Jewish War Veterans Copper State Post 619

06/12/2026

Women Veterans Recognition Day is observed annually on June 12, commemorating the 1948 signing of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which granted women the right to serve as permanent, regular members of the U.S. Armed Forces. While not a federal holiday, it is celebrated by over 20 states and the Department of Veterans Affairs.The day is meant to honor history without dividing the veteran community, serving to acknowledge women's sacrifices past and present without replacing or competing with Veterans Day.

06/06/2026

Shabbat Shalom Family,

We received two cards in the mail today from the American Legion, thanking us for the generous donation of money for softballs. Two teams signed thank you cards to our Post.

Background.

American Legion Baseball is a variety of amateur baseball played by 13-to-19-year-olds in all fifty states in the U.S. and Canada. More than 3,500 teams participate each year. The American Legion Department of South Dakota established the program in 1925 at Milbank, South Dakota.

Thank you for your consistent generosity to serve others. I am in awe of you!

Jules

05/27/2026

Sandy Schmalzbach tells us that her daughter sent this video. She lives in Amsterdam and was visiting Normandy this past weekend.

05/25/2026

This photo was shared by Sandy Schmalzbach, taken at Omaha Beach - the legendary 5-mile stretch of the Normandy coast in France that served as the primary, heavily fortified American landing sector during the D-Day invasion on June 6, 1944.

05/25/2026

David Wasserman saw this plaque at San Tan Mountain Park, the same park this Marine once rode horses in (he grew up in Queen Creek). After being in Iraq only 10 days, the Humvee Martens rode in missed the edge of a bridge during a night mission and rolled. He was crushed underneath. The flowers you see at the base of the memorial was laid there by David this morning before his run.

05/25/2026

Gabe Forsberg & David Wasserman met the composer yesterday at the Gilbert Fry's Store when poppy-ing. This post was from 16 years ago, but the message is perfect for today!

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05/25/2026

The Ahwatukee Fry's at 36th St and Ray Rd. during our Memorial Day poppy drive. L to R: Janice Hecht, American Legion Post 64, Nancy Stutman, and David Green, Am Leg Post 64.