Newsletter April 2011

Veterans & Military Families Monthly News
April 2011 Vol. 2 No. 5

Good afternoon
and thank you for reading.
This year is off to a great
2011 Memorial Day Ceremony-
start and we look forward
to working with all of you
A Day of Remembrance
From: Sherry Swann (Secretary of Fort Custer Advisory
to continue to grow the Committee and Event Coordinator)
newsletter. We appreciate Memorial Day is the holiday held in the United
your involvement. States of America in memory of the dead servicemen and
Remember, we servicewomen of all wars. The largest ceremony held in
have two online sources our area annually is always held the day before the date
where you can read and of the actual holiday. This year‟s ceremony will take
offer comments on the place on Sunday, May 29th, at 2 p.m. at Fort Custer
current and previous edi- National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, Augusta,
tions of the newsletter. Michigan. The ceremony is sponsored by the Fort Custer
The newsletter is posted on Facebook through the group National Cemetery Advisory Committee, Inc. We
called “Veterans and Military Families Monthly News.” encourage area residents of all ages to attend this stirring
Check it out and join the group. Click here to go directly patriotic event. Attending an hour-long event like this is a
to the page. (Keep in mind, you need a Facebook ac- wonderful way for young people to learn why they
count to join; however, the documents can be viewed should take pride in being an American.
through the docs link toward the bottom of the page even For further information about the event please
without an account.) contact the Fort Custer National Cemetery Advisory
The second source for the online version of the Committee for the cemetery please call Sherry D. Swann,
newsletter is the website www.scribd.com. This online Program Chair, at (269) 964-0309.
source for the newsletter works in the same fashion as the
Facebook page.
Please let us know what you think, or if you have
any questions about the online sources. For those of you
who enjoy just receiving the email each month, we will
continue to send it out. But we want to build the online
presence as a way to reach out to more people.
As always, thank you very much for reading. Our
hope is to continue to expand the newsletter. For that, we
need your input. So, again, if anyone has any suggestions
for topics to cover or wants to write their own piece, we
will gladly try to work it in. We hope you enjoy, and
please share your feedback with us.
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520 Seymour Street, Lansing, MI 48933
Save the date-110th ASOC presents our In This Issue
P.6-A Note From Hospital Chairwomen Merridy Lewis
Bi-Annual Reunion for 110th and 172nd P.7-Brain Injury Association of Michigan-Look for event info.
From: Hank Fuhs Lt. Col., USAF, Retired, ANG P.9-Michigan Air National Guard History Books
Date – July 16, 2011, Time: Noon – 4:00 P.M., P.10-Lest We Forget‟s May 2011 Tribute to Korean Veterans
P.14-Supreme Court Vet Decisions
Place: Home of Lt. Col. (Ret.) Henry (Hank) Fuhs 3848 P.15-VA Backlog
E Leonard Grand Rapids, MI Phone: 616-949-8613 Cell: P.16-Vet-To-Vet
616-437-9059, Food: Bring Dish to pass, Drinks: BYOB P.20-New Military Spouse Scholarship
At 2:00 p.m. there will be one minute of silence P.21-Resurrecting a Nearly Forgotten Holiday
And More...
for those who have passed away and for our troops in
Iraq, Afghanistan and the rest of the world. See you
there…….rain or shine….We have a tent!
VA Issues Homelessness Report
Hosts From: www.military.com-Week of March 07, 2011
Ron Bienias, Co-Chair, Larry Harr, Co-Chair, Jim The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Ondersma, Co-Chair, Hank Fuhs, Co-Chair, Keith Development and the VA recently published a study on
Acker, Rep. Dave Agema, Bruce Blakeman, Stephen the extent and nature of homelessness among America's
Burke, Jerry Cook, Bill DeBroux, Bill Donovan, Ivan veterans as a supplement to a previous 2009 report. The
Giese, Larry Gilbert, Hal Isenhoff, Dennis Keast, Tom study found that veterans are three times more likely to
King, Rob Koenig, Dick Kreuzer, Fred Langeland, Don be homeless than non-veterans. The full report, Veteran
Lewis, Lyle & Linda McPherson, Theodore Nikodem, Homelessness: A Supplement to the 2009 Annual Home-
Art Oxley, Marie Oxley, Claude Oxley, Donna Rojas, less Assessment Report to Congress, is available in PDF
Ron Seely, Jack Seranian, Dee Simmonds, Gene Simon, format.
David Stanley, Dave Strohm, Fred Strauss, Gorden Veteran's Benefits Directory - To learn more
Stump, Joseph Tomlinson, Pat Webb, James Wise about your state's benefits, visit the Military.com State
Veteran's Benefits Directory.
Support Our Troops!
We all know people who are currently serving in the mil-
itary. For example: My nephew Scott who is an Army
Staff Sargent just came back from serving three years in
A Note from Naomi Love
Iraq and one year in Africa. We need to remember those Donating Sky Miles to Veterans and Fisher
who are now serving and say Thank you. House. Many of us have sky miles we will never
use. We just don't have enough for a flight and the
Please pass this flyer on to your military buddies……if miles just sit there until they expire. Donate those
you have addresses of people you would like me to send miles to our Military Veterans and their families. It is
invitations to please send them to hankfuhs@juno.com easy to do.
Visit www.fisherhouse.org or go on-line to
check the account you have your miles with and find
the donate sky miles tab. This is such an easy way to
help a vet and their families.
Freedom is never more than one generation

away from extinction.
We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream.
It must be fought for, protected,
and handed on for them to do the same.
~Ronald Reagan

US Army Specialist
select few chosen to teach the Afghan
army the skills in which he was trained.
He believed in his job and said that for
Joseph D Johnson every bomb he found and disarmed,
Joseph Dennis Johnson was born someone‟s life was saved. He enjoyed
May 7, 1986 in Flint, Michigan. He the Afghan people, especially the chil-
graduated from Carman Ainsworth High dren. He loved his fellow soldiers, and
School in 2004 and attended Lake Superi- they loved him. “His leadership, his
or State University. He became a US laughter, and his light will be missed”,
Army soldier in 2006. “Joe was the rare breed who stepped
Joe was an adventure, mischie- forward when most stepped back” were
vous and fun loving. From the time he just a few statements made by two of his
was little, you never knew what was commanders. He was a courageous
coming next. He once said of himself “I soldier and a hero to his family and
live life to the fullest. You only live friends. A real “GI Joe”.
once, make the best of it because the Joe was killed in action in
only things in life you regret are the Kunduz, Afghanistan on June 16, 2010.
risks that you didn’t take!”. Anyone He received the Combat Action Badge,
can tell you that Joe enjoyed life, laugh- Purple Heart, and Bronze Star among
ter, and his family. You can‟t talk about several other medals, coins, and commen-
him without laughing. He loved the outdoors, practical dations.
jokes, his sweatpants and slippers, and just having fun. Cherishing forever his memory are his parents
When asked what his favorite color was one day, he Dennis and Teri Johnson, sister Jennie and husband Nich
replied “Plaid”. Pollak, nieces and nephews Hailey, Brennan, Landon, and
After basic Brooklyn, grandparents Eugene and Lois Johnson, and
training, Joe received Glenna Maxwell. He was preceded in death by niece
training in many dif- Katelyn Pollak and grandfather Arthur Maxwell.
ferent areas. He “ROCK HARD”
became an Airborne
Combat Engineer
(Rough Terrain) and
was trained in identi-
fying and destroying
IED‟s, both manually
and in the using a
specialized robot. He
deployed to Afghani-
stan with the 161st
Combat Engineers in
December 2009 as
Counter-IED. He
was a team leader,
medic, and volun-
teered for every mission. He worked with many of the
armed forces from other countries and was one of a
See next Page for details about the First Annual Joe Johnson Memorial Golf Outing on May
21, at Sugar Bush Gold Course in Davison, MI.

