Chapter Directory

Almost Heaven West Virginia

June 2021:     The Almost Heaven WV Chapter of the First Calvary Division Alumni Association met today in Flatwoods, WV.  President Jim Hays presided with members in attendance VP Marie Dockery-Goben, Bill Carpenter, Robert Goben, Robert Minney, Arnold McCartney and the chapter welcomed newest member, Gary Austin.  The members discussed raising more awareness of the chapter to fellow WV veterans and growing  membership; volunteering and contacting active WVNG, ROTC cadets and the 1/150th Calvary Regiment.  The chapter also discussed  it's desire to host another alumni reunion in Charleston, WV in the near future.  The fall chapter meeting will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021.                       Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976822035940363/?ref=group_header During our fall meeting the chapter elected new officers.  The new president is Jim Hays, vice president is Marie Dockery.  We wish to express our gratitude to out-going, and past president Bill Carpenter.  Other business discussed included the post annual convention wrap-up, and the direction of the chapter going forward.  Our next meeting will be the first Saturday in April (6th), 2019.  We will assemble at the Shoney's restaurant at the Flatwoods exit of I-79 in Braxton Co., WV at 1PM.  All First Team veterans and friends are cordially invited to attend.  For further information about the chapter contact Jim Hays at 304-924-6380 or purplehays_05@yahoo.com.

California Central Coast

For meeting information please contact Barney B. Jones at (831)-917-5952 or e-mail firstcav-cc-chapter@outlook      

Columbia Williamette

Portland, OR

  22 November 2022     Effective immediately the Columbia-Willamette Chapter has changed its president and meeting place as follows: COLUMBIA-WILLAMETTE   Pres: Tom Boardman 3216 NE 110^th Place Portland OR 97220 (503) 320-7790  Email: tomboardman@comcast.net Meets 1200 2nd Thurs of each month at Elmer’s Restaurant, 10001 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR.                                                                 21 September 2022 Call to order July 14^th lunch meeting:  Terry mentioned the 25th picnic at the lake, Gordy mentioned a 3’ putt gone awry, Barry mentioned the Car show, and Mike C, Treasurer, was AWOL, ill, so we wish him good health.  Steve K brought a poster/map of Vietnam from The National Vietnam War Museum, PO Box 1779, Weatherford, Tx 76086, 940-325-4003, https://www.nationalvnwarmuseum.org/.  This is a newly completed museum if anyone is traveling in the Fort Worth area, they can visit this site just west of the city.  The gift shop sells this poster for $27.  Our own Scott Thompson’s picture jumping from a slick was prominently displayed in one of the museum’s letters to subscribers.  Scott was famous, bless him.  See poster below.   Maj. Lloyd of the Salvation Army Vet and Family Center, Beaverton, Oregon, came and spoke  about their wonderful support for needy veterans.  The 58 current residents, veterans and their families, are referred and partially funded by the VA.  Jim J and Steve K met Maj. Lloyd of the Salvation Army Vet and Family Center at one of the K9Kavalry events in Tigard and wished she could join us sometime for a description of her mission with veterans, their families, and homelessness.   Supported by 3 case managers, their stay is usually 1-9 months, some longer but always with the goal of placement in a more stable community setting.  Some on hospice, some moving to a sober lifestyle, some escaping domestic violence, and others found homeless, individuals and families have a nurturing and safe respite from uncertainty and hopelessness.  We thank Maj. Lloyd for her time and message and presented the Vietnam poster for their use at 14825 SW Farmington Rd, Beaverton, 503-731-3951, www.veterans.salvationarmy.org .  See Maj. Lloyd’s picture below.   27 June 2022                                   Our members joined other Veterans and community supporters to remember and honor a Navy Veteran’s military internment ceremony at the Willamette National Cemetery.  Garnie Craig Hylton, age 70, of Portland, passed away on February 21, 2022. A call goes out for unclaimed Veterans, so no one is left to be forgotten and without honor. There are several events each year and our chapter consider it a measure of brotherhood to show up and be there for our brother Veteran without family to claim them at internment.  Caption: Graveside service for Garnie was held April 20, 2022, at Willamette National Cemetery The Oregon Vietnam Memorial in Portland, Oregon, is the most fitting place to be on Memorial Day, 2022.  The 11-acre site is a winding trail with 6 alcoves covering phases of the Vietnam War listing the 808 Oregonians lost by period.  Each alcove highlights political and military connections to the period as well as local events and happenings across Oregon. Our Chapter joined the 25th Infantry Division chapter at this year’s event to witness the reading of all names engraved on the alcoves.  Speakers stressed how the memorial was not a shrine but a living garden of solace, free and open 24 hours every day.  About 20 persons shared the reading of the names, punctuated by occasional comments about brothers, classmates, ranks, MOS, time in country, dates lost, and how they were and are valued.  We share in the honor and respect for our fallen war dead.   20 April 2022               The February meeting of the Columbia-Willamette Chapter passed a motion to support the K9Kavalry.org with $250.00 for the equipping and initial training of a veteran and their dog, new to their program.  This March meeting welcomed Dan Regester, K9K, back to receive our check from Michael Carter, Treasurer.  Dan spoke of this money funding the intake and equipping of Cori and Paige, a Navy PO3 field surgeon, in Uncasville, Ct.  Our best wishes go out to Cori and Paige as they join the “Pack” and may all the benefits of life-affirming bonding between veteran and dog spotlight the healing found within the “Pack”. The Columbia-Willamette Chapter encourages other chapters to explore the K9Kavalry.org, their mission and benefit to veterans and their dogs.  They serve more than just the Northwest, having clients across the country. The following is Dan Regester’s e-mail thanking the chapter for our donation and their future events calendar. I really enjoy meeting with your crew. Thanks for bringing me back, and for the donation. You know we are putting it to good use. Corine has finished basic training, been in contact with her trainer, had a first session and scheduled a second. our supply dept should get her gear kit ordered today. I'll send pics once it arrives. Also, I'll be shipping the patch you gave me to Corine so she can put it on Paige's vest. Here's a recap of our events so far for 2022. We would love to see you at any/all of these. But if you had to choose one, choose the Dalles event on May 22nd. That's going to be the most fun and will be jam packed with dogs and dirty racecars. April 22-24: K9K Training center work party. All dogs, veterans, and volunteers are welcomed. We need an electrician and a plumber, hopefully pro-bono, to help install a new PEX system and a power line for a water heater for our dog bath. May 7: K9K Dog days of Summer - A muster of Veterans and dogs at Tualatin Community Park in cooperation with Washington County, Or. Meant as an outreach campaign for at-risk Veterans and hopefully find more brothers or sisters to serve.  Live dog training exercises, swag and freebees, refreshments, free to all. Walking distance from the Tualatin VFW. Would love to see some Stetsons in the ranks. May 20: K9K has a booth at Portland International Raceway for day 1 of Oregon Trail Rally. T-shirt fundraiser and PTSD awareness campaign. This is an evening event and VERY loud. May 21: K9K has a booth at the Run to Remember hosted by VFW Tualatin and Oregon National Guard. Same objectives as the 20th, only really early in the morning and much quieter. May 22: Day 3 of Oregon Trail Rally. This stage will either be in Dufur or Goldendale, most likely ending in The Dalles. In the morning, they have an expose' where they show off the cars. Then they race, then gather again for awards. K9K pack members (includes 1st cav) can take photos with the cars, drivers, and other dogs in the pack. Colorado Motorsports will let us take pictures IN their cars, if that's your thing. June 25: K9K has a booth at the Salute to Veterans Car Show. This event is usually pretty small, in a parking lot, but a lot of fun. It's in Hillsboro. August 18th: USO golf tournament. Might be good fun for a 1st cav golf team if you can get one together. I can help arrange to make that happen if you are interested.  This is a lot!  I'll send more information periodically.  Thanks again, and let me know if anyone is interested in our program.  Cheers,       Meeting Information   Meets at 1800 the 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Village Inn located at 1621 NE 10th Ave., Portland OR 97232;  E-mail is tangolima2505@comcast.net.  You can visit our website www.Hood2Hood1stCav.webs.com.      

