Green Township Post 10380 of Foreign Wars July 2020 Welcome from Commander Mike Donnelly I think my Post 10380 comrades would agree that the words in this song say it all.

God Bless the USA

If tomorrow all the things were gone I worked for all my life And I had to start again with just my children and my wife I thank my lucky stars to be living here today 'Cause the still stands for freedom And they can't take that away

And I'm proud to be an American Where at least I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died Who gave that right to me And I'd gladly stand up next to you And defend Her still today 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.

From the lakes of Minnesota to the hills of Tennessee Across the plains of Texas from sea to shining sea From Detroit down to Houston and New York to L.A. Where's pride in every American heart and it's time we stand and say

That I'm proud to be an American Where at least I know I'm free And I won't forget the men who died Who gave that right to me And I'd gladly stand up next to you And defend Her still today 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the U.S.A.

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I Pledge Allegiance

from the Commander It certainly seemed like a long four months until Post 10380 was finally able to meet again in June! Many thanks to Bill Ostermeyer for “thinking outside the box” in his design to repurpose the parade floats as a Memorial Day display on the Veterans Park Plaza. See page 6 for a few photos of the modified Memorial Day Commemoration. The Harvest Home Parade is still scheduled to happen on Thursday, September 10, 2020 starting at 6:00 p.m. even though the Fair has been cancelled. Details of our participation will follow in the coming month. Jim Crane continues to organize the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen information to deliver to schools if permitted. Regrettably, our Honor Guard was unable to offer military honors from March through May, but as soon as we received the all-clear we conducted four services between May 26—28. We consider it an honor to conduct this touching final to our fellow veterans. On the next page, two families expressed how meaningful this ceremony was to them. On a happy note, please stay safe and healthy so we can enjoy the Annual Grill-Out in August!

Upcoming Events

Post 10380 Don’t forget your mask! Annual Grill-Out Post 10380 Meeting Aug. 20, 2020 6:30 pm

Invite a veteran friend to join us Dinner for good food, catered by drinks and Bridgetown Finer Meats camaraderie

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Military Funeral Honors from the Families’ Perspective

LF: Erwin Erhardt III, son of Erwin Erhardt, Jr., so appreciated the Military Honors for his father, conducted by the Post 10380 Honor Guard on May 28, that he emailed a request to personally thank each member of the Honor Guard who served his father. Fortunately, that same evening was the Post 10380 meeting. Erwin was available to attend as a guest and he was able to shake the hand of each member who conducted memorial honors earlier that day. L-R: Bill Daniels, Donnie Becker, Tom Schmitz, Dave Lahni, Mike Donnelly, Ed Kramer, Erwin Erhardt III, Charlie Wilke, Ray Frey, Dan Wilcox and Bill Ostermeyer

June 2, 2020 A Thank You note from the family of Bill Wallrawe VFW, We wish to express our sincere heartfelt thanks to all of the men who provided the military honors for my father, Bill Wallrawe, last Thursday May 28, 2020 at Arlington Memorial Gardens. With my father’s Navy service in World War II (stationed at Pearl Harbor in 1945), we knew he would be entitled to military honors at his burial, but when we went to the funeral home to make arrangements we were told military honors were put on hold due to the Covid-19 virus. Based on previous we have attended, we have seen two members of the military, at most, and sometimes just a single member, and we were quite disappointed at the possibility of these services not being provided for dad, but we understood the reason. As we approached Arlington Memorial Gardens on Compton Road, we were stunned at the site of men in dress uniform awaiting our arrival. From the greeting of the casket with , to the rifle salute, and finally the folding and presentation of the flag with shells, we were absolutely overwhelmed by ALL of these men and the military honors they provided to dad! We have never attended a funeral with such ceremony and were not aware of even the possibility of such a ceremony. Dad would have been (or more likely was) thrilled with the military honors he received! We do not know the names of these men but feel it is very important to try to thank them, and the VFW, for the honors they showed dad and their service to our country. Please forward this to all of these men, because this day so far exceeded our expectations we could not possibly thank them enough! It was beautiful! Sandy and Lindsey Mertes

