American Legion Post 16

2018 Young American Awards Banquet
2018-06-10 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Stamford Italian Center, Stamford, CT
Our featured spekaer is Father Tom Simisky, President of Fairfield Prep and one of our members (he was a Marine atillery Officer in a former life!)

CT Armed Forces Day
2018-05-18 11:00 - 14:30
STATE OF CONNECTICUT
CONNECTICUT MILITARY DEPARTMENT
360 BROAD STREET
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06105-3795

On behalf of Major General Thaddeus J. Martin, Adjutant General, Connecticut Military Department, you are cordially invited to attend the 69th Annual Connecticut Armed Forces Day Luncheon.

The luncheon will be Friday, May 18th, 2018, at the Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street, Southington, Connecticut. The social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon. The cost for this year’s event is $30.00 per person.

Armed Forces Day is a national observance in the United States, celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May each year. Americans celebrate Armed Forces Day in many ways, honoring all Americans who have and are serving in our armed forces: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard and their Reserve Components.

Connecticut’s tradition is the Armed Forces Day Luncheon. Each year, Connecticut’s military, veteran, civic and business community attend the Armed Forces Day Luncheon to celebrate military service and to honor the hundreds of thousands of Connecticut citizens and residents who serve or have served our great State and Nation. Traditionally this annual event has provided an excellent atmosphere of camaraderie and this year promises to be no exception.

This year’s keynote speaker, Brigadier General Jeffrey W. Drushal, Chief of the U. S. Army Transportation Corps, will discuss contemporary issues, and present awards to honor exemplary service members from each Service’s Reserve Component in Connecticut.

If you will be attending this luncheon, please fill out the response form and include a check made payable to “Armed Forces Day Luncheon.” Mail to the address at the bottom of the response form. It would be greatly appreciated if you can reply prior to May 11, 2018.

Suggested attire: Business or Service Dress, Class B or Duty Uniform.

Questions about the Armed Forces Day Luncheon may be directed to SFC William Blake at 860-493-2750 or william.d.blake14.mil@mail.mil.

More Information at:
http://ct.ng.mil/CT_AFDL/Pages/default.aspx
or
https://www.facebook.com/CTArmedForcesDay
–>> Here is the FORM to send in if interested: Armed Forces Day May 18th, 2018 FORM

Spring Membership Meeting
2018-03-18 12:00 - 15:30 | Adams Rib, Norwalk Inn, Norwalk
Event Payment -- Dues Payment -- DONATE to the YAA

Speaker: TBA

Support for veterans with PTS
2017-12-11 08:00 - 17:00
HORSE FEATHERS Veterans Program – Horse Feathers is an equine therapy program that pairs veterans with equines with an emphasis on equine driving. Clients have the opportunity to learn about cart and wagon driving, harnessing, ground driving, horse evaluation, and emergency unloading Equine therapy is a valuable resource in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTS). It is our hope to help veterans who may be struggling with any degree of PTS; however, all veterans are welcome to participate in this program, either as a client or a volunteer. To learn more, click on: https://www.rayoflightfarm.org/horse-feathers-more-info

Fall Membership Barbeque! New Day/New Venue!
2017-09-20 16:30 - 19:30
This is change from our normal day and normal venue, and a welcome one! It’s a WEDNESDAY. We are hoping for a nice warm day as PORT 5 has a wonderful outdoor seating area right on Long Island Sound! If you have never been to PORT 5 you are in for a big surprise. By the way, its a Veterans Organization so you are ALL eligible for membership! Also, we have yet another wonderful speaker for this event:
Janet Barrett, the recent Connecticut author of
THEY CALLED HER RECKLESS
A TRUE STORY OF WAR, LOVE AND ONE EXTRAORDINARY HORSE
Read more about the event and the speaker in our latest newsletter!

2017 YAA Banquet
2017-05-23 17:00 - 21:30 | The Shore and Country Club, 220 Gregory Boulevard, East Norwalk, United States
At The Shore and Country Club, East Norwalk

Vietnam Wall ("The Wall that Heals")
2017-05-04 18:00 - 2017-05-07 12:00 | Seaside Park, Bridgeport, CT, United States
Opening Ceremony May 4th at 1800 hrs.
Closing Ceremony May 7th at 1200 hrs.

http://www.portfiveusa.com/flyers/WallThatHeals.pdf

Port 5 - New Flagpole Dedication Ceremony
2017-04-30 12:00 - 12:30 | Port 5 Veterans Association, 69 Brewster Street, Bridgeport, CT, United States
All are invited to a dedication for the new (60 foot!) flagpole just installed at Port 5. All Service Branches will be honored and represented.
Lunch will be served after the ceremony so PLEASE RSVP to jhoar45@gmail.com before April 21. Subject line: P5 FLAG. Please include number of attendees.

Bethel HS NJROTC Military Ball
2017-03-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street, Southington, CT, United States
This amazing event (attended last year by about 600!) is entirely run by the NJROTC Cadets at Bethel High School under the leadership of LCDR Mark Dwinells.

