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Virginia Wesleyan
College Commissioning Ceremony, 5/16
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| 2Lt. David E. Cunningham and 2Lt.
Logan P. Rash were commissioned in the United States Army during the
Graduation Ceremony at Virginia Wesleyan College. LTC Mark D. Rea,
Professor of Military Science at Old Dominion University administered the
oath. The traditional first salute was rendered to Lt. Cunningham
by his dad, a retired Navy Diver and to Lt. Rash by Master Sergeant
Todd Bair, ODU Senior Military Instructor. LTC Rea hosted the
ceremony and the guest speaker was Dean David Buckingham, Vice President
for Student Affairs and Dean of Enrollment Services for the College.
Another great day for our newly commissioned officers, their families,
and the United States Army. Pictured below is COL Jim Edge USA (Ret)
with Lt. Cunningham (top) and Lt. Rash (bottom). |
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Norfolk State University Commissioning
Ceremony, May 2015
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Top left above: COL (Ret) Jim Smith
from the Hampton Roads Military Officers Association of America presents
2LTs with Gold Bars. Top left center: GEN Via shares
his insights and advice. Top right center: GEN Via presents
a commissioning certificate. Top right: Family members "pin
on" new rank.
Bottom left below: GEN Via administers
the officer oath. Bottom center: Brand new 2LT's with LTC
Rosel prior to commencement at the Scope Arena. Bottom right: The
Virginian-Pilot captures newly commissioned 2LTs as they swear in during
commencement. |
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Chesapeake Veterans
Benefits Field Office Opening
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| CDR Matt Krakower, USN (Ret), member
of HRCMOAA and the Chesapeake Mayor’s Commission of Veteran Affairs represented
our chapter at the dedication of the Chesapeake Veterans Benefits Field
Office. The Honorable John C. Harvey, Jr., Virginia Secretary of
Veterans and Defense Affairs performed the ribbon cutting (pictured above
left with CDR Krakower).
Other known chapter members in attendance
were CoL Jack Hilgers, USMC (Ret), CDR John Uhrin, USN (Ret),
and CAPT William “Buck” C. Wheaton, USN (Ret) who gave the Pledge
of Allegiance. The space was packed with between 200 and 250 people
and there was standing room only. State Senators Alexander
and Cosgrove were there along with Delegates Leftwich and
Villanueva.
Representing the City of Chesapeake were Mayor Krasnoff along with
many other members of city council. Additionally, three TV stations
covered the event. |
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VCOC Congressional
Luncheon (21 May)
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| The Virginia Council of Chapters of the
Military Officers Association of America named Congressman J. Randy
Forbes (VA-04) “Legislator of the Year.”
“The VCOC recognized Forbes with its annual
legislative award for his many years of faithful support and loyal service
regarding veterans and military compensation and benefits legislation.”
Bert
Ortiz, Jim Edge, Don Buzard and Linc Smith attended
and “discussed key state and national legislative issues with our congressional
delegation.” |
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Gold Bar Presentation
(20 May)
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| CDR John Uhrin, USN (Ret) presents
the medal and certificate to Cadet/LCDR Jalen Fleming at the Princess
Anne HS NJROTC awards ceremony. |
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Memorial Day Events
(21 May)
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| Virginia Beach, VA - Pictured above from
left to right is COL Jim Edge, USA (Ret), COL Jim Smith,
USA (Ret), CAPT Jim Jones, USN (Ret), LT Steve Hackney USN
(Ret) and COL Jack Hilgers, USMC (Ret), placing our Chapter Wreath
at the Tidewater Veterans Memorial. The Salem High School NJROTC Color
Guard presented the Colors magnificently and the guest speaker was the
Master
Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, Michael D. Stevens. His remarks
were sobering. He reminded us of those who have made the ultimate
sacrifice and their families. |
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| Chesapeake, VA - Matt Krakower,
CDR, USN (Ret) represented the chapter and placed our Chapter Wreath at
the Chesapeake Veterans Memorial at Chesapeake City Hall. The ceremony
was well attended, included patriotic music, representatives from several
veterans organizations, and a guest speaker. |
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29 May Luncheon
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| Delegate Chris Stolle, Virginia
House of Delegates 83rd District Representative (Norfolk and Virginia Beach)
speaks to our members. He answered many questions, mostly about veterans’
issues. |