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VACATION NOTICE
I will be taking a much needed vacation for much of July and will resume notices in August. Please send your info for this period in now so it may be published with final date July 7.
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KOREAN WAR VET APPRECIATION LETTER
The Invasion of Inchon, the Pusan Perimeter and the Chosin Reservoir are only a few of the fields of battle where Americans placed their lives on the line for democracy. Of nearly 390,000 Americans who served there, 36,000 gave their lives. The war was a military conflict between the Republic of South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, backed by the People’s Republic of China and the Soviet Union. The situation escalated into open warfare when North Korean forces invaded South Korea across the border between the countriesthe 38th parallelon 25 JUN 50. An armistice was signed on 23 JUL 53, thus ending the first significant armed conflict of the Cold War; however, a formal peace agreement never has been signed.
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the war, the Republic of Korea 60th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemoration Committee has various plans to thank, honor and remember Korean War Veterans and their achievements. One of the projects is to send letters of appreciation from the President of the Republic of Korea to as many living Korean War Veterans as possible to express tribute and profound gratitude for their service and sacrifice that laid the foundations of peace and freedom enjoyed today by the people of Korea. Korean War veterans who want to receive the letter should fill our and submit an application form for an appreciation letter from the Republic of Korea President. To obtain forms and information on how/where to submit: · Complete the PDF form at <http://eng.koreanwar60.go.kr/apply.asp>http://eng.koreanwar60.go.kr/apply.asp · By internet click ‘SUBMIT’ upon completion. · By mail complete and print the Application Form and send to: US Branch ROK 60TH AKW Commemoration Committee, 2450 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington D.C., 20008
· Direct all questions to: <mailto:sweetewe@korea.kr>sweetewe@korea.kr
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HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS - LIST OF WAR MEMORIALS
Attempting to compile a list of all known War Memorials located in Harris County, Texas ...
PLEASE SEND ME ANY War Memorial information
PLEASE FORWARD to your friends / family / veterans ... let's put our collective heads together and build a fuller list ...
Lynna Kay Shuffield - P.O. Box 16604 - Houston, Texas 77222 - 713/692-4511
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MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON MILITARY PROGRAM - May 28 - September 6
Memorial Day weekend sounds free rein all summer long for military families at MFAH
Attention soldiers: It's culture time. In a partnership with 600 art institutions, the <http://culturemap.com/mapdetail/museum-fine-arts-houston/>Museum of Fine Arts, Houston has announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, an initiative with the National Endowment for the Arts to offer free admission to all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010.
So that military families can take advantage of Memorial Day weekend, the MFAH will begin the program earlier, on Friday, May 28. The opportunity also extends to the MFAH's two house museums, Bayou Bend and Rienzi.
"The MFAH joins museums around the country to thank military staff for their service," museum director Peter Marzio said.
Military families can now easily explore significant summer exhibitions, such as a retrospective of "cowboy artist" Russell, opening June 6, and an "exquisite" exhibition of Yasuhiro's photographs of Katsura, an imperial retreat in Japan, unveiling June 20. Summer months at the museum abound with family activities, so this initiative is particularly timely.
National Endowment for the Arts chairman Rocco Landesman said, "America's museums are proud to join the rest of the country in thanking our military personnel and their families for their service and sacrifice. I cannot imagine a better way to do that than welcoming them in to explore and enjoy the extraordinary cultural heritage our museums present.
"The works of art on view this summer will inspire and challenge viewers, and sometimes they will just be a great deal of fun."
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GATHERING OF EAGLES - July 7
The Gathering of Eagles, a bi-monthly informal coffee of Military, ex-military and civilian intellectuals will hold a luncheon from Noon to 1:00PM on Wednesday at IHOP Restaurant, Gulf Freeway at Woodridge Exit 41-A
The speaker is TBA
For more information contact Mailto:CenterMilHistory@aol.com
Future dates: every 2 weeks
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1ST ANNUAL HONOR A VETERAN IN THE ALIEF AREA - July 8
Congressman Al Green and the Alief Community Association will host the 1st Annual Honor a Veteran in the Alief Area event on July 8, 2010 from 10 AM to 2 PM. It will be held at Chapel of Eternal Peace, 2454 S. Dairy Ashford, Houston.