2011 Joe Johnson Memorial Golf To Members and Friends of Flint Central,
The Men‟s Ministry has named the annual spring golf outing begun last year as the “Joe Johnson Memorial Golf
Outing.” This year‟s outing will take place on May 21 at Sugar Bush Golf Course in Davison. We are planning many
upgrades to last year‟s well-attended outing including a new car for a Hole in One on a Par 3 hole.
The purpose of this letter is to solicit your participation in one of several ways: 4 Star Sponsorship ($900)
earns: entry for a foursome for outing, choice of starting hole, 4 dozen Pro V1 golf balls, 4 free Mulligans, and choice of
hole on which to advertise. 3 Star Sponsorship ($500) earns: entry for a foursome for outing, 1 dozen Pro V1 golf balls,
4 free Mulligans, and request preferred hole on which to advertise. Hole Sponsors ($100): Your family, business,
company, or professional organization can sponsor a hole! Cart Sponsors ($25.00) are available. “Silent Auction”:
Provide items for such as athletic event tickets, use of condo or cabin in vacation areas, or other items of substantial
worth. Prizes: Provide prizes that would be handed out during the outing. Play in the outing: We are targeting a full
course with 144 golfers!
Please note: The first 6 items on the above list of contributions may be partially or fully tax deductible. All
monies collected from these gifts will go directly to a Scholarship Fund which will be used to fund teens and college
aged students’ expenses in going on mission trips approved by the Missions Board. Since Joe participated as a teen in
mission trips and was impacted by the needs of people there, his parents felt using the monies collected for mission
scholarships would have Joe’s total approval!
We will be sending out a follow up letter in March to allow you to identify your level of involvement in this ex-
citing first class event. Please contact Keith Burba at: 810-423-5383 if you have any ideas, suggestions, or questions
about the golf outing.
Sincerely yours,
Golf Outing Committee of Men‟s Ministry of Flint Central Nazarene Church

News From American Legion Post 341
Need a Ride American Legion Post 341 is seeking the names
of troops that are deployed to a combat zone so that we
Form: www.dav.org
Because so many sick and disabled veterans lack can send them large package of goodies and that their
transportation to and from VA medical facilities for names and address should be sent to the address below.
needed treatment, the DAV operates a nationwide Trans- Also post 341 is always
portation Network to meet this need. seeking new members please
Through the Transportation Network, DAV contact Robert at the same address
volunteers drive sick and disabled veterans to and from if interested.
VA medical facilities for treatment. The Transportation American Legion Post 341
Network is a clear example of veterans helping veterans. Sr Vice Commander
The DAV stepped in to meet a substantial community Robert P Goulet
need when the federal government terminated its 6130 Nicholas
program that helped many veterans pay for transportation West Bloomfield, MI
to VA medical facilities. The DAV has 189 Hospital rgoulet264@aol.com
Service Coordinators around the country who coordinate
the transportation needs for disabled veterans.
Use the DAV Hospital Service Coordinator
Some Useful Links
Air Force Times
Directory to contact your nearest HSC for information
http://www.airforcetimes.com/
or assistance. Please remember that the DAV Transporta-
tion Network is staffed by volunteers; therefore, it is una- Navy Times
ble to cover every community. We hope we can help http://www.navytimes.com/
you. Locate your nearest VA Medical Center Marine Corps Times
http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/
Army Times
http://www.armytimes.com/
Military Times
http://www.militarytimes.com/
TRICARE
http://www.tricare.mil/
American Legion
http://www.legion.org/
Veteran Legislation Veterans of Foreign Wars
http://www.vfw.org/
Check Out the E-Newsletter From The AMVETS
House Committee on Veteran Affairs: http://www.amvets.org/
http://veterans.house.gov/
If anyone has a site they would like to have added
enewsletter.shtml
to this growing list please let us know!
Upcoming 2011 Events

The Navy will be coming to Michigan and Indiana in a big way this summer. We have secured agreements with
the Blue Angels to perform June 11 and 12 in Evansville IN, July 2 and 3 in Muskegon, MI July 23 and 24 in Detroit
and again in Indianapolis, dates TBD. A special thanks to Claude for the tip and more information to come soon!
Battle Creek ANG 110th ASOC for 110th Group-2nd Saturday after the 4th of July on the odd year. July 16th 2011.
12-6pm at 3848 E. Leonard NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525-From Hank Fuhs.

Additional Benefits for Active Duty A Note From Department Hospital
Time Served: DD FORM 214-SOCIAL Chairwoman Merridy Lewis
SECURITY BENEFIT Hello Everyone,
I‟m sure you‟ve heard about budget cuts that are
From: Social Security Administration (SSA) affecting so many of us. Our Veteran Medical Centers
Please share this with anyone are no exception. Have you thought about being a
who's had active duty service between volunteer?
January 1957 to December 31, 2001 There are so many ways volunteers can help the
and planning for retirement. Veteran‟s Homes, medical Centers, clinics or even local
In a nutshell it boils down to Hospitals and nursing homes. As a volunteer you help to
this: You qualify for a higher social ensure that our Veteran‟s are treated with care, affection,
security payment because of Military respect and enthusiasm.
service, for active duty any time from There are many opportunities available that
1957 through 2001 (the program was done away with 1 volunteers are needed for. A few ideas that come to mind
January 2002). Up to $1200 per year of earnings credit would be ---- A greeter/ambassador, this position you
credited at time of application - which can make a sub- would help Veteran‟s who may need assistance locating
stantial difference in social security monthly payments general information of the hospital, giving directions, or
upon your retirement. even escort them to an appointment. Perhaps, get a
You must bring your DD-214 to the Social Security Of- wheelchair for them.
fice and you must ask for this benefit to receive it! Another idea would be to write letters, read a
Social Security website: http://www.ssa.gov/ book or to sit and visit with them, as sometimes they
retire2/military.htm This is something to put in your files don‟t have family or friends that are able to visit. Play a
for when you apply for Social Security down the road... game of cards or even work on a puzzle.
It is NOT just for retirees, BUT anyone who has served The veterans can always use phone cards, bus
on active duty between January1957 to December 31, tokens or transportation, vouchers, crossword puzzles,
2001. FYI - this benefit is not automatic, you must ask canteen books to purchase coffee or soda from the
for it! canteen and reading materials.
How do I become a Veteran‟s Affair Voluntary
From: Patricia Webb- Correction: Service (VAVS) volunteer? Contact your nearest VA or
It is automatically applied for duty from 1968 local nursing home or hospital. Ask to speak to a
forward. Duty prior to 1968 must be applied for. voluntary service specialist. They will set you up an
appointment for an interview to see what interests you
have, and give you a scheduled time to volunteer. You
To request a copy of a DD-214 visit will also be given an orientation of hospital policy. Non
www.vetrec.archives.gov. members of the VFW & Ladies Auxiliary can be
sponsored from each post. So, if you have a friend that
would like to help you when you volunteer perhaps your
Old Warrior Camp

Auxiliary would sponsor them. Children are welcomed
to volunteer also.
Do you have an out-standing hospital volunteer?
From: Hank Fuhs Lt. Col., USAF, Retired, ANG Please submit an application to me for the Out Standing
This Hunting Camp was built by a retired Ma- Hospital Volunteer of the Year!
rine First Sergeant with the primary purpose of facili-
tating the “Wounded Warriors” as they begin their
Journey back to Civilian Life. The First Sergeant is the
Commander of the Disabled American Veteran
(Manistique Chapter 26) He is also 100% totally disa-
bled.
There is no cost to vets…Bring a Valid Michi-
gan Hunting License and your sleeping bag. Contact
Bob Blevins at (906)-477-0025 for dates and times
available.

Brain Injury Association of Michigan
From: Rick Briggs, Major, USAF (Ret)
The Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI)
Veterans Program utilizes numerous types of outdoor activ-
ities to gather Veterans and currently serving military
personnel together for a little R&R. These special events
are almost always free for the troops depending totally on
the kind donations of sponsors and donors. In addition to
being a great way to say “Thank you” for their service,
these activities serve as the mechanism to get the troops to
open up a little if they are having post-deployment issues.
“Frequently we find that in the comfortable
confines with others who have “been there, done that” they
tend to be more receptive to learn about Invisible Wounds” says Rick Briggs the Program Manager, “both PTSD and
TBI are treatable if they seek the proper help.” To find out more about these activities, or to donate to their Veterans
Program, please make out checks to “BIAMI Veterans Program” and send them to 7305 Grand River Suite #100,
Brighton, MI 48114 or contact Rick Briggs at veterans@biami.org or call him (810) 229-5880 or visit
www.biami.org.
2011 “Walleyes for Warriors”

VETERANS CHARITY FISHING TOURNAMENT
presented by
Soaring Eagles Casino & Resort &
Advanced Tex Screen Printing
A variety of WWII, to Iraq, Afghanistan, and
other era Veterans, and military personnel, will all gather
to take on Saginaw Bay‟s wonderful walleye fishery. This
event is made possible by more than 60 Walleye Pros that
have donated their time and money to take out 160 Veter-
ans.
“The brain child of Nels Larsen, “Walleyes for
Warriors” does more than provide a way to say “Thank
You”, it also opens up opportunities to talk with fellow
Veterans and other attendees about how they are doing healthcare they need and deserve. Some of their injuries,
and the struggles they are facing,” says Rick Briggs, like Traumatic Brain Injury are not visible at first.”
Veterans Program Manager for the Brain Injury Associa- On top of the camaraderie & world-class fishing
tion of Michigan. “Nels has had the opportunity to see on Lake Huron, this tournament also features a special
first hand what a difference an activity like this presents Saganing Eagles Landing Casino “All American” BBQ, a
and he felt compelled to make a difference for the Veter- special warrior drum ceremony by the Ogitchedaw Warri-
ans over here in the Bay City area. We always want to ors Society, the motorcycle groups & flags, and an
include a number of able bodied personnel currently antique military vehicle display. The “Awards Ceremony”
serving because we have a strong message about emceed by Mike Avery of Outdoor Magazine will follow
„Invisible Wounds‟ that they need to carry back with them the BBQ. Contact Rick Briggs at veterans@biami.org or
to their units,” says Rick Briggs. “It is part of our mission call him (810) 229-5880 or visit www.biami.org. For
to help our newest generation of combat Veterans get the more information.
About the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI): BIAMI is celebrating its 30th Anniversary as it continues
to strive to provide persons with a brain injury and their families, healthcare professionals, and the general public with
the resources necessary to enhance brain injury awareness, education, prevention, and support. BIAMI is also fields the
first and only dedicated Veterans Program staff within the Brain Injury Association of America.

