Vietnam Veterans of America 1020

IMPORTANT NEWS:

Boeing Wounded Warrior Hiring Event (May 24-25)

Eligible candidates must meet all three of the following criteria:

1. Received a disability rating of 30% or greater from the Veterans Administration
2. Obtained special category designation (SPECAT) casualty code for the injury sustained. SPECAT category designation includes:
   1. loss of sight or limb
   2. permanent and unsightly disfigurement of a portion of the body normally exposed to view
   3. incurable and fatal diseases
   4. established psychiatric condition
   5. paralysis
3. Severely injured during combat operations in the global war on terrorism on or after September 11, 2001.

Special Note: The program will also accept one primary family wage earner (Spouse, Widow, Other) in those situations where the severely injured service member can no longer serve as the primary wage earner for their immediate family.

Please distribute this information and eligibility document to your network and distribution list of veterans who meet the eligibility requirements or may know of a veteran who meets the eligibility requirements.  This is an exciting time for Boeing and we look forward to seeing many qualified wounded warriors apply to our exciting opportunities.

Should you or anyone you know have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you again for your support in this effort, I appreciate your willingness to spread the word out to the men and women who have fought and sacrificed themselves for our country.

Kind regards,

Dominick Guire, PHR

HR Generalist

The Boeing Company

5000 E McDowell Road

Mesa, AZ 85215-9797

Office: 480-891-3127

Cell: 480-297-4145

email: dominick.guire@boeing.com

May 9, 2012

UPDATED REQUISITION NUMBER: Wounded Warriors hiring effort

Human Resources/Global Staffing has had to change one of the numbers for one of the requisitions noted in yesterday’s email about the Wounded Warriors hiring effort.

The new requisition number for the Lean Practitioner is: 12-1010944

Applicants can find this number in the Boeing Staffing System at http://www.boeing.com/careers/index.html <http://www.boeing.com/careers/index.html> .

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To Arizona Vietnam Veterans, families & friends:

The Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services and the Arizona Military Museum in conjunction with the Department of Defense 50^th Commemoration of the Vietnam War is proud to host the 2^nd Annual DINNER IN HONOR OF ARIZONA VIETNAM VETERANS at Wild Horse Pass Hotel and Casino in Chandler, Arizona on October 20, 2012. We are honored to have as Special Guest Speaker, Lieutenant General Claude M. Kicklighter, USA (Ret.), Director of the 50^th Commemoration of the Vietnam War project.

AS WE DID LAST YEAR, WE PRESENT THIS EVENT AND DINNER TO HONOR THE SERVICE OF ARIZONA’S VIETNAM VETERANS. Our intent is that this event be part of the 50^th Commemoration of the Vietnam War activities whose first stated objective is:

To thank and honor veterans who served in the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.

The affair will be a special experience including a Vietnamese Color Guard, a wonderful dinner, good music, some short speeches, some videos, TAPS, and a special presentation to Vietnam veterans. It is open to those who desire to honor Vietnam veterans. Business attire/casual or Army Class A or service equivalent is appropriate.  We look forward to seeing many Vietnam veterans, their families and friends. The dinner cost is $40.00 per person.  Unfortunately, the hotel can only accommodate 400 attendees, so we need your RSVP registration and check ASAP to confirm your attendance at this wonderful experience. Wild Horse Pass Hotel rooms are set aside for your convenience at only $99.00 per night, particularly if you’re travelling from outside the Phoenix area.  Just call the hotel for room reservations at 1-800-946-4452.  For other questions call 520-868-6777.

As a Vietnam veteran proud of your service or as one who desires to participate in honoring those who served in the Vietnam War, just mail your completed RSVP form with payment ASAP.   We hope that you will strongly support this meaningful event.

Colonel Joey Strickland, USA (Ret.), Director         Colonel Joseph E. Abodeely, USA (Ret.)