For more details or to RSVP by July 1, please contact Marie Lee by <mailto:marie-lee@sbcglobal.net>marie-lee@sbcglobal.net or phone at 832-448-0530.
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HOUSTON MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEETING Thursday, July 8
The meeting will be held at 11:30 at the Hobby Hilton, 8181 Airport Boulevard, Houston. Directions to the Hobby Hilton http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/HOUHAHF-Hilton-Houston-Hobby-Airport-Texas/directions.do
We will have a plated meal and so reservations are necessary. The cost of the meal is $21 and there is ample free parking.
“Behind the Battle: Financing the Texas Revolution”
The audience will be treated to a visual journey through the financial instruments used by the Provisional Government of Texas (1835-1836) and how it relates to the dramatic events which enabled Texas to gain her independence from Mexico. This powerful presentation puts the audience at the epicenter of the fund raising efforts for the rebel government and reveals the inner workings of a precarious financial system. The issuance of promissory notes kept the revolutionary government afloat until the dramatic funding of a lifesaving loan from land speculators in New Orleans in April 1836. It offers a surprising revelation about the role which land speculation and money played in the present day location and the founding of the City of Houston. The real story behind a legendary part of American history, The Paper Republic tells the story of a debt crisis eerily similar to the headlines of today.
James P. Bevill is an expert on many different aspects of money. He is the author of The Paper Republic: The Struggle for Money, Credit and Independence in the Republic of Texas (Bright Sky Press, 2009). He has spent his career in the financial services industry since graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Houston-Clear Lake in 1983. He is a First Vice President – Investments in the River Oaks office of UBS Financial Services in Houston. Bevill has been honored with numerous awards for his work in finance and numismatics, is an honorary member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, and has written several articles on Texas and Confederate money and its role in culture and history. He is a frequent lecturer on financial topics. Jim lives in Houston, Texas with his wife, Jodie.
For reservations please contact CDR Gene Tulich by email at <gene42@flash.net> or by phone at 832-276-3193
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ACADEMY ASSOCIATION MEETING - Jul 9
The February 12, 2010, meeting of the Academy Association, at the MARRIOTT HOUSTON WESTCHASE HOTEL, 2900 Briar park, Houston, Texas 77042 (between Richmond and Westheimer, just east of the West Sam Houston Tollway [Beltway 8]), will be in the private dining room. It is on the right as you enter, about half way through the lobby, opposite the check-in desk, behind the main bar. -- 0745 to 0900 -- Please Reply to "Tom Solomon" <tom@tomsolomon.com> if you can make it.
Our July speaker will be Steve Niskanen (USNA, ’82 and MBA Texas A&M ’04), who will give us the “cliff notes version” of a six day leadership course he attended in June at Texas A&M. It is the condensed version of a semester long course taught at USAFA, led by a Harvard Business School professor, and based on research related to integrity and its impact on organizational performance. Due to the length of the course, Steve will give us an overview, but for those interested on learning more, he will provide links to the more than 100 plus pages of preparatory reading material he had to digest before attending the course. In his day job, Steve is a construction manager at Spawmaxwell.
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36TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION MEETING - July 10
The monthly meeting of the Houston Chapter of the 36th Infantry Division Association is at the PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD RESTAURANT, 13O4O NW FWY.(HWY 290) with the fellowship starting at 1130Hrs.
Future Meetings: Second Saturday
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HOUSTON DYNAMO MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT - July 10
Dynamo vs. Columbus Crew at 7:30 PM at University of Houston Robertson Stadium.
Get your $25 Brad's Brigade Pack 2 tickets - one for you and one for a soldier Brad's Brigade T-shirt Pass to pre-game tailgate Pass to post-game meet and greet with Brad Davis and friends
Tickets 713-276-7500 or Houstondynamo.com
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HOUSTON MARINE FOR LIFE NETWORKING LUNCHEON - Jul 15
The mission of the Houston Marine For Life Networking Luncheon is twofold: (1) connect transitioning Marines moving back to Houston with the local Marine network, and (2) promote camaraderie and networking among Marines, business professionals and leaders in the Greater Houston area.
