The last of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders from World War II turns 102 years old

Of the 80 Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, retired Lt. Col. Richard E. “Dick” Cole is the only one alive today. On Thursday, Cole turned 102.

Earlier this year in April, Cole took part in a 75th anniversary ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. He commemorated the anniversary of the raid by continuing a tradition of raising a silver goblet with 1896 cognac and toasting to his fallen comrades.

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State Executive Committee (SEC)

The State Executive Committee (SEC) is on 21 October, beginning at 1000, at the Lincoln, VFW Headquarters.  I would like to have a Commander’s Meeting after the SEC Meeting and would encourage ALL Post Commanders to attend.  We have a lot of work to do that requires a total team effort.  If a Commander cannot attend the meeting please send someone from your Post that can represent you.

Career Fair open to all Active Military, Veterans, Spouses, and their working age dependents

Help spread the word:  Career Fair open to all Active Military, Veterans, Spouses, and their working age dependents.

September 21, 2017 at 4:00 pm —  To Register CLICK HERE     

There will be 40 employers present who have confirmed that they have vacant positions and that they are open to and welcome Veteran employees.

Hiring Workshops – Resume Prep – Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM – and – Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM.

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New Navy working uniform rollout starts this fall

The Navy announced a two-year rollout plan for putting the new Navy Working Uniform Type IIIs in every sailor’s seabag.

The transition goes into effect Oct. 1 and ends on the same date in 2019, when everyone in the service will be required to have the green uniform in their seabags — and the current “blueberries” will be no more.

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