Green Township Post 10380 Veterans of Foreign Wars February 2016 Welcome from Commander Mike Donnelly

It’s already February! The Reds pitchers and catchers report soon and the first spring training game is March 1. Spring will be here before we know it, and our Post is getting ready for another busy year.

In the past few weeks, I have had conversations with several Vietnam Veterans who were conflicted about filing a claim for compensation on a disease that is presumptive to Agent Orange. I want to be sure that you know that filing a claim for disability compensation with the VA will not affect your existing medical insurance coverage nor is it considered taxable income. Also, you do not have to change from your private doctor/hospital to a VA doctor/hospital to receive your medical care. However, if you want to receive your medications through the VA, you will then need to see a VA Primary Care doctor at least once a year for a physical. But you can use your private doctor as your main source of care.

I have heard this argument, “I don’t want to collect because others out there need it more than me”. This statement cannot be further from the truth. If you file a claim, it not only helps you but it helps all veterans. It allows the VA to understand the common illnesses, diseases and medical conditions experienced by veterans in each area of deployment over the years. Claims filed across the country enabled the VA to compile the Presumptive Diseases Lists, acknowledging the connection of your medical conditions to your time served in the service of your country. You earned the right to receive treatment and compensation or these government programs would not be in place!

If you have a Presumptive Disease caused by Agent Orange or any other recognized military exposure, PLEASE file a claim. It is a lengthy process but the VA is working to improve it. For questions about or assistance in filing a claim, please contact a Veteran Service Officer (VSO): » VFW Post 10380 comrade Jerry Fatora, 513.684.2661 » Hamilton County Veteran Service Commission—Bill Burgin, 513.946.3300 » Dearborn County Veteran Service Commission—Mike Burgess, 812.537.8819

As always, please feel free to contact me if you have questions. Mike

VFW Mission VFW Core Values ∗ To foster camaraderie among United States ∗ To always put the interests of our members first ∗ Treat donors as partners in our cause veterans of overseas conflicts ∗ Promote patriotism ∗ To serve our veterans, the military, and our ∗ Honor military service communities ∗ Ensure the care of veterans and their families ∗ Serve our communities ∗ To advocate on behalf of all veterans ∗ Promote a positive image of the VFW ∗ Respect the diversity of veteran opinions Meeting Date Staff Meeting Date The Post meeting will be the The Staff meeting will be Third Thursday each month Wednesday, February 10, 2016 7:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Nathanael Greene Lodge, lower level Nathanael Greene Lodge, upper level 6394 Wesselman Road 6394 Wesselman Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45247 Cincinnati, Ohio 45247 513.598.3100 513.598.3100 (Call Lodge for meeting cancellations) (Call Lodge for meeting cancellations)

My Valentine

Four Memorial Service Annual Four Chaplains Memorial Service Sunday, February 14, 2016 12:oo p.m.

St. Boniface Church 1750 Chase Avenue / Cincinnati, OH 45223

Everyone is welcome to attend

April 3, 2016 Save the Date 12—3 p.m. Veterans Park Harrison Avenue

Prizes, Popcorn & Great Fun!

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You’re Invited!

Green Township VFW Post 10380 Fundraiser

Please join us for a fundraiser to support veterans in our community, to include the Southwest Chapter of the USO.

Saturday, February 20, 2016 12 noon—4 p.m.

3670 Werk Road / Cincinnati, OH 45211

Basket of Booze Raffle / Split—the—Pot

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January 21, 2016

MyVA: Modernizing VA through Veteran-Centered Transformation

On Thursday, Jan. 21, VA Secretary Bob McDonald appeared before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee to discuss VA’s transformation strategy, specifically examining the plan to modernize VA. McDonald took the op- portunity to discuss VA’s transformation plan, MyVA. According to the Secretary, “MyVA is about fulfilling the nation’s obliga- tion to those who have served and that they share our vision for VA to be- come the #1 customer-service agency in the government.” McDonald explained to members of the committee the framework to trans- form all of VA “by combining functions, simplifying operations, and provid- ing Veterans care and services so that they see VA as MyVA—a world- class, customer-focused, Veteran-centered service organization.”

