Veterans of Foreign Wars Department North Carolina New Topsail Island Post http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/ en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:13:43 -0500 Policlicks LLC In This Issue: 1. VFW / VA Members Among Fort Hood Victims 2. VFW Legislative Priority Goals for 2010 3. No Tricare For Life Changes 4. White House Employment Initiative Good for Veterans: 1. VFW / VA Members Among Fort Hood Victims: Last week's tragic shooting at Fort Hood included VFW and VA members.  Staff Sgt. Justin M. DeCrow, 32, was killed by Army Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, who allegedly murdered 13 and wounded dozens before being shot and apprehended by two civilian law enforcement officers.  DeCrow was a member of VFW Post 11016 in Songnam, South Korea.  He graduated high school in 1996 in Plymouth, IN, and leaves behind a wife and daughter at Fort Gordon, GA.  Two VA employees also slain were identified as: *        Dr. Russell G. Seager, Ph.D., a 51-year old Army Reserve captain who led a mental health team at the VA medical center in Milwaukee. *        Lt. Col. Juanita L. Warman, a 55-year-old Maryland National Guardsman who was a nurse practitioner at the VA medical center in Perry Point, MD.  She was a former member of VFW Post 8276 in Delmar, MD. VFW Commander-in-Chief Thomas J. Tradewell Sr. said, "No words can properly convey our condolences to the wounded and families of those murdered.  The entire military family is grieving right now.  I just want them to know they do not grieve alone. Our hearts and prayers are with them."  Read the VFW press release at http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=news.newsDtl&did=5280. 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If the document above does not appear, you may need to update your Flash Player. Click here to update it. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/112683/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:50:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/112683/ Breakfast 1st and 3rd Sunday $5.00 donation http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/112602/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:15:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/112602/ HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS     VFW Post 9983 Holly Ridge celebrated Marine Corps birthday on Nov. 7th with a traditional ceremony. Cheif Warrant Officer D. Torres was the guest of honor and gave a moving speach. Col. Dan O'Brian USMC Ret. MC'd the event and made a presentaion from Marine Corp Commandant. The cake was escorted by Sgt Brennen Hocker and Cpl Alan Lyon.  They then cut and served the cake to the oldest marine present Gunnery Sgt Norm Paul USMC Ret and the youngest Sgt A.J. Hicks.  Ssgt Todd Zinda offered the toast. The event was coordinated and catered by Bill Gatcomb. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/112601/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:52:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/112601/ WASHINGTON, November 10, 2009 — The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is applauding the president's new executive order for helping more military veterans get federal and private employment. "The president is serious about helping veterans get a job, and he is making sure the federal government is at the top of the hiring line," said VFW Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief Richard L, Eubank, a Vietnam veteran from Eugene, Ore., who is in Washington to represent the organization at different national Veterans Day events. According to the White House, approximately 480,000 veterans work for the government, about one-fourth of the total federal workforce. While the executive order places emphasis on hiring veterans for both public and private employment, it is specifically focused on hiring veterans for federal positions. It created a special Council on Veterans Employment to encourage federal agencies to recruit and train military veterans. The council will be co-chaired by the secretaries of Labor and Veterans Affairs. Read more http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/112265/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:48:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/112265/ During Veterans Day Weekend, several retail businesses are raising money for programs, while other businesses are offering various discounts to veterans. VFW received the following notices about Veterans Day Specials: Sport Clips nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11, is supporting VFW Operation Uplink™ with "The Biggest Haircut Day of the Year." On that day, Sport Clips will donate a dollar for every haircut given in our 660+ stores. Show your support for troops and veterans by getting your next haircut at Sport Clips. Burger King restaurants in select states across the country are raising money for VFW Unmet Needs through November 30. More than 800 Burger King restaurants are participating in the “buy a burger; donate a buck” fundraiser in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin. Click here for the VFW's full list of participating businesses. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/112053/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:37:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/112053/ The Home Depot has once again revised their grant program which is now entitled “Building Healthy Community Grants.“ VFW Posts are eligible to apply for up to $2,500 in Home Depot gift cards to be used for remodeling activities to their Post building. Visit Department of Wisconsin to learn more. http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/111830/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:32:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/111830/ Recommended Mailing Dates to APO/FPO Addresses WASHINGTON — 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 Mail® Military Service (EMMS)1/ First-Class Mail® Letters and Cards Priority Mail® Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) 2/ Space Available Mail (SAM)3/ Parcel Post® 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 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/111189/ Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:47:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/111189/ The LAVFW Post 9983 Officers President Pearl White Vice Pres. Ana Housand Jr. Vice Pres. Sect. Ana Housand Treasurer Rose Prichard Trustee Fran Hudock Trustee Elma Thomas Trustee Kim Vick 2009-2010 President Pearl White Sworn in By PDP Clara McCrary http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/110679/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:46:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/110679/ We are only four miles from the beautiful Surf City Beaches http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/110678/ Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:01:00 -0500 http://www.vfwwebcom.org/nc/post9983/110678/