualify for VA health care enrollment.
In addition to applying online, Veterans may also contact VA's Health Benefits Service Center at 1-877-222 VETS (1-877-222-8387). Each VA medical center across the country has an enrollment coordinator available to provide Veterans with enrollment and eligibility information.
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WE'VE GOT Wii
Posted at 08:38 AM on Friday, June 19, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Post News
Our Wii system is now up and running. What is your game? Bowling, Darts, Golf, Tennis, etc, and the list goes on. Keep an eye on our calendar for days and times. Fun for the whole family.
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Scam Artist Hits VFW Posts
Posted at 07:08 AM on Thursday, June 18, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Department Announcements
A con artist has been preying on the generosity of sympathetic veterans and has managed to bilk numerous VFW Posts around the country out of as much as $400 each by posing as either a veteran who has "filled out an application" to join a specific Post or as a current VFW member.The scammer has used a couple of different approaches when he calls a Post asking for a specific Post Officer by name for financial assistance, usually alleging to be experiencing some sort of car trouble and has even gone as far as to claim to be the parent of an Iraq veteran on his "way to the funeral for his son killed in Iraq." He has also used a bogus story about how he recently visited a Post while introducing his son, "just back from Iraq" to various Post members. The swindler apparently goes on-line beforehand and obtains information about the Post in order to include details about the Post to help lend credibility to his story.
According to information received by VFW national headquarters, VFW Posts in AL, OK, WV, TX, KS and MO have responded by wiring money to the man who promises to repay the cash as soon as he returns home. So far, the sum being requested is in the $200- $500 range. Western Union doesn't require identification for sums under $1000.
Local Soldiers Available to Speak at Community Events
Posted at 02:46 PM on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 by VFW Post 670
Did you know that you could have a local soldier speak at your VFW Post events this summer? Operation Tribute to Freedom (OTF), an Army outreach program, can help coordinate a recently returned Soldier to speak at your meetings and functions this summer. OTF offers community event organizers the chance to invite a local Soldier who served in Iraq or Afghanistan to speak at group meetings or special events. For more information, please visit the OTF Web site: http://www.army.mil/otf/eventorganizers.html.IN MEMORIAM
Posted at 05:20 AM on Sunday, June 14, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Member Information (New, Sick, Obit)
The names or our departed will be placed upon these rolls throughout the 2009-2010 membership year until the Annual Memorial Service in May 2010.
Cooper, Melvin 13 June 2009 Past Commander Vietnam Vet
Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen 2009-2010 Programs
Posted at 06:47 AM on Saturday, June 13, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Department Announcements
It is never too early to start planning for the VFW's Voice of Democracy (VOD) and Patriots Pen (PP) programs. Schools just let out for the summer but that will be back in session very soon.
This year's "cut-off" dates for entries for the VOD and and PP programs are 1 November 2009. Specific "cut-off" entry dates for Posts, Districts, and Departments will be announced soon.
Themes for the programs are:
VOD: "Does America Still Have Heroes?"
PP: "When is the Right Time to Honor Our Military Heroes?"
For a copy of the VOD Student's Application form, click: HERE
For a copy of the PP Student's Application form, click: HERE
Over 700 Schools Partner with VA to Help Veterans Pay for Education
Posted at 11:01 AM on Monday, June 8, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in VA News and Information
WASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today [June 5] that it has entered into more than 700 agreements with institutions of higher learning across the nation to participate in the Post-9/11 GI Bill’s "Yellow Ribbon Program."Many schools signed agreements for participation in not only undergraduate programs, but graduate and doctoral programs as well. Some schools entered into one agreement that covered all their campuses throughout the United States.
"VA is very pleased with the wide-spread interest in the program," said Under Secretary for Benefits Patrick W. Dunne. "We strongly encourage any interested universities to formally sign-up with the agency before the June 15 deadline to ensure participation in the 2009-2010 academic year."
The Yellow Ribbon Program is a provision of the Post-9/11 GI Bill that allows degree-granting institutions to voluntarily enter into a formal agreement with VA to fund tuition and fee expenses that exceed the highest public, in-state undergraduate rates.
The institution can contribute up to 50 percent of those expenses and VA will match this additional funding for eligible students. This may enable qualified students to potentially attend school tuition-free.
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VFW Post 670 and Ladies Auxiliary Officers for 2009-2010 Installed
Posted at 08:09 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Post and Pup Tent Officers
VFW Post 670 and their Ladies Auxiliary officers for the 2009-2010 membership year were installed at the post home on Wednesday, May 27, 2009.
The post officers were installed by Past Post Commander Harvey Stewart and the Ladies Auxiliary was installed by Past Department President Jean Clark.
After the installation, a social hour was held with light snacks being served.
1st Row (L to R) Richard Easingwood (Trustee) and Harvey Stewart (Trustee).
2nd Row (L to R) Jeff McCall (House Comm), Joseph Dibble (QM), Elvis Cook (Jr. Vice Cdr), and John Shelander (Cdr).
Absent were: Ben Pasley (Sr. Vice Cdr), Frank Byrne (Chaplain), Wil Fowler (Judge Adv) Keith Jones (Surgeon), Jerry Moser (Trustee), Dave Williams and Marty Williams (House Comm).
