Oro Valley Post 132 Newsletter, March 10, 2025.
Oro Valley Post 132 and Family activities, notices, and information.
Post and Auxiliary Membership meetings:
Thursday, March 20, 6:30 pm at Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. Meetings are on the third Thursday, 6:30 pm. A post-provided complimentary social follows each monthly meeting. Auxiliary Unit members are welcome for the after-meeting social. Auxiliary Unit members meet in a separate room, at the same time and location.
Post POC: Garry Lawrence, phone # (520) 245-8521 or email at [email protected]. Auxiliary POC: Onita Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email [email protected].
A pre-meeting meal will be available from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm, or until sold out. This month we are serving creamy, bacon, cabbage, potato soup, think Irish. As always, a donation of $8 per person is appreciated. Post, Auxiliary Unit, SAL and Riders members are welcome.
Post POC: Garry Lawrence, phone (520) 245-8521 or email [email protected].
Upcoming Dates, activities and events to remember:
March 15, 2025, The American Legion’s 106th Birthday:
On this date in 1919, members of the American Expeditionary Force convened the first caucus of the new American Legion in Paris, France. They were concerned about the welfare of their disabled comrades and of the families of those killed in action. The founding members, all combat veterans, were determined to include everyone who served in uniform, not just combat veterans. American Legion became the nation’s largest veterans service organization and continues to fulfil its mission of service.
March 17, Francis Gary Powers Jr. speaking engagement:
Francis Gary Powers Jr., the son of Francis Gary Powers, the famed U2 Pilot, Air Force Veteran, and CIA employee, will be the guest speaker of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Veterans Club, March 17. Powers Sr. is best known for his involvement in the 1960 U-2 incident, when he was shot down while flying a secret CIA spying mission over the Soviet Union. Francis Gary Powers Jr. is the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of The Cold War Museum. He founded the museum in 1996 to honor Cold War veterans, preserve Cold War history, and educate future generations about this time period. In 2015, he consulted for a Steven Spielberg Cold War thriller, Bridge of Spies.
When: Monday, March 17, 12:30 pm. Book signing before & after the presentation.
Where: Sol Ballroom, Saddlebrooke Ranch Club House, 31143 South Amenity Drive.
Seating by reservation only.
RSVP online at www.purplepass.com/sbrvetclubpowers
No admission fee
March 22-23, Davis-Monthan-AFB presents Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona:
3100 S. Craycroft Road, Tucson, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day. Free admission and parking for general admission. For all general information and to purchase premium tickets, call 520-228-6109 or go to https://www.dmforcesupport.com/thunder-lightning-over-arizona. Handicapped parking is available. Military ID is not required. Food, drinks, and souvenirs will be available for purchase. The same events/performances each day, including the United States Air Force Thunderbirds.
Past Activities and Information:
February 15, Flags for Eagles:
Scout Bryson Nesse, a member of Oro Valley Scout Troop 294, received his Eagle Scout award during his Court of Honor. Post member Larry McNamee presented Bryson with a folded American Flag that had flown over the US Capital in his honor. The American Legion has been an active supporter of Scouting since 1919, and the Post’s Flags for Eagles program is one of the Post’s signature Americanism programs. Also in attendance were Post Commander Tom Roblee and, behind the camera, Larry’s wife, Loralee Horwedel.
February 19, Navy Week comes to Oro Valley:
The event was held at the new Arizona Heroes Memorial in Oro Valley. The Navy Band Southwest and the USS Constitution color guard and drill teams performed during the ceremony. Active-duty crewmembers from the 2023-commissioned Fast Attack Submarine USS Arizona (SSN-803) also attended. Navy dignitaries recognized the State’s Vietnam War Era Veterans of all services and U.S. Navy local Gold Star family members.
Contact Info:
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Post Mailing address: Oro Valley Post 132, P.O. Box 69665, Oro Valley, AZ., 85737.
Auxiliary Mailing Address: Auxiliary OV Unit 132, P.O. Box 69246, Oro Valley, AZ., 85737
Post 132 general information: Bob Franke Phone # (520) 909-2070.
Post 132 commander: – Tom Roblee, Phone # (509) 910-9323 or email [email protected].
Squadron 132 commander: – Ed Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email [email protected].
Riders Chapter 132 Director: – Bob Britton, phone # (626) 277-7360 or email [email protected].
Service Officer: — Jeri Harwood, phone # (208) 351-9945 or email [email protected].
Auxiliary Unit 132 President: — Peggy Smith, email [email protected].
Past Commander/Newsletter Editor: – Ed Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email [email protected].