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Last night the Tucson community gave Honor Flight 28 a great welcome back from their trip to D.C. The 23 heroes from WWII, Korean, & Vietnam Wars really appreciated it. A special thanks to Empower Coalition that sponsored this flight. Get involved the next flight is Oct 26.
Purple Heart Stamp has been redesigned by the USPS. https://connectingvets.radio.com/articles/usps-dedicates-purple-heart-medal-forever-stamp
USPS dedicates Purple Heart Medal Forever Stamp
Starting Oct. 4, the Purple Heart Medal Forever Stamp will be available nationwide.
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Walter Ram, chapter 442 member, was interviewed at yesterday's POW/MIA ceremony. https://kvoa.com/news/2019/09/22/ceremony-held-at-funeraria-del-angel-honors-pow-mia/
Ceremony held at Funeraria del Angel honors POW/MIA
A memorial service held on Sunday at the Funeraria del Angel South Lawn Cemetery honored prisoners of war and those missing in action.
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Chapter 442 provided a resource table and sponsored attendance of 10 female veterans at the 4th Annual Gathering of Women Warriors.
AZ Diamondbacks has Special Reognition for Purple Heart Recipients on National Purple Heart Day, August 7, 2019.
Fort Lowell Chapter 442's event calendar has been updated. Go to the link below. https://mophtucson.webs.com/chaptercalendar.htm
Chapter Calendar
Military Order of the Purple Heart Fort Lowell Chapter 442, Tucson, Arizona
mophtucson.webs.com