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Plaque Dedication Vietnam Veterans Memorial 18 September 2023


Monthly Meeting 12 September 2023


FRA Camp Lejeune Branch 208 Shipmate Secretary Paul Miethker presents Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite with a Letter of Appreciation, and a Fleet Reserve Association Collector’s Edition Lapel Pin. The award from the Fleet Reserve Association is presented to those Shipmates that recruit three new members. The award was presented at the monthly meeting held on 8 August 2023. (left to right) Shipmate Secretary Paul Miethker, Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite.

Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208, participated in the City of Jacksonville, NC Adopt-A-Street program. Members met Saturday 28 July 2023, to clean Anne Street in Jacksonville, NC. (L to R) Shipmates Jerry Gray, Paul Miethker, Lou Alers, Raymond Applewhite, and James E Hill. Upon completion of the clean up Shipmates enjoyed breakfast and camaraderie at Angie’s Family Restaurant in Jacksonville, NC.


Members from Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208 visited the Jacksonville Station, on 25 April 2023 to donate drinks and snacks to support those veterans using the Bulldog Lounge. Within the Ticketing area, there is space specifically designed for traveling active and retired military members – The Bulldog Lounge. This room is a place to offer a space that is friendly and welcoming for new military members arriving in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208 is one of the multiple military veterans organizations that have agreed to sponsor the lounge by supplying refreshments and snacks in order for the veteran to feel more at home. (left to right) Customer Service Specialist Christina Ramierz, Shipmate Tim Manchester, and Shipmate Raymond Applewhite.

Ramp Construction February 2023


FRA 208 Adopt-A-Street 11 February


Pearl Harbor Remembrance 7 December 2022


Christmas Cheer Donations 2022


Corps Memorial Dedication Ceremony 12 October 2022


Monthly Meeting 11 October 2022


Retiree Appreciation Day Camp Lejeune 24 September 2022


FRA 208 Adapt-A-Street 17 September 2022


Retiree Breakfast 11 June 2022


Memorial Day Ceremony 2022


Monthly Meeting 10 May 2022


Regiment of Retired Marines Retiree Breakfast, May 7, 2022


Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day April 30, 2022


Monthly Meeting 12 April 2022


Monthly Meeting 8 March 2022


Monthly Meeting 11 January 2022

Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 welcomes aboard the newest member, Shipmate M. Kenyatta Euring Sr. Shipmate Euring was welcomed aboard at the monthly meeting held on 8 February 2022.

Monthly Meeting 11 January 2022


FRA Camp Lejeune Branch 208, 2021 Annual Christmas Party


Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

7 December 2021


Christmas Cheer Donations 2021


Veterans Day at The Landings of Swansboro 11 November 2021


Monthly Meeting 9 November 2021

Navy Birthday Cake Cutting at The Landings of Swansboro Assisted Living Home

FRA 208 Adopt-A-Street 25 September 2021


Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208, participated in the City of Jacksonville Adopt-A-Street program. Members met Saturday September 25, 2021, to clean Anne Street in Jacksonville, NC. (L to R) Shipmates Tim Manchester, Alex Nevgloski, Graham Luby, Raymond Applewhite, and Joe Speranza. Upon completion of the clean up Shipmates enjoyed breakfast and camaraderie at the Golden Corral Restaurant.

Meeting 14 September 2021



Regiment of Retired Marines Retiree Breakfast August 21, 2021


Shipmates from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 enjoyed a dinner out on August 3, 2021. Shipmates gathered at the Golden Corral in Jacksonville, NC to celebrate the installation of the new Officers and to hold a brief meeting.

Monthly Meeting 13 July 2021


Monthly Meeting 17 June 2021


Peace Officers Memorial Day Observance May 14, 2021


Monthly Meeting 11 May 2021


Monthly Meeting 13 April 2021

Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite (left) presents Shipmate Chaplain Alexander J. “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. (right) a Life Member Certificate at the monthly meeting held on April 13, 2021. The certificate recognizes Shipmate Nevgloski as a Life Member of the oldest, largest and most effective military association, exclusively devoted to the Sea Services community. Because of this Shipmate’s involvement, the Fleet Reserve Association continues to directly improve the quality of life and well-being of military personnel and their families, and our nation, through Loyalty, Protection, and Service.


Adopt-A-Street Cleanup 20 March 2021

Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208, participated in the City of Jacksonville Adopt-A-Street program. Members met Saturday March 20, 2021, to clean Anne Street in Jacksonville, NC.


