425th Regimental Association Newsletter – Fall/Winter 2014

425th Regimental Association

E-Newsletter

Fall/Winter, 2014

Renew Your Association Membership Online!

You may now enroll in the Association and renew your current membership online through the Association website. We are using PayPal to accept credit cards, but you do not need a PayPal account. You can use either MasterCard or Visa. Go to this link to go to the Association Membership Center to renew your membership. http://425regiment.org/?page_id=1040

Joint 82nd Airborne Division Association/425th Regimental Association Picnic

We had our joint picnic on July 28th at the Bruce VFW Post in St. Clair Shores. A good time was had by all. Shirts, hats and other Association clothing was available.

During the Association business meeting, the following items were addressed:

1. The Dining Out was discussed and the was a sentiment that a more casual event was desired. It was decided to hold a “Prop Blast” at Kennedy’s Irish Pub on September 20th.
2. It was decided that it was in the best interests of the membership to incorporate the Association. Dean Burchill was tasked to submit the appropriate paperwork to the State of Michigan.
3. Dave Lincicome reported on the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show at Willow Run. This is a great fund-raising event and a lot of fun for those who volunteer for it.
4. It was decided that the current officers would continue for the next year.

Prop Blast – Kennedy’s Irish Pub

We gathered at 1600 and those that attended had a terrific time. The Association provided food, everyone bought their own drinks, shared jump lies, and generally enjoyed the being with old friends.

Thunder Over Michigan

The 125th Infantry and the 425th Regimental Association assist the air show by providing guides for parking. This is a lot of fun and a great fund-raising opportunity. Volunteers get a chance to see much of the show from the parking lot, and some close up views during breaks. It’s also interesting to see the re-enactors as they wander through the area. We want to give a big thanks to the following volunteers.

Bob Lagana                 Chuck Lovett

Dean Burchill              Pete Bondurzuc

Tony Lopiccolo           Heather Lopiccolo

Phil Griglio                  Richard Anderson

Richard Fox                 Murray Ruppel

Dave Lincicome           Mike Lincicome-USMC

Craig Lehr

Farewell To SSG Guy Skabardis

We are sorry to report that Gaitis (Guy) Skabardis, passed away suddenly on Saturday July 12, at the age of 77.   Guy was a former member of Co F (Ranger) 425 Infantry Regiment. He also had a son, Eric Skabardis that was a member of Co F  as well.

Services were held at the W.L. Case Funeral Chapel in Saginaw on July 17th

Military Star Card

Consider applying for the Military Star Card and get a 10% discount at Exchange food courts and $.05 discount at the Exchange gas station. (NOTE: The discounts only apply at Army and Air Force Exchanges.)   http://www.shopmyexchange.com/exchangecredit

Serve Your Community Through “The Mission Continues”

In 2013, The Mission Continues introduced a new way for veterans to continue serving at home – the service platoon. A service platoon is a team of veterans, active duty service members, guardsmen and reservists that mobilizes together to solve a specific challenge in their community.

In Washington, D.C. a service platoon works to reduce hunger amongst inner-city youth. In Phoenix, another platoon works to eradicate chronic veteran homelessness. And in Orlando, members of the local platoon are mentoring at-risk youth.

United by the common bond of military service, platoons offer veterans the opportunity to make an impact in their community, and connect with others through regular social and networking events. It’s an opportunity to serve alongside a motivated team and tackle a tough and meaningful mission. It’s an opportunity to make a difference.

With the city in bankruptcy, the Detroit Service Platoon has stepped in with a commitment to community regeneration as it helps tear down some of the 40,000 dilapidated buildings recommended for removal, clear space for sustainable urban projects, and get the city back on its feet.