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OUR FORCES

The Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard are the Armed Forces of the United States. The Army National Guard and the Air National Guard are reserve components of their services and operate in part under state authority. The U.S. Space Force (USSF) is a new branch of the Armed Forces. It was established on December 20, 2019 with the enactment of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act and will be stood-up over the next 18 months. The USSF was established within the Department of the Air Force, meaning the Secretary of the Air Force has overall responsibility for the USSF, under the guidance and direction of the Secretary of Defense. Additionally, a four-star general known as the Chief of Space Operations (CSO) serves as the senior military member of the USSF. The CSO is a full member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. MISSION The USSF is a military service that organizes, trains and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing military space professionals, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands. Office of the Chief of Space Operations The Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force, serves as the principal uniformed adviser to the Secretary of the Air Force on Space Force activities. The CSO presides over the Office of the Chief of Space Operations, transmits plans and recommendations to the Secretary of the Air Force and Acts as the Secretary’s agent in carrying them out. Space Force Organization The USSF Headquarters and Office of the CSA are located in the Pentagon, just like the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. This staff will focus on establishing a fully-functioning headquarters; preparing to execute the full scope of its organize, train, and equip responsibilities; and, in conjunction with the U.S Air Force, developing a detailed plan to transfer forces into the U.S. Space Force. As a new military service, the U. S. Space Force will leverage the Department of the Air Force for more than 75% of its enabling functions to significantly reduce cost and avoid duplication. The Department of the Air Force will provide support functions that includes logistics, base operating support, civilian personnel management, business systems, IT support, audit agencies, etc. People Air Force Space Command (AFSPC) was redesignated as the USSF as an initial step in establishing the USSF. Military members that were assigned to AFSPC have now been assigned to the USSF but remain Airmen within the U.S. Air Force. Appropriate Air Force space-related personnel will transfer into the Space Force and become Space Force service members in a deliberate manner over the next 18 months. Over time, the Department of Defense (DOD) vision is to consolidate space missions from across the Armed Forces into the USSF, as appropriate and consistent with law. The Flag The U.S. Space Force is proud to present the official flag to the President of the United States, to our space professionals across the globe, and to the American public, thus establishing another piece of our culture. The official flag of the Space Force is derived from key and central elements of the Seal of the United States Space Force presented on a black field fringed in platinum with the words United States Space Force and Roman numerals MMXIX (2019) below the imagery. The heraldry of the seal elements follows: “Dark blue and white combine to represent the vast recesses of outer space. The Delta Wing evokes historic ties to the earliest days of the U.S. Air Force space community and symbolizes change and innovation. It also represents all variations of space vehicles that support our National Defense Strategy and National Security Space Strategy. Dark and light shades of grey within the delta embody the 24/7 operations of the Space Force, while the placement and upward orientation of the delta reveals the central role of the Space Force in defending the space domain. The Globe represents the terrestrial home of the U.S. Space Force and its support to the joint warfighters. The Elliptical Orbit [around the globe] signifies defense and protection from all adversaries and threats emanating from the space domain. It also represents ongoing interagency cooperation and allied partnerships. The white Polaris symbolizes the guiding light of security and alludes to a constant presence and vigilance in space now and in the future. Two clusters of small stars represent the space assets developed, maintained, and operated by the U.S. Space Force. The three larger stars symbolize the Organize, Train, and Equip functions of the Space Force.”

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OUR FORCES continued from page 4

Space Capabilities The new, independent U.S. Space Force will maintain and enhance the competitive edge of the DOD in space while adapting to new strategic challenges.

Spacelift operations at the East and West Coast launch bases provide services, facilities and range safety control for the conduct of DOD, NASA and commercial space launches. Through the command and control of all DOD satellites, satellite operators provide force-multiplying effects – continuous global coverage, low vulnerability and autonomous operations. Satellites provide essential in-theater secure communications, weather and navigational data for ground, air and fleet operations and threat warning.