Monthly Meeting 9 March 2021


Monthly Meeting February 2021

Shipmate Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. reads the names of out fallen shipmates during the “Two Bell” Ceremony held at the monthly meeting of the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 9 February, 2021. Shipmate Secretary Paul Miethker rings the bell during the “Two Bell” Ceremony conducted for Blackedge T. Harper TMC USN (Ret), Honorable Walter B. Jones, and Francis T. McNeive SgtMaj USMC (Ret) during the monthly meeting of the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 on 9 February, 2021. “The toll of the ship’s bell reminds us of the reverence we owe to our departed shipmates and to those who guard the honor of our country upon the sea, under the sea, in the air and upon foreign soil. Let it be a reminder of the faith they confide in us. Let us who gather here not forget our obligations and in silence breathe a prayer for our absent shipmates.”
Shipmate Alex “Gunner” Nevgloski Sr. leads the Opening Prayer during the monthly meeting of the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 on 9 February, 2021. The monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the DAV Chapter 16, 300 Sherwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC. For more information please visit our website: https://fra208.com/ or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRAbranch208.
Honors were rendered at the start of the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 9 February, 2021. The monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the DAV Chapter 16, 300 Sherwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC. For more information please visit our website: or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRAbranch208.

Monthly Meeting January 2021

Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite Branch 208 presents the FRA membership pin to CMDCM (SS/FMF/SW/AW) Graham P. Luby. He submitted his application for Lifetime Membership. CMDCM Luby is stationed on-board USS MESA VERDE and will retire soon after 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the United States Navy.

2020 Holiday Donation Program



Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 Shipmate Tim Manchester and his wife Jennifer are proud to announce their daughter Brittany has left for the United States Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT).

Monthly Meeting 10 November 2020


Clean & Green Jacksonville Star Award November 2020

Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite (center) stands with Shipmate Treasurer Joe Speranza (left) and City of Jacksonville Neighborhood Improvement Services Coordinator Ms Pamela Trafton (right) at the Freedom Fountain in Jacksonville, NC. Fleet Reserve Association Branch 208 was awarded the Clean & Green Jacksonville Star Award for their passion and personal commitment to helping make Jacksonville Clean and Green by volunteering forty-eight hours with the Adopt-A-Street Program. The award was signed by Mayor Sammy Phillips and presented October 20, 2020.


2020 Local Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Winners


Monthly Meeting 11 February 2020


2019 Holiday Donation Program


Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite, Camp Lejeune Branch 208 was the Keynote Speaker at the Navy Regional Retiree Summit held at the Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek, Virginia on November 1, 2019.

Monthly Meeting 8 October 2019


Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 attended the Annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day aboard Camp Lejeune. The event was held on 28 September 2019 at the Marston Pavilion aboard Camp Lejeune, NC.


FRA 208 Adopt-A-Street 14 September 2019


Meeting 10 September 2019


Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 Shipmate Raymond Applewhite (left), and Shipmate Luis Alers (right), attended the Secretary of the Navy Retiree Council in Washington, DC 12-16 August 2019.

FRA 208 Adopt-A-Street 22 June 2019


Officer Installation 11 June 2019


Memorial Day Service 27 May 2019


Monthly Meeting 14 May 2019

Shipmate William Boggs was presented with a 30 year continuous membership pin. The presentation took place during the monthly meeting for the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 held on 14 May, 2019.

Shipmate John Caskey was presented with a 35 year continuous membership pin. The presentation took place during the monthly meeting for the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 held on 14 May, 2019.
Honors were rendered at the start of the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 monthly meeting held on 14 May 2019. The monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the DAV Chapter 16, 300 Sherwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC. For more information please visit our website: or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRAbranch208.
Prayers were held during the monthly meeting of the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 on 14 May 2019. The monthly meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at the DAV Chapter 16, 300 Sherwood Rd, Jacksonville, NC. For more information please visit our website: or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FRAbranch208.
RVPEC S. D. Martin, Branch 166 Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite with a FRA National Challenge Coin. The presentation took place during the monthly meeting for the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 held on 14 May, 2019.
RVPEC S. D. Martin, Branch 166, addressed Branch 208 about the VSO program, FRA National
elections, East Coast Regional elections, and proposed FRA HQ staff changes that will be brought up at the National Convention in July 2019. The brief took place during the monthly meeting for the Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 held on 14 May, 2019.

Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite was the guest speaker at the Southeastern North Carolina Rotary District Conference. The Conference was held in Swansboro, North Carolina on April 25, 2019.

Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony April 2019


Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch #208 attended the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony. The ceremony was held on April 27, 2019 at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, NC. The event was hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), SMTC Coast Guard Color provided the colors, and Rolling Thunder, NC-5 provided the Missing Man Table Ceremony.

Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch #208 attended the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony. The ceremony was held on April 27, 2019 at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, NC. The event was hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), SMTC Coast Guard Color provided the colors, and Rolling Thunder, NC-5 provided the Missing Man Table Ceremony.

Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch #208 attended the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony. The ceremony was held on April 27, 2019 at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, NC. The event was hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), SMTC Coast Guard Color provided the colors, and Rolling Thunder, NC-5 provided the Missing Man Table Ceremony.
Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch #208 attended the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony. The ceremony was held on April 27, 2019 at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, NC. The event was hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), SMTC Coast Guard Color provided the colors, and Rolling Thunder, NC-5 provided the Missing Man Table Ceremony.
Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch #208 attended the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony. The ceremony was held on April 27, 2019 at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, NC. The event was hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), SMTC Coast Guard Color provided the colors, and Rolling Thunder, NC-5 provided the Missing Man Table Ceremony.
Members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch #208 attended the Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony. The ceremony was held on April 27, 2019 at the Lejeune Memorial Gardens in Jacksonville, NC. The event was hosted by the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), SMTC Coast Guard Color provided the colors, and Rolling Thunder, NC-5 provided the Missing Man Table Ceremony.