Hookin’ Up Heroes
A MILITARY VETERAN APPRECIATION EVENT
Motorcycle Charity Ride/Poker Run
Military Veteran Pro/Am Bass Tournament

Bass Tournament Weigh-In Ceremony
All proceeds donated to the Brain Injury Association of Michigan (BIAMI – Veteran’s Program)
AND
Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America
To Register as a Boater for this Event: All Participants ages 17 and older must have in
Contact Eric Smith @ possession an applicable valid Michigan Fishing
License and State Identification.
eric@bassinwitheric.com
Motor Vehicles must have a State Park Recreation
-or- Passport, Check “Yes” when renewing your plate.
call Eric at 616-318-9814
For Donations, Sponsorships and Up-to- Tournament Schedule:

9:00 am Registration Begins
Date Information: 10:00 am Launch
Contact Ron Monroe @ 3:00 pm Tournament Ends
monroer@michigan.gov 3:15 pm Weigh-In Begins
-or- 3:45 pm Prizes and Awards
231-590-2376 4:00 pm Coocheez hosting pig roast,
live music, raffles and more!
For Newaygo State Park Camping Reservations: 1-800-447-2757

Newaygo County Sportsmans Club may offer free camping to Vets and
Boaters. For more information call: Ron – 231-590-2376

MICHIGAN AIR NATIONAL GUARD
HISTORY BOOKS
The Michigan Air National Guard Historical Association created a three volume set of history books covering the
periods 1926-1996. A fourth volume covering the years 1996 to 2006 is in production and should be available soon.
Volume 1 covers the period 1926 to 1976-Cost: $1.00

Volume 4 covers the period 1996 to 2010-Cost: $6:00 Full color $35.00
If you wish to purchase one or more of these volumes or are interested in more information, please contact MAGHA at
Phone: 586-239-6768, Fax: 586-239-6646, Email: 127.wg.selfridgeairmuseum@ang.af.mil
MANGBANG
From: Eugene (Gene) A. Simon- Command Chief Master Sergeant USAF (Retired) & Matthew X. Hauser
As you may have seen in past editions of the newsletter, MANGBANG has been one of our sources. We are
thankful for the source and so we just wanted to pass the information along for MANGBANG in case anyone is interest-
ed in joining the Michigan Air National Guard Historical Association.
You can contact Lou Nigro if you are interested. We think it is a worthwhile investment-it supports the history
of the Michigan Air National Guard and his monthly publications are very informative.
For those who want to view it on our website (www.selfridgeairmuseum.org, http://
www.selfridgeairmuseum.org ), Lt Col Lou Nigro, MI ANG (Ret) Executive Director, Selfridge Military Air Museum
Email: louis.nigro@ang.af.mil
"Veterans Voices"
24 lines with 60 character width. Stories no longer than
10 pages, typed using double spacing.
This is a brief detail of what HVWP is about. It
From: Dept. Hospital Chairman Merridy Lewis may be an interest you would like to share with a Veteran
Hospitalized Veteran‟s Writing Program on a volunteer basis. This is part of our history for genera-
(HVWP). This program helps veteran‟s get their poems tions yet to come we are losing World War 11 Veterans
and stories down on paper is one of the goals for our every day and we need to hear their stories. For more in-
volunteers. Volunteer aides help both with a one on one formation visit their website at www.veteransvoices.org.
or with groups of patients to help them put their thoughts
and feelings into stories and poems.
The stories and poems can be submitted to veter-
an‟s voices, a magazine that publishes the articles that
have been submitted. The HVWP does its very best to
publish every article that has been submitted following
the guide lines.
It is important to submit the author‟s name,
VAMC facility and state, the authors permanent address
the branch of service and duties along with the serial
number or social security number. Manuscripts must be
original and unpublished, except in VAMC publications.
Writers can submit up to three poems, each no longer than

Special Event: Lest We Forget’s May Friday evening takes a look into the vast contrast
of war and peace, as Korea: Then and Now shows all
2011 Tribute to Korean War Veterans aspects of the dichotomy. What look at Asian history
From: Don Alsbro, Colonel US Army (Ret) would be complete without fireworks! After
BENTON HARBOR, MI – Lest We dusk falls on Friday, watch as the brilliance
Forget's events are becoming an annual Rite of glowing color and rocketing sound sparkle
of Spring, not unlike sighting the first robin, overhead in a patriotic celebration.
seed catalogs in the mailbox or baseball‟s Saturday evening‟s program includes a South
spring training – something looked to in an- Shore Band performance of patriotic songs
ticipation. This year, the Lest We Forget and shenanigans of The Misfits.
group has planned for you a tribute replete Sunday‟s Chapel Service, conducted
with education, comedy and reverence. Come by Vietnam-decorated-veteran Bud Baker,
along as they immerse you in the facts and is always moving and motivating. Following
feelings from 1950-1953 in “A Tribute to the service is the recognition of 36 local
Korean War Veterans.” Korean veterans killed in Korea. Presently, over half of
In prelude to the big event, the week is peppered the 36 families have been contacted and plan to participate
with entertainment. Not to be missed is a live performance in the tribute presentations on Sunday afternoon.
of M*A*S*H*! This humorous play - under the direction Afterward is Veterans Stories - a segment during
of Marty and Wendy Golub and featuring an All-Star cast which stories are shared on-the-spot by veterans in attend-
of local talent - reflects circumstances and conundrums ance. This component has been key in the publishing of
faced by our medical military serving in Korea. Shows are two books to date by Lest We Forget, who hopes to
at 7pm Friday and Saturday evenings, May 13-14 at the continue compilation for another book. This segment has
Hanson Theater at the Lake Michigan College Mendel also brought forth the sharing of tales by some veterans
Center in Benton Harbor, with a third performance date to who had not uttered a word prior about their experiences.
be determined. A shorter vignette takes place during the This catharsis is liberating to them and adds a chapter to
Tribute weekend. On Thursday, May 19, the film Chosin history.
tells of the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir - fought during Lest We Forget acknowledges the efforts of
a brutal, icy winter in the most rugged and steep terrain of Henry Seo, a retired Berrien County school teacher who
North Korea. The film is set for 1900 hours (7pm civilian has been making arrangements with Koreans locally, in
time) at Celebration Cinema in Benton Harbor. South Bend and Chicago. Henry, as a child, was rescued
Spanning May 20-22, the Southwestern Michigan by the Americans in North Korea and has expressed his
Regional Airport will be bustling with activity. In addition appreciation to the American soldiers for many, many
to all our guests, each Berrien County high school (public years. Also important to note are the individuals who have
and private) has been invited to send one bus with 30 been meeting two to three times a month for the past
students on Friday for a preformed itinerary of the seven months - Korean veterans Dale Jeffers, program
highlights from 9am until 3:30pm. Funds to pay for this chairman; Red Sage, school program chairman; Art Clark,
transportation have been provided by the Berrien County veterans stories; Bill Burke, Memorial Service for Korean
Community Fund. The day will feature war-era aircraft - casualties; and Jim O'Malley, M*A*S*H play. Assisting
some available for paid rides; Korean food tasting (this is them have been Lest We Forget members Lew Burchard,
your chance, if you dare, to discover the flavor of Operations; Marv Abbott, Logistics; Jim Brinkman,
kimchee); and exhibits and the 20th Century Military Mu- Financial Operations and Don Alsbro, President of Lest
seum with Korean artifacts. On both Friday and Saturday We Forget.
are the Tootsie Roll Drops. The Marines at Chosin were We will be privileged to have Medal of Honor
running low on 60mm artillery ammunition. In sending Recipients Ron Rosser and Duane Dewey return to the
the message for more ammo, they had to use the code Twin Cities. Ron, who lives in Ohio, and Duane, who
word "Tootsie Roll." Someone in the rear didn't realize lives in Michigan, received their Medals of Honor for
that it was a code for ammunition and actually sent Toot- heroic actions saving many American lives. With attend-
sie Rolls. The parachute drops of this candy to our armed ance by Korean Consul Officials from Chicago, Korean
forces turned out to more than satisfy a sweet tooth. The War event presentations and a multi-sensory sampling of
high-energy chocolate candies were the only food U.S. Korean culture, once again the incentives are vast and
soldiers could thaw in the -30˚ temperatures and are even varied to partake in an event you will not soon forget.
credited with saving lives of those near starvation. The If you have questions, please call Don Alsbro at
Leap Dog Parachute team drops on Friday and Saturday 269-921-7176 or Dale Jeffers at 269-429-3733.
are at noon. Another jump, sans the candy, is Saturday
afternoon.
Think Elected Officials Care About promised those who served overseas $1.25 for every day
they served. Congress refused to pay the veterans, over
Veterans, Think Again, or Veteran’s riding President Hoover‟s veto, and this lead to the veter-
ans camping on the Capitol Mall. General Mac Arthur
Preference part five. was called in to clear the Mall of the veterans and he
By: Claude McManus, CMC (SW) USN Ret. charged them on horseback in 1932.
I recently had the privilege of Presently, the military pays the
being on a teleconference with a former service ratings or specialties based on
member of Congress. I think it is an need; you may remember pro pay, sea
understatement to say that the former pay, combat pay, SRB bonuses, hostile
member is quite colorful. During his fire zones, etc. None of these affect the
explanation of the Debt Commission retired pay so I could be persuaded that
recommendations, he began an attack my twelve years forward deployed was
on veterans, active duty military, and worth something more. But more to the
retired military. He temporized by stat- point it clearly demonstrates that cur-
ing that he was a veteran, having served rently, the National dialogue includes
for two years on active duty. Therefore, views that veterans and retired military
this makes it all right for him to call us do not deserve the benefits they were
a bunch of “Beatle Baileys”. promised.
He further explained that This takes me back to the
today‟s military is made up of volun- Office of Special Council (OSC) and
teers and “they are not the same as the Merit System Protection Board
draftees”, “they don‟t deserve the same (MSPB), the very front line protectors
benefits”, after all the nation is not in a of veteran‟s rights. When a veteran
time of crisis, he offered. He further applies for a federal job, and they are
added that some members of the military do not ever found among the best qualified, but not
leave the same base and do not contribute to the effort of selected, they may file a compliant with DOLVETS. If
frontline soldiers, sailors, and marines. As such, it unfair DOLVETS does not investigate or finds no qualified
that these members would receive the same such benefits cause for action under Title 38, you may appeal to OSC,
as those who were on the tip of the sword (last time I then to MSPB. So what is Title 38? Title 38 is similar to
checked, we went where we were sent, we did not get to Title 5 U. S.C. only it specifically calls out protection for
pick our orders). veterans. You may recall, in previous installments I spoke
He further stated that retired military receive free about the Merit System Principles from Section 2301 of
education benefits for the entire family, Tricare medical Title 5. The Office of Personnel Management is tasked
coverage at little to no expense. He went on to say that with enforcing the Merit System Principles. DOLVETS,
military retirees, 2.2 million of them should be paying OSC and the MSPB are tasked with investigation and
around $4,500 per year in medical premiums, after all, enforcement of the law.
they were volunteers. Moreover, this will of course help The law is very specific; it is against the law to
reduce the debt. discriminate against a veteran in recruiting, selection and
It would appear that the former elected official is advancement. Under the MSPB, “appeals are handled un-
suffering from the Emperor syndrome, which he must der Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment
have gotten while he served in the US Government. He Rights Act and the Veterans Employment Opportunities
has forgotten, or maybe he never knew, but those of us Act. Appeals filed under these Acts (Public Law 103-353
who served gave the Nation our youth, blood, and talents. and Public Law 103-339 as amended) are governed by
His presented facts are far from the truth. As a service part 1208 of this title (Title 5, Code of Federal Regula-
connected 30% disabled, thirty-year veteran of the US tions, Administrative personnel, Chapter II, MSPB, Part
Navy, and a volunteer during the draft, I can tell you my 1201, Practices and Procedures; www.mspb.gov). As in
benefits nowhere match what he says they are. Now may- the EEOC, a politically appointed administrative judge
be, there is some sense in different benefits for different will oversee the hearing and process. In order to make
service, but that is a slippery slope. It has been tried government transparent and easy for the people to use the
before and failed. During World War One, Congress government, the MSPB and OSC have very clear websites
to help veterans file their appeals.

