Bulletin 23 – 04 (10 FEB 2023)
Sounding Taps
CSM (RET) Thomas Colangelo
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IN MEMORY
THIS HEADQUARTERS REGRETFULLY ANNOUNCES THE DEATH OF
IN SSG Spencer H Weis
Member of Connecticut Medical Readiness Detachment, JFHQ, Connecticut Army National Guard
Calling Hours
Date: Monday, February 13, 2023, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Place: Chase Parkway Memorial, The Albini Memorial Funeral Home 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708
Celebration of Life Service
Date: Monday, February 13, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Place: Chase Parkway Memorial, The Albini Memorial Funeral Home 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708
Obituary: Obituary | Spencer H. Weis of Middletown, Connecticut | Chase Parkway Memorial
DOWNLOAD BLACK BORDER HERE: Black Border – SSG Spencer H. Weis
Send-Off Held for Members of CT Army National Guard Deploying to Middle East – NBC Connecticut NBC Connecticut
Members of the Connecticut Army National Guard are deploying to the Middle East on Tuesday and a send-off ceremony was held Tuesday morning.
CT National Guard units deploy to the Middle East – WFSB WFSB
WINDSOR LOCKS, CT (WFSB) – Two Connecticut Army National Guard aviation units were scheduled to deploy to the Middle East.
National Guard grapples with suicide rate – Military Times Military Times
DeLano enlisted in 2010 into the Massachusetts Army Nat…..
NGB Leaders Detail Guard’s Future | National Guard Association of the United States NGAUS
Hokanson said about 60,000 Guard soldiers and airmen have no medical coverage. “That’s why the Healthcare for Our Troops Act is on my radar,” Hokanson …
Everything You Need to Know About the US Army’s ‘Buffalo Soldiers’ Bob Marley first sang about Buffalo Soldiers in 1983, a little less than 120 years after the actual Buffalo Soldiers were formed in the U.S. Army.
Post-Global War on Terror, different missions for the National Guard – Military Times Military Times Army Gen. Dan Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, often refers to his component as an “operational” or “strategic” reserve that primarily …
This Month in Military History
Feb. 3, 1943, The sinking of the United States Army Transport (USAT) Dorchester and the legendary acts of selflessness by four U.S. Army chaplains who were onboard. Four Chaplains Day was designated by Congress to honor these men for their devotion and sacrifice https://www.va.gov/columbia-missouri-health-care/stories/four-chaplains- day/#:~:text=Today%2C%20Feb.%203%2C%202023,for%20their%20devotion%20and%20sacrifice.
Feb 19 1945, US Marines Land on Iwo Jima The Battle: U.S. Marines invaded Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945, after months of naval and air bombardment. The Japanese defenders of the island were dug into bunkers deep within the volcanic rocks. Approximately 70,000 U.S. Marines and 18,000 Japanese soldiers took part in the battle.
Iwo Jima Fact Sheet – The National WWII Museum
2023 Calendar of Events: (New events are in BOLD)
Thu, 23 Feb 23 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at Pop’s Family Restaurant, 134 Old Gate Lane, Milford
Thu, 30 Mar 23 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at the Hangry Goose, 11 Halls Rd, Old Lyme
Thu, 27 Apr 23 – Retiree Breakfast: 0900 at Athenian Diner, 864 Washington St, MIddletown
Thu, 11 May – Sat 13 May – Vietnam War Commemoration, National Mall, Washington, DC https://www.vietnamwar50th.com/ (Flyer with Bulletin 23-03)
Fri, 19 May 23 – Armed Forces Day Luncheon: 1100 at Aqua Turf Club, Southington. More Information at: https://ct.ng.mil/About/Events/Armed-Forces-Day-Luncheon/ or https://www.facebook.com/CTArmedForcesDay (SFC Blake 17 Jan email)
Mon, 17 Jul 23 – CT National Guard Foundation 2023 Charity Golf Outing, Chippanee Country Club, Bristol. (Save the Date flyer at Bulletin 23-04)
FY23 NGACT SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
National Guard Association of Connecticut 360 Broad Street, Hartford, CT 06105-3795 www.ngact.org
A Message from the Scholarship Committee of the National Guard Association of Connecticut (NGACT)
The National Guard Association of Connecticut (NGACT) proudly announces the F Y 23 Scholarship Application for NGACT members and their dependents. For a full list of those eligible to apply, please visit our website at https://www.ngact.org.
