Oro Valley Post 132 Newsletter, September 14, 2023.
Upcoming Dates, activities and events to remember:
Post and Auxiliary membership meetings:
Thursday, September 21, 6:30 pm at Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd, Oro Valley. A social with complimentary refreshments follows each meeting. The Auxiliary Unit members meet in a separate room, same time, same location. POC: Gary Smith, phone 214-431-2187 or email [email protected].
Riders Chapter 132 membership meeting:
Wednesday, Oct 4, 6:00 pm at Elks Lodge #385, 1800 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson. Meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Riders Chapter 132 Director – Jeff Fawks, phone 661-802-2596 or email [email protected].
Upcoming Dates and events to remember:
September 18, U.S. Air Force Birthday:
76th Air Force Birthday. On September 18, 1947, Chief Justice Fred Vinson swore in Stuart Symington as the first secretary of the Air Force founding a new branch of the U.S. military.
September 18, Air National Guard Birthday:
The official birth date of the Air National Guard as a reserve component of the Air Force is September 18, 1947. The National Guard includes the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. The Guard’s mission is to maintain properly trained and equipped units, available for prompt mobilization for war, national emergency, or as otherwise needed.
September 21, Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride:
Visit and honor Gold Star families in the local area. The evening dinner event, reservations only, begins at 4:00 pm at the Tucson Elks Lodge #385, at 1800 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson. Contact 520-299-5105 after 4:00 pm Tuesday through Friday. See attached event flyer.
Past Activities and Important Information:
We continue to make a difference:
The Post and Auxiliary Unit contributed toward rental arrears incurred by a disabled veteran who is on a fixed income and who suffers from severe comorbid conditions. He recently fell behind on his rent payments. The Veteran is working with his VA social worker and with an interdisciplinary support team which is providing services addressing the veteran’s multiple issues. Our assistance was a huge relief to the veteran.
August 26, birthday celebration for WWII veteran:
Post members attended the 99th birthday celebration for Dean Barr, who is a WWII veteran and a Post 132 member. The birthday celebration was sponsored by Amber Lights Assisted Living where Dean is a resident. Photo left to right: Gene Wickey, Dee Mahony, Dean Barr and Bob Herd.
The following Post 132 members answered the call and served a grateful nation during WWII:
United States Army Air Force.
- Jack Anderson.
- John Frank.
United States Army.
- Dean Barr.
- Thomas Davis.
- Maxwell Freeman.
- Harvey Horn.
- James McVoy.
- Charles Schaedler
United States Navy.
- Leroy Bartin.
- Robert Bowles.
- George Jelten.
- Vern Luther.
- Ted Swenson.
Tucson VA, a complete contact list:
- Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS) Main Line, 520-792-1450 or 1-800-470-8262.
- Caregiver Support Program, 520-792-1450 extension 5390.
- Care in the Community, 520-792-1450 extension 6555.
- Compensation and Pension, 520-629-4662
- Eligibility and Enrollment Section, 520-792-1450 extension 6572 or 1740.
- Homeless Program Coordinator, 520-792-1540 extension 1839.
- Automated Prescription Refill and Renew Line (Toll-Free), 1-800-470-8262, Press 1, then press 1 again.
- Mental Health Clinic, 520-629-4884.
- My HealtheVet coordinator, 520-792-1450 extension 6889.
- Patient Advocate Office, 520-629-4933.
- Public Affairs, 520-629-1819.
- Release of Information Office, 520-792-1450 extension 4665.
- Suicide Prevention Coordinator, 520-792-1450 extension 6415.
- Post-9/11 M2VA Case Management for Veterans recently separated from military service, 520-269-1684.
Contact Info:
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Post Mailing address:
Oro Valley Post 132, PO Box 69665, Oro Valley, AZ 85737.
Post 132 commander:
Wayne Larroque, call 825-0732 or email [email protected].
SAL Squadron 132 commander:
Ed Davis, call 520-229-1064 or email [email protected]
Riders Chapter 132 Director:
Jeff Fawks, call 520-245-8521 or email [email protected].
Service Officer:
Jeri Harwood call 208-351-9945 or email [email protected].
Auxiliary Unit president:
Lori Oehlert, phone 920-319-6700 or email [email protected]
Past Commander/Newsletter Editor:
Ed Davis, call 520-229-1064 or email [email protected]