On March 4, 2019, Fleet Reserve Association Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite and Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association Past National President (PNP) Arlene Hemmingway, presented a $500.00 donation to Coastal Carolina Community College student Alexander Gerace. Gerace is enrolled in Electrical Systems Technology at the college. The Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 208 made the donation in memory of PNP Hemmingway’s spouse Past National Treasurer PNT Bill Hemmingway. PNT Bill Hemmingway was a legend, and faithfully served Fleet Reserve Association Branch 208 and the community for several decades prior to his passing. (L to R) Fleet Reserve Association Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite, Alexander Gerace, and Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association Past National President (PNP) Arlene Hemmingway.

2019 Local Fleet Reserve Association Americanism Essay Winners


Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 Awards Breakfast


2019 MACK MCKINNEY CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Awards were presented to the many businesses and organizations that donate to the 2019 SgtMaj C. A. “Mack” McKinney Awards. Without the support from the many businesses and organizations the event would not be possible. NCOA Down East Chapter #906 Chairman Paul Miethker presented Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 President Raymond Applewhite a Certificate of Appreciation during the ceremony held at Sywanyk’s Scarlet and Gold Traditions in Jacksonville, N.C on
March 1, 2019.

Branch 208 President Raymond Apple White was the Guest Speaker at the 5th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ceremony held January 21, 2019 at Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, NC.

Wreath Clean Up 7 January 2019

On 7 January 2019, members from Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 helped pickup Wreaths. The Wreaths were placed during the Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery on 15 December 2018. In 2007 the nonprofit Wreaths Across America was officially founded.

FRA’s Americanism Essay Contest Winners 2020


Adapt A Street 15 December 2018


Wreaths Across America December 2018


Annual Christmas Party 2018


Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 2018


Presentation of checks 2018



2018 Veteran of the Year Shipmate Gerald Gray


FRA 208 meeting 13 November, 2018


Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 S/M President Raymond Applewhite, was the guest speaker at the Minority Male Success Initiative meeting held at Coastal Carolina Community College in Jacksonville, NC, October 17, 2018.


Onslow County Council of Veteran Organizations President Paul Levesque accepts an award from the Onslow County Board of Commissioners. The award recognizes Onslow County Veterans Organizations and was awarded at the Onslow County Board of Commissioners monthly meeting held on 6 November 2018.


Beirut Memorial Observance 2018


FRA 208 Adopt-A-Street 20 October 2018


Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune Retiree Health Care Town Hall 18 October 2018


FRA 208 meeting 17 October, 2018


POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony 2018


Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 Director Shipmate Paul Siverson presents a check to Jacksonville NC Salvation Army Captain Jon-Phil Winter.


FRA 208 Adopt-A-Street 14 July 2018


Monthly Meeting 10 July 2018

 


 
 
Shipmate President Raymond Applewhite, Branch 208 Camp Lejeune, NC is recognized as a :” Legend of Onslow County” in a ceremony held at the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce in October 2017.

 


Branch 208 S/M Luis Alers, Retired Affairs Officer, Camp Lejeune, NC stands at the podium as Capt. James Hancock, commanding officer, Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune addresses military retirees and their family members at Retiree Appreciation Day held at Marston Pavilion Sept. 30. Approximately, 400 personnel attended the annual event, which consisted of speakers from the VA, DFAS, TRICARE and other veteran organizations. The Naval Medical center held a Health Fair and provided an array of services to include health care information, blood pressure checks, skin cancer checks, Flu shots and the Drug-Take-Back program. A complimentary meal was provided to attendees.

A dozen Shipmates from Branch 208 join community leaders and other Veteran organizations to pay their respect during the Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony held at the Camp Lejeune Memorial Gardens April 28. S/M Paul Siverson (not pictured) was the Master of Ceremony for the event.

S/M Treasurer Ed Blizzard, Branch 208 Camp Lejeune, NC for his recent appointment as Chairman for the city of Jacksonville, NC Environmental & Appearance Advisory Committee. The committee advises the City on matters that work to achieve a clean and green Jacksonville. They also initiate and carry out community appearance projects.

S/M President Raymond Applewhite and members of Branch 208 Camp Lejeune recognized Ms. Ena Sellers, Managing Editor for the Globe (Camp Lejeune military newspaper), for her Unwavering and Dedicated media support of Branch 208 at their April business meeting. Ms. Sellers is flanked by her daughter Nicolle and son Dylan.

12 June 2018 Meeting

S/M President Raymond Applewhite presents S/M John F. Hare a 40 year pin at the 12 June 2018 meeting.

S/M President Raymond Applewhite welcomes aboard new member S/M Tim Manchester to the Branch at the 12 June 2018 meeting.

The 2018-2019 Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 Officers were sworn in at the 12 June 2018 meeting.

