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McBeaths Overseas

These are addresses for Gary and Mary McBeath’s sons over seas if you would like to send cards:

LCPL McBeath, Courtney L.
CLB 5 Co. Det 1 Unit 42236
FPO AP 96426-2236

LCPL Hammar, Nathaniel L.
MWSS 273 MTOPS Unit 78555
FPO AE 09502-855

Message from Diane Warren

I want to thank everyone who came out in celebration of Bob’s installment on the McConnell Memorial Walkway. That day was also Bob’s birthday, so what better day to have a celebration!!
I know many of you couldn’t be there in person but were there in thought and prayer, and that means more than you’ll ever know!! I’m sure that had something to do with the beautiful weather we had for the event.

If you have a chance to go on base and visit the stone, it lies beneath one of the biggest trees on the walkway!! You all know Bob. His will be the one that stands the straightest and tallest!!

Thanks to you all!!

Diane & Family

The Diner [Places to Eat]

There is a new restaurant in town on the East side called The Diner. It is in the old location that used to be The Wildfire Diner from a couple of years ago. It is just off the Northeast corner of Webb and Harry, behind the Port of Wichita.

The decor is 1950’s diner style in nature. The menu consists of comfort food and standard diner fare, good prices, and excellent quality. Breakfast is served 24 hours a day. They are planning to organize some events on Friday nights for various vehicle related clubs and the MKMVPA has a standing invitation to attend.

One thing they do is “unlimited fries.” With a meal you get all the fries you want, and they are the big steak fries.

The official address is 1530 S. Webb Road. Their hours are Tuesday through Thursday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Closed on Mondays.

David Brubaker

In the May 26 Issue of Army Times

Member Needs Help

I am looking for a WWII rifle grenade box. Don’t know exactly what that is. Is it a metal or a wooden box? Are there different sizes? From the picture it appears to be about 18″ long x 7″ wide x 12″ tall. One is supposed to sit on the running board of my weapons carrier. Could you help me out?

Thanks,
Kendall Lundy

Important Vet Info Whether or Not You Plan to Live Forever

Each week The War Library receives calls from anguished family members trying to hurdle the VA maze to get burial info or benefits for a deceased veteran because they cannot find the vet’s Report of Separation or other military documents. Whether or not you plan to live forever you MUST make arrangements for your death should your privately made plans to cheat ‘The Grim Reaper’ fail to work out. It is both unfair and callous to frustrate family members who run into VA roadblocks because you failed to prepare all of the information they will need.

To spare your survivors the anguish of VA bureaucracy you should do the following NOW:

1. Prepare an 8-by-12 envelope containing the following veteran-related information to be left on a shelf or in a drawer that can be easily found after your death:

a. a photocopy of your DD-214 (or Report of Separation) and other important military-issued documents

b. a photocopy of your Social Security card

c. a photocopy of your driver’s license

d. the location of the nearest VA Service Office for burial assistance benefits

e. a duplicate set of your military medals to be buried with you

f. the address and phone number of your local newspaper(s) to post your obit

g. your military medal Last Will and Testament naming the person you entrust your primary medal set to

h. the names and addresses of fellow veterans or veteran organizations you want your survivors to notify

i. cassette tapes in your voice narrating your most memorable military experiences (these tapes will become monetarily valuable over time/generations… you can make your great-great-grandchildren rich)

j. if applicable… the name(s) and last known locations of prior spouse(es) / mate(s) or child(ren) from any previous marriage(s) or relationship(s) you acquired in the US or abroad

2. Include also a page containing the following websites…

Find a nearby VA Service Officer to assist with deceased or burial benefits: http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/home.asp?isFlash=1

Where to get basic info on VA burial assistance and entitlements: http://www.cem.va.gov/

Where to obtain duplicate medals sets for burial: http://www.amervets.com/replacement/other.htm

Where to obtain a Military Medal Last Will and Testament: http://www.amervets.com/medlwill.htm

Contact Person for this posting: Roger Simpson, PIO
Public Information Office: http://www.13105320634.com
The American War Library: http://www.amervets.com/
16907 Brighton Avenue
Gardena, CA 90247-5420
Phone/Fax: 1-310-532-0634

Military Veterans License Plates

For any of you who have served the military during any of the following wars you are eligible to obtain a license plate with the designation of “Vietnam Veteran” for a fee of $4.75 and annual renewal of that tag for $3.75. You must present your DD214 form with the dates of service and your current registration for the vehicle you wish to license.

The eligible wars are:
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Gulf War 1991
Desert Storm
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Any other Iraqi engagement there has been

Remember you must have a DD214. If your renewal is not due, I think you can get a rebate on the remaining time left on your current registration.

In Loving Memory of Bob Warren

Downloadable Place Card for MVs

This is a link to the Military Vehicle Magazine web page, which has a downloadable place card for the windows of our MVs. Just follow the instructions above the image.

http://www.militaryvehiclesmagazine.com/Default.aspx?tabid=2291