Commander Rich Volpe Getting back to business after a busy, warm summer and the initial meeting of the Desert Valley Veterans organization, we normally try to participate in a few fundraising activities to help maintain the inventory we always have on hand to help those in need. Our only income comes from membership dues, and…
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October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Valley Veterans
Commander Rich Volpe Following a long, warm summer, it’s time to return back to business as we pick up where we left off earlier in the year. Although our monthly meetings resume, our services never shut down throughout the year, as our main goal is to always be available as we continue our support for…
September 2024, Clubs & Classes
Desert Valley Veterans
Rich Volpe, Commander As we enter the closing months of the 2024 season, it has been deemed beneficial that two of our local organizations be merged into one to help enhance the effectiveness of both groups. The two groups that will be consolidated, Desert Navy and Korean War Veterans, will be merged into one and…
July 2024, Community News
When Patriotism Becomes Idolatry: A Pastor’s Perspective
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott In our diverse nation, patriotism is often celebrated as a virtue that binds us together. It encourages us to honor our heritage, respect our principles, and appreciate our freedoms. However, I have observed a troubling trend: the elevation of patriotism to idolatry. Patriotism, in its purest form, is love for one’s…
June 2024, Community News
JWV Honors Two of Its Members
Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 members honored World War II veterans, 101-year-old Bob Stone and 98-year-old Bernie Domsky, at its 30th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon. Bob served in the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force under General Dwight Eisenhower. Bernie spent his military career at sea, liberating the many islands in the Pacific. JWV is…
June 2024, Community News
JWV Joins Forces with ARC to Support the Troops
Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619 (JWV) supports many of Arizona’s veterans nonprofit organizations throughout the year with funds raised primarily from Poppy Drives at Fry’s stores and Mesa Market Place twice a year. JWV recently presented a check for $1,000 to Support the Troops (STT), a nonprofit club set up within the Ahwatukee…
Clubs & Classes, April 2024
Welcome on Board
Richard Volpe Desert Navy is an organization based locally here in the Sun Lakes area, although it has several active members from surrounding areas around the county. Its primary goal is to provide help and support to those veterans and others who are in need. To support that, we maintain a warehouse that contains a…
April 2024, Community News
Veterans Oasis Park
Jackie Cox
April 2024, Clubs & Classes
Korean War Veterans
Chapter Commander Rich Volpe April is the time of the year when we are all blessed in this area, as we have the opportunity to enjoy the weather and all the beauty that surrounds us in this part of the country. Our club has been active lately in participating in some opportunities that help us…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Korean War Veterans
Rich Volpe, Chapter Commander As we head into the time of year closing in on some of our major holidays, our organization would like to give a special thanks and extend our appreciation to all who have helped support us over the past years. Things are getting back to normal, and we have been going…