22 – 08 10 May 2022
CW4 (Ret) David C Bastedo passed away 15 Feb 22 in Florida of Pancreatic cancer. Chief Bastedo was a UH-1 instructor pilot and also qualified in three fixed wing aircraft, the T-42, C-7 and
C-23. He was assigned to the CT AVCRAD in Groton. In addition to being a Vietnam veteran he served in Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. His numerous awards included the Silver Star, Bronze Star and the Air Medal with 31 Oak Leaf Clusters. Mr Bastedo was also retired from the Connecticut State Police.
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The Wall Replica
On Veterans Day 1996, the Veterans Memorial Fund unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC designed to travel to communities throughout the US. Since its dedication, “The Wall That Heals” has been displayed at nearly 700 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s legacy to millions. This June it visits Norwalk CT.
Download Bulletin HERE BULLETIN 22-08 new
Fri, 20 May 22 – Armed Forces Day Luncheon: 1100 at The Aqua Turf Club in Southington CT.
(Flyer sent out in 16 Mar 22 email)
Sat, 21 May 22 – 242d Engineer Bn Association Dining Out: 1800 at Brazi’s Italian Restaurant, 201 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven.
Sat, 21 May 22 – 142d Medical Company Reunion: 1100 at VFW Post 10153, 315 Essex Rd, Saybrook. (Flyer sent out by email 22 Apr)
Thu, 26 May 22 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at the Athenian II Diner, 864 Washington St, Middletown
Thu, 2 Jun 22 – “The Wall That Heals” through 5 Jun at Veterans Memorial Park, 42 Seaview Ave, Norwalk. Open 24 hours a day. The only showing in CT, admission is free. Visit https://www.thewallthathealsnorwalk.com/ (Flyer at 22-08)
Thu, 30 Jun 22 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford.
Mon, 18 Jul 22 – CTNGFI Golf Tournament: at Chippanee Country Club 6 Marsh Road, Bristol, CT Registration: 10:30-12:15Lunch: 11:00-12:15 Shotgun Start: 12:30 (Flyer emailed 17 Apr 22)
Thu, 28 Jul 22 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at the Athenian II Diner, 864Washington St, Middletown.
Thu, 18 Aug 22 – CT Military Department Picnic at Camp Nett at Niantic. Retiree benefit update starts at 1030.
Thu, 25 Aug 22 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford.
Thu, 29 Sep 22 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at the Athenian II Diner, 864Washington St, Middletown.