For more information, click on this link – https://www.missioncontinues.org/service-platoon/Detroit-1st-platoon

425th Regimental Association Board Of Directors, Contact Information 

President:                   Richard Anderson – president@425regiment.org

Vice President             Mark Evans – vicepresident@425regiment.org

Secretary:                  Tony Lopiccolo – secretary@425regiment.org

Treasurer:                  Tom Neff  – treasurer@425regiment.org

Historian:                    Don Bugg – historian@425regiment.org

RCSM:                        Dean Burchill – csm@425regiment.org

Adjutant :                    Bob Wangen – adjutant@425regiment.org

Quartermaster:            David Lincicome – quartermaster@425regiment.org

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425th Regimental Association Prop Blast

20 Sep 2014

Kennedy’s Irish Pub
1055 W Huron St, Waterford Township, MI 48328
(248) 681-1050

Meet at the Company F table – Yes, it’s still there!

1600 hrs until ?????

We have a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express at 4350 Pontiac Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328. 248-674-3434.
Ask for block code RAA. Double rooms for $ 95.00 + tax per night.
This offer is good till 17 SEP 14.
There is no shuttle from the hotel.

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425th Regimental Association Newsletter – Summer 2014

425th Regimental Association

E-Newsletter

Summer, 2014

NOTE: If you are using an Army Knowledge Online email address or an email address from your employer, we recommend that you use a personal email account. This is so we can stay in contact with you regardless of your employment or military status.

425th Regimental Association 2014 Dining Out

The first Dining Out since the inactivation of the unit was held at the Bruce VFW Post on April 12th. It was well attended with 109 members and family present.

The evening started with time to reacquaint with old friends and comrades. Some had not seen each other in years and many of the most recent members of Co F were able to meet some of the original members of the unit. As the stories (jump lies) were told with the altitudes higher, winds stronger, and nights darker, the revelry was interrupted as everyone was asked to take their seats for dinner.

The formal portion of the evening was initiated with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Airborne Prayer.

The Roll Call of Absent Friends was followed by a moment of silence.

Regimental CSM Dean Burchill discussed the Memorial Monument at Camp Grayling and

President Dick Anderson recognized former First Sergeants and Commanders in attendance and introduced the guest speaker, former Co F First Sergeant and now CSM Bryan Merkel of the 1st Bn, 125 Infantry.

CSM Merkel recalled his time with Company F, his two deployments with the unit. When comparing his time on active duty prior to joining Company F and his time in other units since leaving the unit, he said his time with Company F was the best.

The key point of his presentation was that soldiers from Company F have been assigned to many other units and they are making a difference and adding value in every case. They are setting a new standard for excellence that is increasing unit performance.

Following CSM Merkel’s presentation dinner was served. It was generally agreed that the food was delicious and there was plenty of it.

The social gathering continued after dinner and many members hung around to adjourn to the post’s club room to continue the celebration.

We want to give special thank you to the team that coordinated this event:

• Dean Burchill – Team Leader
• Mark Day
• Mark Evans
• Tony Lopiccolo
• David Lincicome
• Richard Anderson
• Tom Neff
• Basil Zaviski

Thunder Over Michigan

Once again David Lincicome will be leading the charge for our parking project at the Willow Run Airport.   It will be the weekend of 9 & 10 August.  As in the past the Association will receive funds for our coffers in accordance to the number of volunteers we have working the parking concession. We have done well  the past several years. Let’s make this another banner year.  You can work both days or just one and get  to see the air show free.  Workers will receive their choice of a  free logo hat / T-shirt or license plate.   For more details or to volunteer contact David Lincicome.

Joint 82nd Airborne Division Association/425th Regimental Association Picnic

Saturday. 26 July 2014 / Family Picnic starts at 1100 hrs

Bruce VFW Post /  28404 E. Jefferson Ave,   St. Clair Shores, MI.   (Located between 11 & 12 mile Roads)

As in the past, the 82^nd Association will be supplying hot dogs, hamburgers, (Burned to order) condiments, paper plates, utensils, and beer.  (please put a generous donation in the can to cover these and other costs)

Dinner is pot luck and those attending are encouraged to bring a dish to pass. The grill opens around noon.