Connecticut Chapter

Connecticut

28 December 2022   Next general meeting, Saturday, April 22 at the Manchester Ct. American Legion.  Meeting starts at 1:00.  All members and their guests are invited.  Prospective members are encouraged to attend.                 Chapter meeting.  L-R:  Bob Waz, Paul Marling, Al Johnson, Jack Kranyak, Steve Carter, Keith Moyer, Glen Bentz, John Larensen.       21 September 2022 CT Chapter summer barbeque.  Back row L-R:  Keith Moyer, Glen Bentz, John Larensen, Bob Waz.  Front row:  Al Johnson, Rich Magner, Jack Kranyak.  Next general meeting:  October 14, at the East Hampton CT VFW  1:00.  All members and their guests and prospective members are encouraged to attend.                   27 June 2022         CT  Cav Association attending  the Traveling Wall in Cheshire Ct. on June 3.  Our next general meeting will be Friday, October 15, 1:00 at the Waterbury, CT.  VFW.  All members and prospective members are invited.  For more information contact Keith Moyer  860-885-4330 or kpmoyerco@hotmail.com           5 May 2022 CT Cav Association April meeting.  Next CT Chapter meeting is our annual barbeque/picnic scheduled for Friday July 22 at 1:00 at a place to be determined.  All members and prospective members are invited.  Call Keith Moyer 860-885-4330 or email kpmoyerco@hotmail.com for info on location.  Details to follow.       3 March 2022          

An impromptu lunch.  L-R:  Bob Waz C 1/7, Al Johnson B 15 TC Battalion, Keith Moyer B 1/5.  The Connecticut Chapter will meet April 16, 1:00 at the Manchester American Legion, Manchester CT.  All members, their guests and prospective members are welcome.  For further information contact President Keith Moyer, 860-885-4330, kpmoyerco@hotmail.com

