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Veterans Connection: MCVSC Newsletter |
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Please continue to forward the newsletter and ask fellow veterans to subscribe. With over 36,000 veterans in the county, we’ve still got a long way to get them all subscribed, so please help by referring local veterans to https://mcvsc.org/subscribe. |
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August 2024 Poll | | Thank you to everyone who participated in our August 2024 poll. These polls help us collect data that will allow us to better serve veterans in Montgomery County. It looks like our largest cohort of newsletter readers belong to Vietnam Veterans of America closely followed by Veterans of Foreign Wars. | |
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"Honoring Our Veterans" at Levitt
| On September 14th, 2024 at Levitt Pavilion the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission is proud to sponsor a free concert featuring War Hippies: Scooter Brown & Donnie Reiss with Guitars4Heroes opening. Come for a night of great music with a fantastic atmosphere.
134 S Main St. Dayton, Oh 45402 (across from the Dayton Convention Center)
Concert begins at 7 p.m.
You can bring a lawn chair or blanket or rent a lawn chair for a $5 donation. |
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Volunteer for Patriot Day
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Carry the Load, a national nonprofit dedicated to bringing Americans together to honor our heroes, is seeking volunteers to help clean headstones and beautify Dayton National Cemetery.
Dayton National Cemetery is located on the grounds of the Dayton VA, which began its life as a National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers in 1867. Veterans of every major military conflict dating back to the Revolutionary War are interred in Dayton National Cemetery. Please help keep this historic cemetery beautiful to honor the heroes buried there. |
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Design for Veterans Memorial Expansion
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The City of Centerville has released the bronze medallion design for their Stubbs Park Veterans Memorial Plaza expansion. The expansion will pay tribute to the Space Force, the only branch of service currently not represented at the park.
Artist Olivia Faillace designed the winning entry which features three Guardians working together to facilitate a rocket launch into outer space, symbolizing the teamwork and technological prowess that define this newest branch of the military. A computer and satellite are prominently depicted in the scene and reflect the critical role of technology in Space Force operations.
Centerville is still seeking donations to help fund the project. |
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Wright State hosts VRCN National Convening
| Nearly 300 veteran collaborators, leaders, and community members representing hundreds of veteran organizations met in Dayton for the VetResources Community Network (VRCN) annual convening. The goal is to collaborate to help improve outcomes for veterans and their families, especially those transitioning to civilian life.
At the event, The Greater Miami Valley myVeteran Community of Ohio was one of two winners of the first ever Community Catalyst Award.
VRCN is a VA initiative to connect with veteran communities and nonprofits. |
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Veteran Spotlight: Jeffrey Mims
| Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims is well known for his long career in education as a teacher, coach, and president of the Dayton Education Association. But before becoming an educator, Mayor Mims served his country by joining the Air Force in 1965. He served with the 604th Air Commando Squadron in Vietnam between 1967–1968.
In an interview with 2 News, Mims said, "It always gives me a sense of confidence knowing that, you know, I have done something very challenging by choice and that I’ve been able to come out of that and learned a lot from that.” |
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| August 31st & September 1st
Check out the Revolutionary War era themed Fair at New Boston in Clark County at George Rogers Park. Veterans, active military, and first responders can get tickets at a discounted rate of $8 for one day or $12 for two.
The Fair at New Boston features tons of amazing food, hand crafted goods, and fantastic entertainment. Located on the site of the Battle of Peckuwe, where George Rogers Clark engaged with the Shawnee during the Revolutionary War. The park features a fort, a Native American village, and a guided path tour of the battlefield. | |
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Upcoming Events & Important Dates |
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| | 10:00 a.m., Aug 31, 2024. Veteran's Breakfast, last Saturday of every month.
2030 E Dorothy Lane, Kettering, OH 45420 | | | |
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| | 9:00 a.m., Sept 7, 2024. Veteran's Breakfast, first Saturday of every month.
6418 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH 45414 | | | |
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| | | 10:00 a.m., Sept 4, 2024. MCVSC meeting (moved from regular time) | | | |
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| | 7:00 p.m., Sept 14, 2024. Honoring Our Veterans: War Hippies, Scooter Brown & Donnie Reis w/ Guitars4Heroes Opening
Levitt Pavilion Concert. Free admission.
Sponsored by MCVSC! | | | |
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| | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Sept 18, 2024. Veteran Owned Business Networking meeting. Meets third Wednesday of every month.
Wright State University, Veteran & Military Center, located in Allyn Hall. Please park in Lot 10. | | | |
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Help Fellow Veterans Sign Up |
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The work of the Montgomery County Veterans Services Commission is only possible if we're able to reach the veterans that need our help. Do your part and forward it to your veteran friends. Ask them to go subscribe: https://mcvsc.org/subscribe |
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