Spc. Joshua M. Seals, 21, of Porter, Okla., died Aug. 16 in Paktia province, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma National Guard, Tulsa, Okla. Yet again we were asked to honor a fallen hero from the 145th, and AA/TWU…
Category: Veterans
Local 514’s Veterans Committee information
Honoring those who Gave it All!
Great job everyone. I can’t thank you enough for your participation. What we do means so much to the family and community. Times like this make me so proud of my AA family. Thank you again. Curtis Lyons, TWU514 Vetrans Committee Saturday Aug 13, 2011. 83 bikes and 6 cages (vehicles) assembled at the staging area. We…
Veterans: Requesting a DD Form 214 through the Internet
Type in the Internet address: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ Note: Internet Explorer seems to work better than other browsers on this site. How to Initiate a Request for Military Personnel Records: Click on the “Launch the eVetsRecs System to start your request Online” box. This will open a separate window. Click “continue” box for the privacy act and…
PFC Albert Schwab Dedication at the Tulsa International Airport
Please join Marine Corps League Detachment857, Mayor Dewey Bartlett, the Schwab Family and other distinguished guests for the dedication of a memorial statue honoring PFC Albert E. Schwab Date and Time: Friday, June 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM Location: PFC Albert E. Schwab Hall Tulsa International Airport Center terminal near Rental Car counters Parking: Attendees…
MSgt Tom Garrett Benefit Golf Tournament
For twenty two years, Oklahoma native, MSgt Tom Garrett has put himself in harm’s way for his country. He and his family have sacrificed for years going above and beyond whenever he was called into action, and they have done so selflessly and without thought of personal gain. MSgt Tom Garrett is a hero. But,…
Sgt. Tavera’s Fundraising Event
Brothers and Sisters, The TWU ATD Veterans Committee has a new project, Sgt. Joel Tavera. Joel is an Army Veteran that was severely wounded in Iraq. Some of his injuries include blindness, an amputated leg, and burns on over 60% of his body. Building Homes for Heros is in the process of building Joel a…
Fallen Hero, PFC Garret Dale Kalka. Airport Escort
AA Honor Guaard Super short notice. Here are the details for tomorrow, below is the Mission posting. We are posting at National, as in the statement below and the original website http://www.pgrok.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=3 and our numerous Yahoo! sites and emails. Tommy will have the lead at the airport, Tommy has asked me to request (obviously I…
American Airlines Brings Home Another Fallen Hero
We may have snow up to the tops of our combat boots by the time he arrives, but just remember what he gave so we can enjoy the rare snow. We will be forming a standing flag line on Cargo Road from the north, where it leaves the airport, to where it meets the road that…
TWU Local 514 Veterans Committee Needs Your Help
The TWU Veterans Committee is looking for 8×10 copies of photos from past and present military personnel to use on the Veterans Day Float on November 11. They need to be copies because the photos will not be returned. The pictures can be dropped off at the TWU Grievance office or the TWU Hall located…
Veterans Committee
The Veterans Committee will be handing out shirts to the Claremore Veterans Hospital patients on July 4th at 11:00 am. Volunteers are appreciated. For any questions, contact Jenni Proctor-Timms at 437-4300. Thank you!