Crossed Sabers Chapter

21 September 2022 There are lots of changes happening in the First Team.  New units, restructuring, and making the First Team the most lethal Division in the U.S. Army; and some of that will be on display during CAV Week and will be discussed on the Division’s social media pages and on other types of media. The Chapter will be participating in the CAV 101 Parade marking the Division’s 101 Birthday on September 16th which ends the CAV Week.  We are looking forward to a large crowd of Troopers from the local area and some from places far away to help celebrate the Division’s Birthday and spend time with the active-duty Troopers of the First Team. We haven’t had a Stable Call recently but are setting a goal for a Chapter Stable Call on Thursday, September 29th at 1800 hours at the Horse Cavalry Detachment barn. Snacks and drinks will be provided. See you there.  First Team! Chapter President, Dennis Webster.       5 May 2022 Memorial Day is coming up and honoring those who served and are no longer with us is one of most satisfying things we can do.  The Long Roll Muster at our Annual Reunion is always a special time for me and I remember COL Joseph W. McNaney reading the Vietnam War portion from past reunions.  There were others, but Doc always read it with feeling.  Please plan on attending the Reunion this year in Dayton, Ohio and consider volunteering to assist the Association with registration, unit and war lunches, and the Memorial Service. Contact Dara at the Association and volunteer to assist. First Team! Dennis Webster, President.     3 March 2022                 Photo Caption:  PVT Reese Myers, Co. A, 1-5th CAV, receives her Division Patch on 23 February 2022.  Newly assigned Troopers are “Patched” by their leadership after going through orientation with Pegasus Troop for 8 days.    The Chapter is getting set up for a meeting that will be held around the time that you receive this issue of SABER.  Since the pandemic is slowing down and restrictions on activities are lessening, we hope to have our monthly Stable Calls and will try to move them around to different locations in the Central Texas area. All Life members of the 1st Cavalry Division Association that live in the Central Texas area are automatically members of the Crossed Sabers Chapter.  This includes all the active-duty Troopers that are stationed at Fort Hood that are Association members.  I have been attending weekly briefings of newly arrived Troopers and explaining the benefits of membership in the Association and really appreciate the opportunity that is provided to me by the Division Command.  We are starting to see fruit as membership is growing and we are seeing more customers in the Souvenir Shop now located in the Association Headquarters in Copperas Cove. We hope to see many of you at the Reunion in Dayton, Ohio in July.  First Team! Dennis Webster, President         January 10, 2022             New members of the 1st Cavalry Division attending a briefing in the Ironhorse Chapel December 2021. CROSSED SABERS CHAPTER  Happy New Year to everyone from the members of the Crossed Sabers Chapter.  I have been regularly attending the Division’s Newcomer orientations and briefing all new Cav Troopers about membership in the 1st Cavalry Division Association.  There are some perks to being an old guy that isn’t on anybody’s payroll and spending time with CAV Troopers is one of them. The Chapter had several members assisting with the preparation of wreaths and placing wreaths at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery last month and will be involved in the retrieval of the wreaths on the first Saturday of January. We will have one of out two meetings of the Chapter on the 24th of March and it will be held at the VFW in Killeen beginning at 1800 hours.  This is a business meeting that will be held to conduct Chapter business and plan for events throughout the rest of this year.                              The members of the Chapter have survived the winter storm that hit Texas.  Many of our members lost power, had frozen pipes, and some went without water or experienced boil notices.  Many of you that live in northern climates and experience frigid temperatures and lots of heavy snow and ice storms are probably wondering what all the fuss is about a one-week cold storm, but for those of us who live in the southern states it is not a normal experience.  Our houses aren’t built for cold weather, they are built to withstand heat.  Our road departments do not have snowplows or salt because it isn’t cost effective.  While many of us are transplants and have lived in northern climates we are not as hardened to the climate as we once were. We have had no Chapter activities in the past two months but will have some in the weeks and months to come.  We are looking forward to a great 1st Cavalry Division Association Reunion to be held at Fort Hood/Killeen in September and hope that you join us in a much warmer Texas.  First Team!  Dennis Webster, President  Photo Caption: Harsh weather conditions in Texas.   Crossed Sabers Souvenir Shop Board meeting is the 4th Tuesday of the month except for December, 11:30 at 1st Cavalry Division Association Headquarters, 302 N Main St, Copperas Cove TX.  Open to everyone.  General Membership meeting is 3rd Wednesday of March and September at 6pm, place TBD.  For more information watch our Facebook page 1st Cavalry Division Association Crossed Saber Chapter.      

Florida Chapter

Orlando, FL

  We meet on the 2^nd Tues of each month at the VFW 2093 on Edgewater Rd in Orlando at 1300 (1pm).  Gilbert Harris is the new President (407-296-2413) and Tom Atkinson is the new Vice President (407-679-0780).  

Florida Troop E “Black Hats”

Meets 4th Saturday each month from May to September to at 1:00 p.m.  Location is Biggys Place  3701 Fowler St. Fort Myers, Fl  33901. Visit our web page at https://www.seahog.org/cav/index.html or email to  JuanKellogg@Embarqmail.com .  For meeting information.    

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Columbus, GA

Meets 1900 the 4th Tuesday each month at the Veterans Center, 1000 Victory Dr. Columbus, GA .  There is not a meeting in December.  