LADIES AUXILIARY
1st Row (L to R) Darlene Bowles (Treas), Cathy Easingwood (Jr Vice Pres), Caroline Wescott (Sr. Vice Pres), Linda Shelander (Pres), Jean Clark (Installing Officer)
2nd Row (L to R) Nancy McDowell (Conduct), Lillian Easingwood (Chaplain), Barbara Culbreth (Trustee), Eve Moser (Trustee).
Absent are: Shirley Kerns (Guard), Melisa Pasley ( Patriotic Inst)
VFW Post 670 Holds Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Posted at 08:13 AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Recent Activities
VFW Post 670, Fayetteville, North Carolina held their annual Memorial Day ceremony in front of the post home on Monday, May 25, 2009 at 5 o’clock PM.Post Commander Clyde Vaughn welcomed all who attended and spoke of the meaning of Memorial Day. Mrs. Wanda McCall sang the National Anthem.
Post Officers and the Ladies Auxiliary President paid tribute to all who paid their last full measure for our country and to the post members who had died during the past year.
Black ribbons were placed on crosses by post and family members as the departed’s names were read. Comrade Ed Gerbig, the oldest member present, is a Korean War veteran and Mrs Fran Martin placed a ribbon on a cross in memory of her husband, AG, who recently passed away.
After the ceremony, the Ladies Auxiliary served dinner to all who attended.
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Farewell HHC, 252 CAB, 30th Heavy Brigade (Click to Enlarge)
Posted at 07:19 AM on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 by VFW Post 670
Post 670 adopted HHC, 252 CAB, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team last year and on April 14th, 2009 they had to say good by and farewell to the unit.
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 252 CAB, commanded by Captain Jeff Cashion was one of the units of the 30th Brigade that the Governor of State of North Carolina, Beverly Perdue, Army Secretary Pete Geren and thousands of family members said goodby to at the Cumberland County Crown Coliseum.
HHC's Family Rediness Group Coordinator Crystal Benton, VFW Post 670's Sr. Vice Commander, John Shelander, Trustee and Post Blog Master Dick Easingwood, Ladies Auxiliary President Linda Shelander, and Sr Vice President Caroline Wescott said goodby to the soldiers of HHC with gift bags.
VFW Post 670 and the Fort Bragg USO Provides "Breakfast with Bunny"
Posted at 05:21 PM on Monday, April 6, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Recent Activities
On Saturday, April 4, 2009, VFW Post 670 teamed along with the Fort Bragg USO and Valley Auto World, Inc. of Fayetteville, NC to host "Breakfast With Bunny". The program was a free pancake breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Space was limited to the first 100 military children and their families who signed up.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the post made the breakfast and Ms. Hoku Hobbs. USO Center Director, and Ms. Maria McGuire, a volunteer who is a Freshman from Terry Sanford High School handled the setup.
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COOTIE CORNER
Posted at 04:16 PM on Monday, April 6, 2009 by VFW Post 670 in Post and Pup Tent Officers
NOTES FROM THE
Check the following site for current Grand updates and the Grand Convention in Hickory NC on 29-31 May 2009, hosted by Pup Tent 57. For more information go to: www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/grandofnc
The next scratch will be on May 7, 2009 at 7:30 PM.
2009 VA Hospital Bingo Schedule
The Pup Tent will host the VA Hospital Bingo Program at 7:00 PM in the 3rd Floor Auditorium on the following dates (Mark your calendars):
January 13, 2009 NO BINGO
March 10, 2009
May 12, 2009
July 14, 2009 NO BINGO
September 8, 2009
November 10, 2009 NO BINGO
The Officers for the LaFayette Nits Pup Tent 24 for 2009-2010 for the MOC and MOCA are as follows:
| PT24 Lafayette Nits | |
| Seam Squirrel | Harvey Stewart |
| Blanket Bum | John Shelander |
| Hide Gimlet | Jim Cacoulidis |
| CCDB | Dick Easingwood |
| Shyster | Joe Enos |
| Sky Pilot | Frank Byrne |
| Keeper of Lousy Records | Bill Ray |
| Pill Pusher | Elvis Cook |
| 1 year Tight Wad | Joe Dibble |
| 2 year Tight Wad | Richard Zavesky |
| 3 year Tight Wad | Gordon Craig |
| Hungry Cootie | Dick Easingwood |
| Hospital Chairman | Dick Easingwood |
| Blood Chairman | John Shelander |
| Provost Marshal | Ben Pasley |
| Shirt Reader | Wil Fowler |
| Jimmy Legs | Elvis Cook |
| VFW Booster Chairman | Dick Easingwood |
| National Home/Special Proj | Harvey Stewart |
| PT24 MOCA | |
| President | Penny Cacoulidis |
| Sr. Vice | Caroline Wescott |
| Jr Vice | Christine Reader |
| Treasurer | Darlene Bowles |
| Chaplain | Lillian Easingwood |
| Conductress | Nancy McDowell |
| Guard | Eve Moser |
| Trustee #1 | TBA |
| Trustee #2 | TBA |
| Trustee #3 | TBA |
| Secretary | Linda Shelander |
| Hospital Chair | Lillian Easingwood |
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