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Call for End to Unproven Treatments

To the Editor: Department of Veterans Affairs health services are vital to tens of thousands of our nation’s men and women who’ve served so honorably and well. It’s also an expensive proposition for the country, such that any and all services offered through VA hospitals, clinics and health centers must be truly beneficial and cost-effective. [...]

Veterans’ Services Available

Appointments may be scheduled (Cazenovia, NY) All veterans are encouraged to take advantage of counseling and assistance held the first and third Wednesdays of each month through December at the Cazenovia Chamber office, 59 Albany St. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. services will be provided to veterans, their dependants and the general community. Counseling [...]

General William C. Westmoreland: The Man and the Myth

Pictured is Daniel Marvin. Guest Column By Daniel Marvin All Americans who care about the dangers our servicemen and servicewomen face when going to war should read this as it is about General William C. Westmoreland – the man who admitted to knowingly aiding the enemy during the Vietnam War in his autobiography “A Soldier [...]

Chittenango Legion to hold spaghetti dinners

(Chittenango, NY) The Chittenango American Legion will hold spaghetti dinners on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Post on Legion Drive. Patron has choice of several meals plus salad, bread, dessert, and beverage. The dates are July 28, Aug. 11 and 25 and Sept. 8 and 22. The cost is $6 to senior [...]

Soldier extends service to state, nation

(Munnsville, NY) Brig. Gen. Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their continuing commitment to serve community, state and nation as part of the Army National Guard. Sergeant Charles Denhaese from Munnsville has reenlisted to continue service with the Company [...]

Marvins’ Grandson Awarded Green Beret

(Cazenovia, NY) Lt. Col. Daniel Marvin (Retired) and wife Kate recently returned from Fort Bragg, N.C., after attending the graduation ceremony of their grandson Daniel Varner, who was awarded the Green Beret. “It is a symbol of honor, courage and integrity and is awarded after the toughest training in the armed forces,” Col. Marvin said. [...]

Soldiers receive new rank, new responsibilities

(Chittenango, Morrisville, NY) Brigadier General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership. Charles Schiralli from Chittenango and serving with the Company C, (Medical) 427th Brigade Support Battalion is [...]

Morrisville State to Host Boys State

Two boys chosen to represent Boys State National (Morrisville, NY) Morrisville State College will host more than 1,000 young men during Boys State, a government camp sponsored by the American Legion, June 27 to July 2. Participants, who hail from various high schools throughout New York state and rank at the top of their classes, [...]

Photo Placement Disgraceful

To the Editor: I was appalled that the Post Standard would put the photo of General Eisenhower speaking to his troops on D-Day in the comic section of the Sunday paper. D-Day was not funny. More than 160,000 of our brave men hit the beaches and took on the German Army. More than 24,000 paratroops [...]

Soldiers receive new rank, new responsibilities

Brigadier General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership. Christine Jaquez from Cazenovia and serving with the 107th Military Police Company is promoted to the rank of Private [...]

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