However, based on existing case law, unless the
veteran can clearly prove the agency, administrator, hiring
authority actually knew you are a veteran and has clearly
stated he/she is discriminating against you; you have no
chance of prevailing. Based on existing case law you, as
the veteran must prove knowledge. I say that differently,
you must prove the offending agency had knowledge in
their head that they were in favor of discrimination against
veterans. Are you thinking the Thought Police here? Typi-
cally, discrimination is based on how you treat or with- number SF-3443-99-0603-I-1, April 12, 2001, before Beth
hold treatment of individuals, compared to other individu- S. Slavet, Chairman, Barbara J. Sapin, Vice Chairman,
als in the same class. Simply put, you treat a veteran Susanne T. Marshall, Member. Paragraphs six, seven, and
unfairly compared to others who are non-veterans. When eight in the analysis section explain the thinking of the
you look at the hiring by federal agencies, it seems clear three administrative judges. First, they establish that veter-
that veterans as a group are not being treated fairly. an‟s preference exists in two forms; those who have 30%
Nevertheless, proving it is a different story. The same or greater service connected disability and those who are
hurdles apply in the OSC. In addition, to make matters veterans of certain conflicts. They further lay out the rules
worse, all the Department of Labor sub-agencies talk to under law for hiring these veteran preference classes.
each other regarding complaints and appeals via an intra- However, the OPM is referenced “Indeed, Civil Service
net called the USERRA IMS (USERRA information Rule 7.1 gave the agency the discretion to fill the Civilian
management system). Therefore, if you file a complaint to Pay Technician position by any authorized method, such
the OSC that DOLVETS did not investigate your com- as the re-instatement method authorized by the Civil
plaint, DOLVETS know whom you are complaining Service Rule 1.3(c) and 5 C.F.R. section 315.401. See also
about. 5 C.F.R. Section 330.101 (OPM rule giving agencies the
If you are lucky enough to be interviewed or hired discretion to fill positions by any properly authorized
by an agency, and you contact the OSC for a Whistle method).”
Blower complaint, the same rules apply. There are numer- Despite the fact that Sherwood was eligible for a
ous case laws that impact here; such Ward v. Merit non-competitive appointment, once she was found among
Systems Protection Board, 981 F.2nd 521, 526 (Fed. the best qualified for the position, the agency selected
Cir.1992); Ellison v. Merit Systems Protection Board, 7 someone who was a retired former federal worker eligible
F.3d 1031,1036 (Fed. Cir. 1993); Thomas v. Department under re-instatement rules if the agency desired to exer-
of the Treasury, 77 M.S.P.R. 224 (1998); and others. Then cise that discretion.
there is pre-text. Pre-text means there was something that What does that mean? Well, it means that the
caused the action that was taken which was in retaliation. judges said it was not discrimination because the agency
Again, the case law leads to proving the knowledge is allowed under the OPM rules to change the hiring game
someone has in his or her head that caused the retaliatory to anyone they want as long it is under an authorized rule.
action. If a spouse of a 100% disabled veteran gets the short end
Is your head swimming yet? How could the laws of the stick, and the agency hired within the OPM rules, it
have been so turned around on veterans? I had heard from is not discrimination.
some federal workers and non-federal workers that there That also means the agency can close positions
is no way this could be happening. Unfortunately, they are without notice to the veteran. It also means the agency can
uninformed, and it is happening today. The best example I tell a veteran applicant that they are among the highest
offer is the Sherwood case under MSPB. This case is a qualified for the position, give the veteran their 10 points
clear example, before an Appeal review Board of three and not fill the position. It also means that the same agen-
Administrative Judges, which took up this case on the cy can in turn, re-post the position again once they have
appeal of the initial ruling against Sherwood. Sherwood‟s sent out word internally (merit posting) and allow veterans
spouse is a 100% service connected disabled veteran. The to apply. Only to hire someone from a merit position
position in question is a GS-544-4/5/6, a payroll clerk. internally. So essentially the veteran is closed out of the
The clear ruling is that per the OPM rules agencies can do competition even though the veteran has earned a
whatever they what when it comes to hiring veterans. non-competitive hiring rating. In addition, the MSPB has
You may find this case at the mspb.gov website. decided this is not discrimination, because the OPM says
It is Sherwood v. Department of Veterans Affairs, Docket it is authorized.

