VFW Smith-Wynn Post 96

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Post 96 members attended the Khobar Towers Memorial Monument Dedication Ceremony, at the Gunter Annex, (Air Force Enlisted Heritage Research Institute) on 24 June 2022. Left to right are Quartermaster, Charles Stults, Adjutant Bill Chivalette and Post Commander, Robert C. Carr.

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"Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day."
More than 9 million Americans served from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. 6 million are still living. Mar 29th is the date of the withdrawal of military units from South Vietnam in 1973. The members of Post 96 honor their service.

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Our next Post General Meeting is on Monday, Feb. 28th at 11:00 at the Golden Corral, located at 1480 Eastern Blvd. Meet with other combat veterans in a non-smoking, non-alcohol environment and eat lunch with us. Veterans helping Veterans!

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Good news! Our next regular monthly Post meeting will be held at the Golden Corral on Jan. 31st, 2022 at 11:00. It will be great to be back at our meeting room again with a buffet and more space. Hope you can make to the meeting!

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Today at the Tuskegee VAMC, a drive-thru parade of Veteran's organizations was held for the patients & staff of the Community Living Center. Commander Carr & Adjutant Hilton participated and our Post 96 donated snacks & water to the VAMC.

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VFW Post 96 General Meeting will be held on Jan. 25th at 11:00 am at SINCLAIR'S EAST Restaurant at 7847 Vaughn Rd. A set meal will be provided. Please respond if attending and bring a mask for the times when not eating. See you there!

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From Post 96 Commander Robert Carr -
May the Joy and Peace of Christmas be with you throughout the year.

Wishing you a Season of Blessings.

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Next Post 96 Meeting will be on Nov. 30th, 11 am at Sinclair's East at 7847 Vaughn Rd (across from Publix). A set meal will be provided. Please RSVP & bring a mask!

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Our next Post General Meeting will be on Monday, Sept. 28th at 11:00 at our "temporary" location. It will be at the AL VFW Headquarters (1231 Carmichael Way in Montgomery). Please bring a mask.

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Post member Bill Chivalette spoke about the recently released movie #TheLastFullMeasure, A1C William Pitsenbarger, USAF PJ, and the long road to his award of the Medal of Honor. Bill dedicated many years of work as an Air Force consultant with the movie.

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Earlier this month, our Post sponsored and conducted its 62nd annual Montgomery County Spelling Bee at partner Frazer United Methodist Church. Thanks to County Coordinator Brian Petters, Charles Stults (Judge), Robert Carr (Moderator) and Registrars Judy Stults and Mark Hilton.

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Our Feburary post meeting is Monday at 1100, @goldencorral on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery, Alabama. #VFWPostPride

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2/2: Your generosity toward your fellow veterans is certainly a blessing as we continue our mission of supporting America’s defenders together.

May you and those you hold dear enjoy all the bounty and joy of this special day.

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1/2: The Officers of your Post Pray for your safety while traveling during this #Thanksgiving Holiday. May the Blessings of this week keep us ever mindful of those less fortunate.

We are grateful for your service to our beloved nation and thankful for your continued friendship.

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Our November post meeting is Monday at 1100, @GoldenCorral on Eastern Boulevard in Montgomery Alabama. #VFWPostPride

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@CityofMGM #VeteransDay2019 Program was held today at @BiscuitBaseball stadium. Veterans Relief fundraising #BuddyPoppy's and #VFW presence were (L-R) Bill Hardy, Bill Chivalette, Commander Robert Carr, Terry Fetzer, Bob Reed and Surgeon Josh Yates. #VFWPostPride

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2/2 Always remember, that when no one else has your back, turn to your fellow combat veterans and we will stand beside you. #VFWPostPride #VeteransDay

Let us enjoy OUR Day, #VeteransDay2019!
Commander Carr

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1/2 Comrades, It is my honor to serve as your Commander in our beloved @VFW96. I Pray for all of you and your families to enjoy the Freedom that has been provided by you and our brothers and sisters that did not make it home.

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Officers from the VFW Department of Alabama, in the photo, include State Commander Jerry Anger, Adjutant/QM Lee Lambert, and VFW Service Officer Melissa Adams. VFW Post 12185 members shown are Post Commander Tracy Simmons and Bill Millington.

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On the final day of the Alabama National Guard Retiree Appreciation Event in Montgomery, VFW members from the VFW Department of Alabama, VFW Post 12185 (Alabaster), our VFW Post 96, and #Humana, pose for a group photograph.

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Included in the photo are Post 96 volunteers Post Commander Robert Carr, Surgeon Josh Yates, Jason Hughes and William & Cheryl Grinstead. (Volunteering yesterday were Post members Bill Chivalette, Adjutant Mark Hilton and Quartermaster Charles Stults.)