Background: NGACT was founded in 1994 as a combined officer and enlisted organization for the purpose of representing active and retired members of the Connecticut Army and Air National Guard.
NGACT was originally organized as a non-profit organization designed to serve as the collective voice of all Guard officer and enlisted personnel. Together, members share in the pride, patriotism, and vigilance that keep America strong, accomplishing together what no person could accomplish alone. This united voice helps keep the Connecticut Army and Air National Guard ready and equipped to defend our freedom and represented at the national level through the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS).
NGACT provides a means to express the wishes of its many members. In the past it has proven its value through improved benefits, modem facilities, and better equipment. Moreover, NGACT offers individual and family benefits otherwise not available; Group Insurance for members and families, annual NGACT Conference, and support services including co-sponsor of National Guard events and support of Send Off and Welcome Home Celebrations. The Scholarships program is just one of the many ways the organization gives back to the members, and recognizes its members for exceptional service and academics.
Please take a moment to review the online application at: https://www.ngact.org. Complete and return no later than 0 1 June 2023.
Three (3) $1,000 scholarships from the National Guard Association of CT. One (1) $1,000 scholarship from USAA.
Must be uploaded to website, or postmarked no later than 01 June 2023.
Best of Luck to our Applicants.
Please contact Mark Soltau for additional information at (203) 727-4379.
The Scholarship Committee
DOWNLOAD SCHOLARSHIP FLYER HERE: NGACT SCHOLARSHIPS Welcome Letter AY23
DOWNLOAD NGACT SCHOLARSHIP PAPER APPLICATION HERE: NGACT-Scholarship-Paper-Application-JUL-2023
The National Guard Association of Connecticut State Sponsored Group Life Insurance Program
- Up to $1,000,000 coverage available*
- Members covered in combat
- Covered 24/365
- Most valid claims paid within 24 to 48 hours of receipt of proofof loss
- All military occupations covered
- Spouse and Children coverage available
- Coverage does not end and rates DO NOT go up just because you separate from the National Guard
- SSLI can be payroll deducted from drill check or AGR payroll
- All SSLI group plans cover members while serving in the Connecticut National Guard including deployment
For coverage details including eligibility, benefits, rates, exclusions, limitations and renewal provisions please contact the plan administrator tollfree at 800-633-8333.
National Guard Association of Connecticut State Sponsored Life Insurance is provided under group life insurance policies issued to the Militia Insurance Trust (MIT). The
Guardian group life policy and the Uniformed Services Benefit Association (USBA) 10, 15 and 20 year level term life policies are underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company.
DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE: SSLI FLYER
DOWNLOAD WOCS/OCS BRUNCH FLYER HERE: OCS_WOCS _Info_Brunch_FLYER FY23 Updated
Download 10 FEB 2023 Newsletter
DOWNLOAD 10 FEB 2023 BULLETIN HERE: FRANK PERRY’s NEWSLETTER 23-04
Honor Flight Connecticut
A Hub of the National Honor Flight Network
Honor Flight CT recognizes American veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington, DC to see THEIR memorials at no cost. Current priority is chronological by conflict (WWII, Korea and Vietnam) with special consideration given to terminally ill veterans from all wars. Guardians fly with the veterans on every flight providing assistance and helping veterans have a safe, memorable and rewarding experience.
Please note: Veterans are only eligible once for the Honor Flight experience.
Your information MUST be exactly as it appears on your ID For Airline Travel (License, Passport, Govt ID):
DOWNLOAD THE HONOR FLIGHT APPLICATION HERE:Honor Flight – HFCT Vet App
Please submit this form to:
Honor Flight Connecticut
c/o Amy Casey
26 Copperstone Lane
Madison, CT 06443