There will be games for the kids, so you are also encouraged to bring a prize to donate (possibly something from the dollar store) for kids up to age 12.

At present there will be a skydive demo jump between 1300 and 1400 hours.  The 82nd will be running a closest to the pin raffle where for $5 you can buy a measurement (in increments of two inches).  (Time subject to change). If you pick the closest skydiver to the target you will win  50% of the money taken in.  The skydivers volunteer their jump to help the 82nd Association but the Jump A/C and fuel are not free so this pays for their expenses.  Make as many guesses at 5 bucks per as you wish.

Military Star Card

Consider applying for the Military Star Card and get a 10% discount at Exchange food courts and $.05 discount at the Exchange gas station. (NOTE: The discounts only apply at Army and Air Force Exchanges.)   http://www.shopmyexchange.com/exchangecredit/

425 Regimental Association Board Of Directors, Contact Information 

President:                    Richard Anderson – president@425regiment.org

Vice President            Mark Evans – vicepresident@425regiment.org

Secretary:                    Tony Lopiccolo – secretary@425regiment.org

Treasurer:                   Tom Neff  – treasurer@425regiment.org

Historian:                    Don Bugg – historian@425regiment.org

 RCSM:                         Dean Burchill – csm@425regiment.org

Adjutant :                    Bob Wangen – adjutant@425regiment.org

Quartermaster:        David Lincicome – quartermaster@425regiment.org

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The Path of a Warrior – Memorial Day 2014

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, as Decoration Day, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 – 363) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays).

Traditional observance of Memorial day has diminished over the years. Many Americans nowadays have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At many cemeteries, the graves of the fallen are increasingly ignored, neglected. Most people no longer remember the proper flag etiquette for the day. While there are towns and cities that still hold Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some people think the day is for honoring any and all dead, and not just those fallen in service to our country.

To help re-educate and remind Americans of the true meaning of Memorial Day, the “National Moment of Remembrance” resolution was passed on Dec 2000 which asks that at 3 p.m. local time, for all Americans “To voluntarily and informally observe in their own way a Moment of remembrance and respect, pausing from whatever they are doing for a moment of silence or listening to ‘Taps.”

This video may help you remember those whom in Lincoln’s words, gave their “last full measure of devotion” to this country and the ideals it represents.

All gave some, some gave all!

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425th Regimental Association 2014 Dining Out

The first Dining Out since the inactivation of the unit was held at the Bruce VFW Post on April 12th. It was well attended with over 100 members and family present.

The evening started with time to reacquaint with old friends and comrades. Some had not seen each other in years and many of the most recent members of Co F were able to meet some of the original members of the unit. As the stories (jump lies) were told with the altitudes higher, winds stronger, and nights darker, the revelry was interrupted as everyone was asked to take their seats for dinner.

The formal portion of the evening was initiated with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Airborne Prayer.

The Roll Call of Absent Friends was followed by a moment of silence.

Regimental CSM Dean Burchill discussed the Memorial Monument at Camp Grayling and

President Dick Anderson recognized former First Sergeants and Commanders in attendance and introduced the guest speaker, former Co F First Sergeant and now CSM Bryan Merkel of the 1st Bn, 125 Infantry.

CSM Merkel recalled his time with Company F, his two deployments with the unit. When comparing his time on active duty prior to joining Company F and his time in other units since leaving the unit, he said his time with Company F was the best.

The key point of his presentation was that soldiers from Company F have been assigned to many other units and they are making a difference and adding value in every case. They are setting a new standard for excellence that is increasing unit performance.

Following CSM Merkel’s presentation dinner was served. It was generally agreed that the food was delicious and there was plenty of it.

The social gathering continued after dinner and many members hung around to adjourn to the post’s club room to continue the celebration.

