OCTOBER 2016 MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, SENCLAND CHAPTER P.O. BOX 382 • WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480 • SENCLAND.ORG EDITOR: HARRY L. “BRUD” DEAS III • [email protected]• (910) 338-0409 September Meeting: From Program Chairman Jim Jackson Our 04 October meeting will be at the beautiful Bluewater Grill on Wrightsville Beach beginning at 1130 hours. Our luncheon continues to be priced at $15 including the entrée of your choice, soft beverages, coffee, tea and cookies from Apple Annie’s (compliments of MOAA member COL Rob Cooley, owner). Cocktails will be available for purchase. Luncheon selections will be made at the door and include: - Blue Water Cheeseburger with Fries - Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken - Fish and Chips with French Fries - Roasted Chicken BLT with French Fries Our original planned October program was for a visit to the NC Ports, but has unfortunately been delayed due to scheduling conflicts with the Port of Wilmington. Details of the new October program will be sent via a separate communication within the next 7-10 days. Please RSVP NLT September 29th to JoAnn Doleman via email: [email protected], or 910-540-8459. Reminder…………………….. The on-street parking places directly in front of the Bluewater Grill have now been included in the Wrightsville Beach metered, paid parking program. If you don’t want to pay to park (or get a ticket), please use the large, free Bluewater parking lot. Upcoming Programs for 2016 01 Nov Dr. Herbert Berg, Professor of International Studies (UNCW). “The failed coup (June 2016) in Turkey and its ramifications for the United States and ISIS” – Blue Water 06 Dec Special Holiday Luncheon – Blue Water Message from our President, Jim Brumit “In its simplest form, the mission is taking care of people and families” says Craig Stephens, the command advisor to the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, Camp Lejeune, NC. Craig was the SENCLand Chapter speaker at our September 6 meeting. The mission incorporates capabilities to provide services for medical, mind, body, spirit, and family for wounded Marines. The battalion is currently caring for 212 Maines. Although Marines are the primary residents at the battalion, it cares for wounded soldiers, sailors, and airmen. Thanks to CAPT John Stewart for arranging our guest speaker.
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OCTOBER 2016
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, SENCLAND CHAPTER
P.O. BOX 382 • WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480 • SENCLAND.ORG EDITOR: HARRY L. “BRUD” DEAS III • [email protected] • (910) 338-0409
September Meeting: From Program Chairman Jim Jackson
Our 04 October meeting will be at the beautiful Bluewater Grill on Wrightsville Beach beginning at 1130 hours.
Our luncheon continues to be priced at $15 including the entrée of your choice, soft beverages, coffee, tea and
cookies from Apple Annie’s (compliments of MOAA member COL Rob Cooley, owner). Cocktails will be
available for purchase. Luncheon selections will be made at the door and include:
- Blue Water Cheeseburger with Fries
- Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken
- Fish and Chips with French Fries
- Roasted Chicken BLT with French Fries
Our original planned October program was for a visit to the NC Ports, but has unfortunately been delayed due to
scheduling conflicts with the Port of Wilmington. Details of the new October program will be sent via a
separate communication within the next 7-10 days.
Please RSVP NLT September 29th to JoAnn Doleman via email: [email protected], or 910-540-8459.
Reminder…………………….. The on-street parking places directly in front of the Bluewater Grill have now been included in the Wrightsville
Beach metered, paid parking program. If you don’t want to pay to park (or get a ticket), please use the large,
free Bluewater parking lot.
Upcoming Programs for 2016
01 Nov Dr. Herbert Berg, Professor of International Studies (UNCW).
“The failed coup (June 2016) in Turkey and its ramifications for the
United States and ISIS” – Blue Water
06 Dec Special Holiday Luncheon – Blue Water
Message from our President, Jim Brumit
“In its simplest form, the mission is taking care of people and families” says Craig Stephens, the command
advisor to the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East, Camp Lejeune, NC. Craig was the SENCLand Chapter speaker
at our September 6 meeting. The mission incorporates capabilities to provide services for medical, mind, body,
spirit, and family for wounded Marines. The battalion is currently caring for 212 Maines. Although Marines are
the primary residents at the battalion, it cares for wounded soldiers, sailors, and airmen. Thanks to CAPT John
"Official Movie Trailer" for Hacksaw Ridge - release date November 4, 2016
Desmond Doss was a Seventh Day Adventist, born in Lynchburg, Virginia, who was drafted in 1942 but
refused to kill or carry a weapon into combat because of his personal beliefs. He became a medic and while
serving in the Pacific theatre of World War II he saved the lives of 75 comrades during the Battle of Okinawa,
at the same time adhering to his religious convictions. Doss was wounded three times during the war, and
shortly before leaving the Army he was diagnosed with tuberculosis which cost him a lung. Discharged from
the Army in 1946, he spent five years undergoing medical treatment for his injuries and illness.
On October 12, 1945 Desmond Doss was invited to the White House where President Harry S Truman awarded
him the Medal of Honor, saying "I would rather have this Medal than to be the President." He was the first –
and only one of three - Conscientious Objector to receive the MOH.
“Hacksaw Ridge”, directed by Mel Gibson, is the story of Desmond Doss’s service experience, and is a moving
tribute to a true hero. There is a trailer available by clicking on this link…… official trailer. You will want to
see this movie!
Why Should I Join MOAA?
A large portion of our Chapter members are also members of MOAA, although it is not a prerequisite to
Chapter membership. If you wonder why you should join MOAA, or if you are chatting with someone who is
not a member, there is a highly informative and effective video, available on YouTube, entitled “Why Should I Join MOAA”. Click on this link and you can take a look.
SENCLAND Chapter Historian Needed
We are in need of someone to assist the chapter by volunteering to take on the Historian duties. We have lots of
records in paper form, and now a number of years of records in electronic form, and we’re in need of someone
willing to help maintain those records, retrieve information, and archive future items. Looking for an
opportunity to get involved? This could be the role for you.
MOAA’s Top 10 Legislative Goals for 2016
Ensure any TRICARE reform sustains top-quality care
Prevent disproportional TRICARE fee increases
Sustain military pay comparability with the private sector
Block erosion of compensation and commissary benefits
Protect military retirement/COLAs
Sustain wounded-warrior programs and expand caregiver support
End disabled/survivor financial penalties
Fix Guard/Reserve retirement
Improve spouse and family support
Assure timely access to the VA, and eliminate the VA claims backlog