VFW OK Post 1719 - Chandler

Vigilant Vision Care Necessary

Posted at 07:42 on 21-Mar-2012 by Ron Gimondo, Commander

Vigilant Vision Care Keeps You Out of the Dark – A Clear Plan for Healthy Eyes.. Do I Need an Eye Exam? Under 40, no risk factors - plan to have your eyes checked every few (3) years. Under 40 with risk factors like smoking, alcohol/drug abuse, diabetes, hypertension, or family history of eye disease - consult a doctor yearly 40 to 60 years old - eye exams every one to two years 60 + years - every year. If you have an existing eye condition you\'ll need to be monitored more closely. \"Sudden loss or change—even a very brief black out or gray out—is especially alarming because it could mean impending stroke,\" says Dr. Selvin. \"The eyes are extensions of the brain, so Veterans always need to remain proactive about having any vision change evaluated.\" If you experience any of the symptoms listed below or any changes in your vision, schedule an eye appointment. Reduction of peripheral (side) vision Tunnel vision Black spots or bright lights Sudden vision change in one or both eyes Blind spots or distortion Blurred vision Inability to read or see fine print Vision changes that interfere with your ability to drive, read, work or watch television or movies Blurriness of distant objects, while close objects are clear A feeling of itchy, scratchy eye

MIA's Return Home.

Posted at 18:49 on 11-Mar-2012 by Ron Gimondo, Commander

The Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office recently announced the identification of remains belonging to soldiers from the Korean War and one pilot from World War II. Returned home are: * Master Sgt. Elwood Green, U.S. Army, E Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, was captured on Nov. 28, 1950, and died in 1951 in a POW Camp in North Korea. He was accounted for on March 1, 2012. * Sgt. 1st Class Richard L. Harris, U.S. Army, L Company, 3rd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, was captured on Nov. 30, 1950, and died in January 1951 in a POW Camp in North Korea. He was accounted for on Feb. 29, 2012. * 2nd Lt. Charles R. Moritz, U.S. Army Air Forces, of the 496th Fighter Training Group, was lost on June 7, 1944, when his P-51C Mustang crashed near Goxhill airfield, England. He was accounted for on Feb. 26, 201 Welcome home men, we have not forgotten.

IRAQ WAR MIA RECOVERED

Posted at 18:48 on 11-Mar-2012 by Ron Gimondo, Commander

The Department of Defense announced last weekend the identification of remains belonging to Army Staff Sgt. Ahmed K. Altaie of Ann Arbor, Mich. At the time of his disappearance on Oct. 23, 2006, Altaie was assigned as an Arab linguist to the Provincial Reconstruction Team, Special Troops Battalion, the 4th Infantry Division. His recovery and identification closes a chapter on the Operation Iraqi Freedom (and subsequent Operation New Dawn) mission.

STOLEN VALOR HEARING

Posted at 18:47 on 11-Mar-2012 by Ron Gimondo, Commander

Stolen Valor Hearing: The VFW also testified this week before the House Oversight Subcommittee on National Security about what the government can do to better track the awards it presents. Government witnesses were noncommittal as to whether a government-run, searchable military decorations database should be created, whereas the VFW insisted that it was absolutely necessary for the military services to take better ownership of military records, which will help deter Stolen Valor imposters as well as make it easier for veterans to correct errors and omissions in their own service records.

PURPLE HEART ELIGIBILITY REVISED

Posted at 09:51 on 7-Mar-2012 by Ron Gimondo, Commander

Both the Army and the Marine Corps will allow more battlefield concussions to be eligible for the Purple Heart. The decision to expand the definition for concussions means thousands of Purple Heart medals could be going to soldiers and Marines who may have been denied in the past. Army should reapply through their chain of command; veterans can call 888-276-9472 or send an email to hrc.tagd.awards@conus.army.mil Marines should consult the Commandant\'s coordinating instructions at http://www.marines.mil/news/messages/paqes/MARADMIN245-11.aspx/.

ARMY EMAIL EVOLVING

Posted at 09:48 on 7-Mar-2012 by Ron Gimondo, Commander

The Army is implementing a new email system. The new Enterprise Email will give soldiers and civilians one email address for the duration of their career instead of having addresses that are linked to the location or unit. This will also allow a user to look up other users anywhere in the world. TD

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