DAV Magazine articles from January 2002

DAV Magazine archives from January 2002

Unsung Hero Award gala highlights.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Left, LIFE's Presidential Unsung Hero Award recipient Richard M. Romley, left, is congratulated by LIFE Foundation chairman Lois Pope and DAV National Adjutant Arthur H. Wilson. Below, Chairman of the Joint...

Voluntary service: in the DAV spirit. (From The National Commander).(Disabled American Veterans)
January 1, 2002... At the very heart of the DAV is our record of service. We have been the force behind many veterans issues ranging from PTSD to Agent Orange to today's battles over concurrent receipt of longevity retirement pay and VA disability compensation....

A national obligation to America's heroes. (From The National Adjutant).(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2002... The men and women who today are on the front lines of the war against terrorism are the new heroes of our nation. They who serve in our armed forces are the best, and they are our nation's treasure. They deserve the best we can give them...

Survivor's reunion. (Loud & Clear).(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2002... * Thank you! On behalf of all those that attended our reunion for survivors of the Bataan Death March and POWs interned by the Japanese in Mukden, Manchuria, during WWII. Our reunion held in Washington, D.C., September 27-30 was to be a special...

Disability pay for retired military. (Loud & Clear).(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2002... * Time and time again, year after year we go through the same ritual in Congress in reference to our veterans paying for their own military disabilities. And this year is no exception! I see from DAV where it is right on schedule with a great...

Military appreciation night. (Loud & Clear).(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2002... * Ladies and gentleman of the DAV. Just received notification of the free meal to American active duty and veterans on Nov. 12 by the terrific folks at Golden Corral. I know this took an immense amount of coordination between the DAV and Golden...

DAV aids victims, families of terror attacks.(Disabled American Veterans)(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2002... The DAV was there to help those injured or who lost loved ones in the Sept. 11 attack against our nation and to assist the families of those injured or killed in America's war against terrorism. "We have been on the spot to offer whatever...

Defense bill a setback for concurrent receipt.(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2002... President Bush has signed a fiscal year 2002 defense authorization bill that lets stand the prohibition against concurrent receipt of longevity retired pay and VA disability compensation to military retirees unless the President proposes to end...

Rick Romley receives Unsung Hero Award.(Disabled American Veterans)(Brief Article)(Column)
January 1, 2002... DAV's Outstanding Disabled Veteran of the Year for 2001 Richard M. Romley praised the DAV in accepting LIFE's Presidential Unsung Hero award during a festive gala Nov. 10 in Washington, D.C. "Much of the history of our nation is reflected...

Long-delayed veterans spending bill approved.
January 1, 2002... President Bush has signed legislation that provides $51 billion for veterans programs, a $3 billion increase over the fiscal year 2001 level. The $112.7 billion VA-HUD appropriations bill, Public Law 107-73 (H.R. 2620), provides $27.3 billion...

Claim task force head says years needed to cut backlog.(Anthony Principi, Department of Veteran Affairs)(Daniel Cooper)(Column)
January 1, 2002... When VA Secretary Anthony J. Principi was appointed in 2001, he found the veterans benefits system was sinking under hundreds of thousands of backlogged claims and heading for the bottom. He sent out an SOS-to retired Admiral Daniel Cooper last...

ALS linked to Persian Gulf service.(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... DAV applauded the swift, decisive action taken by the VA to grant immediate service connection for Persian Gulf War veterans who suffer from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and benefits to their families and survivors. Secretary of...

Membership benefit saves on dining out.(Disabled American Veterans)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... You decide to take your spouse out to dinner at a nice restaurant. You enjoy a few drinks, a fine meal, and a scrumptious dessert. The total bill, including tip, comes to $112. You pay for the meal with your major credit card and leave. ...

Coy Hennis leads membership recruiters as more DAV departments reach goal.(Disabled American Veterans)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... DAV top recruiter Coy Hennis, of DAV Chapter 20 in Greensboro, N.C., continues to lead the DAV top recruiter title competition for the 2001-2002 membership year. With 207 members accounted for as of this writing. In addition to Mr. Hennis,...

DAV big hit on Wall Street.(Disabled American Veterans in Veterans Day ceremony)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... DAV kicked off the Veterans Day holiday weekend on Friday, Nov. 9, when National Commander George H. Steese, Jr., and National Adjutant Arthur H. Wilson helped bring down the closing gavel on trading at the New York Stock Exchange. Also...

