21 – 21 31 Dec 2021
In the WTF category:
Storied 29th Infantry Patch Possibly on Chopping Block Due to Confederate Ties
The 29th Infantry, a National Guard division created during the World War I era, makes up the lion’s share of the Virginia Guard…..
Here’s When You Can Expect Your Tax Forms From DFAS
Military retirees, former spouses, and annuitants should have access to their IRS Form 1099Rs via their myPay accounts, but those awaiting mail delivery will need to wait a bit longer…….
What Did the National Guard Do? Jan. 6 Probe Hones In on Guard Response
What did the National Guard do when the U.S. Capitol was attacked on Jan. 6 and when did it do it? The congressional panel investigating the attack that disrupted certification of the presidential election in January is seeking answers to a range of questions from that day, but the National Guard has become one of the focal points of the inquiry………
Capitol Police Chief Can Now ‘Unilaterally’ Ask for National Guard Help In Emergencies
The U.S. Capitol Police chief will be able to more quickly ask for the National Guard’s help in an emergency under a bill signed Wednesday by President Joe Biden……
Recently 118th 141/ 142 had a Christmas party called Christmas Formation. Here is a link to 30 or so photos. Photography by Ben Jordan. benjordan.info/118christmas2021/photos
Facebook Friend Request: If you have received a friend request from me disregard it, was not from me. I haven’t done Facebook in a long time. I’ve changed my password. If you responded I guess you should change yours also.
Governor Lamont Announces Option for Connecticut Residents to Digitally Store COVID-19 Vaccination Records on Mobile Devices https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/WhctKKXHHcbqMrHwWdMCbXksMGfLbTzdNsLfhgnZr cdbQrDXKvzmqThNjrJXhMGnxCnkCFl
Military Retirees, Disabled Veterans to See Largest Pay Raise in Decades for 2022
Military retirees and veterans receiving disability payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will see their paychecks go up by 5.9% for 2022, triggered by inflation……
The December 2021 issue of the quarterly Retiree Newsletter is now available.
The newsletter has helpful information on preparing for tax season, our progress in rolling out additional status notifications, streamlining the retiree ROE process, the 2022 COLA, and information to share with your loved ones…… https://www.dfas.mil/retireenews
Update from Gerry Wright on Andover Veterans Monument Park, Andover, Ct
We’re still selling bricks and taking donations for our Veterans monument park. Christmas is always a good time to buy a brick to remember a loved one or a business to thank Veteran’s for their service. For those of you who have bought one, thank you. Please pass the word along and this flyer.
Update: Two new flag poles are in with all new flags. The American flag is a 5×8, the POW and state flag are 4×6. The POW/MIA monument should be arriving any day now. The battlefield and black granite base will be sometime late spring. Still waiting to get gray boarder brick, (not in stock until spring) before we can install the sold bricks so be patient with me. We have over 90 sold here at our house waiting to go weather permitting. So, help us sell more.
We’ve got a couple of other things in the works for our park. Merry Christmas and a safe well and healthy New Year. Gerry and Peggy Wright.
Newsletter Download pdf CLICK HERE 21-21 as of 28 DEC 2021
“BUY A BRICK” CHRISTMAS FLYER Download CLICK HERE Christmas flyer on bricks sales 11-23-21 DEC 28 2021
2022 Calendar of Events: (New events are highlighted in BOLD)
Retiree Breakfast 27 Jan 22 Middletown *
*Athenian Diner, 864 Washington St, Middletown. Starts at 0900
Retiree Breakfast 24 Feb 22 Milford **
**Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Ln, Milford. Starts at 0900
Retiree Breakfast 31 Mar 22 Middletown *
*Athenian Diner, 864 Washington St, Middletown. Starts at 0900
Connecticut Armed Forces Day Luncheon at 11:00 on Friday the 20th of May, 2022 at The Aqua Turf club in Southington CT.