The luncheon will be held on at Masraff's 1753 Post Oak Blvd Houston, TX 77056 <http://www.masraffs.com/>www.masraffs.com
The networking will start at 1130 with lunch at 1200. The meal is free for transitioning Marines and Sailors. The Cost is $25 for employers and mentors (includes a choice between two entrees, a dessert, iced tea, soda, coffee, and gratuity)
Please RSVP to <mailto:m4lhouston@gmail.com>m4lhouston@gmail.com in order to reserve a seat. Go to the Marine For Life web site (<http://www.m4l.usmc.mil>) for more information. Tell a friend!
Future Networking Luncheons: 3rd Thursday
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WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL - July 20
General David H. Petraeus Tuesday, July 20 Hilton Americas,1600 Lamar Ballroom of the Americas, level 2
Registration: 6:30 p.m. Lecture: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Members only event There is no charge for military and veterans to attend this members only program
Register online at http://www.wachouston.org/generalCalendar?1=1&modpage=EventDetails&fid=9&ec=705 Email <mailto:rsvp@wachouston.org>rsvp@wachouston.org or call (713) 522-7811
General David H. Petraeus assumed command of the United States Central Command in October 2008, after serving as the Commanding General, Multi-National Force-Iraq. He has held leadership positions in infantry units in Europe and the United States, and many staff assignments including military assistant and executive assistant to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
General Petraeus was the General George C. Marshall Award winner as the top graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. He earned a doctorate in international relations from Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, and he later served as an assistant professor of International Relations at the U.S. Military Academy.
He has been honored with several awards including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Bronze Star Medal for valor, and the NATO Meritorious Service Medal. He has been recognized for his leadership and influence by TIME and Foreign Policy Magazine among others.
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VETERANS BENEFIT FAIR - July 24
Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 10 AM to 1 PM Humble Civic Center 8233 Will Clayton Parkway Humble, Texas 77338
The fair is brought to you by the Texas Veterans land Board and Texas Veterans Commission.
Texas Veterans Land Board: Housing Loan Program, Land loan program, Home Improvement Loan Program, State Veterans Homes and State Veterans Cemeteries.
Texas Veterans Commission: Counselors to assist with disability and pension claims, employment services and educational benefits.
Department of Veterans Affairs: Representatives to assist with federal entitlements.
Small Business Administration: Representatives to assist veterans with business opportunities.
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WELCOME HOME VETERANS DANCE - July 24
July 24, 2010 6-9 P.M.
Humble Civic Center, Will Clayton dr., Humble, TX.
We wish to have the community welcome home our veterans. Your participation will allow the American Legion, VFW and other organizations to continue to assist veterans locally with claims, computer education and other issues important to these veterans.
The Legion will also give free dance tickets to all active duty veterans.
The dance will have a live country band, Railroad 45. They will play patriotic music as well as country music.
Come and support your veterans. We will have a lottery featuring a 32” TV as first prize; there will also be a Tomtom navigation system , and a digital camera. Tickets can be purchased on-line at District 8’s website or by calling 281-353-4150 or visiting your local Legion post.
Tickets for the dance are only $12/couple; there will also be a Bar-BQ from 1-5 P.M.
We look forward to seeing you at the dance.
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VETERANS PARTY - July 24
The Houston Elks Lodge will be hosting a Veterans' Party on July 24 from noon until 6pm. Two meals will be provided at 1pm and 5pm, and the pool at the building will be open to everyone at the party. They will also have shuffle board, pool tables, bingo, and other games. It is open to all veterans at no charge, so if any veterans you know would like to come they are gladly invited. The veterans can bring their families if they like. The Houston Elks Lodge is at 10150 W Airport Blvd, Stafford, TX 77477 or on W Airport between Hwy 59 and Beltway 8, close to Murphy Rd.
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MARINE CORPS COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING - July 27
The MCCC meeting will be held at the Bayland Park Community Center, located at 6400 Bissonnet St Houston, TX. If you have problems finding Bayland Park Community Center, you can reach the front desk at (713) 541-9951.
