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| ************************* NEW ************************* AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP DRIVE AND OPEN HOUSE - September 11, 18 American Legion Post and Unit 416 are having a membership drive at the Northwest Mall off old Hempstead Hwy from 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. We would like all the veterans come by to visit with us and find out what the American Legion and the Auxiliary does. We are in the process of bringing back our Sons of the American Legion Squardon and we have also started a American Legion Auxiliary Junior Unit. September 18, 2004 we will have an OPEN HOUSE at our American Legion Post 416, 1216 W. Clay, Houston,Texas 77019. There will be food and music. It is our hope to fill our Post with a lot of Veterans. It will be From 10:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. ************************** TEXAS VETERANS BENEFITS SEMINAR - September 11 The Texas Veterans Land Board in conjunction with the Texas Veterans Commission, the Brazoria County Veterans Service Officer, the VA Regional Benefits Office, as well as Real Estate and Mortgage Professionals will conduct the seminar at the American Legion Charles Dixon Post No. 241 at 1021 South Velasco, Angleton starting at 10 AM. Find out how to get low-interest housing, land, and home improvement loans. Hear about the Texas State Veterans Homes and Veterans Cemeteries. For more information call 979-864-1289. ***************** 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION MEETING - September 11 The monthly meeting of the Houston Chapter of the 36th Infantry Division Association is at the PAPPADEAUX SEAFOOD RESTURANT, 13O4O NW FWY.(HWY 290) with the fellowship starting at 1130Hrs. 36th Infantry Division RETURN TO ITALY 2004. Join Veterans and their families to retrace the battlesites of the 36th Division from Salerno to Rome. September 7-15, 2004. For more information, please contact: Patti Stickle Mailto:djspgs@milx.net 210-494-8778 Future Meetings: Second Saturday *************************** NEW *************************** HOUSTON MARINE NETWORKING LUNCHEON - September 16 The Mission of the Houston Marine Networking Luncheon is twofold: (1) connect transitioning Marines moving back to Houston with the local Marine network, and (2) promote camaraderie and networking among Marine businessmen and leaders in Houston. The luncheon will be held on at Masraff’s www.masraffs.com on Post Oak Lane, 1025 South Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas 77056. The networking will start at 1130 with lunch at 1200. The Cost is $25 (includes a choice between two entrees, a dessert, iced tea, soda, coffee, and gratuity) Please RSVP to Captain Matt Tune at Houston@M4L.usmc.mil by Monday, September 13 to reserve a seat. Future Networking Luncheons: 3rd Thursday The Marine for Life program is to formalize the Marine Network across the United States and provide sponsorship to over 27,000 Marines who honorably leave active service and return to civilian life each year. If you wish more information or a presentation on the program contact LtCol Rod Long ~ District Coordinator ~ (281) 733-3941 ~ Rod.Long@M4L.usmc.mil ************************* POW-MIA DAY CEREMONY - September 14 The MEDVAMC (VA Medical Center) presents a special POW/MIA Day Ceremony honoring our Nation's Former Prisoners of War and those Still Missing in Action on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 10 a.m. in the Gymnasium. Refreshments will be served. The keynote speaker is a former POW in Vietnam, Claude D. Clower. All veterans, volunteers, employees, and visitors are invited to attend. ********************* NEW ********************* GALVESTON OFFICERS ASSOCIATION - September 17 The Galveston Officer Association meeting will be at 1130 at the Galveston Yacht Club, 601 Holiday Drive, Galveston. The speaker is Special Agent J. P. Rierdon who will speak on her role as WMD Coordinator for the FBI's Houston Division. Lunch is $13.00. RSVP to Ensign Joel Ferguson at (409) 766-5412 or Mailto:JJLeonard@msugalveston.uscg.mil . Future Meetings: third Friday of month ************************ |
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| RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION - September 14 The monthly meeting of the ROA Chapter 33 will be held at Eric's Restaurant at the Hilton Hotel at the University of Houston at 7 PM. Chapter 33 (Greater Houston) will meet at this location every Second Tuesday of each month until May 2004. There is no fee, you may pay for what you eat and drink. And it is excellent food in an excellent restaurant on campus. This is more a happy hour than a formal meeting. For more information contact Gordon Fowkes at Mailto:GFowkes@aol.com Future dates: second Tuesday ********************* POW-MIA CEREMONY - September 17 The raising of the POW-MIA flag will take place at Houston Veterans Memorial Park on Tidwell. More details to follow. ************************* MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS MEETING - September 28 The monthly meeting will be at the DoubleTree Guest Suites Hotel at 5353 Westheimer, on the South Side, between Sage Road and Yorktown. Cost is $22 including parking. Do not park in adjoining shopping center as cars will be towed. The speaker is TBD. For more