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Far from their beloved shores—in every sea around the ® •Hawthorne’s first-ever world—our patriotic men and women hold true to their motto, “Not self, but illuminated U.S. Navy- 9210 N. MARYLAND STREET, NILES, IL 60714-1322 country.”Now, to salute their dedicated service to America, Hawthorne is proud to themed electric train set. Limited Time Offer—Please Respond Promptly introduce the U.S. Navy Express. Emblazoned with dramatic—and inspirational— •Richly decorated in U.S. Navy motifs and features Yes! Please enter my order for the U.S. Navy Express illuminated full-color artwork of our heroic Navy, this heirloom-quality train is rich in dramatic full-color artwork meticulous details including a working headlight on the diesel engine. of our Navy in the sea and electric train set, beginning with the Diesel Locomotive as described in in the air. this announcement. I need SEND NO MONEY NOW. Y An exceptional value. Begin your illuminated train set with the “U.S. Navy An heirloom-quality HO- M • Locomotive.” You will be billed the first of three easy payments of $23.31* for the scale train that runs on an C Signature K Diesel Locomotive before it is sent. Subsequent cars will be billed separately each HO-gauge track. •Power-pack and nickel Mrs. Mr. Ms. at the same attractive price and sent about one every other month—including the E-Z Track ® 1 silver elevated FREE Name (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) tracks and power-pack! You can cancel at any time simply by notifying us. roadbed—enough for a 56'' x 38'' oval—included Satisfaction guaranteed. Act now. This is a limited-time offer and strong Address Apt. No. FREE—a $70 value! demand is expected. Each issue includes our 365-day unconditional guarantee, and •Includes a Certificate of a hand-numbered certificate of authenticity. Send no money now. Order yours today! Authenticity and 365-day City State Zip Unconditional Guarantee *Plus $8.99 shipping and service. All sales subject to acceptance Neither the Department of the Navy nor any other component of the Department of Defense has and product availability. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. 48212-E02001 approved, endorsed, or authorized this product. ©2007 Hawthorne Village 14-00085-001-BIA 5 5 7 ⁄8 7 ⁄8 3 3 7 ⁄4 7 ⁄4 7 7 7 ⁄8 7 ⁄8 8 8 1 1 8 8 8 ⁄ 1 1 8 ⁄ 4 4 3 8 ⁄ 8 ⁄ 3 8 ⁄8 8 ⁄8 10 10 7 7 ⁄ ⁄ 8 8 10 10 10 10 13 13 1 1 ⁄ ⁄ 2 2 ⁄ ⁄ 16 16 10 10 3 3 ⁄ ⁄ 4 4 COMMUNIcatIONS READY FOR CONVENTION? October NATIONAL OFFICERS/BOARD OF DIRECTORS seems like a long way away, but Nat’l President Jerry L. Sweeney, Navy Dept. Branch 181 the opening ceremonies for FRA’s Nat’l Vice President Lawrence J. Boudreaux, Hangtown Branch 275 80th and LA FRA’s 75th National Nat’l Executive Sec. Joseph L. Barnes, Navy Dept. Branch 181 MAY 2007 MAY Y A Conventions are just around the Finance Officer Paul Rigby corner. This issue of FRA Today Junior PNP Edgar M. Zerr, Poway Valley Branch 70 FRA TOD sets the mood for travel to Corpus Christi, and you are invited to REGIONAL PRESIDENTS join members of the Convention New England Paul F. Loveless, Jr., Pine Tree Branch 156 Committee and HQ staff for a con- Northeast Francis D. Tyson, Anthracite Branch 288 ference call on May 9 at 1200 EDST East Coast Delbert L. Herrmann, Wilmington Branch 299 Tony Cassata, The Delbert D. Black Branch 117 to learn about the Convention Southeast North Central Leon J. Zalewski, Milwaukee Branch 14 schedule, planned workshops and EILEEN MURPHY South Central Leo V. Vance, Space City Branch 159 other items of interest. To partici- Director of Marketing and Southwest Charles F. Smedley, Poway Valley Branch 70 pate, please dial 877-746-9514 and Communications West Coast Charles R. McIntyre, San Jose Branch 140 enter code 1924. If you would like Northwest John Ippert, Pearl Harbor-Honolulu Branch 46 to listen only, please enter code 1400 when prompted. Nat’l. Parliamentarian PNP J.C. Jim Eblen, San Diego Branch 9 National President Sweeney provides his second of three travel Nat’l Chaplain Vincent W. Patton, III, Navy Dept. Branch 181 journal installments this month, this time the Philippines. As you read this article (page 12) be aware that it has an interactive option. NP ACTIVE DUTY ADVISORY COUNCIL Sweeney will respond to members’ questions at www.fra.org under the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Joe Campa Communities section.
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