For more information contact Col Jimmy Mitchell at bonnieandjim@aol.com
web site is <http://houtxmccc.org/>http://houtxmccc.org/
Future meetings: last Tuesday
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MEDVAMC/COH WELCOME HOME CEREMONY - August 7
This year’s Welcome Home ceremony will be jointly planned by the Michael E/. DeBakey VA Medical Center’s (MEDVAMC) OEF/OIF Program, the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD), the Mayor’s Office of Special Events (MOSE) and the City of Houston Office of Veterans Affairs (COHOVA) along with additional support from the organizations and entities you all represent.
Date/Time/Location: Saturday August 7, 2010 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM at the Adaptive Recreation Center located at 1475 W Gray St. Houston, TX 77019
Event Details: the Welcome Home Ceremony will consist of a comprehensive resource fair made up of organizations that provide services to returning veterans and their families in the Greater Houston Area; free BBQ lunch; various music, entertainment with guest speakers from host organizations; attractions and activities for children and adults provided by both outside vendors and the event host organizations; ADA parking will be available on-site as well as free parking for all other attendees; and adaptive sports demonstrations for disabled veterans and their families; entrance into the event is free.
For more info contact John W. Boerstler Deputy Director, City of Houston Office of Veterans Affairs 900 Bagby, Public Level City Hall Annex Houston, TX 77002 Office: (832) 393-8147
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GOLF TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT HOUSTON AREA BLUE STAR MOTHERS - August 16
The Doug Erdy Team of Keller Williams Realty is hosting a golf Tournament on 16 August to benefit the Houston area Blue Star Mothers of America.
When: 16 August, 2010 7am registration and range open 9am shotgun start Place: Clubs of Kingwood - 1700 Lake Kingwood Trail, Kingwood, Texas 7339, Ph: 281-358-2171
Entry fee: $125 or $500 foursome - $100 active duty and reserve military personnel 4 person scramble - longest drive -closest to the pin
Fee includes box lunch and dinner reception with awards and silent auction. Our own Houston Texans cheerleaders will attend.
Send fees c/o Doug Erdy Keller Williams Real Estate 20665 W. Lake Houston Parkway Humble, TX 77346 Phone: 832-265-1954 <mailto:dougerdy@gmail.com>dougerdy@gmail.com
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3RD ANNUAL SPEND A DAY WITH A VET BBQ AND HFOT BIKE RIDE - August 28
This year is bigger and better with additional activities and increased raffle values. Basically, we will register and meet up at several locations, your choice, view flyer, then riding to Kingwood Harley for meet up and followed by an escorted ride to the Homes For Our Troops newly constructed Wounded Vet's Home for a Flag Raising. From there we will proceed in small self escorted groups to US VETS Mid Town for the balance of events including food , music raffle , auction and "Meet the Vets". Several surprise activities are planned.
Please put 28 August on your personal and Club Calendars. Print up or request additional flyers for distribution at your favorite places. Non bikers and cages are welcome on any phase of the ride and at Mid Town.
Come join us for this great event, meet the Vets, have a great meal with entertainment and raffle. Registration includes the meal. T shirt. Raffle value estimate is $2500 worth of items. Auction values are what your participation makes it.
For any of you non-profits wishing to have a complimentary booth, please contact and register early. Contacts are on the Flyer.
Again, please reserve Saturday 28 August for yourself and your Club.. If we may attend your next meeting to distribute flyers and speak briefly about this event, please request. Note that ride and raffle may be registered on-line or at the event.
for more info Gary Robinson 281-734-6859
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OPERATION LONE STAR - TEXANS SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS - September 11
Operation Lone Star – Texans Supporting Our Troops is proud to host the upcoming September 11th, 2010 Motorcycle Ride and Military Blood Drive. The event will be held on Saturday, September 11th, 2010 at the Akeroyd Blood Donor Center located on base at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX. We invite both individuals and motorcycle groups from all over the State of Texas to participate in this event which will help to insure our troops and their families have needed supplies of blood whenever and wherever needed. Participants can schedule their individual blood donor appointments prior to the event date by visiting the <http://www.militarydonor.com>www.militarydonor.com website. To search for this specific blood drive, use Sponsor Code “TOLS”. The motorcycle ride portion of the event is a poke run. Interested clubs, group, and individuals are encouraged to register by visiting our website at <http://www.operationlonestar.com>www.operationlonestar.com and completing one of the brochure/registration forms. For additional information, please contact Sandy Alexander at (281) 455-9861 or via email at <mailto:OperationLoneStar@hotmail.com>OperationLoneStar@hotmail.com.