We want to give a special thank you to the team that coordinated this event:

• Dean Burchill – Team Leader
• Mark Day
• Mark Evans
• Tony Lopiccolo
• David Lincicome
• Richard Anderson
• Tom Neff
• Basil Zaviski

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425th Regimental Dining Out

425th Regimental Association Dining Out

Saturday, 12 April 2014

Bruce VFW Post

28404 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, MI

This will be our first formal event since the unit was deactivated in 2012.  This is a great opportunity to renew past friendships and make some new ones.

The Dining Out will include dinner, open bar, and a free membership in the 425th Regimental Association for all NEW members.  There will also be unit and association t-shirts, hats, coins, and other memorabilia on sale.

• 1800    Bar opens
• 1900    Dinner
• 2000    Announcements, toasts, and speaker
• 2200    Formal activities are concluded.  Members are invited to stay longer and socialize in the Post Club Room.

Our guest speaker will be CSM Bryan Merkel.  A former Co F NCO, a veteran of tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, who is now the CSM for the 1-125 Inf.  He will discuss “Life after Company F.”

The cost of this event is $30 per person.  Payment must be made in advance NLT March 31, 2014.

Payment made be made by check (payable to 425th Regimental Association), or by credit card.  For credit card payments go to PayPal.com, select “Make Payment,” enter your own email address, and CoF425thRegimentalAssociation@yahoo.com for the payee email address.  Make the payment as a gift, not a payment.

Regardless of your method of payment, send the attached form, or the same information in an email to csm@425regiment.org.

The appropriate attire for this event for members is the Army Service Uniform, business suit, or sport coat and tie, and comparable attire for female members and guests.

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roseville, 31900 Little Mack Ave, Roseville, MI 48066 at a special rate of $79/night.  To get this rate, register in one of the following ways:

1 – Call the toll free reservation line 1-888-HOLIDAY and ask for the Company F-425 Association Reunion Group (group code CFA)

2 – Call the hotel direct (586) 285-5800 and ask for the Company F-425 Association Reunion Group (group code CFA)

3 – Click the link:  www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=ex&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=RVLMI&_PMID=99801505&GPC=CFA

This rate is only available until 15 Mar 2014, after that you are on your own.

425th Regimental Association Dining Out

12 April 2014

Registration Form

 Name ____________________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________________

Highest rank held _________________  Number of guests _____________________

Email address ______________________________________________________________

Phone Numbers:   Home  (______) ________________ Cell (_______)  _______________

Amount Paid $ ______________

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425th Regimental Association E-Newsletter Fall, 2013

REGIMENTAL DINING OUT

The 425th Regimental Association plans to hold a dining out on April 12 2014, In order to do this we need to gauge the participation level, “HEAD COUNT”  The cost per individual will be announced once a estimated attendance level is established. The cost of admission once calculated will be for the following, Hall, Open Bar, Food, and Shuttle service to the local Holiday Inn Express.

The event will take place at the VFW 1146 Bruce Post, 28404 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, Michigan. With the date placed well in advance we hope to have a huge turn out. To let the Dining Out team know you are interested in attending go to the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/243918029098493/?ref=23.  If you are not on Facebook, let us know if you are interested in attending by sending me an email at adjutant@425regiment.org.  Let us know if you will attend and how many guests you might bring.

FAREWELL TO LTC TERRY KOEHLER

We are sorry to report that LTC (ret) John T. Koehler passed away on October 10th.  Terry was injured in a skiing accident many years ago and was paralyzed from the waist down as a result. He has been in poor health for the last few years.

Terry joined Co F as a SP4, was commissioned as a 2LT through MMA, rose through the ranks to Captain and served as the Commander from 1985 through 1988.  He was a Jumpmaster and Pathfinder with 125 jumps.  He retired from HQ STARC as a LTC after his skiing accident.

QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ARMY RETIREMENT?

The Army G-1 has a website that provides information and links that should answer most of your questions about retirement.  If you click on the Contact Us link on the left side, you can get a list of all of the Retirement Services Officers.  For Michigan, they are at Selfridge or Fort McCoy.