The 2018-2019 Fleet Reserve Association Camp Lejeune Branch 208 Officers were sworn in at the 12 June 2018 meeting.



Americanism Essay Winners 2018

Left to Right: Raymond Applewhite FRA Branch President, Brain N. Tate 8th Grade Swansboro Middle School, Adam Laurio 9th Grade Carolina Liberty Home School, Paul Miethker FRA Secretary, Tazia Conmey 10th Grade Carolina Liberty Home School, Laci Froncek 7th Grade Swansboro Middle School, Jenna Munger 12th Grade Swansboro High School.


FRA Branch & Unit 208 2017 Christmas Party

FRA Branch 208 and Unit 208 Christmas Party 2017


FRA Christmas donations for 2017, USO, Soup Kitchen, Salvation Army


NEWLY INSTALLED PRESIDENT APPLEWHITE (L) WITH INSTALLING OFFICER S/M ALLISON (PRPEC)

ELECTED-OFFICERS BEING INSTALLED ON 13 JUNE 2017.

S/M ALLISON (PRPEC) INSTALLING THE OFFICERS-ELECT ON 13 JUNE 2017. PRESIDENT – S/M APPLEWHITE, DIRECTORS – S/M’S GORTON, MIETHKER, ROGERS AND SIVERSION. S/M POTTER ACTED AS PROXY FOR S/M GORTON AND S/M BLIZARD ACTED AS PROXY FOR S/M SIVERSON.


S/M MARK ROGERS, AIDA LITTLEJOHN (UNIT 208), AND S/M’S DONALD BROUSSARD AND RICH GORTON AT THE MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY ON 29 MAY 2017

S/M HARVEY KRUEGER RECEIVING HIS 45 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM S/M ROGERS ON 9 MAY 2017

S/M JAMES KILLIAN RECEIVING HIS 45 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM S/M ROGERS ON 9 MAY 2017

S/M ROGERS, AIDA LITTLEJOHN (UNIT 208), S/M BROUSSARD AND S/M GORTON AT THE VIETNAM RECOGNITION DAY ON 29 APRIL 2017


Fleet Reserve Association, Camp Lejeune Branch 208 presents awards to the 2016 Americanism Essay winners.




(L-R) SHIPMATE ROGERS, REMY (SOUP KITCHEN DIRECTOR) AND SHIPMATE'S APPLEWHITE AND BLIZARD PRESENT A CHECK FOR $300.00 ON 9 DECEMBER

(L-R) SHIPMATE ROGERS, REMY (SOUP KITCHEN DIRECTOR) AND SHIPMATE’S APPLEWHITE AND BLIZARD PRESENT A CHECK FOR $300.00 ON 9 DECEMBER

(L-R) SHIPMATE'S BLIZARD AND APPLEWHITE, AMY LEUSCHKE OF THE USO AND SHIPMATE ROGERS PRESENT A CHECK FOR $300.00 ON 9 DECEMBER

(L-R) SHIPMATE’S BLIZARD AND APPLEWHITE, AMY LEUSCHKE OF THE USO AND SHIPMATE ROGERS PRESENT A CHECK FOR $300.00 ON 9 DECEMBER

(l-r) SHIPMATE APPLEWHITE, LINDA FOUNTAIN OF CHRISTMAS CHEER, AND SHIPMATE'S ROGERS AND BLIZARD PRESENT A CHECK FOR $300.00 ON 9 DECEMBER

(l-r) SHIPMATE APPLEWHITE, LINDA FOUNTAIN OF CHRISTMAS CHEER, AND SHIPMATE’S ROGERS AND BLIZARD PRESENT A CHECK FOR $300.00 ON 9 DECEMBER

SHIPMATE CURTIS ERICKSON RECEIVING HIS 35 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 9 AUGUST 2016

SHIPMATE CURTIS ERICKSON RECEIVING HIS 35 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 9 AUGUST 2016

SHIPMATE JOSEPH ESTEP RECEIVING HIS 15 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 9 AUGUST 2016

SHIPMATE JOSEPH ESTEP RECEIVING HIS 15 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 9 AUGUST 2016

SHIPMATE DELBERT "JACK" GLOVER RECEIVING HIS 25 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 12 JULY 2016

SHIPMATE DELBERT “JACK” GLOVER RECEIVING HIS 25 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 12 JULY 2016

SHIPMATE ROBEN SMITH RECEIVING HIS 20 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 12 JULY 2016

SHIPMATE ROBEN SMITH RECEIVING HIS 20 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 12 JULY 2016

SHIPMATE RAYMOND MORLANDO RECEIVING HIS 20 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 12 JULY 2016

SHIPMATE RAYMOND MORLANDO RECEIVING HIS 20 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 12 JULY 2016

EAST COAST REGIONAL PRESIDENT PENNY COLLINS INSTALLING BRANCH OFFICERS: PRESIDENT - BILL BOGGS, DIRECTORS - BILL HEMMINGWAY (PAUL MIETHKER ACTING AS PROXY), GEORGE BARROWS, MARK ROGERS AND PAUL SIVERSON ON 14 JUNE 2016