James H. Unruh (SS) Central Pennsylvania

Florida’s First Coast Chapter

14 September 2023 Tuesday September 19 12:00 Mandarin Ale House, 11100 San Jose Blv Bibical Battles:  Delta Force from Genesis 14 5-20,  and Command Ethics taken from1 Samuel 30 9-26 AAR presented by Robert Parks   28 December 2022   From St. Augustine to St. Mary’s we have traveled the roads of Clay, Duval, St. John’s, Nassau, and Putman counties to literally be the Cavalry of Florida’s First Coast. Our meeting speakers have been Afghan vets, POW flame keepers, terrorist interrogators, and therapists. But more importantly, we speak to each other in comradeship.  We are members of the Duval County Veterans Council and endorse the American Legion by memberships and support of the Auxiliary. If you are reading this and live in the North Florida area, our contact information is included.  Think about it.  Wouldn’t it be interesting to meet a veteran from the 1st Cav’s Occupation of Japan? Wouldn’t it be informative to learn the inside ropes of negotiating the VA system?  Come.  We have insights.  We even have an Air Force vet who attends just because he likes us. 4 November 2022 Florida’s First Coast Chapter Our 1st CAVLRY November meeting is at the Hope Therapy Horse Ranch just south of Middleburg, yes Middleburg.. Tuesday November 15th at 14:00 hrs.  Yes 14:00 at the Ranch. No lunch is expected on site. Therefore eat in advance of approximately an hours drive in traffic from Jax, south on Blanding Blv (SR 218) to Middleburg. Our brothers at the Legion Post on San Juan Ave. plan to eat and depart from there.  If you choose to join them at the Legion for lunch prior to departure, call so the kitchen staff can accomodate.   Now: directions:   FROM: Orange Park, Blanding Blv (SR 218)  go SOUTH towards Middleburg. Go thru Middleburg till you see the CIRCLE K store on your left and a DUNKIN DONUT on your right. Continue south for approximately 1/2 mile to NOLAN Road on your right. Bear/ angle right onto Nolan.  (Not a 90% turn per the map) Go approximately 1/4 mile to BIG BRANCH Road.  Turn right on Big Branch. Continue on Big Branch for approximately 1/2 mile till Big Branch turns 90% left.  Turn Left. staying on Big Branch. At the end of Big Branch is the Horse Ranch.  Pull in, unsaddle.     21 September 2022           September-October Planning Our September meeting on Tuesday the 20th will be at Ted’s Montana Grill, Blanding Blv, Orange Park, 12:00 Our speaker will be Rick Siber, a contracted Afghanistan investigator and retired Jax police veteran. Plans are under way for an October Equine Therapy visit to Middleburg.  You may have seen several versions of how such therapy heals veteran traumas. The National POW/MIA Memorial Museum is in Jacksonville FL. We had a presentation of the present configuration and future plans at our August meeting. In September we presented ourselves at the Museum and took the grand tour. If you visit, look for our Memorial Brick embedded in the walkway. The museum is south of I-10 at the Chaffee Rd. exit.  Go and see.   We had a presentation in July from a retired Marine SGM who is now a fitness instructor. He gave us good advice on two fronts. 1.  In dealing with the VA, be patient - persistent - and prevail.  2. Any exercise is better than none.  Even rotating your arms is better than flopping them to your side.   If you are reading this and live in or north of St. Augustine or south of St. Mary’s, you are within driving distance of our meetings. Contact information is printed above.  And long distance calls are free.  Notice our flag and uniforms in the picture.       27 June 2022           We continue as brothers alternating our monthly meetings between Westside and Southside of Jacksonville because of the geographic size of Duval County. In June, our speaker, Joe Adcox, presented his personal story of his march to physical fitness after retiring as a Marine SGM. Joe gave us two reminders. 1.With regard to VA claims, never give up, persist.  The VA is a vast bureaucracy and each voice when called or spoken to seems to pass to another voice.  Use the computer if possible.  You will eventually prevail. 2. Any activity is better than no activity with regard to your health.  Even rotating your arms is good.  Swimming works.  But again your persistence towards health is best.  Anything works more than nothing. In July we will dedicate a 1st Cav Memorial brick on the walkway at the National POW/MIA Museum at Cecil Field in Jacksonville.  For those of you interested or on a trip to Florida, the Museum should be on your bucket list.  Take the Hwy 23 south exit off of I-10 to POW/MIA Parkway.  To add to your trip enjoyment, the Museum is next to the golf course. Here also is a bit of philosophy for you and a picture of our last meeting.  Nice uniforms wouldn’t you say?   20 April 2022         Our comradeship continues.  We do not so much rehash the past as we do look to the future. We alternate our meetings Southside to Westside in Jacksonville at locations convenient to St.Augustine, Palatka, Yulee, Mayport and Macclenny. Call the listed number for which BBQ joint we will visit next. In March our presentation was from Chris Miller, a staff member of our Congressman, John Rutherford, and candidate for local office in his own right. Chris spoke to us on the state of the city, Jacksonville, and his vision for the same. In April, Ron Hasty, the Veteran Outreach Coordinator for the University of Florida Health System, presented his program that addresses TBI. His wellness and recovery programs have other locations throughout the USA.  They accept referrals for evaluation and treatment at 904-244-3289. All veterans are eligible to apply for this TBI program. We continue to be represented at veterans conferences where our distinctive gold and black Cav shirts and hats distinguish us. If you would like to order uniforms for your own Chapter, call Lou Urso at 516-987-2898 for routing to the vendor.   22 February 2022               February was travel month for us as we accepted Jeff Lay’s request to visit St. Augustine FL. If not already in your home town, it’s coming, that is a cafeteria at a car dealership. We tip our hat to Bozard Ford just off I 95 at SR 16 in St. Augustine.  Jeff is second from the right and in proper uniform. A week later we traveled all the way to downtown Jacksonville to attend the Vets4Vets conference. All in uniform, we attracted attention and our secretary, Ray Skipper signed up four new applicant vets that saw us and hastened to apply. Ray is second from the left in the picture.  And, we found two speakers for our next meetings. Thanks Johnny Michael for showing our flag, literally.  Johnny is third from the right. Unfortunately, by the time you are reading this, time will have slipped into the future as the song was once sung. So, if you live in Palatka, Bostwick, Yulee, Maclenny, Vilano or even Hastings, call the above number to get onto the meeting notification list.       16 December 2021             Greetings for the New Year from north of St. Augustine and south of St. Marys, the land of no state income tax.   In October 2021, we heard from Jon Singleton (USN of all things) who told us of how he toiled to extract his interpreter from Afghanistan. In November we listened to Col.(ret) John Porter’s AAR tales of command including finding and redirecting the lost convoy. Our December meeting featured double thick buffalo or beef burgers from Ted’s Montana Grill in Orange Park. January will see city councilman at large, Matt Carlucchi, speak to us at our return to Southside and Miller’s Ale House.   St. Augustine, Palatka, Palm Valley, Crescent Beach and Hastings wake up.  We are headed your way in February to Ford’s Restaurant near the outlet mall exit off of I95. Watch your emails or call 904 534 8899.   Correction to the last report:  Leigh Ware was reported to be in his 90’s.  He is only 89.  He is still, however, our hero from the Occupation of Japan days. And here we all are including Jeff Lay, sporting his winter beard, who drives up from St. Johns County.  That’s Lou Urso out of uniform without his cap. We thank Johnny Michael for the construction of our chapter flag.   18 November 2021   DECEMBER Meeting: Tuesday the 14th at 12:00 Ted’s Montana Grill, Just south of I 295 on Blanding Blv, Orange Park Family gathering.  Wives, and others of importance to you are invited. It would be good to let Doc Skipper know in advance of you and others attending for the appropriate reservation number. 904 573 0134           June 2021 On Memorial Day, we had a representative at the Jacksonville National Cemetery for the proceedings there. One of our own will soon take the Honor Flight from here to Washington.  Honor Flight does just that, honors vets with a day at the Memorials in D. C. At our June meeting, we had two presentations which should be of interest to other Chapters. 1. Operation Barnabas: a group that finds, houses, rehabs, veterans in need or other distresses. Contact person is Raylan Heck 904 401 2972. 2. U.S. Veteran Reserve Corps: a group of vets that supplements first responders in times of local emergencies. Contact person is Carl Lay 904 679 2155. We urge other Chapters to consider these two groups in your support planning.   April 2021       We made it to the Vets 4 Vets convention at the Jacksonville Arena as you can see.  How about our Chapter caps?  Pretty snazzy and ordered by Lou Urso our Treasurer.  And what about our own Chapter Flag in the background? 1st Class operation we say.  Sam Berninger is our VP, Ray Skipper our Secretary and Johnny Michael our Sgt at Arms. Because of the geographic size of Jacksonville, we alternate meetings between Southside and Westside. You will get this Saber just in time to make our June 15th meeting at Ted’s Montana Grill on San Jose Blvd.  Stay tuned or get on the mailing list for more details. Our only problem with the Arena meeting was that the next table over won the 50/50 door prize.  We were one ticket away from having to report to the IRS.   But we did add two more names to the email notification list.  Feel left out?  See contact info above. We regret the passing of James Murphy.  He was a great guy, and we keep his memory with us.