information contact George Walker at 281-480-2061 Future Dates: Fourth Tuesday except November and December ********************** PANAMERICAN RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION BRIEFING - September 30 There will be a UPORFA (Panamerican Reserve Officers Assn) briefing on reserve forces to the Consul Generals of the Western Hemisphere on Thursday 30 Sep 04 at Houston City Hall at 1000-1400. This briefing is intended to encourage a reserve to reserve connection between the nations of the Western Hemisphere to exchange information on regional security, reserve forces, military tactics and techniques, and build a regional network of those who are "twice the citizen" For more information contact Gordon Fowkes at Mailto:GFowkes@aol.com *********************** NEW *********************** ANNUAL HOUSTON MILITARY RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY - October 2 The Annual Houston Military Retiree Appreciation Day sponsored by the Houston Military Retiree Council will be held Saturday, October 2, 2004 at MEDVAMC. The first session is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. and the second session at 10:30 a.m. This annual event offers information important to military retirees such as AAFES, Tricare, VA benefits, and I.D. cards. For more information, contact Lt. Col (Ret) Willy Bratcher at (281) 583-7827. ***********************
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| ********************* UPDATE ********************* BOOK SIGNING AND SEMINAR ON BATTLE OF IA DRANG - October 22-23 The Ia Drang seminar is Saturday Oct 23 at MEDVAMC Gymnasium. The name for the seminar is "We Were Soldiers Once - And Young" and features a book signing by UPI reporter Joe Galloway, Lt. Gen. Hal Moore and victors of the Ia Drang battles. Joe Galloway, co-author of "We Were Soldiers Once...and Young," will be at the MEDVAMC for book signing on Friday, October 22, 2004 in the main lobby and Saturday, October 23, 2004 in the gymnasium. The book recounts that on November 14, 1965, the 1st Battalion of the 7th Cavalry, commanded by Lt. Col. Harold G. Moore (co-author) and accompanied by UPI reporter Galloway, helicoptered into Vietnam's remote Ia Drang Valley and found itself surrounded by a numerically superior force of North Vietnamese regulars. The book will also be available for purchase. Several JROTC units will participate in this educational seminar and barbeque will be provided for them. Funds are needed to put on the seminar and donations would be greatly appreciated. Expenses include the cost of feeding the students, flight for Joe Galloway, and donations to the various JROTC units, among others. Donations of barbeque and soft drinks are needed. An Ia Drang Program Brochure is in preparation, which will be distributed on Oct 23. Ads are available at the following rates: Individual Veterans Only (No businesses or Veteran Organizations) $ 25.00--------Business Card $35.00----------1/4 page $ 75.00------1/2 page $100.00---------full page Business Advertisement Opportunities$45.00--------Business Card
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BRAC COMMISSION AND ELLINGTON FIELD For information on the BRAC Commission and Ellington Field visit http://www.meplodet.com , http://www.bayareahouston.com and http://www.supportellingtonfield.com A general article on BRAC may be found at http://www.military.com/Resources/BRAC_2005.doc Bay Area Houston Economic Development has established an Ellington Field Task Force (EFTF) with a mission to "Retain and Grow military assets at Ellington Field with reference to the Base Realignment and Closure Process for 2005 (BRAC 2005)." Bay Area Houston and Ellington Field can lose the 147th Fighter Wing / Air National Guard UNLESS our Ellington Field Task Force develops, performs and engages key elected officials in an effective and active BAH EFTF plan. All other military-based communities across the U.S., including Texas and Louisiana, have long ago engaged strong, very active BRAC 2005 community strategies and efforts, engaging elected officials, community groups, business leaders and industry lobbyists in active lobbying of federal officials and military/homeland security committees in Washington, DC and state officials/committees in Austin. At least four communities include in their mission and strategic message – the relocation of the 147th Fighter Wing to their locations. The EFTF has the following committees: Military Value, Homeland Security, Joint Reserve Base, and Civilian-Military. Information on EFTF will be posted at the Bay Area Houston web site at http://www.bayareahouston.com and http://www.supportellingtonfield.com ELLINGTON FIELD TASK FORCE REPORT On February 25, the Ellington Field Task Force put out the plan Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base: Southeast Texas Gulf Coast Community-Military Preparedness Plan. The plan is available online at http://www.supportellingtonfield.com You are encouraged to look over the plan and make comments to Cdr Tulich at Mailto:gene42@flash.net For information on following visit www.meplodet.com ELLINGTON FIELD TASK FORCE VISITS NAS JOINT RESERVE BASE FORT WORTH ELLINGTON FIELD JOINT RESERVE BASE REGIONAL COMMUNITY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT BY SENATOR HUTCHISON ON ELLINGTON FIELD JOINT RESERVE BASE ELLINGTON FIELD