EAST COAST REGIONAL PRESIDENT PENNY COLLINS INSTALLING BRANCH OFFICERS: PRESIDENT – BILL BOGGS, DIRECTORS – BILL HEMMINGWAY (PAUL MIETHKER ACTING AS PROXY), GEORGE BARROWS, MARK ROGERS AND PAUL SIVERSON ON 14 JUNE 2016

S/M'S ALERS, BARROWS, BROUSSARD, AIDA LITTLEJOHN (UNIT 208), CLEVELAND, MELVIN AND ROGERS AT THE MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AT THE VETERANS CEMETERY IN JACKSONVILLE ON 30 MAY 2016

S/M’S ALERS, BARROWS, BROUSSARD, AIDA LITTLEJOHN (UNIT 208), CLEVELAND, MELVIN AND ROGERS AT THE MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY AT THE VETERANS CEMETERY IN JACKSONVILLE ON 30 MAY 2016

Shipmate Ed Blizard receiving his 20 year continuous membership pin from Shipmate Mark Rogers on 10 May 2016

Shipmate Ed Blizard receiving his 20 year continuous membership pin from Shipmate Mark Rogers on 10 May 2016

S/M JAMES MIDDLETON RECEIVING HIS 20 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM S/M MARK ROGERS ON 12 APRIL 2016

S/M JAMES MIDDLETON RECEIVING HIS 20 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM S/M MARK ROGERS ON 12 APRIL 2016

S/M RAYMOND APPLEWHITE BEING HONORED AT THE 8TH ANNUAL "ORDINARY PEOPLE BANQUET" ON 12 MARCH 2016 FOR HIS SUSTAINED HARD WORK, DEDICATION AND OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE. S/M APPLEWHITE POSES WITH HIS FORMER BOSS, CAPTAIN (SELECT) KIMBERLY TAYLOR.

S/M RAYMOND APPLEWHITE BEING HONORED AT THE 8TH ANNUAL “ORDINARY PEOPLE BANQUET” ON 12 MARCH 2016 FOR HIS SUSTAINED HARD WORK, DEDICATION AND OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE. S/M APPLEWHITE POSES WITH HIS FORMER BOSS, CAPTAIN (SELECT) KIMBERLY TAYLOR.

CAMILLE CARR RECEIVING HER FIRST PLACE TWELFTH GRADE BRANCH AWARD FOR HER AMERICANISM ESSAY FROM S/M PAUL MIETHKER ON 8 MARCH 2016

CAMILLE CARR RECEIVING HER FIRST PLACE TWELFTH GRADE BRANCH AWARD FOR HER AMERICANISM ESSAY FROM S/M PAUL MIETHKER ON 8 MARCH 2016

LINDSEY BROWN RECEIVING HER FIRST PLACE ELEVENTH GRADE BRANCH AWARD FOR HER AMERICANISM ESSAY FROM S/M PAUL MIETHKER ON 8 MARCH 2016

LINDSEY BROWN RECEIVING HER FIRST PLACE ELEVENTH GRADE BRANCH AWARD FOR HER AMERICANISM ESSAY FROM S/M PAUL MIETHKER ON 8 MARCH 2016

S/M MARTIN JOHNSON RECEIVING HIS 40 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE/PIN FROM S/M MARK ROGERS ON 8 MARCH 2016

S/M MARTIN JOHNSON RECEIVING HIS 40 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE/PIN FROM S/M MARK ROGERS ON 8 MARCH 2016

S/M MIETHKER PRESENTING A PLAQUE TO S/M PRESIDENT BOGGS ON 9 FEBRUARY FROM THE NCOA FOR SPONSORING THE SGTMAJ "MACK" MCKINNEY AWARDS

S/M MIETHKER PRESENTING A PLAQUE TO S/M PRESIDENT BOGGS ON 9 FEBRUARY FROM THE NCOA FOR SPONSORING THE SGTMAJ “MACK” MCKINNEY AWARDS

S/M ROGERS PRESENTING S/M ALLISON WITH A 35 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN ON 12 JANUARY 2016

S/M ROGERS PRESENTING S/M ALLISON WITH A 35 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN ON 12 JANUARY 2016

S/M ROGERS PRESENTING S/M WIMMLER WITH A 30 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN ON 12 JANUARY 2016

S/M ROGERS PRESENTING S/M WIMMLER WITH A 30 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN ON 12 JANUARY 2016

S/M PAUL SIVERSON RECEIVING THE OUTSTANDING VETERAN OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR BRANCH 208 FROM JACKSONVILLE CITY MAYOR ON 17 NOVEMBER 2015

S/M PAUL SIVERSON RECEIVING THE OUTSTANDING VETERAN OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR BRANCH 208 FROM JACKSONVILLE CITY MAYOR ON 17 NOVEMBER 2015

S/M BILL HEMMINGWAY RECEIVING A 60 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE/PIN FROM SECRETARY MARK ROGERS AT THE MONTHLY MEETING ON 13 OCTOBER 2015