There are five critical MyVA objectives:

“We know that VA has significant issues that need to be addressed—so we’re listening to others’ perspectives and investing in our people,” McDonald said. That includes working collaboratively with world-class institutions to capture ideas and best practices, as well as listening to key stakeholders, even those who are critical of VA. A number of military and industry experts have provided their feedback on MyVA and the VA transformation process. “I’m very pleased to see the progress made by VA in the last year and I believe this plan will deliver real change for our na- tion’s Veterans, ” said Joe Robles, former president and chief executive officer of USAA. Robles, a retired U.S. Army major general, serves as chairman of the MyVA advisory committee. Lourdes Tiglao is also a member of the advisory committee. “The differences I’ve seen each time I visited the VA as a patient have been palpable, and I’m very optimistic in the changes taking place,” she said. “The Veteran-centric model that the VA is adopting through the MyVA initiative is a significant step in the right direction.” Continued on page 5

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MyVA Transformation

DAV’s national legislative director, Joy Ilem, said in a statement delivered to senators, “The Secretary came into VA during a crisis and a low point for the department and we acknowledge his hard work and that of his team to properly assess and lay out a comprehensive plan to improve systemic business practices as well as his dedication to the VA’s core mission of serving veterans and efforts to improve the veterans experience. DAV believes the Secretary’s plan is thoughtful and heading in the right direction. Most importantly it focuses, at its core, on the veteran, as it should.” Teresa Carlson is vice president of the Worldwide Public Sector for Amazon Web Services and sits on the MyVA committee. “The MyVA initiative has made positive strides by putting the focus back on the Veterans. The VA’s transformation is an important step in ensuring that the agency can better serve our Veterans, and their families,” Carlson said. “I have been impressed by the dedication and hard work of the MyVA committee to institute major changes that impact the culture and function of today’s VA in order to proudly serve our Veterans,” said Dr. E. Connie Mariano. Dr. Mariano retired as a rear admiral with the U.S. Navy and served as a White House physician from 1992 to 2001. Army Veteran and West Point graduate Herman Bulls said he was “pleased to see that the MyVA vision lays out a plan for VA to improve its internal operations and interactions with key stakeholders…most im- portantly, our Veterans. If successful, it will greatly benefit Veterans and their families, employees and our nation.” During the hearing, Secretary McDonald highlighted 12 priorities designed to improve the delivery of time- ly care and benefits to Veterans – eight focused on Veteran experience and four internal-facing reforms to VA systems. “But make no mistake—all 12 are de- signed to improve the delivery of timely care and ben- efits to Veterans,” McDonald explained.

http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/25409/modernizing_va_through_veteran-centered_transformation/

Community Supports our Troops

Students from Ms. Liz Hibbard’s 6th Grade Language Arts class at Rapid Run Middle School proudly hold up their letters written to soldiers. Mrs. Hibbard attended the Veterans Day Ceremony and asked Commander Donnelly if he could assist in sending the letters to active military. Commander Donnelly gladly forwarded to Post 10380 comrade BG Phillip Jolly.

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The Saga of the Four Chaplains

It was known as Torpedo Junction, the U-Boat infested, icy water of the North Atlantic during World War II.

