The Orange County VSO has been preparing for the event with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Task Force for the Homeless and other county VSOs in the Southeast Texas region. The event will host many service agencies in the Golden Triangle area to provide information on benefits, housing and other assistance.
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VFW Post 2775 posted colors for the last time at Foster's Bluff
(Photo: courtesy photo)
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New officers begin their duties July 1.
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One of the first VA medical centers in the country to offer this advanced technology, the Trilogy accelerator is capable of providing image-guided radiation therapy, which allows for improved tumor localization and treatment precision through the use of an integrated CT scanner.
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The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is home to a new Varian Trilogy linear accelerator, considered one of the most versatile cancer treatment devices available in the field of radiation therapy.
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At LCM the flags were carried by students Paul Daleo - American Flag, and Ian Patsfield - Texas Flag, and were escorted by drummers, Andrew Borel - far right and Steven Perry – far left
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Area schools participated in various Veterans Day activities this week.
Orangefield Junior High Students honored area veterans with a breakfast and memorial service. Students invited veterans to the event, sponsored by O.J.H. Student Council and the Social Studies Department.
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Sterling family honored with Blue Star
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American Legion Post 250 presents a Blue Star Banner, double Blue Star to Leonard Sterling in honor of having two members of his family on active duty.
As veterans start the new academic year, the leader of The American Legion said he is happy to see that they will be able to enjoy the benefits of the new GI Bill.
“August 1st will be a proud day for us,” said David K. Rehbein, national commander of the nation’s largest veterans service organization. “That’s when the educational benefits in the Post -9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act take effect –benefits that The American Legion worked hard to bring about.”
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William Wells
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The Navy has a force of highly specialized undersea boats and sailors. That force is the submarine service. The "Silent Service" has a distinguished record unequaled by any other service.
A local veterans group meets quarterly to remember the lost submarines and the men who sailed on them.
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Pictured left to right: Congressman Kevin Brady, Post Commander Mike Reilly, Parents of local serviceman receiving a certificate and a Blue Star Banner, Post Adjutant Arlene Howland at Podium and Post Service Officer Jerry Childress during the last program held by Post 250.
(Photo: Marv Howland)
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Bridge City and Orangefield American Legion Post 250 members are asking the local community for help in reviving an old tradition for local families of active duty service members to show their pride in their loved ones and their patriotism for the country.
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Army Sgt. Jeremy Savoie was on leave at the last Blue Star Banner ceremony held by the American Legion Post 250. Savoie’s wife, Tania and mother, Tammy Padilla were also present at the ceremony.
(Photo: Penny LeLeux)
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Awarded 3 Green Globes by Green Building Initiative™
“The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center is pleased to accept the Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes in recognition of our energy efficiency efforts,” said Adam C. Walmus, MEDVAMC director. "Through this achievement, we have demonstrated our commitment to environmental stewardship while also lowering our energy costs and saving taxpayer dollars.”
Skipper Free
One of nature’s spectacular displays of
beauty and mystery are those
pretty little butterflies that flutter
in circles in tow direction at
the same time... sometimes making
abrupt u-turns or suddenly veering
straight up!
The blooming fields of ragweed and goldenrod this time of year get “crowned” with their glorious yellow presence, yet they never seem to light on a flower; they seem to be in perpetual motion.
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Army Sgt. Jeremy Savoie was on leave at the last Blue Star Banner ceremony held by the American Legion Post 250. Savoie’s wife, Tania and mother, Tammy Padilla were also present at the ceremony.
(Photo: Penny LeLeux)
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Bridge City and Orangefield residents will soon see an old tradition return as local families of active duty service members show their pride for their loved ones and their patriotism for the country.
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VFW Post 2772’s George Jones and Gail Duhon.
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Orange VFW Post 2775 and Ladies Auxiliary kicked-off the new fiscal year with a Barbecue / Membership Drive with post commander George Jones and Auxiliary President Gail Duhon leading the event.
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry visited El Paso native Sgt. Javier Fernandez, a fanatic University of Texas-El Paso "Miners" sports junkie, and other Soldiers assigned to 4th Brigade, 1st Armored Division "Highlander" in Iraq, July 19.
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry visited Soldiers assigned to 4th Brigade, 1st Armored Division "Highlander" in Iraq, July 19.
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Jerry Childress
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It’s been a long time – too long indeed – since I wrote something for The Record, but when I was asked to contribute to the anniversary edition, it’s a true pleasure. The Record has always been a friend to Orange County veterans, and so many stories have been published about their heroic deeds.