Fort Knox

Louisville, KY

    We have a couple updates for May June 2021:  

1) We have moved our meeting location to 1158 N. Dixie Hwy, Radcliff.  all else stays the same.

2) Member LEE EDWARD BROOME died on 5/10/21.  (see attached obit) He was with D 1/5 Cav. 69

Lee Edward Broome, 81, of Louisville, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 10, 2021. He was a retired Tank Tech for the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, serving three tours in Vietnam and earning a Bronze Star for Valor.  

James J. Mason, West Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI

  Meets on 3rd Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December 7 p.m. at the Grand Valley Armory in Wyoming, MI.  If you have questions please feel free to e-mail the POC for our chapter Bob Anderson rj.anderson2243@comcast.net.  Or call Bob at (616)-682-5446. Michigan has been hard hit with the COVID-19 pandemic and as such our activities have been put on hold. Our primary activity is hosting Bingo at the Grand Rapids Home For Veterans. That facility is currently closed to all but staff. The March Bingo was cancelled and most likely the May Bingo as well. These are the first activities in over 13 years that have been cancelled. So far there have not been any reported cases among the residents. We are ever hopeful that the August Bingo can still be held. Contact Bob Anderson at 616.682.5446 or e-mail him at rj.anderson2243@comcast.net for more information. First Team! 