TASK FORCE TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC The Ellington Field Task Force Grassroots Delegation comprised of concerned EFTF-based citizens visited Washington D.C. federal officials the first week in May. The delegates delivered the “Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base – Southeast Texas Gulf Coast Community-Military Preparedness Plan” and its National Security-based mission and messages to those federal officials who are key to decisions in administrative policy and legislation for the Department of Defense and Homeland Security. EFTF plans related to Homeland Security, Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, and Joint Military Value messages formed the core of the EFTF Grassroots messages. EFTF-related “legislative actions” were presented and recommended to the officials. A critical “National Security” message was clearly illustrated as the vital motivation for interest and support by each of the key federal officials regardless of the state or region they represent. Visits were made to the Texas Congressional delegation as well as others who are in committees of interest. The trip also included visits to the Pentagon and the Department of Homeland Security. The delegation received positive responses from all who were contacted. ELLINGTON FIELD TASK FORCE MEETING The Task Force had a briefing on Tuesday July 13 to discuss the status of move of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps reserve units on Old Spanish Trail to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. The Task Force was briefed on the EFTF visit to DC in May which is described latter in this email and another visit in June. The June visit included contact with the Houston congressional delegation, the Select Subcommittee on Homeland Security, LtGen Daniel James (Director of the Air National Guard), and VADM Norbett Ryan (President of Military Officers Assn of America). The Texas House of Representatives Subcommittee on Port Security held a public hearing in Houston on Wednesday. The Hearing heard from three panels. The first was federal agencies, the second was from Industry, and the third was the Ellington Field Task Force. Mr. John Martinec, the Director of the Task Force, and Commander Gene Tulich, the Deputy Director of the Task Force provided testimony to the Subcommittee on the current status of the Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base especially with regard to the move of the 75th Division (Training Support) and the Navy/Marine Corps Reserve Centers from Old Spanish Trail to Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base. Since the Hearing was related to Port Security, the Task Force members spoke to the potential of establishing a Department of Homeland Security at Ellington Field to consolidate the various Homeland Security Agencies which are currently spread out over several federal and commercial facilities. The Subcommittee is part of the Committee on Defense Affairs and State-Federal Relations. http://www.house.state.tx.us/committees/305.htm The Committee has been holding hearings throughout the state on military installations. Houston Representative Rick Noriega is a member of the Committee, but he is currently on Active Duty For more information or to offer assistance please contact one of the following: The Chairman is Marie McDermott at Mailto:marie@bayareahouston.com The director of the Ellington Field Task Force is John Martinec at Mailto:john@martinec.com The deputy director of EFTF is CDR Gene Tulich at Mailto:gene42@flash.net ********************************** VETERANS MUSEUM IN TEXAS DEVELOPMENTS The Veterans Museum in Texas is in negotiations for a property grant with ExxonMobil. For more information on the museum and recent developments visit http://www.meplodet.com/new_page_3.htm and http://www.theveteransmuseumintexas.org/ ****************************************** HOUSTON MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORK The branches of the Armed Forces, the American Red Cross, the USO, the Veterans Administration, the office of Congressman Chris Bell, and the Houston Military Affairs Committee, among others have organized a combined family support program to serve the needs of the Houston military community. The Houston Area Inter-Service Family Assistance Committee will support active duty families, as well as reservists. The latter group have additional needs as they transition from civilian life to active military due to pay differences, residences remote from military facilities, etc. The committee will work with the Texas InterService Family Assistance Committee. The purposes of the committee are to promote military family programs; coordinate activities, share ideas and resources, serve as a clearinghouse, enhance communication, and expedite the flow of information in an attempt to assist military families in the Houston area; as well as promote the military and its contributions to the city, state and country in the greater Houston area. For more information contact the Committee Chairman LCol "Dude" Hall, USMCR at Mailto:hallce@mfr.usmc.mil or the Public Affairs Officer Paxton Williams at Mailto:pegasus.pkw@att.net *********************** UPDATE *********************** |