Army G-1 Retirement Services – http://www.armyg1.army.mil/rso/default.asp

JOINT 82nd/425th ASSOCIATION PICNIC

We enjoyed our annual picnic with the 82d Airborne Division Association on July 27th at the Bruce VFW Post.  If you have never attended this event, you don’t know what you have been missing.  There was more food than anyone can eat, plenty of beer and soft drinks, and good old Airborne camaraderie.  Twenty members of the Association attended the event.  One of our new members, Henry Heatley,  was a soldier in the Heavy Mortar Company of the original 425th Infantry Regiment!

During the business meeting, new officers were elected for the next year.  Your new officers are:

President                     Richard Anderson       president@425regiment.org

Vice-President            Mark Evans                 vicepresident@425regiment.org

Treasurer                     Tom Neff                    treasurer@425regiment.org

Secretary                     Anthony Lopiccolo     secretary@425regiment.org

Adjutant                      Bob Wangen               adjutant@425regiment.org

Historian                     Donald Bugg              historian@425regiment.org

CSM                              Dean Burchill              CSM@425regiment.org

These officers will serve from October, 2013 to September 2014.

THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN AIR SHOW

Once again the Association supported the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show.  We parked cars in the handicapped parking lot.  While it was hard work, it was also a lot of fun.  While we weren’t on the flight line, we could still see many of the flyovers and other aerial acts.  Many of the people parking in this lot were veterans who appreciated our efforts and shared a couple of “war stories” before they went into the show.  The weather was great and lunch was provided, what more would an infantryman want, right?  This is a fund raiser for the Association.  Watch for the announcement for next year and join the fun.

ARMY KNOWLEDGE ONLINE (AKO) & EMAIL ADDRESSES

If you are retired and are using your us.army.mil email address, please be advised that use of this email address will end on December 31, 2013 if you have not made a password change within 90 days.  ALL retiree accounts will be terminated on March 31, 2014.  This will affect access to your DFAS MyPay account, your Official military Personnel File (OMPF), and other services.  Go to http://www.eis.army.mil/ako for more information on the AKO transition and how to get a DOD Self-Service Logon to replace your AKO logon.  Because of this transition and leaving/changing jobs will cause your email address to change, I also recommend that any members using their work email for Association contact info, change to a personal account such as Google, Yahoo, etc.

THE EXCHANGE LAUNCHES NEW AND IMPROVED WEBSITE

Online shopping with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is easier than ever thanks to a refresh of the organization’s official website, www.shopmyexchange.com, in preparation for the key holiday selling season.

Improvements include a new homepage layout design, complete with an updated visual look and industry-standard navigation; more product categories; easy-to-find links to specialty stores and online mall vendors; improved product pages; and easier checkout.

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425th Regimental Association Dining Out – April 12, 2014

The 425th Regimental Association plans to hold a dining out April 12 2014, In order to do this we need to gauge the participation level, “HEAD COUNT” The cost per individual will be announced once a estimated attendance level is established. The cost of admission once calculated will be for the following, Hall, Open Bar, Food, and Shuttle service to the local Holiday Inn Express.

The event will take place at the VFW 1146 Bruce Post, 28404 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores, Michigan. With the date placed well in advance we hope to have a huge turn out.To let the Dining Out team know you are interested in attending go to the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/243918029098493/?ref=23.  If you are not on Facebook, let us know if you are interested in attending by making a comment on this post.  Let us know if you will attend and how many guests you might bring.

We also encourage any support for this event from our members, If you have connections to have any Co.F merchandise made such as T-shirts, Mugs, Decals, Etc, please comment to this post.

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425th Regimental Association Newsletter – Spring 2013

425th Regimental Association

Newsletter

Spring 2013

Company F Unit History Project.

If you deployed to Iraq with Co F, WE NEED YOUR HELP!