S/M BILL HEMMINGWAY RECEIVING A 60 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATE/PIN FROM SECRETARY MARK ROGERS AT THE MONTHLY MEETING ON 13 OCTOBER 2015

Shipmates Calvin Melvin, Mark Rogers, Paul Siverson, Donald Broussard, Bill Hemmingway, Paul Miethker, Bill Boggs and George Barrows receiving a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Jacksonville for its $5,000.00 donation to the "Freedom Fountain" on 22 September 2015

Shipmates Calvin Melvin, Mark Rogers, Paul Siverson, Donald Broussard, Bill Hemmingway, Paul Miethker, Bill Boggs and George Barrows receiving a Certificate of Recognition from the City of Jacksonville for its $5,000.00 donation to the “Freedom Fountain” on 22 September 2015

S/M GEORGE POTTER RECEIVING A 45 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SECRETARY MARK ROGERS AT THE MONTHLY MEETING ON 13 OCTOBER 2015

S/M GEORGE POTTER RECEIVING A 45 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SECRETARY MARK ROGERS AT THE MONTHLY MEETING ON 13 OCTOBER 2015

SHIPMATE RAYMOND APPLEWHITE AND NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TOM SNEE AT THE SECNAV CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST 2015

SHIPMATE RAYMOND APPLEWHITE AND NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TOM SNEE AT THE SECNAV CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, DC THE FIRST WEEK OF AUGUST 2015

SHIPMATE GIOVANNI FAIOLI RECEIVING HIS 35 CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 11 AUGUST 2015

SHIPMATE GIOVANNI FAIOLI RECEIVING HIS 35 CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN FROM SHIPMATE MARK ROGERS ON 11 AUGUST 2015

LUIS ALERS AND ALEX NEVGLOSKI INITIATED INTO THE FRA ON 11 AUGUST 2015

LUIS ALERS AND ALEX NEVGLOSKI INITIATED INTO THE FRA ON 11 AUGUST 2015

Shipmate George Liset receiving his 45 year continuous membership pin in the FRA from Shipmate Mark Rogers at the monthly meeting on 1 4 July 2015

Shipmate George Liset receiving his 45 year continuous membership pin in the FRA from Shipmate Mark Rogers at the monthly meeting on 1 4 July 2015

Shipmate George Barrows, Shipmate Charles Good, Cathy Baum (wife of Shipmate Bob Baum) and Shipmate Curtis Erickson at the Installation Ceremony on 9 June 2015

Shipmate George Barrows, Shipmate Charles Good, Cathy Baum (wife of Shipmate Bob Baum) and Shipmate Curtis Erickson at the Installation Ceremony on 9 June 2015

Shipmate Calvin Melvin and his wife Martha (Unit 208), Karen Allison (Unit 208) and Annette Cherry (Unit 208) at the Installation Ceremony on 9 June 2015

Shipmate Calvin Melvin and his wife Martha (Unit 208), Karen Allison (Unit 208) and Annette Cherry (Unit 208) at the Installation Ceremony on 9 June 2015

OFFICERS PAUL MIETHKER, BOB BAUM, PAUL SIVERSON, MARK ROGERS, GEORGE BARROWS, EARL HARPER (STANDING IN FOR GEORGE CLEVELAND) AND BILL BOGGS BEING INSTALLED AT THE JOINT INSTALLATION ON 9 JUNE 2015

OFFICERS PAUL MIETHKER, BOB BAUM, PAUL SIVERSON, MARK ROGERS, GEORGE BARROWS, EARL HARPER (STANDING IN FOR GEORGE CLEVELAND) AND BILL BOGGS BEING INSTALLED AT THE JOINT INSTALLATION ON 9 JUNE 2015

Shipmate George Potter and his wife Irma (Unit 208), Josephine Danziger with Shipmate Earl Harper at the Installation Ceremony on 9 June 2015

Shipmate George Potter and his wife Irma (Unit 208), Josephine Danziger with Shipmate Earl Harper at the Installation Ceremony on 9 June 2015

SHIPMATE ERICKSON, SHIPMATE BAUM, ONSLOW COUNTY SHERIFF HANS MILLER, SHIPMATE CLEVELAND, AIDA LITTLEJOHN (UNIT 208), SHIPMATE ROGERS, ROSA LEE SPORBERT (UNIT 208) AND SHIPMATE HARPER AT THE MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY ON 25 MAY 2015

SHIPMATE ERICKSON, SHIPMATE BAUM, ONSLOW COUNTY SHERIFF HANS MILLER, SHIPMATE CLEVELAND, AIDA LITTLEJOHN (UNIT 208), SHIPMATE ROGERS, ROSA LEE SPORBERT (UNIT 208) AND SHIPMATE HARPER AT THE MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY ON 25 MAY 2015

S/M'S GEORGE POTTER, IRMA POTTER (UNIT 208), GEORGE BARROWS, AIDA LITTLEJOHN (UNIT 208), GEORGE CLEVELAND, BOB BAUM, MARK ROGERS AND PAUL SIVERSON AT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON 25 APRIL 2015