If you are upset after reading this, good. In my next installment, I will layout what must change in order to re-
store the promise made to veterans by this great country. I am not an attorney, but I am an advocate for veteran‟s rights.
And things have to change. We as a country have strayed far away from the principles of the founders and all previous
generation‟s ideals of taking care of our veterans. We have to get changes made to right these legal forms of discrimina-
tion against veterans.
Fair Winds and Following Seas.
Overhaul of TAP under way

From: The American Legion - March 23, 2011
The Department of
Labor‟s Transition Assis-
tance Program (TAP) for
military personnel entering
civilian careers hasn‟t been
modernized in 19 years, says A Welcome Home Rally!
Assistant DoL Secretary for From: www.uswings.com (Please Visit for More
Veterans Employment and information about the event.)
Training Ray Jefferson. By US Wings® is participating in the National
Veterans Day 2011, it will Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
be, he promised. by holding a WELCOME HOME rally from Friday May
“This year, we are transforming the program 20, 2011 to Sunday May 22, 2011 (see "Time" below for
from the ground up,” Jefferson told members of The details) at our corporate office at 561 E. Hines Hill Road
American Legion gathered for the organization‟s 51st in Hudson Ohio from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. In addition
Washington Conference in the nation‟s capital. He said it to our new Vietnam 50th Anniversary products, US
will take foresight and creativity to install a new program Wings® will have special WELCOME HOME products
that best serves military personnel in transition. and military memorabilia as well as live music and free
Jefferson told Legionnaires it‟s time to put away food & beverages on their picnic grounds. SFC David
the Power Point slides “and do it the military way … Hack, US Army (Ret), CEO of US Wings® and a deco-
learning by doing.” rated Vietnam vet, welcomes all Vietnam veterans to
Among the changes Jefferson described are a come to Hudson for a day of celebration and brother-
TAP program option that can be conducted entirely hood. For further information, please contact:
online, a 60-day period of consultation for servicemem- Robert Kruty
bers after they complete the program, pre-TAP assess- Vice President Sales & Marketing
ments to determine employment readiness, skills and 800-650-0659
interests and a new emphasis on measuring long-term rkruty@uswings.com
performance of the program.
“We cannot have transformational outcomes and Time: 10:00 AM ET Friday May 20, 2011 to 12:00 PM
impact for our veterans unless we become a transforma- ET Sunday May 22, 2011 (festivities end at 8:00 PM ET
tional organization,” Jefferson said. “And we cannot on May 20th & 21st).
become a transformational organization unless we have
transformational individuals.”
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Legal Help for Veterans
For more infor-
mation about legal help
From: James G. Fausone for veterans and for
Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC is a law firm lo- contact information
cated in Northville, Michigan. We have a national prac- www.legalhelpforveterans.com and found on Twitter,
tice representing veterans on veterans disability claims. Facebook and YouTube. Our telephone number is
This representation occurs at the United States Court of 800.693.4800. Our blog discusses current issues facing
Appeals for Veterans Claims, the Board of Veterans‟ veterans and the VA.
Appeals and regional offices. We have helped veterans Typically our clients are enlisted men and women
collect over $10,000,000 in retro and future bene- who served post Korea. The Vietnam vet is still the one
fits. Over the last decade, LHFV has become a trusted with the most common problems. These include Agent
name in the legal community for providing legal services Orange related disabilities, PTSD, psychiatric
to veterans and lecturing at law schools, bar associa- or orthopedic injuries. Other vets often have hearing loss,
tions and community events. military sexual trauma or tinnitus. We are now seeing
Members of the Legal Help for Veterans practice Iraq and Afghanistan vets with TBI. Many vets do not
group are former service members who bring not only even begin the disability claim process until many years
legal expertise but an understanding of service and duty. after service. The trigger may be unemployability and the
The members of the group have medical and administra- need for benefits. With a million claim back log at VA, it
tive backgrounds as well as finely honed legal skills is a slow and confusing process and many people need
developed over twenty years of practice and experi- professional help establishing the proper diagnosis and
ence. We have represented thousands of veterans and service connection. That is what Legal Help for Veterans,
currently have over 650 active clients. PLLC has been doing for clients for years.
Tricare Cancer Screenings Supreme Court Vet Decisions

From: RAO Bulletin March 2011 (Lt. James ―EMO
From: RAO Bulletin March 2011 (Lt. James ―EMO
Tichacek, USN (Ret)Associate Director, Retiree Assis-
Tichacek, USN (Ret)Associate Director, Retiree Assis-
tance Office, U.S. Embassy Warden & IRS VITA Baguio
tance Office, U.S. Embassy Warden & IRS VITA Baguio
City RPPSC 517 Box RCB, FPO AP 96517 Tel: (951)
City RPPSC 517 Box RCB, FPO AP 96517 Tel: (951)
238-1246 in U.S. or Cell: 0915-361-3503 in the Philip-
238-1246 in U.S. or Cell: 0915-361-3503 in the Philip-
pines. Email: raoemo@sbcglobal.net AL/AMVETS/DAV/
pines. Email: raoemo@sbcglobal.net AL/AMVETS/DAV/
FRA/NAUS/NCOA/MOAA/USDR/VFW/VVA/CG33/
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DD890/AD37 member)
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On 2 MAR the Supreme Court of the United
The beginning stages of colorectal cancer often
States handed down two decisions that expanded veter-
have no symptoms. Because of this, early screening
ans„ rights. The first case dealt with Department of Vet-
saves lives. For Tricare Prime and Standard beneficiar-
erans„ Affairs filing deadlines, and the second dealt with
ies, there are no cost shares or co-pays for colorectal
expanding the protections afforded to National Guard
cancer screenings, as well as many other important
and Reserve members by the Uniformed Services Em-
preventive care services. For Medicare-eligible benefi-
ployment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA).
ciaries covered by Tricare For Life, Medicare covers
In the first case, Henderson v. Shinseki, the court
colorectal cancer screening tests and Tricare generally
relaxed a filing deadline that had denied benefits to disa-
pays the remainder of any costs not paid by Medicare.
bled veterans. David L. Henderson was discharged from
To learn more about colorectal screening, visit the
the military in 1952 after receiving a diagnosis of para-
CDC's Screen for Life campaign webpage http://
noid schizophrenia. He sought additional government
www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/sf. For more information
help for his condition in 2001, but he was turned down in
about Tricare's coverage of colorectal cancer screenings,
2004 because he missed a 120-day deadline to file an
visit the Tricare website http://www.tricare.mil.
appeal by 15 days. He attributed the failure to file in time
Military.com surveys have found that most servicemem-
to the very disability for which he had sought help.
bers and their families are confused by Tricare. You can
get the facts and latest news on Tricare at http:// We would like to express our appreciation to all of
www.military.com/benefits/tricare/understanding-your-
tricare-benefits. [Source: Mil.com 7 Mar 2011 ++]

VA Backlog
From: Phil Smith
As the Department of Veterans Affairs continues
to have an increase in claims coming in to all Regional
Offices, Detroit is not forgotten. The backlog of claims
some over a year old, the appeals remain the same over a
year old. There is no end in sight. A new Regional
Director will be coming aboard in April he has already
came in to the Detroit Regional Office for short stay to
look over things, he is experienced and hands on. Maybe
a change is forthcoming.
In the recent change of claims for Ischemic Heart
Disease (Coronary Artery Disease), Parkinson's and
Leukemia B-cell (hairy cell carcinoma) and other carci-
The court„s decision did not overrule previous nomas. Those claims were as they say brokered out to
precedent, Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote for the other States to have a decision made. Some of these
court, because Congress did not intend to impose such a claims go back with an effective date as far back as
strict rule when it comes to Veterans„ Affairs decisions. 1985. Especially if they were denied in the past.
Unfortunately, Mr. Henderson died in October, while his New conditions of those who were in Desert
case was pending in the Supreme Court. Storm and current places if IRAQ which is the same loca-
At issue in the second case, Staub v. Proctor tion Desert Storm conditions are being granted. While we
Hospital was the interpretation of USERRA, which always speak of the veteran, sometimes and in most occa-
prohibits employment discrimination based on one„s sions we simply forget about the Surviving Spouse and
―uniformed service.‖ The law is similar to Title VII of Children, they may be entitled as well, for either Service
the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination Connected death benefits, or Non-Service Death Pension,
based on race, sex and other factors. Vincent Staub is an especially if they are Wartime Era a Surviving Spouse
Army Reservist and a civilian technician at an Illinois maybe entitled to Benefits, but they must or should seek
hospital. He sued after he was fired by the hospital. He them out.
claimed that his military status was a motivating factor in It remains a mystery, why the Department of
his termination. There was evidence that two of Mr. Veterans Affairs and the State remain not to publicize
Staub„s supervisors were hostile to him because his mili- what the entitlements are for Veterans or the Surviving
tary duties had caused him to be absent from work one Spouses, either in the local newspapers or televi-
weekend a month and two or three weeks a year. Howev- sion. Only on the intranet does anything in most cases
er, it was not clear that the human resources officer who come out.
actually fired Mr. Staub knew of or shared that hostility
to his military service. A jury awarded Mr. Staub about
$58,000, but the federal appeals court in Chicago
reversed that decision. That court said the connection
between the supervisors„ hostility and the HR official„s
action was not close enough. Justice Scalia, who wrote Veterans Radio is dedicated to all of the men and
the decision, said that the old way of thinking, used by women who have served or are currently serving in the
the appeals court, did not appreciate the full situation. He armed forces of the United States of America. Our
thought that companies should be held liable where one mission is to provide all veterans with a voice, to give
employee lays the groundwork for another„s decision to them a forum where they are able to discuss their
fire a worker. He left to the appeals court whether to issues…and tell their stories. You can listen to the
reinstate the jury verdict in Mr. Staub„s case or order a show on: WDEO (990-AM Ann Arbor/Detroit),
new trial. WMAX (1440-AM, Saginaw), WDEO-FM (99.5 FM,
[Source: TREA Washington Update 4 Mar 2011 ++] Naples FL), KAGY (1510-AM Port Sulfur/New Orle-
ans LA), KIXW (960-AM, Apple Valley CA) and
We would like to express our appreciation to all of KMRC (1430-AM Morgan City, LA). Or, listen to our
the fighting men and women in the United States Webcast and archives at: www.veteransradio.net.