Bethel High School NJROTC 14th Annual Military Ball
2017-02-08 - 2017-03-05 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street, Southington, CT, United States
Sunday, March 5, at 1600 at the Aqua Turf Country Club, 556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT.

SAVE THE DATE: 2017 YAA Recognition Dinner
2017-01-23 08:00 - 17:00
May 23rd at the Italian Center, Stamford, CT
More information to follow

Holiday Membership Luncheon
2016-12-04 12:00 - 15:30 | Adams Rib, Norwalk Inn, Norwalk

Armed Forces Day Luncheon
2016-05-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Aqua Turf Club, 556 Mulberry Street, Southington, CT, United States

Norwalk Veteran of the Month Flag Ceremony
2016-04-03 11:00 - 11:45 | Norwalk American Legion, 60 County Street, Norwalk, CT, 06851, United States
April 3rd is the first Flag ceremony of the new year. This event is held every FIRST SUNDAY of every month and honors one Connecticut Veteran and his or her family. As a new American Flag is raised, the American Flag that was flying over the Legion Hall for the preceding month is presented to the family in appreciation of their service and sacrifice to our country. It starts at 1100 hrs and lasts 30 to 45 minutes. It is imediately followed by coffee “and” in the Legion hall. AFJROTC and NJROTC cadets from Norwalk High and Brian McMahon High Schools are in attendance and provide color guard ceremony.

Holiday Membership Party
2015-12-06 12:00 - 15:30 | Adams Rib, Norwalk Inn, Norwalk

Greenwich VETERANS DAY Event
2015-11-11
All are invited to a Citizens Walk. This year the event is honoring VIETNAM Veterans.
If you are a VIETNAM Veteran they are interested in honoring YOU at this event.
Please contact the organzers for more information.

Fall Membership Meeting
2015-09-20 12:00 - 15:30 | Adams Rib, Norwalk Inn, Norwalk

Commodore Barry Day
2015-09-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Perry Green, Southport Harbor, Southport, CT, United States

CT MOAA Council Annual Statewide Luncheon
2015-09-12 09:30 - 14:00 | Ashlar VIllage, 74 CHeshire Rd, Hartog Building, Wallingford, CT, United States
CT Council Meeting Agenda & DetailsCONNECTICUT COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS (MOAA)
ANNUAL STATEWIDE LUNCHEON
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015

HARTOG ACTIVITY BUILDING
MASONICARE AT ASHLAR VILLAGE
74 CHESHIRE ROAD
WALLINGFORD, CONNECTICUT
WWW.ASHLARVILLAGE.MASONICARE.ORG
REGISTRATION FROM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM
FOLLOWED BY INVITED SPEAKERS AND PROGRAMS

CONGRESSWOMEN ELIZABETH ESTY
CONNECTICUT’S 5TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
(SCHEDULED TO SPEAK AFTER LUNCH)

COL. PHILLIP ODOM, USAF (RET)
MOAA DEPUTY DIRECTOR, GOVERNMENT RELATION
FOCUS ON RETIREE AND SUVIVOR BENEFITS

BG GARY OTTENBREIT, CTARNG (RET)
SOCIAL SECURITY DIRECTOR, CONNECTICUT

MAJ. KEVIN CREED, USA (RET)
ATTORNEY, CREED LAW FIRM
FRIENDS OF FISHER HOUSE CONNECTICUT

PRESENTATION OF PLAQUES FOR SUPPORT OF THE
MILITARY TO STATE SENATORS DUFF AND LOONEY
BY THE CT COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS AND RESERVE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (ROA)

BUFFET LUNCHEON AT NOON
SALAD
GRILLED SALMON
CHICKEN STUFFED WITH SWISS CHEESE & SPINACH
GRILLED SIRLOIN STEAKS
TWICE BAKED POTATOES
CHOCOLATE CAKE
COFFEE & TEA
CASH BAR OF BEER & WINE

COST IS $30, CASH OR CHECK MADE OUT TO
“CT COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS MOAA”

PLEASE MAKE RESERVATIONS BY MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015

MAIL, E-MAIL, PHONE OR TEXT

CPT. ROBERT (BOB) MAGYAR, USA (RET)
PRESIDENT
CONNECTICUT COUNCIL OF CHAPTERS

26 QUIET BROOK CT.
MERIDEN, CT. 06451

RJMJEM@ATT.NET
203-237-9078
203-213-7228 (TEXT)

Yale ROTC Oath of Enlistment
2015-09-10 08:00 - 09:00 | CENOTAPH ON BEINECKE PLAZA, 121 Wall Sgtreet, New Haven, CT, United States
Oath of Enlistment at Yale 2015

Spring Membership Luncheon
2015-03-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Adams Rib, Norwalk Inn, Norwalk
Major General James M. Gavin

Our featured speaker is Barbara Gavin Fauntleroy, daughter of the late General James M. Gauvin, U.S.A., a highly decorated WWII Combat Commander. She is the author of the book, “The General and His Daughter.” This promises to be a rare and fascinating encounter. Don’t miss it.
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