Ground-based and space-based systems monitor ballistic missile launches around the world to guard against a surprise missile attack on North America. A global network of space surveillance sensors provide vital information on the location of satellites and space debris for the nation and the world. Maintaining space superiority is an emerging capability required to protect U.S. space assets from hostile attacks.

HISTORY While the launch of the U.S. Space Force propels the United States into a new era, the Department of the Air Force has a proud history and long-standing record of providing the best space capabilities in the world.

On Sept. 1, 1982, the Air Force established AFSPC, with space operations as its primary mission. Cold War-era space operations focused on missile warning, launch operations, satellite control, space surveillance and command and control for national leadership. In 1991, Operation DESERT STORM validated the command's continuing focus on support to the warfighter through the use of GPS to enable the famous “Left Hook,” proving the value of space-based capabilities.

In the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the president directed military action against Afghanistan and Iraq. AFSPC provided extensive space-based support to the U.S. Central Command commander in areas of communications; positioning, navigation and timing; meteorology; and warning. In 2005, the Air Force expanded its mission areas to include cyberspace. In concert with this, the Air Staff assigned responsibility for conducting cyberspace operations to AFSPC through Twenty-Fourth Air Force, which was activated in August 2009.

In July 2018, the Air Force cyber mission transferred to Air Combat Command, which generated the greatest capacity for an integrated Information Warfare capability within the Air Force. This move allowed AFSPC to focus on gaining and maintaining space superiority and outpacing our adversaries in the space domain.

Description On a dark blue disc, between two constellations in white, a light blue globe grid-lined in silver surmounted by a silver delta both encircled diagonally by a white orbit ring, all beneath a white Northern star in the upper left portion of the disc and above the roman numerals “MMXIX” arching in white below. Encircling the disc is a dark blue designation band edged with an inner and outer border and between two deltas, the inscription “UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE” at top and “DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE” at bottom, all in white.

Symbolism Dark blue and white combine to represent the vast recesses of outer space. The Delta Wing evokes historic ties to the earliest days of the U.S. Air Force space community, and symbolizes change and innovation. It also represents all variations of space vehicles that support our National Defense Strategy and National Security Space Strategy. Dark and light shades of grey within the delta embody the 24/7 operations of the Space Force, while the placement and upward orientation of the delta reveals the central role of the Space Force in defending the space domain. The Globe represents the terrestrial home of the U.S. Space Force and it’s support to the joint warfighters. The Elliptical Orbit [around the globe] signifies defense and protection from all adversaries and threats emanating from the space domain. It also represents ongoing interagency cooperation and allied partnerships. The white Polaris symbolizes the guiding light of security and alludes to a constant presence and vigilance in space now and in the future. Two clusters of small stars represent the space assets developed, maintained, and operated by the U.S. Space Force. The three larger stars symbolize the Organize, Train, and Equip functions of the Space Force. The designed blazoned in full color on a circular dark blue background with the Roman numerals MMXIX (2019) representing the year of activation. The designation band inscribed “UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE” above and “DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE” below, all in white.

Background and Information Approval of the seal design was made by the President of the United States on 15 January 2020. More information about the seal and it's use can be found here: https://www.trademark.af.mil/Space-Force/

(Current as of 15 May 20) Source: https://www.spaceforce.mil/About-Us/About-Space-Force

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Memorial Day 2020

On Memorial Day 2020 the Covid-19 virus didn’t stop Post 10380 from honoring those veterans who went before us. Comrade Bill Ostermeyer envisioned a way to protect and honor the memory of those deceased veterans with an Open House from 8am—8pm. The commemoration, which was open to the public, was organized and managed by Bill and Bobbie Ostermeyer. Many thanks to Bill, Bobbie, and all Post comrades who helped reassemble the memorial floats, built by Bill to participate in local parades, on the Plaza at Veterans Park. Historical accounts of each war were mounted on podiums and placed at each memorial.