HAVE YOU REGISTERED?---
To attend the Brain Injury Association of Michigan Veterans Program’s
“2011 tips-up for the troops”

Brain Injury Awareness Family & Friends Event
Kensington Metropark, Brighton, Michigan -
Saturday, June 11th, 2011
The nationally acclaimed, 5th Annual Legal Help for Veteran‟s “Tips-Up for the Troops” Bass Tournament
and Brain Injury Awareness Family and Friends event is a blending of the best from the past BIAMI “LAPS Walk”
events and the “Tips-Up for the Troops” Veterans events. This much larger and hopefully more exciting event will
feature a Family style reunion for all of our friends and families of Veterans and Brain Injury survivors. This event
provides us the opportunity to gather and say “Thank you” to some Michigan Veterans and 1st Responders who serve
us and to learn more about TBI.
Please join us in a day of celebration with food, fun, entertainment, and games. Proceeds will go to benefit the
Brain Injury Association of Michigan Veterans and other programs for “Creating a Better Future through
Education, Advocacy, Research, Support and Prevention”.
Once again, the Legal Help for Veteran‟s “Tips-Up” Bass Tournament for our Veterans will be just one part of
a much larger joint civilian and military family reunion style event. While the Troops and their Pro teammates are
“Tackling” the big bass, everyone else will be enjoying the entertainment, Family fun walk, Classic Car Show,
Midway displays, Farm Center and Nature Center “Tours”, Rides on the River Queen II boat, hay rides, swimming,
canoeing, and the many other family oriented activities. So please plan on brining the whole gang.
Registered individuals will be eligible for:

Free “All-American” family style B-B-Q starting at 11:00 a.m.
Free events start at 9:00 a.m. and go all day long: Canoeing; Hay Rides, River Queen boat rides, Classic Car
Show, Midway displays, Family “Fun Walks”; Swimming; Bike Rides & Roller Blade - bring your skates,
bikes, helmets and safety equipment (required); Nature and Farm Center tours; and more.
Free Tournament “Weigh-in Show” and entertainment.
Public Welcome to FREE Weigh-in and Entertainment Shows

The day‟s schedule is loosely structured in order to accommodate everyone participating in as many events as
possible. Please indicate activities in which you or your family members would like to participate. It‟s a wonderful
opportunity to relax and socialize with new and old friends and family while enjoying the beauty of one of Michigan‟s
premiere park complexes.
From More information or to Register call “Rick” at the Brain Injury

Association of Michigan at: (810) 229-5880.

NEWS RELEASE -SELFRIDGE MILITARY missiles. Two new aircraft were brought into the Air Park
in 2010, a C-130E “Hercules” and an A-10A
AIR MUSEUM OPENING “Thunderbolt II”. The large C-130A "Hercules" and P-3
"Orion" aircraft in the Air Park can be opened up to visi-
From: Lt Col Lou Nigro, MI ANG (Ret)-March 6
tors when weather and the availability of docents permit.
SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD
Photographs of the interior and exterior displays are
BASE, MI – Selfridge Military Air Museum officials
permitted for private non-commercial use only.
recently announced their 2011 general public hours of
The Museum and Air Park is located on Selfridge
operation for their Museum and Air Park as 12:00 noon to
Air National Guard Base, accessible by vehicle only
4:30 pm on Saturdays, Sundays, Independence Day and
through the Main Gate at the intersection of M-59 and
Memorial Day, from April 2nd through October 30th. The
Jefferson Avenue. For security reasons, guests arriving in
Air Museum and Air Park will be CLOSED during the
a private vehicle that is being driven by someone without
2011 Selfridge Air Show on August 21st and 22nd due to
a valid Government identification card must register for a
traffic flow considerations during that event. The Museum
Visitor‟s Pass at the Base‟s Visitors Center north of the
and Air Park can also be opened by appointment at other
Main Gate or at the Main Gate itself. A current and valid
times throughout the year by calling 586-239-5035.
driver‟s license, vehicle registration, and proof of vehicu-
Visitors to the museum will see their almost
lar insurance will be required to obtain a Visitor‟s Pass.
$5,000,000 worth of displays including a full-scale histor-
The Selfridge Military Air Museum is a private
ically accurate replica of a World War I fighter plane, the
non-profit organization located on a military installation
SPAD XIII, an interactive cutaway and motorized World
that is staffed entirely by volunteers and receives no
War II aircraft engine, a soon to be interactive Air Traffic
federal or state funding for the operation and maintenance
Control radar display, an extensive display of original
of its facilities and displays. Admission is $4.00 per guest
aviation art produced by noted aviation artists, a Korean
over the age of 12 and $3.00 for children between 4 and
War era "Jeep", and three aircraft cockpit trainers, a mod-
12 years of age with a minimum donation of $25.00 for all
ern F-16 "Fighting Falcon", a Vietnam-era A-7 “Corsair
by-appointment tours.
II”, and a World War II LINK trainer that guests can actu-
Further information on the Selfridge Military Air
ally sit inside, plus a wide variety of military memorabilia
Museum and Air Park can be found on their website
including weapons, aircraft engines, military uniforms,
(www.selfridgeairmuseum.org), by mail (Selfridge Mili-
military aircraft models, and photographs spanning the
tary Air Museum, 27333 C St, Bldg 1011, Selfridge
over 93 year history of the Base. The Air Park contains 31
ANGB MI 48045), by phone (586-239-5035), or by
full-size vintage military aircraft from World War I to the
e-mail (127.wg.selfridgeairmuseum@ang.af.mil).
present day plus an assortment of military vehicles and
TRICARE Extends Web-based

Counseling Program
From: www.tricare.mil-March 29, 2011
The TRICARE Assistance Program (TRIAP) has
been extended through March 20, 2012. This demonstra-
tion program lets active duty service members and their
families beneficiaries use the Internet and a Web cam to
speak face-to-face with mental health counselors 24 hours
a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year from any loca-
tion in the United States.
The extension allows more time to measure the
effectiveness of TRIAP, improving beneficiary access to All TRIAP services are provided on a one-to-one
behavioral health care by incorporating Web-based tech- basis, in the context of a confidential relationship, with a
nology. TRIAP, which launched Aug. 1, 2009, as a licensed professional. TRIAP services are available in the
Web-based videoconferencing that provides short-term, United States to: active duty service members, active duty
solution-focused, non-medical counseling for situations family members (children must be age 18 or older), bene-
resulting from commonly occurring life circumstances ficiaries using TRICARE Reserve Select and beneficiaries
such as deployment stress, relationships, personal loss and covered under the Transitional Assistance Management
parent-child communications. Program. A referral or prior authorization to use TRIAP
services is not needed.

If a beneficiary requests TRIAP services, he or she will receive an initial assessment with a licensed profession-
al. If video services are not possible or Web-based counseling is not an appropriate level of care, the licensed profession-
al will refer the beneficiary to the correct organization to receive services.
For more information about TRIAP or to link to the regional health care contractors‟ TRIAP sites, beneficiaries
should go to www.tricare.mil/TRIAP. TRIAP does not include medication management or financial counseling. It is
not a crisis or suicide hotline. The Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs national suicide hotline is 800-273-
TALK (8255). In an emergency, beneficiaries should call 911. They may also find other behavioral health services at
www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth.
Pershing’s Last Patriot

last World War I veteran, Frank Buckles, is the one story,
the one survivor and the one whose story needs to be
From: www.pershingslastpatriot.com shared.
Many award-winning feature Pershing’s Last Patriot: The
films have tried to bring the American Frank Woodruff Buckles Story is slated
twentieth century to life through for release in 2011. In this unique and
fictional stories. Forrest Gump walked insightful documentary film, we will
us through the twentieth century with travel with Frank to reflect on his early
his profound life; The Curious Case of life in rural Missouri and Oklahoma.
Benjamin Button used a characters life Frank will share his experiences as he
to entertain us through American Histo- enlisted and served our nation in “The
ry from 2005 to World War I, and The War to End All Wars”. We will experi-
Notebook escorted us through a tale of ence his life in a Japanese prisoner of
American history through a similar war camp, and relive his amazing rescue
formula. These films demonstrated a from death. Finally, we will see how
intense and blockbuster success and a Frank‟s life has changed over the
powerful indicator for the public‟s level decades, and his rise to fame as Ameri-
of interest in such stories. ca‟s last witness to the First World War
But what if there was a true and so many other world events.
story of an American who actually
Photo from: Dale Hemphill-Designer, Spirit
accomplished these things and whose of America flag,
life is a parallel to the proven success Please visit www.forgottenheroesusa.com/
of these films? The life of America‟s
Vet-to-Vet
A few weeks ago I received a question via email, after being unable to directly answer. I thought we need to create a
new section in the newsletter each month, so that if you have a question we‟ll run it and see if we can find an answer.
Of course please cross check all responses but it is a small way to help get questions answered.
Sincerely,
Matthew X. Hauser
Question from Steve contact him at mczoo4u@aol.com.
Hi Matt:
I enjoy the news letter and read them when I can ... I have a couple of questions that you may have info on ...
one ... is Obama has taken out $38 in new taxes from my retirement check ... as of February 1st. second ... also ... I
called my VA in Battle Creek wanting to see the doctor and get my prescriptions renewed and they said I needed to dis-
close all my assets ... CDs ... monies in the bank and my total net worth ... I haven't given them this information and
have chosen not to ... so I've been denied my medical through the VA ... has there been any of this going on at other
VAs and do I have any recourse ?
Thanks
Steve

