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On 1 April 1945, Marines and Army troops landed on Okinawa in one of the final steps to an attack on Mainland Japan

Monday, July 17, 2023

From the Commandant:

Although the detachment does not meet during the summer months, we do still want you to be aware of activities and events that may be of interest to you.  Below are a number of upcoming events of which you may want to be aware:

The DAV is hosting a PACT ACT Information Social at the West Roxbury Elks on 20 July:




An information session on Toxic Exposure is being held in Taunton on 26 July:



The Veterans Voice Network and the City of Quincy are hosting a Music, Benefits, and Career Fest on 22 July

10:00 to 3:00
Pageant Field
1 Merrymount Parkway
Quincy, MA
www.VeteransVoiceNetwork.org
781 985 1551
email: gregbrasso@aol.com

On 4 August, VA Health Services is offering a Salute to Vietnam Veterans on the USS Constitution:


USS Constitution Salute to Vietnam Veterans! 

Friday, August 4th, 2023 Charlestown Navy Yard •
Limited space for Vietnam Era Veterans and a guest • 
Depart at 1000, Return at 12:30; special on-board ceremony •
Veterans Dockside Resource Fair prior to and after the cruise •
Reply to David.Hencke@va.gov; 617-275-6101 • Provide name, guest name, email/phone, Branch of Service/Unit /Ship, Rank (optional), Period of duty (if deployed to Vietnam) 

The VA will host a Veterans Expo at the VA Brockton Campus on 23 September:


These activities are provided by the VA and other organizations who wish to recognize your service and be sure that you have access to the benefits that you have earned.  Please share this information with your colleagues and friends.  We look forward to seeing you when meetings resume.