Rt: WWI Poppy Cross Memorial

Above: WWII Iowa Jima Memorial Below: Korean War Memorial Below: Vietnam Memorial

Tom Anderson Carl Grueninger Lee Jesse Robert Jones Donald Rudler Robert Yust

Post 10380 Comrades who died in the past year are remembered

Photo by Jason Whitman Photo by Jason Whitman

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The History of Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May. Thanks to President Harry S. Truman, it’s a day to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces. President Truman led the effort to establish a holiday in order for citizens to unite and to honor our military heroes for their patriotic service in support of the United States of America. Armed Forces Day was celebrated on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Although, originally, there were single day celebrations for each branch of the military, the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Space Force; this format changed on August 21, 1949, when Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. Stemming from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense, the annual celebration now commemorates all branches of the military during one solitary day. The first official Armed Forces Day took place on May 20, 1950, and was themed “Teamed for Defense.” In honor of the special day, B-36 Bombers flew over state capitals, a march was led by more than 10,000 veterans and troops in Washington, D.C., and over 33,000 people participated in a New York City parade. In addition, the first Armed Forces Day also played an essential part in educating society and expanding public knowledge of the military and the role they play in the community. Therefore, it wasn’t only a means to honor those who serve or who have served in the military, but also a way to showcase its top of the line equipment and abilities used to protect those in our country. Interestingly, the marked celebration isn’t just limited to the United States. Other countries who honor this victorious day include Armenia, Australia and New Zealand, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Burma, Canada, Chile, China, Cuba, Egypt, Finland, France, Georgia, Guatemala, Hungary, , Iran, Iraq, Japan, Lebanon, Mali, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, North Korea, Philippines, , Romania, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, Venezuela, and Vietnam. In 1961, John F. Kennedy declared Armed Forces Day a national holiday. It’s celebrated on the third Saturday of every May and is exhibited by exercises, parades, and receptions that highlight and honor our amazing military and all of its strength. An excerpt taken from an article written in the New York Post on May 17, 1952, sums up Armed Forces Day’s utmost importance, “It is our most earnest hope that those who are in positions of peril, that those who have made exceptional sacrifices, yes, and those who are afflicted with plain drudgery and boredom, may somehow know that we hold them in exceptional esteem. Perhaps if we are a little more conscious of our debt of honored affection they may be a little more aware of how much we think of them.” “Our Servicemen and women are serving throughout the world as guardians of peace—many of them away from their homes, their friends and their families. They are visible evidence of our determination to meet any threat to the peace with measured strength and high resolve. They are also evidence of a harsh but inescapable truth—that the survival of freedom requires great cost and commitment, and great personal sacrifice.” - President John F. Kennedy, 1963

Jack Snyder

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The History of Independence Day, July 4