NAVY / USMC /USCG ARMY AIR FORCE
On a Lighter Note
Head Latrine Powder Room From: Eugene (Gene) A. Simon- Com-
Rack Bunk Single with ruffle and duvet mand Chief Master Sergeant USAF
(Retired)
Mess Deck / Chow Hall Mess Hall / Mess Tent Dining Facility or 'The Cafe'
A little humor from an old
'Cookie', stew burner Mess Cook Contract Chef Marine buddy. I do believe they may be
trying to insult us Air Force folks. How-
Coffee / Mud Cup of Joe Vanilla Skim Latte'
ever, I'm not taking it that way. Enjoy
Bug Juice Kool-Aid Shirley Temple and keep smiling. God bless our Mili-
Utilities / Digitals BDUs / ACUs Casual Wear tary and this great Republic.
Seaman / Private Private Bobby / Jimmy

Explanation - The reason the Air
Chief / Gunny Sergeant Bob / Jim Force, Army, Navy and Marines
Captain / Skipper Colonel Robert / James bicker amongst themselves is that
they don't speak the same language.
Captain's Mast Article 15 Time Out
For instance, take the simple phrase
Berthing / Barracks Barracks Apartment
Skivvies / U-Trau Underwear Undies "Secure the Building".
Thrown in the Brig Put in Confinement Grounded
Zoom Bag Flight Suit Business Casual The Army will post guards around
Cover / Head Gear Beret Optional
the place.
Ship's Store / NEX PX?? (PX Trailer) AAFES?? Shopping Mall The Navy will turn out the lights and
TAD TDY PCS with family lock the doors.
Cruise / Afloat Deploy Huh?
The Marines will kill everybody
Ground Grabbers Athletic Shoes Flip-Flops
inside and set up a headquarters
Die for your Battle
Die for your Country Die for Air Conditioning
Buddy
The Air Force will take out a 5 year
Don't Ask, Don't Tell or lease with an option to buy.
Shipmate / Marine Battle Buddy
Honey
Terminate /?? Kill Take Out Back on Base for Happy Hour
Boon Dockers Jump Boots Birkenstocks
Low Quarters Low Quarters Patent Leather Pumps
SEAL SF/Ranger Librarian
Shore Patrol / MPs MPs SF
Oouh-Rah! Hoo-ah! Hip-Hip hurray!
MRE MRE Happy Meal To Go
Salute Salute Wave
Obstacle Course Confidence Course Class 6 Parking Lot
Grinder / Drill Field Parade Field What?
Ge-Dunk Snack Bar Chuck E. Cheese We would like to express our
PT Test APFT 'No conversion available' appreciation to all of the
Dept. Of the Navy DoD DoD Lite fighting men and women I
Midshipman Cadet Debutante n the United States
Hard-Core Strak 'Way Too Serious'
Military. Thank you for your
service to this country.

Purple Heart Update
of the Purple Heart, but in practice, it has been left to doc-
tors or battlefield commanders to decide whether a blow
From: RAO Bulletin April 2011 (Lt. James ―EMO to the head during combat warranted the medal. With re-
Tichacek, USN (Ret)Associate Director, Retiree Assis- cent studies on brain trauma, however, the rules have
tance Office, U.S. Embassy Warden & IRS been revised to state what constitutes a concus-
VITA Baguio City RPPSC 517 Box RCB, FPO sion, with symptoms including momentary loss
AP 96517 Tel: (951) 238-1246 in U.S. or Cell: of consciousness or memory, dizziness, head-
0915-361-3503 in the Philippines. Email: ra- ache, nausea or light sensitivity. Medical treat-
oemo@sbcglobal.net AL/AMVETS/DAV/FRA/ ment, also required for the medal, is defined by
NAUS/NCOA/MOAA/USDR/VFW/VVA/CG33/ the rules to include merely rest and Tylenol. If
DD890/AD37 member) you are a Soldier who suffered a concussion and
The Army has announced a clarifica- feel you may not have been appropriately recog-
tion in its guidelines for receiving a Purple nized for a Purple Heart, the Army urges you to
Heart, with an emphasis on battlefield concus- re-apply through your chain of command. Vet-
sions being eligible for the medal. Official erans can call (888)-276-9472 or email anytime
Army guidelines have long considered combat at hrc.tagd.awards@conus.army.mil. [Source:
-sustained concussions a valid injury worthy Mil.com | Benefits article 21 Mar 2011 ++]
New Military Spouse Scholarship VA Begins Process to Create Open

From: www.military.com Week of April 04, 2011
The ThanksUSA Scholar- Source Electronic Health Record
ship Program for military spouses From www.va.gov April 1, 2011
is accepting online applications as Formally Announces Request for Proposal &
of April 1, 2011. New this year, Implementation Schedule
Kaplan University is proud to offer WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans
a full undergraduate scholarship. In Affairs (VA) today released a draft Request for Proposal
addition, Educational Support (RFP) aimed at forming an Open Source community
Scholarships, which provide for around its ground-breaking VistA (Veterans Integrated
reduced tuition of up to 51 percent, are also available to System Technology Architecture) electronic health rec-
eligible military spouses. Only on-line applications will ord (EHR) system. When award is made under a planned
be accepted and evaluated. All supporting documents RFP for a custodial agent, VA will commit to deploy the
will need to be scanned and uploaded this year. After Open Source version of VistA to all of its facilities, and
submission, applicants will receive an electronic will contribute all non-security essential modifications to
acknowledgement that their applications have been re- the product it makes or pays for directly to the Open
ceived. The on-line application period will end on May Source custodian. VA will also commit to participate in
15, 2011, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Visit ThanksUSA Open Source VistA with other public and private sector
Scholarship Program webpage for application criteria participants.
and scholarship information. "VistA is an important asset for VA, and for the
To learn more about military education benefits, Nation,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K.
and find military-friendly education programs, visit the Shinseki. “As we work to ensure that we provide Veter-
Military.com Education Channel. ans with the best in health care, modernization of VistA
For scholarship-related questions: is absolutely critical. This move towards Open Source
welcomes private sector partners to work with us to im-
From: www.thanksusa.org
prove VistA, and is an important part of our strategy to
Please see the About Scholarships section to see ensure that VA clinicians have the best tools possible,
if your question is addressed there. If you still need some- and that Veterans receive the best health care possible."
thing clarified, please contact Scholarship America at Cont..
1-877-THX-USAS (1-877-849-8727) or send an e-mail to
shintz@scholarshipamerica.org and you will receive a We would like to express our appreciation to all of
response within two (2) business days. the fighting men and women in the United States

