22-20    01 DEC 2022

                                                   

                                                 

                           

LTC (Ret) James E Elsner Sr

https://www.molloyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Jim-Elsner/#!/Obituary

                     

CW5 (Ret) Glen E Crowell

Glen passed on 6 Nov 22. No results on a Legacy search. Possible service in spring 2023. More details as they become available.

                 

CW3 (Ret) Liborio DiMaria

I’ve heard from several sources, but can’t verify, that “D”, longtime First Sergeant for Delta 242d Engineer Bn, passed several months ago in Georgia. No results on a Legacy search. More information when it becomes available.

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National Guard chief’s military plane returns to Chicago airport after hitting flock of birds during takeoff Fox News

A military plane carrying Gen. Daniel Hokanson, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, struck a flock of birds upon takeoff in Chicago….

All Vets With VA Healthcare Will Get This New Screening

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced last month that it would screen all its patients for possible exposure to environmental hazards during military service, part of an effort to understand the scope of the issue and monitor veterans for related illnesses….

40 Years Later, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Stands as Lasting Statement on War and Remembrance President Ronald Reagan wasn’t coming because of what the White House called “security concerns” and so it fell to a veteran who had been a prisoner of war for more than eight years to represent the administration at the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Nov. 11, 1982

2023 Retiree and Survivor Pay Dates The following tables show the DFAS schedule of retiree and annuitant pay dates for 2023, and the rest of 2022….

Help: Exploring the possibility of locating a restaurant in the eastern portion of the state for future Retiree breakfasts. Looking for one with a separate room that would hold 15 to 20. The New London Day recently had a supplement which covered restaurants/diners in this area. Several serve breakfast: The Vanilla Bean Café, Pompfret; Sunny Side Diner, Gales Ferry; New York Deli, Groton; Jakes Diner, New London and Olde Tymes Restaurant, Norwich. Please get back if you have any experience with these restaurants or any others in the area that would meet our needs.

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2022 Calendar of Events: (New events are in Bold)

Thu, 15 Dec 22 – Retiree Breakfast: Milford*

Thu, 26 Jan 23 – Retiree Breakfast: Middletown**

Thu, 23 Feb 23 – Retiree Breakfast: Milford*

Thu, 30 Mar 23 – Retiree Breakfast: Middletown**

*0900 at Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford

**0900 at the Athenian II Diner, 864Washington St, Middletown.