On January 23, 1943, the U.S.A.T. DORCHESTER, an old coastal steamer quickly pressed into military service, left New York Harbor bound for Greenland. The U.S.A.T. DORCHESTER was escorted by three Coast Guard Cutters. Two patrolled the flanks; the third, the TAMPA, was 3,000 yards out front. Most of the men were seasick and green with nausea. The weather was bitterly cold with gale-force winds. Ice began building up on the decks, slowing the U.S.A.T. DORCHESTER to ten knots. Moving among them were four Army Chaplains: George Fox, Alexander Goode, Clark Poling, and John . The Chap- lains talked with and listened to the men—soothing apprehensions, offering encouragement, sharing jokes. By their concern and their camaraderie with the men and one another, they brought solace. On February 2, 1943, the TAMPA’s sonar detected the presence of a submarine; she dropped back and swept the periphery of the convoy, but failed to find the submarine’s position. That evening, the TAMPA returned to the patrol area up front and the other ships followed. The captain ordered the men to sleep in their clothing, with lifejackets close at hand. They were only 150 miles from Greenland. With daylight, there would be air cover from the American base. It was just after midnight on , 1943. An enemy submarine fired a torpedo toward the U.S.A.T. DORCHESTER’s aging flank. The missile exploded in the boiler room, destroying the electric supply and releasing suffocating clouds of steam and ammo- nia gas. Many on board died instantly; some were trapped below deck. Others, jolted from their bunks, groped and stumbled their way to the decks of the stricken vessel. Taking on water rapidly, the ship began listing to starboard. Overcrowded lifeboats capsized; rafts drifted away before any could reach them. Men clung to the rails, frozen with fear, unable to let go and plunge into the dark, churning water far below. The testimony of survivors tells us that the sole order and the only fragment of hope in this chaos came from the four chaplains, who calmly guided men to their boat stations. They opened a storage locker and distributed lifejackets. They then coaxed men, frozen with fear, over the side. Soon the supply of lifejackets was exhausted. Several survivors reported watching in awe as the four chap- lains either gave away or forced upon other young men their own lifejackets. These four men of God had given away their only means of saving themselves in order to save others. The chaplains gathered together and led the men around them in a prayer and a hymn. They linked their arms as the slant of the deck became severe. And just that way, with their arms linked in brother- hood and their heads bowed in prayer, they sank beneath the waves. It was an heroic act. It was not the only heroic act aboard the U.S.A.T. DORCHESTER, but it was especially significant because of the identity of these four young men: two Protestants, a Catholic, and a Jew. Today, as it has these many years, the Chapel of Four Chaplains serves the memory of these brave men and carries their message of interfaith cooperation and selfless service to every part of the nation. In Memory of: ♦ 1st Lt. George L. Fox, Methodist, awarded posthumously: , Distinguished Service Cross ♦ 1st Lt. Alexander D. Goode, Jewish, awarded posthumously: Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Cross ♦ 1st Lt. John P. Washington, Roman Catholic, awarded posthumously: Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Cross ♦ 1st Lt. Clark V. Poling, Reformed Church in America, awarded posthumously: Purple Heart, Distinguished Service Cross

Source:http://www.fourchaplains.org/ServiceGuide.pdf

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The Four Chaplains

George L. Fox was born Alexander D. Goode was March 15, 1900 in Lewistown, born in , New York on . In addition to May 10, 1911. His father was a George, he had a sister Gertrude Rabbi and his mother, Fay had two and brothers Bert, Leo and John. other sons, Joseph and Moses, and When George was just 17, he left a daughter, Agatha. Alex received school, and with strong determina- medals at Eastern High School, tion, convinced the military au- Washington, DC for tennis, swim- thorities he was 18 and joined the ming and track. He led his class in ambulance corps in 1917, shortly scholarship too! He planned to fol- after the United States entered . George was placed low in his father’s footsteps and become a Rabbi, but that did in the ambulance corps and shipped to Camp Newton D. Baker not keep him from having a laughing, shouting, hail-fellow-well in Texas. On December 3, 1917, George embarked from Camp -met boyhood with all the Protestant and Catholic boys in his Merritt, , and boarded the US Huron en route to neighborhood. He graduated from Eastern in 1929. France. As a medical corps assistant, he was highly decorated He entered the University of Cincinnati and graduated in 1934 for bravery and was awarded the , Purple Heart and with an A.B. degree…and then on to Hebrew Union College the French Croix de Guerre. with a B.H. degree in 1937. He later received his Ph.D. from Upon his discharge, he returned home to Altoona, completed John Hopkins University in 1940. his last year in high school, and went to work for the Guarantee Alex married his childhood sweetheart, Theresa Flax, daughter Trust Company. In 1923, he entered Moody Institute in Illinois, of Nathan and Rose Flax. Theresa was a niece of singer and where he married at Winona Lake, Indiana. After he withdrew motion picture star, Al Jolson. They were married on October 7, from Moody, he became an itinerant preacher in the Methodist 1935. His first assignment as an ordained Rabbi was at a syna- faith. A son, Wyatt Ray, was born on November 11, 1924. Af- gogue in Marion, Indiana in 1936. On July 16, 1937, he was ter several successful years, George held a student pastorate in transferred to the Beth Israel synagogue in York, Pennsylvania Downs, Illinois. He entered Illinois Wesleyan University in until mid-1942. Alex and Theresa had a daughter, Rosalie, who Bloomington in 1929 and graduated with an A.B. degree in was born in 1939. 1931. Again as a student pastorate in Rye, New Hampshire, he Rabbi Goode applied to become a with the U.S. Navy entered the Boston University School of Theology. George was ordained a Methodist minister on June 10, 1934 and graduated in January 1941, but he was not accepted at that time. Right after Pearl Harbor, he tried again, this time with the Army, and with a S.T.B. degree. He was appointed pastor in Waits River, received an appointment on July 21, 1942. Chaplain Goode Vermont. Their second child, Mary Elizabeth, was born shortly went on active duty on August 9, 1942 and he was selected for thereafter. In 1936, he accepted a pastorate in Union Village, the Chaplains School at Harvard. He had courses in map read- Vermont. His next calling was in Gilman, Vermont where he ing, first aid, law, and chemical warfare. Chaplain Goode was joined the Walter G. Moore Post. He was then assigned to the 333rd Airbase Squadron in Goldsboro, later appointed state chaplain and historian for the Legion. North Carolina. In October 1942, he was transferred to Camp In mid-1942, George decided to join the Army Chaplain Ser- Myles Standish in Taunton, Massachusetts and Alex was reunit- vice and he was appointed on July 24, 1942. He went on active ed with Chaplains Fox, Poling and Washington, who were duty August 8, 1942, the same day his son Wyatt enlisted in the classmates at Harvard. Marine Corps. He was assigned to the Chaplains school at Har- It was January 1943 when he boarded the U.S.A.T. Dorchester vard and then reported to the 411th Coast Artillery Battalion at Camp Davis. He was then reunited with Chaplains Goode, Pol- in Boston and embarkation to Greenland. Chaplain Goode was ing and Washington at Camp Myles Standish in Taunton, Mas- killed in action on February 3, 1943 in the icy waters of the North Atlantic when the Dorchester was sunk by a German U- sachusetts and their fateful trip on the USAT DORCHESTER. boat. Chaplain Goode was posthumously awarded the Purple Chaplain Fox was posthumously awarded the Purple Heart and Heart and Distinguished Service Cross. Distinguished Service Cross.

