Past Grand Knight Sir Ted Pilihos recently presented the NCOA Korean War Medallion to CMSgt Rob Brink, USAF (Ret).
It’s a beautiful day in the Umpqua Valley at Roseburg, Oregon, as another Korean War veteran is presented the NCOA Korean War Legacy Medallion. Pictured are the family and friends of past 82nd Airborne paratrooper, Jerry Fueston. Making the presentation on behalf of the NCOA is Ron Dukes, Chairman of the NCOA Umpqua Valley Chapter and Honor Guard Chaplain for the Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter #805.
Rogue Chapter Chairman, assisted by chapter trustee David Haines, recently presented NCOA Medallions at a veteran's breakfast in Grants Pass, OR. World War II Medallions Korean War Medallions Vietnam War Medallions Rogue Chapter Chairman Terry Haines recently presented a Vietnam Medallion to Army veteran Bob Dhone on behalf of his twin brother, Army veteran Rod Dhone.
The Central Valley Chapter #1551 and Spirit of Sacramento Auxiliary Chapter #270 participated in the Sacramento Air Show on September 23rd and 24th. The highlight of the show was a performance by the Air Force Thunderbirds.
According to Scott Rodowick, Spirit of Sacramento Auxiliary's treasurer, "Chapter volunteers cooked and served more than 900 pizzas over the two day event. It was a great event to showcase the NCOA and make a little money for our organizations. We had a great crew and a lot of fun." Chapters - looking for a great NCOA banner like the chapters have displayed on their booth? Reach out to Glenn Medeiros at Xpert Media Management, [email protected].
The NCOA Medallion program in Roseburg, OR, was in full swing on a beautiful September Sunday afternoon at the Linus Oaks Retirement Home. The NCOA Umpqua Valley Chapter #1308 and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #805 joined their efforts to present the WWII Legacy Medallion to Dick Stark (Navy Seaman 2nd Class) seated far right. The Korean War Legacy Medallion was then presented (from right to left) to: Don Newsom (Navy Reserve Seaman 1st Class); George Howse (Army SFC); Sam Coomer (Navy 3rd Class Metalsmith); Ernest Farley (Air Force SMSgt and NCOA member); and Joe Cortez (Army SGT). Standing behind the honored veterans are Ron Dukes, Chairman, Umpqua Valley Chapter #1308 and NCOA Member, Don Adams. Both are also members of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #805, which was instrumental in providing a substantial grant to aid in recognizing these veterans. (Photo by Cleta Yarbrough). NCOA Central Valley (#1551) and Spirit of Sacramento Auxiliary (#270) were invited to Francis "Buff" Bufkin's 100th birthday celebration on September 10. Buff is a WWII POW captured after jumping from his aircraft. He spent 13 months in captivity. The community celebration had almost a hundred people come and share their stories with Buff and his daughter Mary Anne Beasley. Look at all the cards and one made by a 3 year old (big blue one). Thank you Mike TeSelle for sharing this story of an American “doing his job!” (TeSelle is an Emmy-award winning journalist who has been with KCRA 3 since 1998.) Rogue Chapter members presented NCOA Medallions at a Senior Fair in Grants Pass, OR on September 8th. A total of 60 Vietnam medallions were presented to veterans and surviving spouses of 17 Navy veterans, 6 Air Force veterans, 27 Army veterans, 3 Coast Guard veterans, and 7 Marine Corps veterans. Chapter members presented 12 Korean War Medallions to 6 Navy veterans, 5 Army veterans, and 1 Air Force veteran. Thirteen WWII Medallions were presented to surviving families of WWII veterans. Receiving medallions were the families of 7 Navy veterans, 3 Army veterans, 2 Air Force veterans, and 1 Merchant Marine veteran. These Medallions will afford the families an opportunity to educate the younger generation about the Greatest Generation and provide something to pass down the legacy of their family heroes. Chapter members participating in the presentations were Donald & Susan Wetzel, Kris Stevens, Audie Cooper, David Haines, and Chairman Terry Haines. Two new members were recruited at the event and a total of 85 medallions were presented. This was the largest single presentation in one setting that the chapter has ever accomplished.
NCOA Umpqua Valley Chapter Chairman Ron Dukes recently presented a Korean War Legacy Medallion to former Marine First Sergeant Jim Barnett at his home. Barnett - aka "Mr. Marine" - of Roseburg, Oregon, has an incredible collection of U.S. Marine Corps paraphernalia throughout his home. Pictured is just a portion of his collection depicting the Korean War era. "It was a great day at "Music in the Park" in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, when NCOA Umpqua Valley Chapter Chairman, Ron Dukes, was honored to present an NCOA Korean War Medallion to Delfino Coco...a 93-year-old veteran. Music in the Park is a weekly Summer event that brings the community together to picnic and enjoy a variety of songs from different genres. Mr. Coco was caught by surprise--his daughter had previously contacted the local NCOA chapter and presented the idea of honoring her father with the NCOA's Korea War Medallion while approximately 150 people stood and cheered for Delfino Coco. Also pictured is Annabelle Voss, his daughter. (Picture by Cleta Yarbrough)" Officers of the new NCOA Sunshine State Chapter were sworn in by Grand Knight Sir Paul Siverson via a Zoom call on the 4th of July. Elected as officers of the chapter were: Front row - Michael Bogmenko. 2nd row - Ronnie Mace, Rick Lorenz, Jerrold Mace, Jimmie Emerick, and Tori Bogmenko. Last row - Jonathan Jones, and Sid Korvun.
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