Jumping Mustangs

Former Jumping Mustangs nationwide

Visit our web page for Chapter details, www.jumpingmustangs.com  or e-mail James C. Knafel at jjknafel@gmail.com.

Kettle Moraine

Milwaukee, WI

20 April 2022           The photo above was taken at our March 12, 2022 meeting. The Kettle Moraine Chapter of Southeastern Wisconsin met on March 12, 2022 at The Bunker sport's bar in Waterford, Wisconsin to commemorate the chapters' donation of 1st Cav decals on this Vietnam era gunship.  Members standing are (left to right): Gordie Weidner (chapter president), Fred Douglas, Robert Richter,  Mike Kopaczewski, Julius Mianecki, Paul Petersen, Mike Lorber, Jerry Nelson, and Thomas Butnam.  Not pictured: Archie Molina, Bill Burns, Harold Bourne, Joe Bever, and Andy Sabin. The chapter also donated a bronze plaque highlighting the 1st Cav's history.     20 June 2017 Chapter meets quarterly on the second Saturday of March, June and September at 12:00, at the Bunker in Waterford, WI.  On the second Saturday of December at 12:00 (for the elections of officers) at the Meyers Restaurant in Greenfield, WI.

Los Angeles/Orange County

Los Angeles, CA

  Meets 0900 on the 3rd Saturday of the month at American Legion Post 132, 143 S. Lemon St. Orange CA  92866. For more information e-mail ponyteams2-6@hotmail.com or call John Guillory at (951)278-3740.

LRRP/Rangers

Former LLRP/Rangers nationwide

Click on the link below to be taken to the LRRP/Ranger page.   https://1cda.org/history/infantry-links/infantry-links/             Full Chapter Meeting during Reunions.