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The Four Chaplains

Clark V. Poling was born John P. Washington was born August 7, 1910 in Columbus, in Newark, New Jersey on July 18, Ohio. He was the son of Susie 1908. His parents were Frank and Jane Vandersall of East Liberty, Mary; in addition they had daughters Ohio and Daniel A. Poling of Mary and Anna, and sons Thomas, Portland, Oregon. Clark’s siblings Francis, Leo and Edmund. In 1914, were Daniel, Mary and Elizabeth. John was enrolled at St. Rose of Lima Clark attended Whitney Public Catholic Elementary School. In those School in Auburndale, Massachu- days, times were rough for a poor setts where his teachers remem- immigrant family, but John helped bered his maturity and delicate side of his nature. The Auburn- out; he took a newspaper route to help his mother with extra dale days ended when his mother died in 1918. She is buried at money. John was active in sports and he also began piano les- Greenlawn Cemetery, Uniontown, Ohio. Clark’s father was an sons. He loved music and sang in the church choir. When he en- Evangelical Minister and in 1936 was rebaptized as a Baptist tered seventh grade, he felt strongly about becoming a priest… minister. Reverend Daniel Poling was remarried on August 11, during the previous year, he became an altar boy and his priestly 1919 to Lillian Diebold Heingartner of Canton, Ohio. destiny was in process. Clark attended Oakwood, a Quaker high school in Poughkeep- John entered Seton Hall in South Orange, New Jersey to com- sie, New York, and was a good student and an excellent foot- plete his high school and college courses in preparation for the ball halfback. Clark was a council member and president of the priesthood. He graduated in 1931 with an A.B. degree. student body. In 1929, he enrolled at Hope College in Holland, He entered Immaculate Con- Michigan and spent his last two years at Rutgers University in ception Seminary in Darling- New Brunswick, New Jersey, graduating in 1933 with an A.B. ton, New Jersey and received degree. Clark entered Yale University’s Divinity School in his minor orders on May 26, New Haven, Connecticut and graduated with his B.D. degree 1933. John excelled in the in1936. He was ordained in the Reformed Church in America seminary, was a sub deacon at and his first assignment was the First Church of Christ, New all the solemn masses, and London, Connecticut. Shortly thereafter, he accepted the as- later became a deacon on De- signment of Pastor of the First Reformed Church in Schenec- cember 25, 1934. John was tady, New York. elected prefect of his class and Clark was married to Betty Jung of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was ordained a priest on June and the next year, Clark, Jr. (Corky) was born. With our coun- 15, 1935. try now at war with Japan, Germany and Italy, he decided to become a chaplain. Talking with his father, Dr. Daniel A. Pol- Father Washington’s first parish was at St. Genevieve’s in Eliza- ing, who was a chaplain in World War I, he was told that chap- beth, New Jersey, and then he served at St. Venantius for a year. lains in that conflict sustained the highest mortality rate of all In 1938, he was assigned to St. Stephen’s in Arlington, New Jer- military personnel. Without hesitation, he was appointed on sey. Shortly after the Pearl Harbor attack of December 7, 1941, June 10, 1942 as a chaplain with the 131st Quartermaster he received his appointment as a chaplain in the United States Truck Regiment and reported to Camp Shelby, Hattiesburg, Army. Father Washington went on active duty May 9, 1942. He Mississippi, on June 25, 1942. Later he attended Chaplains was named Chief of the Chaplains Reserve Pool, in Ft. Benjamin School at Harvard with Chaplains Fox, Goode and Washington after his transfer to Camp Myles Standish in Taunton, Massa- Harrison, Indiana. In June 1942, he was assigned to the 76th In- chusetts. Shortly after the U.S.A.T. Dorchester was sunk on fantry Division in Ft. George Meade, Maryland. In November 1942, he reported to Camp Myles Standish in Taunton, Massa- February 3, 1943, his wife, Betty, gave birth to a daughter, chusetts and met Chaplains Fox, Goode and Poling at Chaplains Susan Elizabeth, on April 20. Chaplain Poling was posthu- School at Harvard. mously awarded the Purple Heart and Distinguished Service Cross