The Fourth of July—also known as Independence Day or July 4th—has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues. A History of Independence Day When the initial battles in the Revolutionary War broke out in April 1775, few colonists desired complete independence from Great Britain, and those who did were considered radical. By the middle of the following year, however, many more colonists had come to favor independence, thanks to growing hostility against Britain and the spread of revolutionary sentiments such as those expressed in the bestselling pamphlet “Common Sense,” published by Thomas Paine in early 1776. On June 7, when the Continental Congress met at the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall) in Philadelphia, the Virginia delegate Richard Henry Lee introduced a motion calling for the colonies’ independence. Amid heated debate, Congress postponed the vote on Lee’s resolution, but appointed a five-man committee—including Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, John Adams of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman of Connecticut, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania and Robert R. Livingston of New York—to draft a formal statement justifying the break with Great Britain. (Did you know? John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct date on which to celebrate the birth of American independence and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest. Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.) On July 2nd, the Continental Congress voted in favor of Lee’s resolution for independence in a near-unanimous vote (the New York delegation abstained, but later voted affirmatively). On that day, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail that July 2 “will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival” and that the celebration should include “Pomp and Parade…Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other.” On July 4th, the Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence, which had been written largely by Jefferson. Though the vote for actual independence took place on July 2nd, from then on the 4th became the day that was celebrated as the birth of American independence. Early Fourth of July Celebrations In the pre-Revolutionary years, colonists had held annual celebrations of the king’s birthday, which traditionally included the ringing of bells, bonfires, processions and speechmaking. By contrast, during the summer of 1776 some colonists celebrated the birth of independence by holding mock funerals for King George III as a way of symbolizing the end of the monarchy’s hold on America and the triumph of liberty. Festivities including concerts, bonfires, parades and the firing of cannons and muskets usually accompanied the first public readings of the Declaration of Independence, beginning immediately after its adoption. Philadelphia held the first annual commemoration of independence on July 4, 1777, while Congress was still occupied with the ongoing war. George Washington issued double rations of rum to all his to mark the anniversary of independence in 1778, and in 1781, several months before the key American victory at the Battle of Yorktown, Massachusetts became the first state to make July 4th an official state holiday. After the Revolutionary War, Americans continued to commemorate Independence Day every year, in celebrations that allowed the new nation’s emerging political leaders to address citizens and create a feeling of unity. By the last decade of the 18th century, the two major political parties—the Federalist Party and Democratic-Republicans—that had arisen began holding separate Fourth of July celebrations in many large cities. Fourth of July Fireworks The first fireworks were used as early as 200 BC. The tradition of setting off fireworks on the 4th of July began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, during the first organized celebration of Independence Day. Ship’s cannon fired a 13-gun salute in honor of the 13 colonies. The Pennsylvania Evening Post reported: “At night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.” That same night, the Sons of Liberty set off fireworks over Boston Common. FourthMike Donnelly of July Becomes a Federal Holiday The tradition of patriotic celebration became even more widespread after the War of 1812, in which the United States again faced Great Britain. In 1870, the U.S. Congress made July 4th a federal holiday; in 1941, the provision was expanded to grant a paid holiday to all federal employees. Over the years, the political importance of the holiday would decline, but Independence Day remained an important national holiday and a symbol of patriotism. Falling in mid-summer, the Fourth of July has since the late 19th century become a major focus of leisure activities and a common occasion for family get-togethers, often involving fireworks and outdoor barbecues. The most common symbol of the holiday is the American flag, and a common musical accompaniment is “TheTomBill Star AndersonDaniel-Spangled Banner,” the national anthem of the United States. Source: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th

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National Archives Fourth of July Word Search

Can you find all the hidden words below?

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Information Corner Local Veteran Service Officers Hamilton County Veterans’ Service Office 230 E. 9th Street (9th & Sycamore) Cinti. OH Room 1100 (1st floor) 513.946.3300 We extend a warm welcome to the following new member who transferred in/joined our Post. To assist you in filing a claim, contact one of the following Veterans Service Officers (VSO) directly: Richard Greg Wright

We appreciate you choosing Post 10380 and hope you enjoy  Roger Giblin, 513.684.2661—(Post 10380 comrade) VFW Hamilton County VSO yourself. We welcome your suggestions and encourage you to become actively involved.  Calvin Wooten, 513.946.3300 — Hamilton Please ask us for help if / when you need it. County VSO / Veterans Treatment Court If you like us, invite a buddy; if you don't, please tell us why. Coordinator  William Daniels, 513-946-3300 Hamilton County VSO

 Mike Burgess, 812.537.8819 — Dearborn God Bless America County Veteran Service Office (VSO) , 165 Mary Street Rm. 100, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025 March-April-May Raffle Winners

Due to cancellation of the VA Contact Information $100 Raffle: March—Mike Rhodes March, April and May April—Bill Arnold meetings due to Covid-19, VA Benefits: 800.827.1000 these winners were drawn May—Chuck Wilke when meetings resumed in Beneficiaries in receipt of Pension Benefits: June. 877.294.6380 $50 Raffle: March—Alex Evans Debt Management: 800.827.0648 April—Linda Becker Education (GI Bill): 888.442.4551 May—Jim Crane Health Care Benefits: 877.222.8387 Status of Headstones/Markers: 800.697.6947 “Hey, Have You Heard This One?” Life Insurance: 800.669.8477 Larry Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): 800.829.4833 Special Issues—Gulf War / Agent Orange / “What do polar bears eat for lunch?” Project Shad / Mustard Agents and Lewisite / Ionizing Radiation: 800.749.8387 “Icebergers!”