New York/New Jersey

New York, NY

24 August 2023 Dear Friends of the 1st Cavalry Division, Our next chapter meeting will be held on Saturday, September 23 starting promptly at 11:00 am. We have to be finished by 1 pm, so please try to come at 10:00 am to enjoy coffee and conversation. Our meeting will be held at the Elks Lodge located at 30 Spruce Avenue, Ridgefield Park, NJ. 07660. We have an exciting lineup of speakers. The first will be a representative from Honor Flights who will provide a brief overview of this amazing, free program that flies veterans to Washington, DC, to visit the memorials. Our second guest speaker will be David Drummond, a former Vietnam POW. David was an Air Force B52 pilot based in both Guam and Utapao, Thailand. His aircraft was hit by two SAMs on December 21st, 1972, the third day of Operation Linebacker II. His entire crew bailed out safely and is the only complete American crew to return alive to the USA. David was taken prisoner, tortured by the North Vietnamese and held at the infamous "Hanoi Hilton" and a second prison called the "Zoo." He returned to the US at the end of the war in March 1973. After separation from the Air Force, David completed a 30 year career as a pilot for American Airlines and as a flight test engineer for Bell Helicopter. David will be joined by his wife, Jill Drummond, who is a retired clinical psychologist, writer and author with expertise in PTSD. She has been involved with veterans' issues and has played a key role in developing and producing two public seminars on veterans' benefits and resources. Jill will also participate in this presentation. Here are three more important dates: Bergen County POW Recognition Day Ceremony: Friday, September 15 @ 12:30 PM. Seats have been reserved for veterans and Cav members. Please attend wearing Veteran/Cav hats and shirts. I've been asked to furnish a head count, so if you are able to attend.       The Traveling Wall: August 31 to September 3: a 1/2 scale version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be erected at Bergenfield High School, Bergenfield, NJ, beginning August 31 with the opening ceremeony to be held on September 1st. This is a wonderful way for you, family members and friends to visit a replica of "The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial" and see this awe-inspiring structure.     The Wall That Heals is headed to New York City: Thursday, September 28 through Sunday, October 1. This is the 3/4 scale version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial sponsored by VVMF to be dispalyed at Flushing Meadows Corona Park (131-04 Meridian Road, Queens, NY. The field on the southwest side of the World Ice Arena). All are welcome to attend our chapter meetings. Our meetings are open to all service members regardless of branch, division, or unit assignment. We welcome spouses, relatives and friends and interested parties. There are no dues or charges to attend. Coffee and a buffet lunch will be served. We're a great group. Come check us out! Please share and post this communication. Invite interested parties to come to our meeting and register to receive future communications, information about our meetings and important local activities. For questions or more information about our next meeting, to offer suggestions or request information about our chapter please click the red button below. Meetings are held on Saturdays at the Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge, located at 30 Spruce Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660.      Tribute to our friend Bob Arbasetti Our chapter was deeply saddened by the passing of our former President, Robert  Arbasetti, August 6, 2023. Bob was President of the chapter for 23 years. A resident of Bogota, NJ, he worked at the Ridgefield Park post office after completing his military service. Bob was a proud Vietnam veteran. His passion extended far beyond his military service and his heart was devoted to the wellbeing of his fellow veterans. He cared about supporting and fostering the community and he believed that it was critically important that veterans pass on their stories to their families and grandchildren. Bob was also a photographer. It was more than a hobby and became a means of capturing cherished moments. He delighted in candid snaps of his beloved grandchildren and always made sure meeting photos were posted                                                                                                                 to the chapter Facebook page.. Bob was laid to rest with military honors at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery in Wrightstown, NJ. Here is a link to his obituary: https://vorheesingwersen.com/tribute/details/826/Robert-Arbasetti/obituary.html#tribute-start The following memories were provided by chapter members who knew him best: By Tom Lee, Chapter Historian: When we last spoke over the phone in July while he was in the hospital, he sounded fine, was in good spirits, and he enthusiastically spoke about going (after his recovery) back to the Photo Expo next year. I hoped it was possible for him more than for me. When I heard of his sudden passing, I was shocked and saddened. His passing is a great loss to all who knew him; he had many friends in the veterans community and Elks and was the pillar of our chapter. He was a veteran’s veteran, he’d been there, and had done that. I will miss our long talks and his insight. Hey Bob, I will make that pilgrimage solo for you in your memory next year, recall the good times, and look at all that expensive gear we still can’t afford. R.I.P. my friend. By Fred Robins: Bob was one of the early members of the chapter and actively participated in all activities. He later became a member of the board of Governors of the National 1st Air Cav Association. Bob dedicated most of his personal time while Chapter President to planning activities and assisting all veterans. He will be sorely missed. By Bob Heintz: My fondest memories of Bob are the many times we traveled together over the years. That involved trips to Fort Hood in February for Board of Governors meetings as well as many reunions. It was not unusual to be sitting in airports for several hours waiting for flight delays and we would often be approached by other Cav members to just talk. It is well known that Bob liked to talk to people. It was a good way to pass the time.  When we were at the reunion just after the Desert Storm conflict was over, we were talking to the division sergeant major saying how we wished we could help in the conflict. The sergeant major looked at both of us, obviously out of shape, and simply said "PT is overrated". We laughed about that for many years. We also met frequently in Washington DC for Veterans Day where my wife "adopted" him and encouraged him to join us for meals at the local restaurants. When he had difficulty keeping up with us walking, she made sure we all slowed down for him. Bob always said that he had to behave or she would kick his butt! With all our travel and the many hours together, we really never had any conflict. I told him once that in all of that time, I only had to call him a pain in the ass once! Another laugh that lasted for years. Bob was a good friend and I will miss him greatly.   27 January 2023 Dear NY/NJ Chapter 1st Cav Division Association Members:   Reminder: our next chapter meeting is scheduled for February 25, 2023 from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Elks Lodge in Ridgefield Park (30 Spruce Avenue.) There is no charge to attend and a buffet lunch will be served. Please invite your friends and military buddies to come regardless of unit or branch. Meet old friends and make new ones. In the event of bad weather, we will reschedule for another date in March. More details to follow. Our next guest speaker will be LTC. David Siry, recently retired, who is currently an Assistant Professor of Military History at the US Military Academy. David is the Director of the Center for Oral History at West Point. He graduated from USMA in 1994 and chose Armor as his branch. He served in many assignments around the world to include Iraq, Kuwait, Bosnia, Haiti, Ft. Campbell and Ft. Knox, KY. Most recently, he served as an Operations Officer and Executive Officer with the 3d Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division and as a Team Chief on a Military Transition Team working with the Iraqi Army, Air Force and Police in Wasit Province with the 1st Cavalry Division. Come to the February meeting to hear more about some of the interesting stories David has conducted as Director of the West Point Oral History Project. On March 29, Americans will come together to commemorate the service and sacrifices made by the nearly 3 million service members who served in Vietnam. In 2012, President Barack Obama signed a presidential proclamation, designating March 29 as the annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Vietnam Veterans Day Commemoration Team has authorized the distribution of a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin to all veterans and family members who served during the Vietnam era. Our chapter has received a supply of pins and one will be given to each Vietnam Veteran attending our next two meetings. The signing of the commemorative proclamation by Obama marked the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last American troops from Vietnam — March 29, 1973. Only U.S. embassy personnel and support staff remained in South Vietnam until the fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. Here is what the President had to say: "The Vietnam War is a story of service members of different backgrounds, colors and creeds who came together to complete a daunting mission," the proclamation states. "It is a story of Americans from every corner of our nation who left the warmth of family to serve the country they loved. It is a story of patriots who braved the line of fire, who cast themselves into harm's way to save a friend, who fought hour after hour, day after day to preserve the liberties we hold dear." As you know, more than 58,000 Americans were killed and many thousands more were wounded and injured or determined to be missing. Tens of thousands of families suffered from this loss. The proclamation also states: "In one of the war's most profound tragedies, many of these men and women came home to be shunned or neglected — to face treatment unbefitting their courage and a welcome unworthy of their example. We must never let this happen again." All are welcome to attend our chapter meetings. Our meetings are open to all service members regardless of branch, division or unit assignment, and for relatives and interested parties.                                                                              Please post this communication and invite interested parties to register to receive future communications, information about our chapter meetings and important local activities.   For questions or more information about our next meeting or about our chapter please click the red button below. Sincerely, Robin Bartlett, President

NY/NJ Chapter, 1st Cav Division Association

Robin Bartlett

President

NY/NJ Chapter, 1st Cavalry Division

rbbartlett01@gmail.com

Chapter Ambassador:

Bob Arbasetti - b.arbasetti@gmail.com

Chapter Liaisons:

BobHeintz - bobheintz@aol.com

Fred Robbins - njaircap@gmail.com

Al Carpenter - hypertek2@gamil.com2

Bob Arbasetti, president 

North Carolina Tarheel Chapter

  Chapter meets 2nd Saturday of March, June, September, and December Contact Don Gibson dtbjgibson@gmail.com for membership information. On February 1992 eight veterans of the First Cavalry Division met at the Harnett Country Library. They voted to form an N.C. Chapter. The members were Robert Lloyd, Joe Carpenter, Sam Cope, Bob Cox, James Hall, E.L. Vowtaw, Ben Wilkinson, and Harry Zoldak. The NC Chapter held its first meeting in Lillington on April 25, 1992. Forty-one members were present. Officers elected were President: Robert Llyod, Vice President: Bob Cox, Treasurer: James Hall, and Secretary: Harry Zoldak. We were presented our chapter charter at the 45th Reunion in Billings, Montana, August 8, 1992. Meetings are March, June, September December. Next Meeting is June 1 to allow for the Ft Hood Reunion. We meet in different places. We have a Facebook page for Chapter information. [rl_gallery id="4781"]Facebook: 1st Cavalry Division Association North Carolina Chapter

Northwest

Seattle, WA

3 March 2022 As we closely monitor world events and the pandemic, we, the 1^st Cavalry Division Association, Northwest Chapter are planning events for 2022.  If you are interested in attending any of our events, joining our Chapter, please visit our Facebook page for more information or send us an email:  

• Meeting Information:
  • Bi-Monthly on the 1^st Saturday of February, April, June, August (Membership Appreciation BBQ), October & December (Christmas Dinner). Note: Until further notice and other than the events listed, we are conduction our meeting virtually.
• Contact information:
  • President: Gail Porter blueplate545@gmail.com
  • VP: Clayton Waldron claytonwaldron@msn.com
  • Treasurer: Al Jackson williamaljackson1cdanw@outlook.com
    • Newsletter Editor & Publisher Membership Information
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1CDANW

                                   

Sheridans Cavalry

28 December 2022:   Chapter Member Richard O’Brien (Co. D – 2/8 CAV) passed away November 10, 2022 – Rich was interred at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery / Elwood, Illinois.     Our Chapter Christmas Dinner was held December 3 – Chapter Member Paul Brian video recorded our attendees “Go Army / Beat Navy” cheer for CBS Sports Television inclusion during the big game.        2023 Meetings / Event dates – March 11 / May 13 / August 12 Picnic / October 4 / December 2 Christmas Dinner Our meetings and events are normally held at the Roselle American Legion Post #1084, 322 East Maple Ave., Roselle, IL 60172.  Our Sheridan Chapter cordially invites any one who served or was attached at any year with the 1^st Cav to join our group. Contact Terry Hodous POC at us67-hodo@outlook.com or 773.445.1213 for additional information regarding membership or attending our future events.   3 March 2022:

2022 Meeting dates –  March 12 /  May 14 / Picnic August 6 / October 8 /  Christmas Party December 3 – meetings and events are typically held at the Roselle American Legion Post #1084, 322 East Maple Ave., Roselle, IL 60172.

Sheridan's Chapter 1st Cavalry Division

Contact Terry Hodous POC at us67-hodo@outlook.com or 773.445.1213 for additional information regarding membership or attending one of our future events.    

Respectfully submitted Terry Hodous 773.445.1213

If you need more information look us up on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Sheridans-Chapter-1st-Cavalry-Division-171693392933659/, or e-mail us67-hodo@outlook.com.

Southeastern Colorado

Las Animas, CO

Meets 1st Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in LaJunta, CO. For more information about our chapter please contact our POC John Campos e-mail: campos@centurytel.net.  You can also visit our webpage, www.firstcavalry.net.

Walter H. Westman Northland

Minneapolis, MN

Checkout our latest news letter.   2022 SEPTEMBER for Emailing - 1Cav Newsletter 10-8-22   CHAPTER MEETING DATE:          OCTOBER 8, 2022  TIME:           10:00 – 11:00 Social Hour                      11:00 – 12:00 Breakfast & Meeting 

LOCATION:  American Legion Post 118

                  949 East Wayzata Blvd.

                  Wayzata, MN 55391

                  952-943-7678

William A. Richardson National Capitol Region Chapter

Alexandria, VA

22 September 2022   In March, we had an excellent presentation given by Mr. Brad Garrett, retired FBI. Brad spoke on DOMESTIC TERRORISM to include:

• Extremist groups have been part of this country (quick discussion of KKK founding, how it has gone up and down, now other groups have similar views); Timothy McVeigh; Sen Joseph McCarthy; John Birch Society

• Why are people attracted to extremist groups/conspiracy theories; what can be done to reduce this line of thinking.

• Extremist groups have been part of this country (quick discussion of KKK founding, how it has gone up and down, now other groups have similar views); Timothy McVeigh; Sen Joseph McCarthy; John Birch Society

• Why are people attracted to extremist groups/conspiracy theories; what can be done to reduce this line of thinking.