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| VETERANS AFFAIRS NOTES The New Name for the Houston VA Medical Center (HVAMC) is the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC). For the latest news releases and information about the MEDVAMC, visit <http://www.houston.med.va.gov/pressreleases/>. VA seeks former POWs for Possible Benefit Awards. The VA is asking former POWs not currently using VA benefits to contact VA by calling 1-800-827-1000. More information may be found at http://www.vba.va.gov/bin/21/Benefits/POW/ VA web site for National Cemeteries, all burials! The Department of Veterans Affairs has made it easier for the public to get answers about family history, old war buddies or famous war heroes. The agency has put on the web 3.2 million records for veterans buried at 120 national cemeteries since the Civil War. The nationwide grave locator contains more than three million records of veterans and dependents buried in Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) 120 cemeteries since the Civil War. It also contains some records of burials in state veterans' cemeteries and burials in Arlington National Cemetery from 1999 to present. The web site query displays the same detailed information visitors find on kiosks or in written ledgers to locate gravesites. To use the site go to: http://gravelocator.cem.va.gov/j2ee/servlet/NGL_v1 GSA Works with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. GSA is working with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) and federal agencies to increase SDVOSB contracting volume with the government. This effort is enhanced by a change to the law that allows agencies to set aside certain contracts or sole-source them to SDVOSBs. GSA's small business support contacts, located across the country, will reach out to SDVOSBs. Training will be offered on how to become a contractor on GSA's Federal Supply Schedules and how to sell to the $280 bullion federal marketplace. Meanwhile, GSA is partnering with other agencies to ensure that contracting officers across the federal government are aware of the GSA procurement vehicles that include SDVOSBs. GSA is identifying this business classification on the services and products it offers on GSAAdvantage!, its online ordering system. A list of GSA Schedule SDVOSB contractors is also available. Contracting offices can use this information to help reach the goal, set by Congress, of awarding three percent of government spending to this special segment of business owners. Contracting Process Moves Forward for New VA Outpatient Clinics in Lufkin and Galveston Officials at MEDVAMC received approval to begin the contracting processfor a new leased building for the Lufkin VA Outpatient Clinic. Bid solicitation for construction will begin in the near future, with the goal of moving the current clinic into a new building in 2006. MEDVAMC contracting officials are currently evaluating proposals from several health care organizations to provide primary care services for veterans in the Galveston area. The goal is to award the contract as quickly as possible and open a new VA outpatient clinic in Galveston later this year. In the Houston area, the plan includes new outpatient clinics in the vicinities of Galveston, Conroe, Tomball, Katy, Richmond, and Lake Jackson. These clinics are expected to provide primary care, laboratory, radiology, and mental health services. ******************* VETERANS AND MILITARY INFORMATION For information on the following please go to http://www.meplodet.com/new_page_3.htm "Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents" handbook How to obtain Report of Separation from Active Duty DD-214 Department of Labor website for veterans Military.com email Armed Forces News Banking for non-profits Military Museum of Texas Campaign Drug Free Media Contacts DoD to recognize Korea vets with medal DOD issued 1099R/1042S/W2 Online National Baseball Hall of Fame http://www.baseballhalloffame.org/whats_new/military.htm Stateside Space-A Travel Test Extended http://public.amc.af.mil/SPACEA/spacea.htm Officials Stress Need to Update DEERS https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/appj/address/index.jsp USO FUNDRAISER - THE REAL SOUND OF PATRIOTIC COUNTRY The USO of Greater Houston will get a portion of the proceeds of this fundraiser based on the number of CD's sold called "the Real Sound of Patriotic Country." They are currently in the stores today. These funds will be used by our local USO to provide financial aid to families of spouses who are deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Patriotic Country™, is a nationwide charity effort benefiting the USO. Patriotic Country™ is a compilation CD of patriotic music by 18 of country’s leading stars. A portion of the proceeds go to aid active-duty troops and families of fallen soldiers. This musical charity enables Americans to support our in a uniquely American way, expressing patriotism and celebrating freedom through song. OPERATION HERO MILES Open Hero Miles allow persons to donate their frequent flyer miles so that personnel returning on leave from Iraq can continue to their destination from the the port of entry. Continental Airlines. Continental is no longer participating in the program. EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF GUARD AND RESERVE With the number of reservists and guard personnel called to active duty the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve