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Veterans & MilitaryFamilies Monthly News
July 2011-Part I Vol. 2 No. 10
We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United StatesMilitary. Thank you for your service to this country.
In This Issue
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TRICARE ID Card Changes
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WWII Pilot to POW to MIANG
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Army Announces Site for National Museum
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WWII Remembered
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Beaver Island Veterans Memorial Park
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Update from the American Legion
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Vietnam ―Namespeak‖
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Part II
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VA and HUD update
And more...
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Thank you very much!
Legislation UpdateFrom Lansing
From: Representative Ray Franz (MI
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103)
HB4315
which I co
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sponsored,came back from the Senate changed. Itstill renames part of US31 (where thereare several Medal of Honor recipients),Medal of Honor Hwy. Passed unani-mous 107
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HB 4359
this vote concurredw/ Senate revisions to the bill we passed some time ago. This allowsArmed Forces motorcycle plates.Passed unanimous 108
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Rep. Franz
For More information about the above legisla-tion and any other state legislation please visit the Housewebsite at:house.michigan.gov and/or the Senate web-
site at:senate.michigan.gov
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Save the date-110th ASOC presents ourBi-Annual Reunion for 110th and 172nd
From: Hank Fuhs
Date – July 16, 2011, Time: Noon – 4:00 P.M.,Place: Home of Lt. Col. (Ret.) Henry (Hank) FuhsPhone: 616
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949
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8613 Cell: 616
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437
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9059, Food: BringDish to pass, Drinks: BYOB
At 2:00 p.m. there will be one minute of silencefor those who have passed away and for our troops inIraq, Afghanistan and the rest of the world. See youthere…….rain or shine….We have a tent!
Hosts
Ron Bienias, Co
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Chair, Larry Harr, Co
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Chair, JimOndersma, Co
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Chair, Hank Fuhs, Co
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Chair,
KeithAcker
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Rep. Dave Agema
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Bruce Blakeman
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StephenBurke
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Jerry Cook
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Bill DeBroux
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Bill Donovan
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IvanGiese
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Larry Gilbert
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Hal Isenhoff
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Dennis Keast
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TomKing
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Rob Koenig
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Dick Kreuzer
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Fred Langeland
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DonLewis
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Lyle & Linda McPherson
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Theodore Nikodem
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Art Oxley
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Marie Oxley
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Claude Oxley
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Donna Rojas
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Ron Seely
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Jack Seranian
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Dee Simmonds
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Gene Simon
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David Stanley
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Dave Strohm
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Fred Strauss
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GordenStump
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Joseph Tomlinson
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Pat Webb
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James Wise
Support Our Troops!
We all know people who are currently serving in the mil-itary. For example: My nephew Scott who is an ArmyStaff Sargent just came back from serving three years inIraq and one year in Africa. We need to remember thosewho are now serving and say Thank you.
Please pass this flyer on to your military buddies……if you have addresses of people you would like me to sendinvitations to please send them to hankfuhs@juno.com
Deadline for Retroactive StopLoss Special Pay Extended
From: U.S. Department of Defense
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Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
The deadline for eligibleservice members, veterans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroac-tive Stop Loss Special Pay (RSLSP)has been extended to Oct. 21, 2011,allowing those eligible more time toapply for the benefits they’ve earnedunder the program guidelines.The deadline extension is included in ContinuingResolution H.R. 1473, signed by President Obama April15, 2011, providing funding for federal government oper-ations through Oct. 21, 2011.The RSLSP was established to compensate for the hardships military members encountered when their service was involuntarily extended under Stop Loss Au-thority between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009. Eligi- ble members or their beneficiaries may submit a claim totheir respective military service in order to receive the benefit of $500 for each full or partial month served in aStop Loss status.When RSLSP began on Oct. 21, 2009, the ser-vices estimated 145,000 service members, veterans and beneficiaries were eligible for this benefit. Because themajority of those eligible had separated from the military,the services have engaged in extensive and persistent out-reach efforts over the past 18 months. Outreach effortsincluding direct mail and engaging military and veteranservice organizations, social networks and media outlets,will continue through Oct. 21, 2011.To apply, or for more information on RSLSP, includingsubmission requirements and service
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Attention!
A note to everyone we are working on collectingthe stories of WWII veterans from around the state withthe hope of running them in upcoming editions. We mustnot forget the stories of these brave men have to tell for itour history and far too many people seem to have forgot-ten the sacrifice so many have made for this great nation.We are asking for everyone’s help to compete this goal.If you have or know of someone who has a story theywould like to share please send it along.
If you have any questions let us know.Thank you very much!
Sincerely,
Matthew X. Hauser & Lt. Col. Hank Fuhs
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Veteran Legislation
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We would like to express our appreciation to all of the fighting men and women in the United StatesMilitary. Thank you for your service to this country.
Some Useful Links
Air Force Times
Navy Times
Marine Corps Times
Army Times
Military Times
TRICARE
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
AMVETS
The DAV
If anyone has a site they would like to haveadded to this growing list please let us know!
Contact us anytime atmhauser@migop.org
Thank you foryour Support!
Need a Ride
Because so many sick and disabled veterans lack transportation to and from VA medical facilities for needed treatment, the DAV operates a nationwide Trans- portation Network to meet this need.
Through the Transportation Network, DAVvolunteers drive sick and disabled veterans to and fromVA medical facilities for treatment. The Transportation Network is a clear example of veterans helping veterans.The DAV stepped in to meet a substantial communityneed when the federal government terminated its program that helped many veterans pay for transportationto VA medical facilities. The DAV has 189 HospitalService Coordinators around the country who coordinatethe transportation needs for disabled veterans.Use the
Upcoming 2011 Events
The Navy will be coming to Michigan and Indiana in a big way this summer. We have secured agreements withthe Blue Angels to perform June 11 and 12 in Evansville IN, July 2 and 3 in Muskegon, MI July 23 and 24 in Detroitand again in Indianapolis, dates TBD. A special thanks to Claude for the tip and more information to come soon!
Battle Creek ANG 110
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ASOC for 110
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Group
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2
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Saturday after the 4
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of July on the odd year. July 16
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6pm at 3848 E. Leonard NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525
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