Special Events

Very Special Events Showing the magnitude of events Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 432 were involved in to support veterans.

Luke AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center Paul and I presented MSgt Anthony Drew-Readiness NCOIC with Walmart Gift Cards and a box of toys for the families in need this 2016 Holiday season.

Korean War Hero Pfc Daniel Hunt’s

Funeral

PFC Daniel Hunt was a highly decorated Veteran MIA in Korean 1951

Convention 2015

Members of chapters from all over the country come together to discuss and learn new information collectively.

Ceremonies

Celebration of Life of Johnny Pancrazio

One of the states strongest members and supporter of Veterans Luncheon and Celebration of Life.

American Indian Veteran Sunset Tribute

With the Vietnam 50th

Anniversary Commemoration Event Nov. 7th

2016 at the Heard Museum.

2017 Maricopa County StandDown Annual

Report

> We served 2109 Veterans. That was higher than last year’s number of 1850. > Out of the 2109 Veterans 360 self-admitted they were on the streets or shelters while 303 self-admitted they were in a Transitional program. I don’t have the exact numbers but this year was lower than last. > 1,204 Veterans registered and received legal services. *Personal Note: I run Community Services for the Courts at StandDown and it was very rewarding to see Veterans have their lives changed in a matter of hours. > 296 Veterans came through Housing. Hats off to Terry Araman, Linda Watson, Toney Black, Selene Romero, and Chuck Ashby for not only representing CC MANA House at StandDown but being the ONLY Housing provider to have a table with information and resources available to Veterans who came through. > A big thanks to Walter Sanders and Ole Myk for coordinating transportation to and from the StandDown!

Chapters Color Guard 2016

Capital –our Arizona Congressional

Leadership and VVA headquarters in April

During our Monthly Meeting last month. Jim Covarrubias (VP of our chapter) and also Curator of ARIZLTAN Studios presented Henry Brown with a painting on hide of a CH54 Sky Crane with signatures of the Pilot and Crew of the one Henry flew with in Vietnam. Excellent work Jim.

Luke AFB Airman & Family Readiness Center

Paul and I presented MSgt Johnbrian Robles - Readiness NCOIC with Walmart

Gift Cards and McDonald's Gift Cards for two families in need this 2017

Holiday season.

ADDRESS Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 432 P.O. Box 10363 Phoenix, Arizona 85064

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Paul and I again presented MSgt Robles with gift cards for two families in

need this 2018 Holiday Season. MSgt Robles picks the families that have a

need especially with one parent being deployed at this time.

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Jimmy C and I attended an informal conversation meet/greet yesterday at El Portal in Phoenix with Mark Kelly. He is an interesting and exciting candidate for the Senate next Year. He talked to every on at the resturant individually and then spoke to the group on issues of the Arizona Veteran. 1. This photo shows Jim Covarrubias, Mr. Kelly, me and Terry Araman. 2. This is of Jim in front of the mural that he is painting next door at the American Legion Post 41. Each of the following photos show sections that depicts a time in history of conflict. My pictures do not do it justice. You need ot see it in person. Another excellent mural by Mr. Covarrubias.