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Fish’n Trips for Heroes

Our speaker at the last meeting was Jeff Mason, professional guide. Jeff, in conjunction with the JBLM, provides free fishing trips for wounded warriors. In addition, he is expanding the trips to widows and families of fallen soldiers. I met Jeff at Midwinter Conference in Vancouver and asked him to speak to our Post, which he graciously did. He has a great program and our Post contributed $500.

JBLM Honors Vietnam Vets

JBLM Honors Vietnam VetsMost of you missed it but for those Vietnam vets who did attend, it was an event you’ll never forget. All of the service branches were present and they were excellent hosts. Plus, it was just great being around so many veterans who served in Vietnam. General Barry McCaffrey was the keynote speaker and a veteran of Vietnam, serving three tours and the recipient of two Silver Stars, three Purple Hearts, and two Distinguished Service Crosses. I’m not sure you can find a better advocate of the Vietnam veteran than General McCaffrey. Personally, it was interesting going back to a place I had gone through Basic Training. The reception getting off the bus was a bit better this time.