is very important to our troops. ESGR is available to speak to military organizations about the increased role of ESGR in today's military. Please contact Paul Marshall, CAPT. (USNR-Retired), Area 2 Chairman, Texas ESGR at Mailto:GGeeter@aol.com USO AUTOMOBILE DISCOUNT PROGRAM. The USO of Greater Houston is working in conjunction with the Greater Houston business community to provide discounts to our active duty, reserve, National Guard, retired military personnel, and their family members The first group of businesses that the Houston USO has worked agreements with, include several area automobile dealerships who will now be offering deep discounts off the dealers invoice. These discounts will be in addition to any available factory rebates. Also each Dealer has agreed to make a small donation to the USO for every military sale. These funds will go toward our Military Outreach program. Please ensure that you contact us at 713-313-1754 after your purchase so that we can validate the donations. Also, you must display your ID to the salesperson. http://www.meplodet.com/Documents/USO%20Discount.htm New CRSC Guidance Released The Defense Department finally issued the long-awaited new rules for processing of Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) applications. Effective January 1, 2004, this instruction replaces the guidance introduced last year. The major change is expansion of eligibility to include all combat-related disabilities. Previously, only disabilities rated at 60 percent or higher or disabilities associated with a Purple Heart could qualify. Also as a result of the new legislation, CRSC payments will include compensation for dependents, as applicable. The new guidance addresses two previously unresolved issues-namely, Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) and compensation for Individual Unemployability (IU). Both issues will be assessed after the Services have determined which of the applicant's disabilities are deemed combat-related. In the case of SMC, the Services will have to resolve whether any of the combat-related disabilities constitute the grounds for the Special Monthly Compensation award. To make these determinations, the CRSC processing branches will be assisted by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA will provide descriptions of SMC criteria and will provide counsel in unusual situations. Individual Unemployability determinations will be based on the retiree's overall combat-related disability percentage. If the Services award CRSC at 60 percent or greater, and the applicant also has been determined by the VA to be unemployable, then CRSC will be paid at the 100 percent rate, retroactive to January 1, 2004, as applicable. Retirees eligible under both concurrent receipt and CRSC criteria will have to choose between the two forms of compensation. Recipients will have the option of changing their election on a yearly basis, so as to choose the more advantageous option, as concurrent receipt payment amounts will increase each year for the next 9 years. The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is in the process of developing this election system. Applicants also have the option of authorizing DFAS to automatically pay whichever amount is higher. The full DoD guidance on CRSC can be found on MOAA's Web site at http://www.moaa.org/Legislative/Retirement/CRSCFinalGuidance.pdf. The new application form is available at http://www.moaa.org/Legislative/Retirement/CRSCApplication.pdf. Calling card program helps troop stay in touch. Any American can help troops call home, according to a recent announcement by the Department of Defense. The department has authorized the Armed Services Exchanges to sell prepaid calling cards to any individual or organization that wishes to buy cards for troops who are deployed. The "Help Our Troops Call Home" program is designed to help service members call family and friends while deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The prepaid calling cards may be bought for an individual at his or her deployed address or for any service member deployed or hospitalized. The exchange services will distribute cards donated to "any service member" through the American Red Cross, the Air Force Aid Society and the Fisher House Foundation. The great thing is that the cards never expire, and there are no added charges or connection fees. Those wishing to donate a prepaid calling card can go to any of the following Web sites: the Army and Air Force Exchange Service at www.aafes.com; the Navy Exchange Service, www.navy-nex.com; and the Marine Corps Exchange, www.usmc-mccs.org. Click on the Help Our Troops Call Home link. Six Flags AstroWorld. What we are offering to ALL military is: Every operating day this season were are inviting the military and their families to come to the park for our opening ceremony. All military personnel are required to be in their Class A's for about 30 - 45 minutes for a meet and greet at the front gate at opening. They are then taken to our VIP Lounge so that they can change cloths and be able to play in the park with their families. This is at NO cost to them or their families. They are allowed to park in our employee parking so their is also no cost for parking. We will also give them a meal card that allows them all to eat in our employee VIP Cafe at the