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TRICARE For Life 02/12.21
When retired service members and their families become eligible for TRICARE For Life, typically at 65, they are no longer able to enroll in TRICARE Prime. TRICARE For Life When you have Medicare Parts A and B, you automatically receive coverage from TRICARE For Life. There are no enrollment forms or enrollment fees for TRICARE…
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Fallen Comrade Report – 02/09/21
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following information is provided by The American Legion Department of the Philippines Burial Assistance Office. Final approval by ABMC & CFZ has been received for rendering of Military Honors for the following comrades: Case # 21-21 * John E. Hance, U.S. Navy Veteran, age 68, is approved…
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Fallen Comrade Report (Feb 04, 2021)
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following information is provided by The American Legion Department of the Philippines Burial Assistance Office. It is our sad duty to inform you that another Comrade has fallen: Case # 21-24 – Rollin O. Gaudin Jr., U.S. Air Force Retired, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, February…
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF)
Vietnam Veterans of America Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have died each year after suffering from illnesses due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other causes related to their service. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) In Memory program honors those who returned home from Vietnam and later died. If…
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First African-American Tomb Sentinel
3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1959 during the Civil Rights Movement, SP4 Fred Moore volunteered for service in the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). At 6’1″, 185 pounds and a member of 3rd Platoon, Honor Guard Company, Moore conducted burials in Arlington National Cemetery, marched…
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Wreath-laying Ceremony to Commemorate the Heroes of World War II
U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John Law joined Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso and the diplomatic corps in a wreath-laying ceremony to commemorate the heroes of World War II who fought in the Battle of Manila in 1945, many of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.The event culminated with a tour of the U.S.…
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U.S. Embassy Limited Notary Services by Appointment
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123United States Embassy Manila, PhilippinesUnited States Consular Agency, Cebu Philippines February 3, 2021 Message for U.S. Citizens: Notary Services during the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic Limited notary services will be available by appointment only at the U.S. Embassy in Manila and the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu effective Tuesday, February…
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Special Election in Louisiana’s 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines February 2, 2021 Message for U.S. Citizens: Special Election in Louisiana’s 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts The State of Louisiana will conduct two special primary elections on Tuesday, March 20, 2021, to fill a vacancy for the…
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Newly appointed Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs
U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Newly appointed Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Philippine Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin, Jr., reaffirming that a strong U.S.-Philippine Alliance is vital to a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Secretary Blinken stressed the importance of the Mutual Defense Treaty for the security of both nations…
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Fallen Comrade Report – 01/25/21
Allen “Pop” Reeves American Legion Post 123 The following information is provided by The American Legion Department of the Philippines Burial Assistance Office. Final approval by ABMC and CFZ has been received for rendering of Military Honors for: Case # 21-22 – James R. Wells Jr., U.S. Air Force Veteran, age 59, is approved for…
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Sgt Michael R. Hilbert, USMC, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter PI 887 is a veterans service organization located in Angeles City, Philippines.
The motto of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is “Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another“. The VVA is a congressionally chartered national organization that serves Vietnam-era veterans and their families. The organization was founded in Washington, D.C. in January 1978 by 15 Vietnam veteran advocates. The VVA has been a leader in advocating for the U.S. government to fulfill its obligations to veterans.
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