March is a very special month for Women and Vietnam Veterans. I ask that you reach out to a women that served in an Active, Reserve or spousal role in support of our freedoms, and thank them for their service. On March 29 we take time out to honor our Vietnam veterans for their service and sacrifice. It's a great time to visit our brothers and sisters at a local VSO in your area. Remember our Vietnam Veterans with an NCOA Medallion! I have had the honor of presenting several Vietnam Veterans during my cruises. Just enjoy the day and remember. The month of March being Women's Appreciation Month, I would like to share with you a few glass ceiling breaking achievements over the past year:
Our NCOA Conference is right around the corner and your attendance is truly requested. I sincerely hope that you are planning to attend this years Annual Conference this year. It will be here before you know. I believe this years Conference will be one to remember. Our Executive Director has pulled out all the stops this year and it will be a grand event. See you there! Rogue Chapter member Norman Morgan presented a Vietnam Medallion to Navy veteran Harvey Miller. This was the 1,000th Medallion presented by Rogue Chapter members!
Rogue Chapter Chairman Terry Haines presents a WWII Medallion to Millie Duffy, daughter of Army veteran Lawrence Stallsworth.
NCOA Life Member 1SG(R) Sean L. Johnson presented an NCOA Vietnam War Medallion to SGT Tim Dupre, a blind veteran, during a church service in Vicksburg, MS. It was a very emotional moment because Mr. Dupre flew from San Francisco, CA, for a family event and the surprise presentation was part of it.
NCOA Life Member Eric W. Shumpert recently had the honor of recognizing Jim Compton, Air Force veteran, with the presentation of the NCOA Vietnam War Medallion while at the Sumter Masonic Lodge No. 364 Ancient Free Masons, Mr. Compton noted that this was only the second time that he had been welcomed home. January 20, 2024 - Three members of the NCOA Sunshine State Chapter #1683, Chairman Mike Bogmenko, Vice Chairman Sid Korvun (Medallion Chairman), and Chapter Secretary Jonathan Jones, attended the 100th birthday party for World War 2 Army Air Corp veteran William E. Olson. Olson served in the South Pacific Theater. Mr Olson lives in Beacon Woods neighborhood in Hudson Florida and attributes his longevity to having regular doctor checkups and a great wife.
December 16, 2023 - 1SG (Ret)) Sean L. Johnson presented SP5 David D. Jackson with the NCOA Vietnam War Medallion at his family's annual Christmas dinner. Eighty-five family members were in attendance - with 25 family members being veterans and one family member currently serving as an active duty Marine. Also in attendance were Mayor George Flagges, Jr. (Mayor of Vicksburg, MS) and Sheriff Martin Pace (Sheriff of Warren County, MS). On 8 January Grand Knight Sir Paul Siverson, partnered with Mission BBQ in Jacksonville, NC to provide lunch at the local homeless shelter in early observance of the annual "Day of Service."
Rogue Chapter Chairman assisted by trustee David Haines presented a Vietnam Medallion to Army veteran Ronald Klopfer.
It was a great day to present a WWII, two Korean and four Vietnam Legacy Medallions at a Roseburg, Oregon Care Home. Pictured (L-R) standing in the background are Roger Boucock (VVA #805, Vice President, Carol Hunt (Douglas County Veterans Forum Vice Chairwoman), and Ron Dukes (NCOA Chapter 1308 Chairman). (Photo submitted by staff)
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