  Arizona Department of Veteran Services                   Director, Arizona Military Museum

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Phoenix, AZ) – She may be your neighbor, your best friend, a co-worker or a family member. She may also be one of more than 47,600 Arizona women who have served our country and who bears the title of “veteran”. 

Today, one of every five new military recruits nationwide is female.  The influx of military women has created new challenges for both service providers and veterans. 

To help respond to these new challenges, the Arizona Department of Veteran Services will host its Fourth Annual Arizona Military Women’s Conference on June 16, 2012 at the El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium, 552 N. 40^th Street, Phoenix 85008. This event is free and is open to the first 300 women who have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces. The conference will also be telecast to Tucson’s Scottish Rite Cathedral at 160 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701 and is open to the first 100 women there.

The sessions offered during the conference apply to military women and veterans of all ages, ranging from VA benefits, military women moving forward, and how to identify and seek assistance for post traumatic stress.

The keynote speaker will be Major General Jennifer Napper, USA Commanding General, NETCOM/9^th Signal Command, Fort Huachuca, Arizona.  General Napper has been called " a soldier’s leader” and will provide her experience and insight on military women moving forward. 

Lunch is included in the day’s events at no charge to participants.  Register at www.azwomenveterans.org no later than May 25, 2012.

For more information, contact Registration Chair, Shirley Vega at:  savega1967@yahoo.com, or by phone at (480) 785-2683. 

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Note to Editors: Experts and others are available for interviews in the
weeks before the conference by appointment.  Contact: Gabe Forsberg, Women Veteran Coordinator for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services at gforsberg@azdvs.gov or (602) 234-8431 or Toni Grimes, the Public Affairs Committee Chairperson at (601) 299-0592 or tonigrimes@hotmail.com.

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Do you have items you no longer want, spring cleaning, left overs from your yard sale or garage sale, want to donate them?  We would love to take them off your hands, your contributions will support our programs and services for Veterans, Active Duty and the Operation H.O.M.E. Easter Basket Program for Troop Families in Cochise County

Please contact us if you would like to donate, thank you!

Yard Sale Fundraiser Donations Needed

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Please be sure to stop by our yardsale fundraiser this coming Sat. & Sun.  3/17 & 3/18 from 8:00am – 4:00pm!

5539 S. Santa Elena Ave, Sierra Vista 85650  Take S. Hwy. 92 from Sierra Vista!

If Ramsey Road is not under construction:  S. Hwy 92 towards Hereford,  Left at Ramsey Road, Left at next road – S. Santa Elena Ave, Right into first driveway.

If Ramsey still under construction:   Turn Left at Sagebrush (street before Ramsey Rd.), Right onto S. Santa Elena Ave, follow down to the end of the street, last house on left (you’ll see the stop sign at Ramsey Rd)

Free Raffle Ticket for anyone that drops a new/unopened Easter Basket item in the Easter Box!

We’ll draw one winner each day, winner need not be present to win!

New & Used Items, Antique Stove, Antique Sewing Machine, Retro Sewing Machine, Retro Flamingo Casino Floor Slot Machine, Computer Flat Screen with Cables, etc, Shredder, Clothes, Toys, Household Items, Decoratives, Tools, Fire Logs, Amplifier, CD/DVD Racks, Games, all kinds of great stuff!

We are in great need of Donated Items, please join us in supporting our programs and services for Veterans, Active Duty and the Operation HOME Easter Basket Program for Military Families!

VVA - AVVA 1020 Yard Sale Fundraiser March 17th and March 18th

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Active Duty Families are Invited to Register to receive Easter Baskets for yChildren  Newborn – 16 yrs. old!  This is a program of Thanks to Our Troops and thier Families by serving Pay Grade E6 & below, All Wounded Warrior Families & Families of Our Fallen!

Click on this Link to Sign In or Register  http://cochisecountyvva.org/ophome/signup.php

Visit the Operation H.O.M.E. Page on our Chapter Website!  http://cochisecountyvva.org/ophome.php

We Thank Tucson Troop Support for thier Sponsorship!