same prices that our employees can eat ( for example; they can get a cheeseburger basket & drink for around $4.00) They are allowed to stay in the park for as long as they wish. Here are the requirements: Must be in the Military or Retired Military Must contact Carolyn Ewing at 713-794-3211 or 281-794-9710 with the date they wish to come and how may Military personnel will be attending and # of family members that will be attending (I would like to have at least 5 days notice) We must have at least 5 people in uniform They absolutely MUST be here no later than 9:30 AM (no exceptions) Overseas Mail Delays Something as simple as adding the name of the destination country to an address can delay the delivery of mail to service members overseas. By writing "Iraq" or "Kuwait" on a letter or package it is routed through civilian mail channels rather then military ones. Significant delays in mail delivery can be attributed to the sorting machine's inability to discern whether or not the letter is intended to reach an Army or Fleet Post Office address. To alleviate this situation, senders need to follow the latest rules for the military postal service. They can be located at: http://www.usps.com/communications/news/press/2003/pr03_018.htm ***************************************** |
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| VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT - WORLD WAR II AND OTHER VETERANS CALLING ALL WWII VETS! We are conducting radio and television-quality interviews with WWII veterans of all theaters of operations as part of the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project. Your story is more important than you may think! (European Theater Interviews and accompanying pictures and documents will be preserved for generations to come at the Library of Congress. Pacific and CBI Theater Interviews are to be preserved at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, TX.) SEND contact information to: The WWII Pacific Theater Project, 1823 Roanwood Dr., Houston 77090, OR call to leave message for Rick Lindsay at 713-932-0619 or Mailto:PACIFICTHEATERPJ@aol.com. We need 10,000 interviews. Veterans and veterans organizations are requested to provide names of all veterans for these important oral histories. The interviews will be conducted by historians, veterans, students, and others interested in preserving the history of our veterans. ********************************* NEED FOR SPEAKERS AND SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS Over the past few months, the Houston Military Affairs Committee has had several requests for speakers for various groups and institutions as well as the media on specific topics particularly Iraq and North Korea. Retired personnel or those with recent experience are especially desired. Persons from all the services are needed. We also need commentators on readiness, logistics, the various war fighting skills, etc. Many of those who have responded have been on local TV and radio programs. In order to respond to these requests we would like to develop a list of subject matter experts and general speakers for military and veterans related topics including those who were involved in various wars. If you are available, or your group or organization has a speakers bureau, please let me know at Mailto:gene42@flash.net The list will not be published, but used to respond to specific requests. ********************************* PROFESSIONAL READING AND COMMENTARY In order to assist in professional development, the Houston Military Affairs Committee will from time to time post professional articles submitted by our readers on our website. The first article is "Points-Only Reservists as a Force Multiplier: A Cost-Effective Personnel Asset for Homeland Defense and Mobilization In the Current Anti-Terrorist War" by Major Daniel S. Villarreal, USAR (Ret). The article is posted at http://www.meplodet.com ***************************** |
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DRIVE The Houston Military Affairs Committee is conducting its annual membership drive. The Houston Military Affairs Committee was formed in 1931 as part of the Chamber of Commerce and is now an independent 501-c-3 non-profit organization. HMAC is a member of the Greater Houston Partnership. HMAC is dedicated to supporting the military and veterans in the greater Houston area. This is accomplished by conducting the Annual Armed Forces Day Military Ball as a benefit to support the USO which helps our servicemen locally and in transit at our two airports. We are resuming ROTC/JROTC awards, as well as serviceperson-of-the-year awards to honor our outstanding active, reserve, and guard enlisted personnel. We support the Veterans Museum in Texas which is an exciting project to honor our veterans. Members of the committee are active in the Ellington Field Task Force to keep the 147th Fighter Wing and establish a Joint Reserve Base. Other efforts include our web site http://www.meplodet.com and this weekly Email to inform about military and veterans activities in the region. All of these projects require the help of many people and we ask you to join to assist in these efforts. An application is available at the HMAC web site http://www.meplodet.com/archive.htm ****************************** |
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