DAV members active in drive to restore dignity to deceased African-American veterans.(Disabled American Veterans; Hillcrest Cemetery in Hamilton County, Ohio)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Two veterans walked along a creek at e bottom of Hillcrest Cemetery in southern Ohio. One stooped, reached down, and lifted something from the grass. "Isn't this a human femur?" he asked. Anyone who believes that tough old soldiers never cry...

New disability compensation, DIC rate. (Cost of Living Adjustment).(dependency indemnity compensation, disabled veterans)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... Congress has passed and President Bush has signed legislation providing a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for compensation paid to service-connected disabled veterans and surviving family members. The raises went into effect Dec. l, 2001, to...

Folding ceremony honors U.S. flag.
January 1, 2002... Oftentimes we are asked if there is any specific ceremony to use with the folding of the Flag of the United States of America. Though we can find no specific recognized national ceremony, there are several ceremonial versions available. Among...

Legislative action is everyone's responsibility. (From The: Auxiliary National Commander).(veterans issues, Disabled American Veterans)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Among Auxiliary members, legislative issues affecting veterans benefits are among the organization's most important responsibilities, and it is up to us to make sure our elected officials do what is in the best interest of all veterans. ...

2002 National Convention in Dallas. (Excitement as Big as Texas Is a Sure Bet).
January 1, 2002... Mark your calendar now to attend the 2002 DAV and Auxiliary National Convention in Dallas August 9-14. It's going to be a Texas big, beautiful, and exciting event of a lifetime for the whole family! "We've got it all in Dallas," DAV...

Testimonial dinner for DAV commander March 23.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... DAV National Commander George H. Steese, Jr. will be honored at a testimonial dinner on Saturday, March 23, at the Fresno Plaza Hotel in Fresno, Calif. A social hour begins at 6:30 p.m., and dinner at 7:30 p.m. The cost of the dinner is...

Testimonial dinner for auxiliary commander April 20.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Auxiliary National Commander R. Renee Jones will be honored at a testimonial dinner on Saturday, April 20, at the Omni Charlotte Hotel in Charlotte, N.C. A social hour begins at 6:00 p.m., and dinner at 7:00 p.m. Dinner is $50 per person...

Former POWs win legal victory in California court.(seeking compensation for American POW slave labor in Japanese companies during World War II)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... A California court has ruled in favor of a group of former POWs, giving them their first major legal victory in their struggle for recognition and compensation for enslavement by private Japanese companies during WWII. Orange County Superior...

2002 DAV NSO Directory: here is your handy updated 2002 reference directory for DAV National Service Offices nationwide.(Disabled American Veterans)
January 1, 2002... Alabama Disabled American Veterans VA Regional Office 345 Perry Hill Rd., Rm. 1-116 Montgomery, AL 36109 (334) 213-3365 Arizona Disabled American Veterans VA Regional Office 3225 N. Central Ave., Suite 409 Phoenix, AZ...

Now's the time to recruit future volunteers.(Disabled American Veterans volunteers in VA medical facilities)
January 1, 2002... DAV and Auxiliary volunteers have proudly borne the slogan "DAV Volunteer -- We make it happen!" on pins they wear for many years. But what if there were no volunteers to make it happen? The new DAV National Commander's Volunteer Recruitment...

NASCAR driver finds visiting hospitalized veterans a moving experience.(Elliott Sadler )
January 1, 2002... For NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler running at 200 miles per hour is what he does for a living. What impresses him is visiting sick and disabled veterans as part of the DAV Celebrity Entertainment Program. Visiting the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA...

Thanksgiving dinner for homeless veterans ...(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... More than 700 homeless veterans and their family members enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings at the 10th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Homeless Veterans hosted by the DA V Department of Indiana on November 16 at the Tyndall...

A Bluegrass Hoosier ...(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... DAV Department of Indiana Commander Loran "Rutt" Rutledge presents DAV Department of Kentucky Adjutant Sam Booher with a certificate signed and sealed by the Honorable Frank O'Bannon, Governor of Indiana, officially making the Bluegrass...

Corrections.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2002... * The name of Frank Costagliola was misspelled in the Remembering Pearl Harbor article that appeared in the November-December issue of DAV Magazine. We regret the error. * The names of two members of Class XI of the DAV's National Service...

In appreciation ...(Senator Joseph L. Bruno awarded for assisting homeless)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... New York State Senator Joseph L. Bruno, center, receives a DAV plaque, Jacket and Ground Zero T-shirt from the DA V in recognition of his support of the Albany Hornless Veterans Stand Down. Senator Bruno provided assistance enabling the New...