Visit thier Website at:   www.tucsontroopsupport.org  or Call: (520) 477-1028

Please see flyer for more info!

We Thank Tucson Troop Support for thier Sponsorship!

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AVVA 1020 has established a Peer to Peer Support Group for Signicant Others of Veterans and Active Duty Personnel!  This group is focused on reaching out to each other with hope and understanding, to know you are not alone.  This group is specific to those families, friends, coworkers, anyone close to a Vet or Troop that suffers from PTSD effecting those closest to them!  Due to the nature of this  group, all participants must be 18 yrs. or older, all adhere to confidentiallity of those present.

Because some of our participants are Active Duty, Families of Wounded Warriors and OEF/OIF Veterans a child care room is set up in the adjoining meeting room, and staffed by a Red Cross Certified Volunteer.  Children will enjoy story time, videos and activities. Though this is FREE Child Care, we do welcome donations to help offset expenses incurred by our volunteer.

Please help us get the word out.. we span generations of families suffering from the effects of PTSD, TBI and other Service Connected Injuries and Illnesses.  It doesn’t matter if your loved one served in the Korean or Vietnam War or today’s conflicts in the Mid East, we have a common bond, no other could understand our suffering greater than ourselves!

Monthly Support Group Meets:  1st Sunday of Each Month at 2:00pm

Sierra Vista Library, Mona Bishop Room!

FREE Child Care!

More Info:  avva@cochisecountyvva.org or Call: 520.378.9330

PTSD Peer 2 Peer Support Group for Significant Others of Veterans and Active Duty

Visit the AVVA 1020 Blog! http://avva1020.blogspot.com/2012/01/avva-1020-has-established-peer-to-peer.html

Visit Vietnam Veterans of America & Associates Chapter 1020 Web Site!  http://www.cochisecountyvva.org

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You got it right.. this is the ARIZONA STATE OPEN FOR BOTH MEN AND WOMEN – BEST CHILI COOK OFF COMPETITORS IN THE SOUTHWEST!

YOU ASK WHERE IS IT?  AT THE SORRY GULCH SALOON ON FRY BLVD. IN SIERRA VISTA, AZ

WHEN IS IT?  MAY 5TH.. SAME DAY AS THE WEST END BLOCK PARTY… OH MY PARTY PARTY SOUTHWEST STYLE!

High Desert Pod has announced that proceeds from this event will benefit Vietnam Veterans of America & Associates Cochise County Chapter 1020′s Programs! 

The Women’s Chili Cook Off will benefit the Operation H.O.M.E. Program (Honoring Our Military Everyday)! 

The Men’s Chili Cook Off will benefit our VVA Chapter’s  Wounded Warrior Mentor Program!

VVA & AVVA CHAPTER 1020 MEMBERS THANK YOU FOR THIS HONOR AND LOOK FORWARD TO SUPPORTING THIS EVENT!

ARIZONA STATE MEN AND WOMEN OPEN CHILI COOK OFF

http://www.highdesertpod.org/

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VA Offers Marriage Retreats for Returning Vets       The Department of Veterans Affairs is trying a new path when it comes to caring for and healing the Nation’s wounded Veterans. Now, in addition to repairing their damaged bodies and minds, VA is attempting to go one step further and repair their crumbling marriages. The VA currently has marriage retreat programs for all Veterans up and running at two locations: the VA San Diego Healthcare System and the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. The retreats are conducted by VA chaplains, social workers, psychologists, and counselors who have been certified as instructors for teaching better communication skills, relationship skills, and emotional literacy skills to couples. For more information on VA’s marriage retreat program, call 706-733-0188, ext. 6118, 6114, or 6172. Visit the National Resource Directory for more information about counseling programs and other support available to for Veterans, Service Members and their families.   Looking for information about organizations, programs and services near you? Visit the National Resource Directory’s Information by State section. Questions? Contact Us

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