Members of the new Sunshine State Chapter #1683 who also are members of the 10/209 Honor Guard, recently presented a Korean War Medallion to fellow Honor Guard member Navy Veteran Bob Terry who is 92 years young. The presentation occurred following the group's performance of Honor Guard duty at Bushnell National Cemetery. Mr. Terry is a active member of the Honor Guard and participates in numerous programs at VFW Post 10/209 in Springhill, Florida. NCOA Central Valley and Spirit of Sacramento Chapters were EXTREMELY HONORED to receive a call to meet and present Francis Bufkin with the NCOA WWII Honor and Legacy Medallion. He was a B17 Waist Gunner who was shot down. He jumped out at 8000ft. He was captured for 15 months and was part of the great European march as allies sought to find any surviving POWs. Amazing history. Thank you Jeff Douglas and Maryanne Bufkin! The Spirit of Sacramento Auxiliary recently supported the Rancho Cordova Business Expo and Job Fair. June 23, 2023 - The NCOA Knights of the Square Table recently sponsored a tee for the Carolina Museum of the Marine Golf Tournament
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Veteran Service Program At Funeralwise Preneed Services, we understand that discussing our final arrangements can be an uncomfortable and sensitive topic for many. But the fact is, someone will have to make these decisions at some point. Our choices are simple. We can avoid and ignore these decisions and force our loved ones to address this issue on one of the worst days of their lives, or we can remove this burden as our final act of love towards those we care about. At Funeralwise Preneed Services, our goal is to help individuals ensure their final wishes are fully honored, while at the same time removing the significant emotional, financial, and legal burdens survivors often face with the passing of a loved one. And for NCOA members, we want to ensure that your service and sacrifice are truly honored by helping you fully utilize your Veteran Death Benefits. Funeral Pre-Planning not only provides significant cost savings by locking in your price and removing the risk of emotional over-spending by your loved ones, but it also gives you peace of mind knowing that you have provided those you love with the opportunity to celebrate your life in a meaningful and profound way. For more information, please click here. Rogue Chapter members Mike Sklar and Woody Wooten presented 2 Korean War Medallions and 20 Vietnam War Medallions at a veteran's breakfast held in Jacksonville, FL. As a result of these presentations, 5 new members were recruited. Thanks, shipmates, for your support of this important program.
June 3, 2023 - The Marine Corps League Swansboro Detachment #1407 and Swansboro Mayor John Davis presented Virginia Revis, a 102 year old WWII Air Force veteran, with an NCOA WWII Commemorative Medallion. The Medallion was presented at the Annual Military Appreciation Day, hosted by the Swansboro Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee and Hammocks Beach State Park.
Lady Barbara Weatherill recently swore in the new trustees of the Oregon State Advisory Council.
Rogue Chapter Chairman Terry Haines assisted by trustees Ron Kohl & David Haines presented several medallions during a Memorial veteran breakfast honoring deceased Air Force veteran Gerald Zieman who received his medallion shortly before his passing. a Korean Medallion to Air Force veteran John Madigan. He also presented Vietnam Medallions to Air Force veteran Skip MacQueen, Army veterans Curtis Swift & Geno Valdez and Marine veteran Monte Lenz. The presentation took place at a Memorial veteran breakfast honoring deceased Air Force veteran Gerald Zieman who received his medallion shortly before his passing. During the May 8th Special Olympics the NCOA Korea Chapter was able to attend in partnership with Grace Stables and the Community Bank. Noted sponsors for the event were the Knights of Columbus from the Our Lady Queen of Peace. The event was a 4 hour event with several vendors and people coming out. Due to the NCOA outreach to other organizations it helped to raise awareness of the event and provide some direction on who to contact. The NCOA awarded the Special Olympics Korea and the CP Humphreys special Olympics with a plaque sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. NCOA Past Grand Knight CMSgt Ted Pilihos, USAF (Ret), presents fellow chief John Talbot, with the NCOA Vietnam Service Medallion in recognition of his service while assigned to Da Nang Airbase during 1969 and 1970.
Past Grand Knight Lady Sunny Wirth presented World War II Medallions to Carlos Barrios to honor his father Hermengildo Barrios who was at the Battle of the Bulge, and his father-in-law Ruben Sierra who was at Iwo Jima.
NCOA Grand Knight Sir Paul Siverson and VFW Post 9133 Commander Wendy Silvera presented NCOA Vietnam Medallions to LTC Ed Hughes USA (Ret) and MSG Danny Elzie USA (Ret) during Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day in Jacksonville, NC, on 29 April 2023. LTC Hughes and MSG Elzie are members of the North Carolina Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. Rogue Chapter Vice Chairman Ken Wilson presented an NCOA Vietnam War Medallion to Alaska Airlines flight attendant Nancy Garcia on behalf of her brother Vernon Schrock who was KIA in Vietnam. The presentation took place on the return flight of Honor Flight of Oregon after a trip to Washington DC. Many tears and much applause erupted when this spontaneous presentation took place during the flight home. NCOA Vanguard Life Member Lady Vicky Hensley recently presented an NCOA Vietnam War Medallion to Luis Lopez, Texas District Vice Commander of the Marine Corps League.
According to Alan Reams, the Commander of VFW Post 4676 in Universal City, Texas, the Post presented NCOA Vietnam Medallions to some of their members who served in Vietnam and welcomed them home!
Magnum Force Chapter member Scott Mader stepped in to assist the Easter Bunny who just could not be everywhere at the same time. The chapter helped sponsor Bridgeport Township's Easter Egg Hunt put on by Bill Wheeler of Bridgeport Township's Parks and Rec department. Suffice it to say, a good time was had by everyone! Karen Haltiner, Chairman of the Trails End Auxiliary, recently presented an NCOA JROTC Award to C/SSG Nolan Fielder a junior at Oregon City High School.
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