MILITARY NOTES.COLUMN: MILITARY NOTES ARMED FORCES Erik D. Twombly, son of Daniel L. and Kathleen D. Twombly of Townsend, has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Leader Development and Assessment Course The Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC) is the centerpiece of the US Army's ROTC program. Over the last 40 years the Army has called it "Advanced Camp", "Camp Adventure", and it is currently known as "Warrior Forge". , also known as Operation Warrior Forge, at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. Cassandra K. Young, daughter of Donna L. Young of Sterling, has graduated from the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as Operation Warrior Forge, at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. Air Force Airman Peter J. Bouchard, son of Peter Bouchard of Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. , graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base Lackland Air Force Base (lăk`lənd), U.S. military installation, c.6,835 acres (2,766 hectares), S Tex., W of San Antonio; est. 1941. It is a major air force training center. , San Antonio San Antonio (săn ăntō`nēō, əntōn`), city (1990 pop. 935,933), seat of Bexar co., S central Tex., at the source of the San Antonio River; inc. 1837. . VETERANS TODAY Vernon Hill Vernon Hill II (born circa 1946) is the founder and former chairman, president, and chief executive officer of Commerce Bancorp and Commerce Bank of Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Post 435's color guard and antique green firetruck will participate in the Worcester Columbus Day Columbus Day, holiday commemorating Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. It has been traditionally celebrated on Oct. 12 throughout most of the United States, parts of Canada, and in several of the Latin American republics. Parade. Legion, Auxiliary and Sons of the Legion members are asked to meet at post headquarters, 267 Providence St., Worcester, at 11 a.m. American Legion Post 184 of Webster will have live country music, featuring Manny Manny may refer to: In nobility:
MONDAY Vernon Hill American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) is a U.S.-headquartered patriotic service organization for women interested in voluntary service. It is a non-profit organization, affiliated with The American Legion (a veterans' service organization). Unit 435 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at post quarters, 267 Providence St., Worcester. Please note the early starting time Noun 1. starting time - the time at which something is supposed to begin; "they got an early start"; "she knew from the get-go that he was the man for her" commencement, get-go, offset, outset, showtime, start, kickoff, beginning, first . East Side American Legion Post 201 will have a house committee meeting at 6 p.m. and a post meeting at 7:30 p.m. at 326 Plantation St., Worcester. Grafton Hill American Legion Post 323 will meet at 1 p.m. at the Worcester Detachment Marine Corps League, 181 Lake Ave., Worcester. Barre American Legion Post 2 will meet at 7:30 p.m. at 21 Allen Drive. TUESDAY James R. Kirby American Legion Post 50 will meet at 7 p.m., with the executive board meeting at 6:30 p.m., at the VFW See Video for Windows. Hall on Allen Street, Clinton. Italian American War Veterans Post 3 will meet at 7 p.m. at 14 Itam Court, Worcester. Cherry Valley American Legion Post 443 will meet at 8 p.m., after the executive board meeting at 7 p.m., at 167 Main St., Leicester. WEDNESDAY Worcester County Vietnam Veterans and AMVETS AMVETS abbr. American Veterans Post 1391 will hold their joint monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Tatnuck American Legion Post, 570 Mill St., Worcester. East Side American Legion Post 201 serves a full breakfast from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at 326 Plantation St., Worcester, Wednesdays through Nov. 4. Donation is $3. The public is invited. Paxton American Legion Post 306 will meet at 7 p.m. at 885 Pleasant St. The Sons of the Legion, Cherry Valley Post 443, will meet at 7 p.m. at 167 Main St., Leicester. THURSDAY American Legion Cleghorn Post 429 and its auxiliary will hold a spaghetti supper from 4 to 7 p.m. at the post hall, 200 Daniels St., Fitchburg. Tickets are $6 and may be purchased at the door. The Massachusetts Bar Association will hold its annual Dial-A-Lawyer program, a free service dedicated to veterans' legal questions, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Call (617) 338-0610. Blue Star Mothers Massachusetts Chapter 3 will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the East Side American Legion Post 201, 326 Plantation St., Worcester. FRIDAY Gaudette-Kirk American Legion Post 138, 175 Main St., Spencer, will be open from 4 to 8 p.m. Fridays, starting Oct. 23, serving modestly priced food. The public is invited and takeout will be available. SATURDAY Tatnuck American Legion Post 288 will hold a meat raffle from 3 to 5 p.m. at the post, 570 Mill St., Worcester. Chester P. Tuttle American Legion Post 279 will have a meat/seafood raffle. Early bird tickets are available at 12:30 p.m. The raffle kicks off at 1 p.m. at 88 Bancroft St., Auburn. There will be six tables of prime rib, lobster, steaks, crab and more. The public is invited to this nonsmoking non·smok·ing adj. 1. Not engaging in the smoking of tobacco: nonsmoking passengers. 2. Designated or reserved for nonsmokers: the nonsmoking section of a restaurant. event. American Legion Post 184 of Webster will host an all-you-can-eat ribs feast. $5, while they last. Call (508) 943-9039 for details. Worcester Lodge 168, Order Sons of Italy, will honor Michael Sacco, its 2009 Achievement Award recipient, at 7 p.m. at the Coral Seafood Banquet Hall. Ladies Auxiliary United 184 of the Webster-Dudley Post will hold a meat raffle at 2 p.m. at the post on Houghton Street, Webster. Korean War Veterans ≈The last U.S. Korean War veteran on active duty was Lt.Col Don Byers, US Army, who retired in 1992
OTHER Seasonal flu shot clinics will be held from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at 605 Lincoln St., Worcester, for veterans enrolled in the Boston VA Healthcare System. Evening clinics also will be held Thursdays in October. No appointments are necessary. For more information, call (800) 865-3384. Veterans Inc. Computer Academy will present a program leading to computer service technician certification from Oct. 12 through Dec. 4 at Veterans Inc., 69 Grove St., Worcester. The program, which runs from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, is free for qualified veterans. For more information, call Joe Boylan at (508) 791-0956, ext. 127. Military notes are compiled weekly. Send information for Military Notes to submissions@telegram.com. For events, include dates and times, a complete address, admission prices and a phone number. |
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