Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Inter-Veterans July

 Next Interveterans Council Meeting is 7PM, June 26, 2019 at the Navy Club.  No meeting July or August.  Next meeting September 25, 2019.

Need to discuss State Fair, Veterans Day Parade, Wreaths Across America, Chatham Hog Roast for Honor Flight on July 27, Chatham American Legion Thunder Night in Chatham Aug 9th (tacos).

 

Hi All........ Our Fundraising and Outreach committee has organized a fundraiser on July 19th. Nancy’s Pizza, Spfld will sponsor the event, see flyer below for details. The food is top notch, eat in, carry out or delivery. Mention LLHF when ordering. See you there.  

 

 

 

Celebrate Fourth of July by Sending Exchange Gift Cards to Warfighters

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Public Affairs
NEWS RELEASE: 19-076                                                   June 24, 2019
EXCHANGE MEDIA CONTACT: ALEXANDRA PIRKLE – PIRKLEAC@AAFES.COM


DALLAS – Members of the public can show support for service members and their families this Fourth of July by sending gift cards from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s website, ShopMyExchange.com.

The Exchange offers two types of gift cards. E-gift cards may be redeemed online only at ShopMyExchange.com. Physical gift cards can be used at any Army, Air Force, Navy or Marine Corps exchange, including contingency locations in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as at ShopMyExchange.com, MyNavyExchange.com and ShopCGX.com.

Military shoppers may use the gift cards to purchase snacks, electronics, books, clothing and more.

“Anyone—including civilians—can give an Exchange gift card to the service members, retirees and Veterans in their lives as a gesture of appreciation," said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor. “Exchange gift cards are an affordable and easy way to thank Warfighters

July 4 Mass of Remembrance To Honor All United States Veterans




Dates: Jul-04-2019 - Jul-04-2019
Time: 9:00 am Oak Ridge Cemetery, South of Lincoln’s Tomb.  Please  bring lawn chairs for your comfort.  In case of rain, Mass will be held at the Oak Ridge Cemetery Chapel.  Open to the public.  Call 528-6461 for more information.
Proudly provided by Staab Funeral Homes and the Bishop McNicholas War Veterans Post 1916.


A possible breakthrough treatment for PTSD

A simple shot in the neck could put PTSD sufferers on the path to recovery. Bill Whitaker reports.Jun 16, 2019
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sgb-a-possible-breakthrough-treatment-for-ptsd-60-minutes-2019-06-16/?fbclid=IwAR20kT18QOw-qeWtrXDZH-sJqy9G50gEO076Jm_740NHZv9zavvjTpr2AkQ





Veterans Hiring event.

Hog Roast for Honor Flight July 27th at the Chatham American Legion.

Northenders Quarter Auction July 7

 

Annual Purple Heart Day

 

A possible breakthrough treatment for PTSD

A simple shot in the neck could put PTSD sufferers on the path to recovery. Bill Whitaker reports.Jun 16, 2019
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/sgb-a-possible-breakthrough-treatment-for-ptsd-60-minutes-2019-06-16/?fbclid=IwAR20kT18QOw-qeWtrXDZH-sJqy9G50gEO076Jm_740NHZv9zavvjTpr2AkQ