June Meeting Winners How Do I Join? VFW Post 10380 always welcomes Attendance: Tim Waechter (donated back) new members. Split-the-Pot: Vic Caproni Contact Ben Staubach 513.941.6868 or To all $100 Raffle: Elizabeth Rosenacker Mike Donnelly June & 513.675.4249 July $50 Raffle: Jerry Rowland for eligibility requirements. Birthdays

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2020 Calendar of Annual Events

January February March Reminders 7 Harrison’s Tomb 21 Flag Retirement 9 Four Chaplains Ceremony Memorial Service at Illness & Bereavement St. Boniface Church Comrades, if you April May June or your spouse are admitted to a 9 CruiseIn at Christine’s 14 CruiseIn at Christine’s 1 Memorial Day Golf Cincinnati area Outing at Aston Oaks 19 Kite Fly Veterans Park Poppy Days hospital, please contact: 25 Cars & Courage Car Fundraiser Dent Kroger 11 CruiseIn at Christine’s Ben Staubach 513.941.6868 Show — Diamond 25 Post 10380 Memorial Day Ceremony Oaks Cheviot Memorial Family Kite Fly at Veterans Park Parade Funeral Service

If you would like our Post Honor July August September Guard to conduct a VFW ceremony 3 Green Township 13 CruiseIn at Christine’s 3 Harvest Home Parade at a funeral service, July 4th Celebration please contact Bob 20 Grill-Out/Post Meeting 10 CruiseIn at Christine’s Abrams 513.609.6379 at Kuliga Park 29 Green Township Kids 9 CruiseIn at Christine’s Fun Day at Veterans Park Newsletter You can also view it in color on our October November December website www.vfw10380.org

3 Flag Retirement Poppy Days 4 Green Township Ceremony Fundraiser Dent Kroger Winterfest For additional information on 11 Post 10380 Veterans 6 Pearl Harbor services or programs, or Day Ceremony Remembrance to be added to or Cheviot Veterans Ceremony removed from this mailing, Post 10380 Annual Parade Raffle tickets available contact Mike Donnelly Community Veterans 513.675.4249 or Day Ceremonies Reminder: Annual Dues email to vfwpost10380 @gmail.com

Monthly: 2nd Thursday, 5:30 pm—Cruise-In at Christine’s, April through September 3rd Thursday, 7:30 pm—Post 10380 Meeting at Nathanael Greene Lodge

Post 10380 Officers Commander: Judge Advocate Service Officer Mike Donnelly Don Willwerth Jerry Fatora Senior Vice-Commander Chaplain Trustee 1 Year Dan Wilcox Bob Abrams Jim Stanghetti Junior Vice-Commander Surgeon Trustee 2 Year Ed Kramer Jim Jansen Donnie Becker Quartermaster Officer of the Day Trustee 3 Year Tom Schmitz Ron Kelly Larry Chuma Adjutant Guard Illness & Bereavement Charlie Wilke Bill Soto Ben Staubach Membership Ben Staubach

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Green Township Post 10380 Veterans of Foreign Wars

As the oldest branch of the U.S. Military, the Army protects the secu- rity of the United States and its re- The Marine Corps is often first on the sources. ground in combat situations.

The Navy defends the right to travel and The U. S. Air Force protects Ameri- trade freely on the world’s oceans and can interests at home and abroad with protects national interests overseas. a focus on air power.

The Coast Guard protects America’s waterways and deploys with the Navy during wartime.

www.vfw10380.org