22 – 03 25 Feb 2022
Sounding Taps
BG (CT) (Ret) Joseph T. Wojtasik
https://www.wallingfordfh.com/obituary/joseph-wojtasik
BG (Ret) Kenneth W. Mahon
https://www.carmonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Kenneth-W-Mahon?obId=24036924#/obituaryInfo
MAJ (Ret) Carl Blackstone:
A memorial service will be held in Superior, Colorado on 6 May 2022. Plans for a later memorial service in Connecticut are incomplete at this time. Condolences may be sent to Ms. Heather Cracraft Blackstone at 316 Onyx Way, Superior, Colorado, 80027.
Major (Retired) Carl A. Blackstone died unexpectedly at home in Colorado on Sunday, 6 February 2022. He was the husband of Heather Cracraft Blackstone who survives him. Carl was raised in Uncasville, Connecticut, by his parents Sergeant Major (Retired) Bruce and Joyce Blackstone, who predeceased him. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America and he and his brothers Mark and Gary made Eagle Scout on the same day. Carl graduated from Montville High School, studied electrical engineering at Thames Valley Technical School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Phoenix. Carl served in the CT Army National Guard for over 22 years, first as enlisted and then as an Engineer Officer. He commanded the 248th Engineer Company and held several staff positions in both the 192dand 242d Engineer Battalions. Carl’s expertise in military engineering resulted in his being assigned as the officer in charge of innumerable CTARNG engineering projects throughout the state. Carl also specialized in logistics and maintenance, particularly heavy equipment maintenance and was assigned as the officer in charge of the Unit Training and Equipment Site at Stone’s Ranch Military Reservation in East Lyme. Upon his retirement, Carl was serving as the State Maintenance Management Officer for the CT National Guard. After his military career, Carl developed and ran several businesses before moving to Florida and then Colorado, where he was the owner of Blackstone and Company. Throughout his life, Carl enjoyed working with people and was a positive influence on the lives of many friends and business associates. Carl lived with his wife Heather in Superior, Colorado, and found true joy in building their life together. Besides his wife Heather, he leaves behind his son from a previous marriage, Timothy Blackstone, and 6siblings and their families: Mark of Castle Rock, CO, Gary (Donna) of Uncasville, CT, Susan (Brad)Pendleton of Preston, CT, Jean (Tom) Olsen of Quaker Hill, CT, Cindy (Bob) of Fort Collins, CO and Sandra(Mark) of West Newton, MA.A memorial service will be held in Superior, Colorado on 6 May 2022. Plans for a later memorial service in Connecticut are incomplete at this time. Condolences may be sent to Ms. Heather Cracraft Blackstone at 316 Onyx Way, Superior, Colorado, 80027.
SFC (Ret) Guy C Reynolds
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/hartfordcourant/name/guy-reynolds-obituary?id=32983745
MSG (Ret) Matthew Joseph Clancy, III
Obituary for Matthew Joseph Clancy, III | Gagne-Piechowski Funeral Home (gagnefuneralhome.com)
2022 Calendar of Events: (New events are in BOLD)
Survivor Benefit Plan (Copied from a DFAS email)
Now is a good time to make sure that your family knows what the Survivor Benefit Plan is and what they will need to do to start their payments: https://go.usa.gov/xtexm
While you are at it, check that your Retiree Account Statement (RAS) shows the correct type of SBP coverage. After checking your RAS, if the SBP coverage shown no longer applies to your current life situation, please see our website for what steps to take:
http://go.usa.gov/xsCfj
Connecticut Chapter AUSA Annual Spring Dinner and Awards Ceremony 6:00 pm on Friday the 8th of April, 2022 at The Aqua Turf club in Southington CT. MG Francis J. Evon, Jr. will be Guest Speaker. Checks in the amount of $45.00 per person payable to Connecticut Chapter, AUSA to be sent by April 1 to: Mrs. Elaine Krauss, 52 Smoke Hill Road, Danbury, CT 06811.
(Flyer sent out with Bulletin 22-03.)
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2022 Calendar of Events: (New events are in BOLD)
Retiree Breakfast 31 Mar 22 Middletown *
CT Chapter AUSA Annual Spring Dinner and Awards Ceremony. 1800 hrs, Friday 8 Apr 2022 at the Aqua Turf Club, Southington.
Retiree Breakfast 28 Apr 22 Milford**
Retiree Breakfast 31 Mar 22 Middletown *
CT Chapter AUSA Annual Spring Dinner and Awards Ceremony. 1800 hrs, Friday 8 Apr 2022 at the Aqua Turf Club, Southington
73d Annual Connecticut Armed Forces Day Luncheon at 11:00 on Friday the 20th of May, 2022 at The Aqua Turf Club in Southington CT.
Retiree Breakfast 26 May 22 Middletown*
Retiree Breakfast 30 Jun 22 Milford**
*Athenian Diner, 864 Washington St, Middletown. Starts at 0900
**Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford. Starts at 0900
Print Bulletin HERE 22-03
Association of the United States Army
Connecticut Chapter2022 final flyer
Program will include Election of Officers (see attached)
Friday, April 8, 2022
6:00 p.m. Registration – 7:00 p.m. Dinner
CASH BAR
Spouses & Guests are encouraged to attend
Aqua Turf Club
556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT 06479
www.aquaturfclub.com Tel: 860-621-9335
Guest Speaker: MG Francis J. Evon, Jr.
The Adjutant General, CT National Guard
Dress: Civilian – Business Attire; Military – Class A Uniform
RSVP by April 1 – Elaine Krauss (203) 746-1138
E-mail: kraussem@comcast.net
Checks payable to: Connecticut Chapter, AUSA
Mail to: Mrs. Elaine Krauss – 52 Smoke Hill Drive, Danbury, CT 06811
$45.00 – AUSA Members and Guests