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2010 SALUTE TO VETERANS - November 5
Please mark your calendar and make your reservation for our 2010 Salute to Veterans hosted by the Houston West Chamber of Commerce on November 5 from 11AM to 1:30PM
“Mission Black List #1: The inside story of the search for Saddam Hussein as told by the soldier who masterminded his capture.” Army Staff Sgt. Eric Maddox
Emcee Senator Dan Patrick
Nash 3 - Singing their #1 Independent Recording "In God We Still Trust"
Also Performing Lone Star Dixie Land Band Texas A&M Corps of Cadets and others
Past event included Mr. Las Vegas, Wayne Newton and Brian Birdwell, survivor of the 9/11 Pentagon Attack.
Sponsorships $600 and up Texas Heroes $400 - sponsor a block of tickets for Veterans only Individual Tickets $50 ($60 after November 1)
Flyer and sponsorship for the event:
<http://www.hayleyranch.com/recentupcomingevents/salutetoveterans.html>http://www.hayleyranch.com/recentupcomingevents/salutetoveterans.html
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HEAL OUR HEROES - HOUSTON - November 11
An event with Ollie North in Houston on 11 November PM (Veteran's Day)... Heal Our Heroes- Houston... to highlight the hidden wounds of war and raise visibility on ways that citizens, churches, and communities can help our troops and families "come all the way home."
More info to follow
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WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA - December 11
The Wreath Laying Ceremony will be at 11 AM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston.
For more information including sponsorships visit www.waahouston.com or phone 281-540-9444 or info@waahouston.com
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VETERANS AFFAIRS NOTES
The following news releases were issued by the Michael E. DeBakey Medical Center and the full press release may be found at
Fort Bend County Park & Ride to Medical Center Updated: Monday, 28 Jun 2010, 9:10 AM CDT Published : Monday, 28 Jun 2010, 9:10 AM CDT HOUSTON - Starting on Monday, residents in Fort Bend County will be able to travel directly to the Texas Medical Center without having to worry about searching for a parking spot. The Fort Bend County Express Park & Ride Service will pick up passengers at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds in Rosenberg, the University of Houston System at Sugarland campus and at the AMC First Colony 24 parking lot near First Colony Mall. Stops in the Texas Medical Center will include the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
The service will serve passengers during the morning and through the afternoon.
"This convenient Park and Ride service will undoubtedly benefit employees of the Medical Center, Veterans and others seeking medical treatment by allowing them to park their cars in a location close to their home, and then transporting them to a drop off point convenient to the entrance. This is the perfect way to avoid the hassles of parking and congestion," said Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert.
Want to participate in the 25th Annual Golden Age Games next year in Hawaii?
If so, please attend the Team Building Meeting on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 2 p.m. in the Fitness Center, Bldg. 108 next to the VA hospital in Houston. For more information, contact Recreation Therapy at (713) 791-1414, ext. 3537 or 5431.
VA Research Offers Insight on Parkinson's Disease
Veterans' Medallions Available for Order
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***************************** HOUSTON MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
The Houston Military Affairs Committee was formed in 1931 as part of the Chamber of Commerce and is now an independent 501-c-3 non-profit organization. HMAC is a member of the Greater Houston Partnership.
HMAC is dedicated to supporting the military and veterans in the greater Houston area. This is accomplished by conducting the Annual Armed Forces Day Military Ball as a benefit to support the USO which helps our servicemen locally and in transit at our two airports. We are resuming ROTC/JROTC awards, as well as serviceperson-of-the-year awards to honor our outstanding active, reserve, and guard enlisted personnel.
Other efforts include our web site http://www.HMAC.us and this weekly Email to inform about military and veterans activities in the region.
All of these projects require the help of many people and we ask you to join to assist in these efforts. An application is available at the HMAC web site http://www.HMAC.us
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HMAC EMAIL NOTICE
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