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Veterans Connection: MCVSC Newsletter |
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This is the last newsletter before Veterans Day so this issue is packed with the many veteran events for Nov 11 around the Dayton area. While there are far too many events to attend them all, we hope you all have a very special Veteran's Day that honors the sacrifices you have made to this country. As always, we thank you for your service.
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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7th Annual Freedom Whiskey
| | | Take part in the 7th Annual Freedom Whiskey Veterans Day Celebration! Join us on Sat, Nov 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the Miamisburg Moose Lodge as we honor and celebrate our brave veterans and their families. Enjoy an evening filled with live music, delicious food, and of course, plenty of whiskey! Let's come together to show our appreciation for those who have served our country. Don't miss out on this special event!
The event will honor the 2024 Veteran of the Year, Dr. Cassie Barlow, Colonel, United States Air Force (retired).
Proceeds from the event will go to Hunters Helping Heroes. |
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Job Fair at Wright Patt
| Recruit Military, in partnership with Disabled American Veterans, will hold a job fair at Wright Patterson Air Force base on Thursday, November 7. The job fair connects employers seeking to hire veterans with viable candidates. Booths are still available for employers looking to hire veterans.
A diverse group of exhibitors have already registered, including large companies (Johnson Controls, FirstEnergy), government agencies (U.S. Post Office, Miamisburg Police Department), and many mid-sized businesses.
All veteran job seekers are encouraged to come, especially engineers, logistics specialists, and data analysts. | | | |
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Veteran Spotlight: Richard Gard
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Dayton's oldest surviving World War II veteran, Richard Gard, passed away on October 10, 2024. Gard was 101.
Gard was drafted in 1943 at the age of 18. During World War II he landed on Utah Beach in Normandy three days after D-Day.
Gard's time in Europe was marked by feats of heroism. He earned a Silver Star for actions during the Battle of the Bulge. Gard also earned two Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart. |
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In 1945 Gard was injured in Belgium. The war ended before he could rejoin his division, but he continued to serve in the Army Reserves for two years. In 1950 he was recalled to active duty for the Korean War. Gard rose to the rank of master sergeant.
Gard was born in Union City, Ohio but lived in West Carrollton since 1950. He attended the University of Dayton and worked for NCR and Cessna Aircraft.
For a more in-depth profile, check out this piece by the Dayton Daily News or his profile at the Eisenhower Foundation. |
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October Poll: Have you applied for benefits?
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Thank you to everyone who has contributed in our past polls. The data we collect from these polls is valuable and helps us to better serve the veteran community in Montgomery County.
For this months poll, we ask, have you applied for disability benefits with the VA?
Submissions of this poll are anonymous to encourage transparency. |
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Dayton VA Helps Combat Homelessness
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In 2024 Dayton VA has helped 224 homeless veterans find permanent housing, already exceeding their goal of 194. Of those 224 veterans, only 8 returned to homelessness.
WDTN did a story on the progress, focusing on veteran James Lemaster. Once Lemaster connected with VA they helped him find housing and employment.
If you encounter any veterans facing the challenge of homelessness, please direct them to the Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission. Not only do we help these veterans obtain benefits from VA, we also provide direct support to veterans in need in our community. |
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Check out all the Veterans Day Event in the Dayton area. We'll continue to add new events to our calendar when we become aware of them. |
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Veterans Appreciation Day
11:00 a.m., Nov 7, 2024.
Dayton Metro Library West Branch
300 Abbey Avenue
Dayton, OH 45417 |
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Veterans Day Parade & Resource Fair
MCVSC will be present!
10:00 a.m., Nov 9, 2024.
Dayton VA Medical Center
4100 West Third Street
Dayton, OH 45428 |
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Veterans Exhibit
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Nov 9, 2024.
Centerville Library
111 W. Spring Valley Pike
Centerville, OH 45458 |
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Veterans Day Celebration
11:00 a.m., Nov 11, 2024.
Cornerstone Park
5210 Cornerstone N Blvd
Centerville, OH 45440 |
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Veterans Day at OnPar Entertainment
25¢ wings!
Nov 11, 2024.
OnPar Entertainment
4464 Indian Ripple Road
Dayton, OH 45440 |
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Veterans Day Service
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Nov 11, 2024.
Veterans Memorial Park
426 East Central Avenue
Miamisburg, OH 45342 |
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Veterans Day Ceremony
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Nov 11, 2024.
Veterans Memorial Park
1911 North Fairfield Road
Beavercreek, OH 45432 |
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Freedom Whiskey Celebration
6:00 p.m., Nov 16, 2024.
Miamisburg Moose Lodge
2110 East Central Avenue
Miamisburg, OH 45342 |
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Prepare for a smashing good time at our Pumpkin Smash! Bid a gleeful farewell to your Halloween pumpkins in the most spectacular way possible. Grab your gourds and join us for a day of pumpkin-smashing mayhem.
Fee: Free entry event
Ages: All ages welcome
Location: Vandalia Sports Complex |
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Special Deals
| | | Veterans Day: Free Buffet
Golden Corral is offering a free "Thank You" meal to all veterans and active military members. Military Appreciation Night begins at 4:00 p.m.
Golden Corral partners with Disabled American Veterans and has given away 6.4 million meals to veterans in the past 23 years.
November 11, 2024
6611 Miller Ln
Dayton, OH 45414 |
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Upcoming Events & Important Dates |
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| | 9:00 a.m., Nov 2, 2024. Veteran's Breakfast, first Saturday of every month.
6418 Miller Ln, Dayton, OH 45414 | | | |
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| | | 10:00 a.m., Nov 13, 2024. MCVSC meeting | | | |
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| | 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Nov 20, 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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| | 10:00 a.m., Nov 30, 2024. Veteran's Breakfast, last Saturday of every month.
2030 E Dorothy Lane, Kettering, OH 45420 | | | |
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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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