Oro Valley Post 132 Special Notice, March 22, 2024.
Oro Valley Post 132 and Family special notice of upcoming event.
March 25, National Medal of Honor Day:
March 25 was established by Congress in 1999 as National Medal of Honor Day to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” March 25 was chosen because it was on March 25, 1863, that the first Medals of Honor were presented to six members of Andrews’ Raiders. The Raiders were involved in the Great Locomotive Chase, about which a 1956 movie was produced.March 25, National Medal of Honor Day: March 25 was established by Congress in 1999 as National Medal of Honor Day to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” March 25 was chosen because it was on March 25, 1863, that the first Medals of Honor were presented to six members of Andrews’ Raiders. The Raiders were involved in the Great Locomotive Chase, about which a 1956 movie was produced.
Post Leadership Nominating Committee:
Members of the officer nominating committee are assembling a proposed slate of officers for the 2024-2025 leadership year. If you have an interest in filling an officer position now or in the future or just becoming more involved, please contact Gary Smith, phone 214-431-2187, email gary0414@sbcglobal.net or Gene Wickey, phone 714-313-7000, email geno1945@aol.com.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29:
Casa de la Luz Hospice is sponsoring a “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans” event in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29. Members of Post 132, Riders, Auxiliary Unit, and SAL are invited to attend. The ceremony begins at 10:00 am with Post 132’s color guard. Each attending veteran will receive a certificate of appreciation for military service and a “We Honor Veterans pin.” Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Bonnie Wagner, Casa’s Volunteer Services Manager at bonnie.wagner2@lhcgroup.com or call 520-537-2520. Location of the event: 7740 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85704.
Post 132 And Associated Units 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 Oro Valley Unit 132, P.O. Box 69246, Oro Valley, AZ 85737.
Post 132 general information:
Bob Franke, call 520-909-2070.
Post 132 commander:
Steve Didio, call 520-332-9481 or email stevedidio@comcast.net.
Squadron 132 commander:
Ed Davis, call 520-229-1064 or email egdavis@att.net.
Riders Chapter 132 Director:
Jeff Fawks, call 661-802-2596 or email DirectorALR132@gmail.com.
Service Officer:
Jeri Harwood, call 208-351-9945 or email jjakita@aol.com.
Auxiliary Unit 132 president:
Lori Oehlert, call 920-319-6700 or email 15oehlert@gmail.com.
Past Commander/Newsletter Editor:
Ed Davis, call 520-229-1064 or email egdavis@att.net.