Golden Corral provides Chow, cash, and charity for DAV.(Disabled American Veterans)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Most veterans were quick to answer Chow Call when they were in uniform. On Nov. 12, 2001, more than 400 Golden Corral restaurants nationwide called out to veterans and active duty military by providing free dinners. Grateful veterans and active...

2nd annual Saturday Salute benefits homeless veterans.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... DAV National Headquarters Executive Director Richard E. Patterson (pictured at right) was on hand to deliver the keynote address at the second annual Saturday Salute on Nov. 17, 2001. The annual event benefits Joseph House, a multi-service...

Making a difference. (Chaplain's Corner).
January 1, 2002... As I stood on the tarmac and watched the body bags taken off the aircraft and saw some of the women mourn over the bodies of their husbands or sons I realized that these men are probably no older than 3 5 years at the most. I also realized that...

Auxiliary Service Fund Donors.(funding for disabled veterans)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
January 1, 2002... The following donated $100 or more to the DAV Auxiliary Service Fund: DAVA State Department of Arizona; DAVA State Department of Florida; DAVA State Department of the District of Columbia; DAVA State Department of Indiana; DAVA State Department...

Charitable Service Trust helps terrorist attack victims, homeless vets.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... The DAV's Charitable Service Trust is helping brighten the lives of veterans and their families as they face some of the darkest days in our nation's history. The Charitable Service Trust recently provided financial support for programs...

Walking for disabled and homeless veterans ...
January 1, 2002... Cutting the ribbon to begin the first Veterans Memorial Day Walk in Marietta, Ga., are from left, Commander James E. Phagan, DA V Department of Georgia; Judy Cummings, Parks and Recreation, Marietta, Ga.; the Honorable Ansley Meaders, Mayor,...

We Stand By You.(personal letter from military personnel)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Dear Dad; We are still at sea. The remainder of our port visits have all been cancelled. We have spent every day since the attacks going back and forth within imaginary boxes drawn in the ocean, standing high-security watches, and trying...

Gold Star Mothers: fighting the bravest battle.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... As poet Joaquin Miller noted, the bravest battles are not fought on the battlefield but in the heart of a mother who has lost a loved one in war. Ask any one of the American Gold Star Mothers who has experienced the loss of a son or...

Community Service in Sunshine State.
January 1, 2002... Members of DAV Chapter and Auxiliary Unit 13, Bay Pines, Fla. pose with 5th Grade students at the Gulf Beach Elementary School in St. Pete Beach, during a presentation and flag retirement ceremony at the school. In addition to the flag...

TV coverage ...
January 1, 2002... Flint, Michigan TV Channel 12 personality Joel Fyke, center, joins DAV Department of Michigan Membership Chairman Al Hindes, left, and his wife, DAV Auxiliary Unit 3 Commander Ruth Hindes at the Golden Corral Military Appreciation Night in...

Reunions.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Reunions.. Because of the increasing number of requests and the space limitations of our magazine, we must limit publication of unit reunions to one time only. Send such notices at least six months in advance to: Reunions, DAV 3, Magazine. P.O....

Inquiries.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Inquiries... This column is for inquiries submitted to DAV members and other interested persons attempting to locate persons to substantiate a claim for service-connected injuries. Your request will be processed through various means in an...

Benjamin Vinci, a disabled World War II veteran, who served as a member of Amy Coast Artillery Gurard.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Benjamin Vinci, a disabled World War II veteran, who served as a member of the 97th Army Coast Artillery Guard, is seeking anyone who recalls him being wounded by machinegun fire from a Japanese aircraft on Dec. 7, 1941, especially the man he...

Foget-me-not drive.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Members of DAV Chapter 13, Forest Acres, S.C., conduct a Forget-Me-Not Drive at the Ft. Jackson Army, Air Force Exchange Service. Participating in the drive are from left, Pearl Harbor Survivor and Chapter Assistant Chaplain Salvatore Galante,...

Aircraft Museum seeks donations, invites visitors.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Six miles east of downtown Pueblo, Colo., just off Highway 50 at the Pueblo Memorial Airport, is where you'll find the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, a gem of an aircraft museum for military aircraft enthusiasts, and they need your help to...

Retired NSO Michael J. Balle dies.(National Service Officer)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2002... Michael J. Balle, 79, a retired DAV National Service Officer (NSO) passed away on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2001 in Michigan. "Michael Balle served more than 22 years as a DAV Department of Michigan Service Officer and DAV NSO providing needed...