REMEMBRANCE Michael Mastrean ■ Michael Mastrean, 67, a retired national service officer, passed away on July 7. “Gerald spent a quarter of a century dedicated to serving his fellow veterans,” Mastrean said DAV National Adjutant Marc Burgess. “He has touched the lives of countless veterans and their families through the work he did and by welcoming them into our organization. He will be greatly missed by the DAV family.” The Air Force veteran, who served during the Vietnam era, from 1968 to 1972, became a DAV national service officer trainee in 1975. Mastrean retired in 2001 after 25 years with DAV. Throughout that time, he was a passionate and successful recruiter, bringing hundreds of new veterans into the organization. Mastrean was a lively part of his local veteran community and is survived by wife Judy, daughter Angela and sister Michelle. FOR THE MANY REASONS YOU SERVED, thank you. Recognizing good and noble work... Then-National Commander Delphine Metcalf-Foster (center right) delivered the keynote address at the Coast Guard Women’s Leadership Symposium held at Coast Guard Island in Alameda, Calif. Fellow attendees (from left) included Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Amy Hernandez; Metcalf-Foster’s “battle buddy,” Command Sgt. Maj. Roberta Santiago, with whom she served in the Army Reserve; and Coast Guard Lt. Erin Fillmore. There are many reasons why you served, and our reason to serve is you. That’s why USAA is dedicated to helping support DAV members and their families. USAA means United Services Automobile Association and its affi liates. The DAV receives fi nancial support for this sponsorship. © 2018 USAA. 247143 -0318
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