Source: www.fourchaplains.org

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Post 10380’s Winner of the Patriot’s Pen Competition

Congratulations to Emma Noel Schulte, first-place winner of the VFW Post 10380 Patriot’s Pen Scholarship Competition, a national program dedicated to promoting patriotism among our nation’s youth. Commander Mike Donnelly presented Emma with a $200 check at the Post monthly meeting in January. Emma is an 8th grade student at St. Bernard School. Thank you to all the young men and women who participated in this important, patriotic competition. Below is the winning essay written by Emma Schulte. What Freedom Means to Me

A while ago I saw a poster that had four words on it that I will never forget. It said “Freedom is not free”. I will always remember those words because never before had I heard a sentence with so much truth in it. In my opinion, freedom means sacrifice. Everyday brave men and women give their lives for people they’ve never met. “The thing that sets the American Christian apart from all other people in the world is that he will die on his feet rather than live on his knees.” - George Washington. They fight so we can worship, dress, and speak anyway we wish. It pains me to hear people say that freedom allows us to do whatever we want when we want. It does not give us the right to do evil things because we want to; it gives us the ability to govern ourselves and create our own just societies. Those amazing people fighting right now are not sacrificing so much so we can be reckless and irresponsible. There’s one rea- son why I think freedom means sacrifice. Everyday we take for granted the ability to dress, speak, and worship anyway we wish. These freedoms were fought for and are still being defended. I think of veterans when I hear freedom because they sacrificed so much for us. They are why we have these luxuries and why this great nation is so great. In the Bible, Jesus tells us “there is no great- er sacrifice than for a man to lay down his life for his friends”. That’s why, in my opinion, freedom means sacrifice. I don’t think I will ever forget the message I saw on that poster because of how incredibly true it was. Freedom means sacrifice and right now those men and women who are fighting around the world are living examples of that. They are fighting to give us the luxuries we so often take for granted. Veterans have given us the best years of their lives, so we can dress, speak, and worship any way we want. I am forever grateful to these people who have sacrificed so much. This is why freedom means sacrifice; this is why we are called the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Lf: Commander Mike Donnelly presents Emma Schulte with a check for $200 and congratulates her on her winning essay in the 2015-16 Patriot’s Pen Competition. Rt: Emma is joined by her proud parents and teacher.