As you probably know, the 425 Regimental Association Historian COL. Don Bugg is in the process of writing the units history. It is done up to the point of Co F’s combat deployments.  From that point in time  he has received little information from our combat vets.  COL Bugg has contributed a great deal of time and work into this project that is of benefit to us all.  He would like to finish the book so we can put it to print but is still reluctant to do so until we have our combat history recorded.   However, he will have to do so soon, so we hope you guys will either send an email or call him and relate your war experiences to him. It doesn’t have to be fancy or in any type of format. We don’t even care about spelling. We just need your story in your own words. But he needs it as soon as you can get it to him.

He currently has all the dry info such as places and dates but he is looking for personal experiences to add color to the history.  We would like to hear about some of your specific missions or other incidents of interest such has the big gun battle or the patrol the guys captured the high value target etc.  He is also interested in types of missions you went on, whether LRRP, CAV unit scouting or even wall guard duty.

We hope you will please cooperate and pass this along to the other guys that were there but not members of the 425th Regimental Association.   You can email Don at flyflogger2@att.net or call him at (248) 852-3879

Association Sick Call

Our Secretary, Ben Walker, has just recently been released from the hospital after going through major surgery to take care of some internal bleeding.  It sounds like it was a close call.  Ben is resting at home, but while he still has a long to go, it appears the worst is over and he is in the recovery stage.

Joint Picnic with 82nd Airborne Association

WHAT:     425th Regimental Association Annual Picnic

Call all your Co F buddies and make a day of it. The more the better.

WHEN:     Saturday. 27 July 2013 / Family Picnic starts at 1100 hrs / Business meeting

will be held at 1500 hrs in the Bruce Post Bar Room. Be sure to sign roster

WHERE:   Bruce VFW Post /  28404 E. Jefferson Ave,   St. Clair Shores, MI.  (Located between 11 & 12 mile Roads)

As in the past, the 82^nd Association will be supplying hot dogs, hamburgers, (Burned to order) condiments, paper plates, utensils, and beer.  (please put a generous donation in the can to cover these and other costs)

Dinner is pot luck and those attending are encouraged to bring a dish to pass. The grill opens around noon.

There will be games for the kids, so you are also encouraged to bring a prize to donate (possibly something from the dollar store) for kids up to age 12.

At present there will be a skydive demo jump between 1300 and 1400 hours.  The 82nd will be running a closest to the pin raffle where for $5 you can buy a measurement (in increments of two inches).  (Time subject to change).  If you pick the closest skydiver to the target you will win  50% of the money taken in.  The skydivers volunteer their jump to help the 82nd Association but the Jump A/C and fuel are not free so this pays for their expenses.  Make as many guesses at 5 bucks per as you wish.  One of our own, CPT McKalpain may be one of the jumpers

David Lincicome will be at the picnic selling our new line of  EMBROIDERED hats, shirts, and  license plates. (All proceeds go to the 425 Assn fund)

425th Regimental Association challenge coins and will be available to buy at the meeting only.  (Don’t got one? Better buy one or be prepared to do a lot of pushups)   (All proceeds for coins also go into our 425 assn fund.)

Additional events planned are, DJ Music,  and maybe some re-enactors, or other static displays.

The 425^th Regimental Association will have their business meeting at 1500 hrs inside the Bruce Post Bar Room as we did last year.

This is our biggest event of the year and we are looking forward to a large turnout and a lot of fun for everyone.  As usual please leave all explosives, claymores, grenades, bayonets, machine guns and brass knuckles at home.

