Update June 27, 2014

1/83rd Unit News	1. Request for Support - Bob Pyles (70-71) has some serious health issues and could your message of support. Bob's contact information can be found on the Roster. 2. Reunion Reminder - See the section below for information on the 2014 Reunion. 3. Suggested New Section for the website - A while back Rex Hon (66-67) sent me the following suggestion. "Hi Bill, I was talking to another Army veteran and he asked me what I learned in the Army. He said he was in the Signal Corp and learned a skill which helped him get a job at AT&T fixing telephones. Maybe this would be a good future subject---How the Army helped me in Civilian life." I replied to Rex... "If my toilet ever breaks, I still remember how to burn s--t!!! Seriously, that might be an interesting question to ask the group. And truthfully, the Army did make a man out of me, something I probably did not appreciate for a while." If anyone would like to contribute their own story, send it to me and I will add a new section to the website. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Be sure to let me know what is going on in your life so we can share it with everyone in this section. See the latest 1/83rd News by clicking here.
Photo of the Week This week our photo focuses on one of our most distinguished 1/83rd members.	Otto Aliffi - 1/83rd Artillery 1966-1967
	Otto Aliffi - at the 2012 Reunion in Savannah
General News	1. Neal Schwartz (68-69) sent this along. Neal mentions "If you need running/walking shoes this is a good deal from an executive at Brooks." Hot off the presses...new Brooks Friends and Family discount card 40% OFF RETAIL-Friends and Family Discount --go to your account page at www.brooksrunning.com/FOB --if you haven't already, click on "Create Account" to set up your account --Log in to your account and start shopping --When you are ready to check out, enter the code FF-100YEARS in the promotional code box in the shopping cart --Every time you shop remember to log in to your account and use the code --limit $500 per email address --expires 12/31/14
Interesting Links and More	1. Bill Burke (70-71) sent this link about an interesting auction if you plan on stocking up on old military items. Bill said... *"Interesting auction website - lots of old military items, many of them foreign, some we all would be familiar with going up for sale. No M107’s or M110’s, or even a M109 for sale however."* Click here. 2. This video is about a Vietnam Veterans Memorial recently unveiled in Texas. It is 19 minutes long but it is a nice video. Click here. 3. Ashley Eyles, one of our Aussie mates, sent this link. It shows "Scenes From D-Day, Then and Now". It is very interesting as it shows these scenes from 1944 and when you click on the picture the same scene is shown how it is today. Click here. 4. Dennis Mack (66-67) sent these 2 videos. One is a nostalgic look back at things in the 50's and the other is a look at the first Air Force One Nostalgia Air Force One 5. This story discusses "Why you shouldn't drive slowly in the left lane" and contains a link to laws by state on this subject. Click here. 6. Walt Noechel (69-70) sent this video From National Geographic, the video is fast paced and tremendous quality. Click here.
Website Updates	1. Several Updates were made this week. 2. If you come across anything that you think may be a good addition to our website let me know. Also, if you have any questions or suggestions regarding the website, let me know. 3. Check out all the latest updates by looking at the website Table of Contents.
Vietnam Veterans of America Update	1. VVA Update for June 20 2. VVA Update for June 27 3. VVA website
2014 Reunion News	1. Reunion Reminder - If you haven't made your hotel reservation yet, don't delay. Also, remember that attendance fees are due to me by August 1. Contact me if you need a Reunion Flyer. All necessary details for the Reunion and Dinner Show can be found in the flyer. 2. Reunion Fund Raising - If you haven't read my recent email regarding our fund raising efforts for the Reunion, please do and let me know if you are interested in helping. Contact me if you need that email resent. 3. Reunion Dinner Show - As you know, Roger and Kathy Hatcher volunteered to organize an optional dinner show excursion during the reunion in Branson. Roger sent me a couple of links to the Hughes Bros show which is reported to be one of Branson's best. If you are on the fence about attending the dinner show, maybe this will help convince you. Show promo. Hughes Bros website Please be sure to contact Roger Hatcher if you are interested in attending this optional event while at the Reunion. Details on the dinner show and Roger's contact information are contained in the reply form that was included with the Reunion Flyer. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4. Please check the list on the website of those who have said they will attend the 2014 Reunion and make sure you are listed and that you are listed correctly. 5. Unless you are extending your stay longer, please make sure your hotel reservation covers at least 3 nights (October 12, 13 and 14). You will need to stay through Tuesday night Oct 14 (Check out on Oct 15) if you plan on going to the Farewell Dinner on Tuesday evening. Please double check the confirmation you receive from the hotel to make sure the dates are correct. 6. If you have any questions on the reunion, please let me know.
1/83rd Unit Crest Patches and Pins	If anyone is interested in buying an 83rd Artillery Unit Crest Patch let me know. Price is based on how many you order. If you are interested, send me an email with your mailing address and how many you want. Don't send any money until you receive the patches. When you receive them, you will see the cost for the number you ordered plus my mailing address for payment. If you want an 83rd Artillery Unit Crest Pin, I have a link on the website where you can order them from one of the 3 vendors listed. I have bought from all 3 of them and they are identical in quality, all are very good. Please note that Uniform Accessories will ship 2 for one price where the other 2 only ship 1 for almost the same price.
1/83rd Roster	Review your entry on the website Roster and let me know if any changes are necessary. If your email stops working, I cannot reach you if you have incomplete contact details on the roster.
Missing members of the 1/83rd	Help us find those former 83rd members who haven't found us yet!! I am sure that each of us has someone they would really like to reconnect with. If we all pitch in, we may find many more of our old buddies. Here are some ways to do that: 1. If you are in contact or have contact info for any 1/83rd guys please contact them and tell them about our group or at least tell me and I will contact them. 2. Look through the roster on the website and if you know of others who are not listed, let me know who they are. Also, if you see any incorrect or missing info (including your own entry) let me know. 3. If you have copies of old orders tucked away someplace, send me a copy so I can make sure those names are on the roster. 4. Sometimes all it takes is a name and location and we can find someone but the more details we know the better our chances.
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