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Information Corner VA Contact Information 0900 Muster for Coffee & Pastries Hamilton County Veterans’ Service Office Point Blank Cincy West 230 E. 9th Street (9th & Sycamore) Cinti. OH 7266 Harrison Avenue Room 1100 (1st floor) 513.946.3300 Cincinnati OH 45247 513.322.4050

VA Benefits: 800.827.1000 Complimentary Monthly Beneficiaries in receipt of Pension Benefits: Coffee & Pastries Get-Together 877.294.6380 1st Wednesday of each month 9—10 a.m. Debt Management: 800.827.0648 for Post 10380 members, families & friends Education (GI Bill): 888.442.4551 RSVP by two days prior to Health Care Benefits: 877.222.8387 Mike Donnelly 675.4249 or Bob Abrams 609.6379 Status of Headstones/Markers: 800.697.6947 Life Insurance: 800.669.8477 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf We want to extend a warm welcome to the following (TDD): 800.829.4833 new member who joined our Post in January, Special Issues—Gulf War / Agent Orange / Tom Schmitz Project Shad / Mustard Agents and Lewisite / Ionizing Radiation: 800.749.8387 We appreciate you choosing Post 10380 and hope you enjoy yourself. We welcome your suggestions and Illness & Bereavement Committee encourage you to become actively involved. Please ask us for help if/when you need it. We all need the love and support of friends and If you like us, invite a buddy; if you don't, please tell us why. family during times of illness and death. Post 10380 provides support to our members and their spouses during these times. We always welcome We always welcome Comrades, if you or your spouse is admitted to donations! new business sponsors any Cincinnati area hospital, or Checks payable to: and if you would like to have a VFW ceremony VFW Post 10380. individual supporters. Mail to: Contact Bob Abrams conducted at your funeral service, PO Box 62 513.609.6379 or please contact committee members North Bend, OH Larry Chuma Ben Staubach (513.941.6868) or 45052 513.549.9369 Al Vetter 513.668.0813).

January Meeting Winners How Do I Join? VFW Post 10380 Attendance: Ron Kelly always welcomes new members. Split-the-Pot: Denny Meyer To all $100 Raffle: Jim Stanghetti Contact Gary Overbey 513.741.9921 February or Mike Donnelly 513.675.4249 $50 Raffle: Ron Kelly for eligibility requirements. Birthdays!

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2016 Calendar of Annual Events

January February March Reminders 14 Four Chaplains Memorial Service at St. Boniface Church Veterans Transportation Service 20 Champions FUNdraiser (VTS)

April May June

3 Family Kite Fly at 7 Touch-a-Truck 6 Memorial Day Golf Veterans Park Outing at Aston Oaks 28 Poppy Day Fundraiser 23 Cars & Courage Car Show— Diamond 30 Post 10380 Memorial Oaks Day Ceremony To schedule transportation on VTS, call 513.487.6066. Please Community Memorial schedule at least 72 hours in ad- Day Ceremonies vance of appointments. For addi- tional information, please visit the July August September website below. http:// 3 Green Township 18 Grill-Out/Post Meeting 10 Harvest Home Parade www.va.gov/healtheligibility/ July 4th Celebration at 27 Green Township Kids’ veteranstransportationservice/ Kuliga Park Fun Day at Veterans Park Newsletter by Email To save money, this newsletter can be sent to you or family members October November December by email. 1 Green Twnsp. Safety 11 Post 10380 Veterans 2 Green Township Services Expo Day Ceremony Family Winterfest To be added to the list, email

6 Pearl Harbor vfwpost10380@ gmail.com Community Veterans Post 10380 Annual Day Ceremonies Remembrance You can also view it on our web- Raffle tickets available Ceremony VAMC Christmas site www.vfw10380.org Reminder: Annual Dues T-Shirt Distribution Funeral Service If you would like our For additional information on services or programs, or Post to conduct a VFW to be added to or removed from this mailing, contact Mike Donnelly ceremony at a funeral 513.675.4249 or email to vfwpost10380 @gmail.com service, please contact Dan Wilcox at 513.922.5458 Post 10380 Officers Commander: Judge Advocate Service Officer Mike Donnelly 513.675.4249 Don Willwerth 513.574.1287 Peter Rebold 513.574.0100 Senior Vice-Commander Chaplain Trustee 1 Year Dan Wilcox 513.922.5458 Bob Abrams 513.609.6379 Jim Stanghetti 513.542.4198 Junior Vice-Commander Surgeon Trustee 2 Years Ben Staubach 513.941.6868 Gary Overbey 513.741.9921 Jim Copenhaver 513.574.2959 Officer of the Day Quartermaster Ron Kelly 812.637.2178 Trustee 3 Years Jerry Rowland 513.367.1911 Guard Larry Chuma 513.549.9369 Adjutant Bill Soto 513.574.5389 Illness & Bereavement Charlie Wilke 513.378.8623 Membership Ben Staubach 513.941.6868 Gary Overbey 513.741.9921 Al Vetter 513.668.0813

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