S/M’S GEORGE POTTER, IRMA POTTER (UNIT 208), GEORGE BARROWS, AIDA LITTLEJOHN (UNIT 208), GEORGE CLEVELAND, BOB BAUM, MARK ROGERS AND PAUL SIVERSON AT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR RECOGNITION CEREMONY ON 25 APRIL 2015

S/M'S ROGERS, MIETHKER (NEW MEMBER), BOGGS AND SIVERSON AT THE BRANCH MEETING ON 14 APRIL 2015

S/M’S ROGERS, MIETHKER (NEW MEMBER), BOGGS AND SIVERSON AT THE BRANCH MEETING ON 14 APRIL 2015

BRANCH SECRETARY ROGERS PRESENTING A FIVE YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN TO S/M SIVERSON ON 14 APRIL 2015

BRANCH SECRETARY ROGERS PRESENTING A FIVE YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN TO S/M SIVERSON ON 14 APRIL 2015

S/M'S SIVERSON AND MIETHKER PRESENTING A PLAQUE TO BRANCH PRESIDENT BOGGS FROM NCOA LOCAL CHAPTER FOR THE BRANCHES DONATION TO THE "MACK" MCKINNEY AWARDS

S/M’S SIVERSON AND MIETHKER PRESENTING A PLAQUE TO BRANCH PRESIDENT BOGGS FROM NCOA LOCAL CHAPTER FOR THE BRANCHES DONATION TO THE “MACK” MCKINNEY AWARDS

FIRST PLACE TWELFTH GRADE AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST WINNER MARINA VICTORIA ROBLES RECEIVING AWARD FROM S/M ROGERS ON 10 MARCH 2015

FIRST PLACE TWELFTH GRADE AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST WINNER MARINA VICTORIA ROBLES RECEIVING AWARD FROM S/M ROGERS ON 10 MARCH 2015

FIRST PLACE EIGHTH GRADE AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST WINNER ANDREW FARMER RECEIVING AWARD FROM S/M ROGERS ON 10 MARCH 2015

FIRST PLACE EIGHTH GRADE AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST WINNER ANDREW FARMER RECEIVING AWARD FROM S/M ROGERS ON 10 MARCH 2015

FIRST PLACE SEVENTH GRADE AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST WINNER MADISYN HICKMAN RECEIVING AWARD FROM S/M ROGERS ON 10 MARCH 2015

FIRST PLACE SEVENTH GRADE AMERICANISM ESSAY CONTEST WINNER MADISYN HICKMAN RECEIVING AWARD FROM S/M ROGERS ON 10 MARCH 2015

S/M Frank Doyle receiving his 10 year continuous membership pin from S/M Rogers on 10 March 2015

S/M Frank Doyle receiving his 10 year continuous membership pin from S/M Rogers on 10 March 2015

S/M ROGERS PRESENTING S/M PAUL LEVESQUE WITH HIS 35 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN ON 10 FEBRUARY 2015

S/M ROGERS PRESENTING S/M PAUL LEVESQUE WITH HIS 35 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN ON 10 FEBRUARY 2015

S/M ROGERS PRESENTING S/M GERALD GRAY WITH HIS 45 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN ON 10 FEBRUARY 2015

S/M ROGERS PRESENTING S/M GERALD GRAY WITH HIS 45 YEAR CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP PIN ON 10 FEBRUARY 2015

S/M'S HEMMINGWAY, ROGERS AND BAUM PRESENTING A $250.00 DONATION TO REMY STITT, DIRECTOR OF THE SOUP KITCHEN, ON 2 DECEMBER 2014

S/M’S HEMMINGWAY, ROGERS AND BAUM PRESENTING A $250.00 DONATION TO REMY STITT, DIRECTOR OF THE SOUP KITCHEN, ON 2 DECEMBER 2014

S/M'S HEMMINGWAY, BAUM AND ROGERS PRESENTING A $250.00 DONATION TO KRISI BOSTICK OF THE USO ON 2 DECEMBER 2014

S/M’S HEMMINGWAY, BAUM AND ROGERS PRESENTING A $250.00 DONATION TO KRISI BOSTICK OF THE USO ON 2 DECEMBER 2014

S/M'S HEMMINGWAY, BAUM AND ROGERS PRESENTING A $250.00 DONATION TO CAPT TAVIA WILLIAMS OF THE SALVATION ARMY ON 2 DECEMBER 2014

S/M’S HEMMINGWAY, BAUM AND ROGERS PRESENTING A $250.00 DONATION TO CAPT TAVIA WILLIAMS OF THE SALVATION ARMY ON 2 DECEMBER 2014

S/M'S HEMMINGWAY, ROGERS AND BAUM PRESENTING A $250.00 DONATION TO SHELLEY BISHOP ON 2 DECEMBER 2014

S/M’S HEMMINGWAY, ROGERS AND BAUM PRESENTING A $250.00 DONATION TO SHELLEY BISHOP ON 2 DECEMBER 2014

S/M ROGERS RECEIVING OUTSTANDING SHIPMATE OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 2014 FROM JACKSONVILLE CITY MAYOR ON 18 NOVEMBER 2014