MEETING AGENDA

Call to order………………………………………………………………………….Lincicome

Sign In Roster Notification……………………………………………………..Walker

Pledge of Allegiance……………………………………………………………….Lincicome

Airborne Prayer……………………………………………………………………..Walker

Reading of the Minutes…………………………………………………………..Walker

Treasurers Report…………………………………………………………………..Neff

Historians Report……………………………………………………………………Bugg

Membership Report………………………………………………………………..Wangen

Web Site Report……………………………………………………………………..Wangen

Old Business………………………………………………………………………….Lincicome

Airshow Parking Committee Report………………………………………….Lincicome

CO F Memorabilia Committee Report……………………………………….Anderson

FT Custer Historical Society Update………………………………………… Bugg / Wangen / Walker

NCO Club Ceiling Tile Disposition (Previously tabled)……………….Burchill

Proposed Party………………………………………………………………………..Lincicome / Neff

New Business………………………………………………………………………….Lincicome

Wounded Warrior donation………………………………………………………Lincicome

Election of Officers………………………………………………………………….Lincicome

Any further New Business to be Presented?……………………………… Lincicome

Adjournment………………………………………………………………………….Lincicome

NOTE: There will be an election of officers at this meeting.

Article V  Election By Laws

–  No member shall be elected to office without the members consent.  In case a member is nominated to office and the member is not present at the meeting, the sponsor must have written consent to place the members name before the Association for election.

– Elections for Officers will take place at the annual meeting of the Association.  Term of office will begin 1 October current year until 30 September of the following year.

Ben Walker, Assn Sec.

Thunder Over Michigan Air Show

Once again David Lincicome will be leading the charge for our parking project at the Willow Run Airport.   The date is SOON, It will be the weekend of 11-12 August.  As in the past the Association will receive funds for our coffers in accordance to the number of volunteers we have working the parking concession. We have done well  the past several years. Let’s make this another banner year.  You can work both days or just one and get  to see the air show free.  Workers will receive their choice of a  free logo hat / T-shirt or license plate.   For more details or to volunteer contact David Lincicome. Contact info below.

National 82nd Airborne Association Convention

The National Convention will be hosted by the Tillman E. Beikes, Indianapolis All Airborne on August 14-17, 2013.  Registration Fee: $82.00 (per person attending Convention) (After July 15th $92.00 (Includes Hospitality Room, Memorial Lunch Friday and Saturday evening Banquet.  Please call the Marriott Indianapolis East Hotel below and make Your room reservation (state Handicap needs) No later than July 18, 2013 for the 82nd Airborne Division Association Group Rate listed below.(Mention code: AIRAIRA) The hotel is Marriot East Hotel at 7202 E. 21st St, Indianapolis, IN 46219 (317) 322-3716.  Rates are $89.00 Tax/night ($103.24).

Association Resources

Our Association website has a wealth of information, including an archive of newsletters.  Go to http://www.425regiment.org and check it out.  The latest post is about the “Virtual Vietnam Wall” and has a link to Co F’s own 1LT Ralph Miller.

The Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs has some good information as well. http://www.michigan.gov/dmva/0,4569,7-126-2362—,00.htm

Military Star Card

Consider applying for the Military Star Card and get a 10% discount at Exchange food courts and $.05 discount at the Exchange gas station.  http://www.shopmyexchange.com/exchangecredit/

425 Regimental Association Board Of Directors, Contact Information 

President:                    David Lincicome – president@425regiment.org

Vice President:            Richard Anderson  –  vicepresident@425regiment.org

Secretary:                    Ben Walker – secretary@425regiment.org

Treasurer:                    Tom Neff  – treasurer@425regiment.org

Historian:                    Don Bugg – historian@425regiment.org

 RCSM:                       Dean Burchill – csm@425regiment.org

Adjutant :                    Bob Wangen – adjutant@425regiment.org

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Who Signed the Declaration of Independence?

Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence ?

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.
Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.

Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.

They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.

What kind of men were they?

Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists.
Eleven were merchants,
nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated, but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.
Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.

Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly.
He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.

Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.

At the battle of Yorktown , Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.

Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.

John Hart was driven from his wife’s bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished.
So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots. It’s not much to ask for the price they paid.

Remember: freedom is never free!

I hope you will show your support by sending this to as many people as you can, please. It’s time we get the word out that patriotism
is NOT a sin, and the Fourth of July has more to it than beer, picnics, and baseball games.

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