VA expects to begin conversion to an Open Resurrecting a Nearly Forgotten Holiday
Source version of VistA by this summer. A key step in
From: Becky Bruin-Slot
this process will be the selection of a custodial agent to
What are we talking about? What first comes to
perform all aspects of operating the Open Source com-
your mind when you see the phrase “nearly forgotten hol-
munity. On Feb. 18, 2011, VA released a Request for
iday”? Ever hear of Armed Forces Day? Ever see it on
Information (RFI) asking for information from stakehold-
your calendar? You might not find it there unless your
ers and potential offerors for a custodial agent. Concur-
calendar was designed by some sort of veterans‟ organi-
rent to this announcement VA issued a draft RFP for
zation. It is, without question, a holiday which is terribly
custodial services.
underappreciated. Have you ever observed an Armed
The VistA system is widely viewed as the most
Forces Day Parade? Anywhere? In contrast, we‟re sure
extensively used electronic health record system in the
you‟ve observed parades on the Fourth of July, Memorial
Nation. It is currently used in 153 major VA hospitals
Day, and Veterans Day. Those are holidays that we‟re all
and more than 800 community based outpatient clinics
familiar with; now we need to focus on making Armed
across the U.S. It forms the basis of the Resource and
Forces Day a day of thanks and reverence for the service
Patient Management System (RPMS), the EHR system
provided for ALL OF US by our Armed Forces.
used by the Indian Health System, as well as the basis of
In 2006, a small group of people in a somewhat
installations in more than 50 hospitals globally. A vibrant
remote area of Michigan‟s Upper Peninsula got together
community outside VA already uses VistA.
and formed Keweenaw Care Corps for the purpose of
"Over the past year, we have followed a delibera-
honoring those who serve our country in our Armed
tive process to examine the implications of Open Source
Forces in war zones. Their desire was also to honor and
for VistA, and we are convinced that this is the best
sincerely thank the families of the ones who were de-
approach for VA, Veterans, and taxpayers," said Roger
ployed, knowing that families of our military personnel
Baker, VA assistant secretary for information and
make tremendous sacrifices, as well. The first “Parade of
technology. “Our primary goal is to re-ignite the innova-
Thanks” was held on Armed Forces Day of that year, and
tive processes that made VistA such a great EHR system.
the response of the public was stupendous! Families of
We also want to ensure that vendors of proprietary prod-
armed forces personnel, businesses, service groups,
ucts can easily and confidently integrate their products
churches, schools, and individuals of all walks of life
with VistA to make them available for VA to purchase
eagerly participated in the parade. They were thrilled to
and use in our facilities.“
honor their loved ones, past and present, for their military
VA expects that other organizations may commit
service to our country. Americans truly DO know from
to VistA Open Source, and welcomes their participation
whence our freedom comes; it is bought and paid for by
in the development, use and governance of VistA. VA
the men and women who fight all over the world to bring
Chief Technology Officer Peter Levin, who helped lead
it to us.
the Open Source initiative, said, “This is a terrific exam-
ple of what the Administration means by Open Govern-
ment: transparent, collaborative and truly participatory.
This is a historic moment for health care informatics. By
moving towards standards-based systems that incorporate
health records and the best that industry and government
can offer, VA will remain at the vanguard of electronic
health care delivery.”
Hundreds of companies, organizations, govern-
ment agencies, universities, Congressional stakeholders,
and individuals advised VA‟s path towards Open Source
via published studies, RFI responses, meetings or indi-
vidual comments. In the best traditions of Open Source,
the combined wisdom of this community has ensured
establishment of a much better path than any single insti-
tutional stakeholder could possibly have achieved on its
own.
We would like to express our appreciation to all of
Military. Thank you for your service to this country. From: af.mil

The Parade of Thanks of 2006 turned out to be them. “We support our troops”; you‟ve seen the bumper
quite an historic occasion; it was (and is) nearly unheard sticker (how many do you have?). But how do we support
of to have a parade on Armed Forces Day, and the parade them? Do we show up at parades, at the airport when
in our sparsley populated, somewhat rural area was huge! they come home, bake treats for their families, what?
It was documented to have possibly been the largest in the Maybe you could go one step further, and have a parade
U.S. on that day. Folks in our community were encour- of your own. Seeing a poster-size photo of your very own
aged to honor our veterans, as well; it‟s pretty simple to soldier would make you very proud if you were a family
blow up a photo of a loved one, past or present, decorate member, don‟t you think?
it, and carry it in the parade or on a float. How many of
We can‟t help but be aware of the number of
our veterans have never had anyone make a “fuss” about
Vietnam Veterans who are homeless and hurting, folks
their time in military service? They ALL deserve a fuss!
who‟ve never quite been able to become part of a commu-
Each year, KCC chooses a Grand Marshal (or nity again after the war. Let‟s do what we can to make
several) for the parade, a “Patriot of the Year”, and a sure that the hurt inflicted on those guys never happens
“Junior Patriot of the Year” , and they are “feted” the again. The “silent majority” of Americans who unabash-
week of the parade. It‟s our chance to honor them for the edly support the troops needs to stop being silent. We
continuing honor they have given our military and our need to be LOUD in supporting our troops!! When I see
community. They never fail to be utterly surprised to hear someone in uniform, or wearing a veteran‟s cap, or sport-
that they are to be honored; that‟s part of what makes this ing a retired military bumper sticker, I tell him/her, “My
effort so rewarding. family and I thank you for our free-
dom.” The startled looks tell me
Have we fired your imagi-
how rarely they hear that; I‟d love
nation and enthusiasm? Do folks in
for that phrase to become “old hat”
your area who are about to deploy
to them. For the most part, it‟s
to a war zone, or who are about to
veterans who help and honor other
return from a war zone deserve a
veterans; shame on us, the civil-
huge celebration? Imagine being a
ians, for that. Dare I say that it‟s
family member of his/hers, wanting
possible to change all that? If
to honor that loved one; would you
we‟ve never served, we can‟t possi-
be able to throw the kind of party
bly have an insider‟s view of mili-
he/she deserves? With the help of
tary service, but that doesn‟t stop
your community, you certainly
us from revering those who‟ve
could! Imagine being that fighting
made so many sacrifices for us.
man or woman. How about a luxu-
We certainly can resurrect a very
ry jacuzzi suite, and/or a candlelight
important holiday from dust of
dinner for you and your spouse? Or
complacency. I encourage you to
tickets to local concerts or sporting
get together with others in your
events, or a gift certificate from a
circle of friends and acquaintances,
local store? Maybe a picnic for you
and plan some sort of honor for the
where the whole town turns out?
ones who serve you in your area.
Or a banquet in your honor, which
You will be doing so much for
family and loved ones can attend
those who need your support in a
with you? Americans are the most From: the United States Department of
time when so many Americans
“giving” people on the planet, and Defense at: www.defense.gov.
take for granted what our troops do
our troops deserve the best that we
for us.
can give them (and their families,
don‟t ever forget the families). Once again this year, Charter Communications
will be filming the parade, and DVDs of the event will be
KCC has a motto; “We can‟t thank you enough,
sent to troops in the war zones of Afghanistan and Iraq.
but we‟re sure going to try.” We all feel a need to honor
We fervently hope that the scenes of their hometowns and
what the men and women of our fighting forces do every
friends and neighbors will warm their hearts and souls,
day, and to remind them that their community supports
and show them how proud we are of them and the life-
them, too. We want to see individual communities all
preserving work they do!
over the country get fired up over their own brave men
and women, and do something to show their loyalty to

Stand Up For Veterans-They Stood Up For US
-The DAV
Staff & Contributors Lest We Forget-A Clip from Hank Fuhs

Coordinator- Matthew X. Hauser (mhauser@migop.org)
Writers-Larry Harr Msgt USAF Retired Lt. Col., USAF, Ret, ANG
Denny Gillem Lt. Col., US Army, Retired (Just Click the Link Below)
Claude McManus Command Master Chief
(Surface Warfare), USN, Retired I Fought For You
Sean M. Furr Specialist 4, US Army Veteran
Sherry Swann-Secretary of Fort Custer Advisory
Committee and Event Coordinator
Sam Cottle-Michigan State Captain Patriot
Guard Riders
Sandra Eggers-Family Service Counselor
STEP UP AND LEAD
From: The USO
Oakland Hills Memorial Park
In 2011, we're calling
Gary Lillie, MCB3, Chu Lai, RVN '66
on the brave men and women
Phil Smith-Director/Chief Vietnam Veterans of
of our armed forces to make
America, Veterans Benefits and
some incredible sacrifices in
Rehabilitation, State Council of MI
Afghanistan, Iraq, and remote
Eugene (Gene) A. Simon- Command Chief
locations around the world.
Master Sergeant USAF (Retired)
That means you and I need to
John Arend, SGT, USMC
make an extra effort to show our support.
John Nagle, USAAF
One of the best ways to let our troops know
Maureen VanHooser, Navy (SeaBee) Veteran
that you've got their back is by supporting the work of
Mom and wife.
the USO. Step Up and Lead -- support our troops
Don Alsbro, COL, US Army (ret), President of
by signing up to be part of the USO today.
Lest We Forget
Noami Love
Publisher- Hank Fuhs Lt. Col., USAF, Ret, ANG We would like to express our appreciation to all of
In Closing
Thank you for your service to our country. It is truly the men and women like you who make
this nation great, and we must never forget that. Hope everyone takes the time to remember our
current military during Armed Forces Day, and those who gave it all this Memorial day.
Thank you to everyone for all the help you have given us with the newsletter. We have been
able to reach more people because of your help. Compared to when we first started, the amount of
input and ideas we receive has increased greatly. For that we are very thankful. If you have anything
you would like to share, any questions, or have an article idea, please let me know. You may contact
us anytime at mhauser@migop.org.
Sincerely,
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Matthew X. Hauser and Lt. Col Hank Fuhs from the list please reply “remove” to mhauser@migop.org.


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April 2011 Vol. 2 No. 5

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