S/M ROGERS RECEIVING OUTSTANDING SHIPMATE OF THE YEAR AWARD FOR 2014 FROM JACKSONVILLE CITY MAYOR ON 18 NOVEMBER 2014

S/M BAUM MAKING NEW FRIENDS AT THE VETERANS DAY PARADE ON 8 NOVEMBER 2014

S/M BAUM MAKING NEW FRIENDS AT THE VETERANS DAY PARADE ON 8 NOVEMBER 2014

SHIPMATES POTTER, BAUM, BROUSSARD AND ROGERS AT THE BEIRUT MEMORIAL CEREMONY ON 23 OCTOBER 2014

SHIPMATES POTTER, BAUM, BROUSSARD AND ROGERS AT THE BEIRUT MEMORIAL CEREMONY ON 23 OCTOBER 2014

Shipmates Joe Blick and Bob Baum at the Patriots Day Ceremony on 11 September 2014

Shipmates Joe Blick and Bob Baum at the Patriots Day Ceremony on 11 September 2014

Shipmate William Spencer receiving his 50 year continuous membership award from Shipmate Mark Rogers on 9 September 2014

Shipmate William Spencer receiving his 50 year continuous membership award from Shipmate Mark Rogers on 9 September 2014

Shipmate Rothermel receiving his 30 continuous membership pin from Shipmate Rogers on 12 August 2014

Shipmate Rothermel receiving his 30 year continuous membership pin from Shipmate Rogers on 12 August 2014

Shipmate Kinney receiving his 45 year continuous membership pin from Shipmate Rogers 0n 12 August 2014

Shipmate Kinney receiving his 45 year continuous membership pin from Shipmate Rogers 0n 12 August 2014

Shipmates Chuck Johnson and George Barrows at Installation on 10 June 2014

Shipmates Chuck Johnson and George Barrows at Installation on 10 June 2014

Shipmates Broussard and Harper and PRPEC Unit 208 Aida Littlejohn at installation on 10 June 2014

Shipmates Broussard and Harper and PRPEC Unit 208 Aida Littlejohn at installation on 10 June 2014

Katherine Dyke, with parents Anne and Andrew and Shipmate Rogers getting her First place seventh grade National essay contest award at installation on 10 June 2014

Katherine Dyke, with parents Anne and Andrew and Shipmate Rogers getting her First place seventh grade National essay contest award at installation on 10 June 2014

Shipmates Rogers, Hemmingway and Boggs at at installation on 10 June 2014

Shipmates Rogers, Hemmingway and Boggs at at installation on 10 June 2014

Eighth grade second place Regional essay contest winner Joseph Johnson with S/M's Broussard, Hemmingway, Baum and Rogers at Infant of Prague School on 2 June 2014.

Eighth grade second place Regional essay contest winner Joseph Johnson with S/M’s Broussard, Hemmingway, Baum and Rogers at Infant of Prague School on 2 June 2014.

Seventh grade Regional essay contest winner Katherine Dyke with S/M's Broussard, Hemmingway, Baum and Rogers at Infant of Prague on 2 June 2014.

Seventh grade Regional essay contest winner Katherine Dyke with S/M’s Broussard, Hemmingway, Baum and Rogers at Infant of Prague on 2 June 2014.

Flag Ceremony at Infant of Prague School on 2 June 2014. Out-going eighth grade class passing colors to incoming eighth graders.

Flag Ceremony at Infant of Prague School on 2 June 2014. Out-going eighth grade class passing colors to incoming eighth graders.

S/M Baum, Aida Littlejohn, S/M's Rogers and Broussard at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rededication Ceremony on 31 May 2014

S/M Baum, Aida Littlejohn (Unit 208-PRPEC), S/M’s Rogers and Broussard at Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rededication Ceremony on 31 May 2014

S/M's Baum and Rogers at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rededication Ceremony on 31 May 2014

S/M’s Baum and Rogers at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rededication Ceremony on 31 May 2014

Shipmate's Hemmingway, Allison, Rogers, Broussard, Boggs, Erickson and Campbell at monthly meeting in April 2014

Shipmate’s Hemmingway, Allison, Rogers, Broussard, Boggs, Erickson and Campbell at monthly meeting in April 2014

East Coast Regional President Jim Campbell addressing the Branch at monthly meeting in March 2014

East Coast Regional President Jim Campbell addressing the Branch at monthly meeting in March 2014

Shipmate John Vavro receiving his 50 year continuous membership award from National Vice President John Ippert February 2014

Shipmate John Vavro receiving his 50 year continuous membership award from National Vice President John Ippert February 2014

Shipmate Baum receiving Outstanding Veteran of the year for Branch 208 from Jacksonville Mayor Phillips

Shipmate Baum receiving Outstanding Veteran of the year for Branch 208 from Jacksonville Mayor Phillips

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S/M’S CLEVELAND, BARROWS, BAUM AND BROUSSARD AT THE PEARL HARBOR DAY CEREMONY IN DECEMBER 2014 AT THE AMERICAN LEGION