Retired National Service Officer James Uckele n Retired National Service Officer James “Jim” Uckele died July 6. He retired from DAV in 2008 after 30 years Uckele of service. Uckele joined the Air Force in 1970 and served in Vietnam. In 1978, he was hired by DAV and worked as a national service officer until his retirement. “Mr. Uckele dedicated his life to the service of others, as evidenced by his 30 years with DAV,” said National Service Director Jim Marszalek. “Personally and professionally, he thrived on giving his best efforts to those around him. He will be greatly missed by his DAV family and all those who knew him.” Uckele is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rosalie, son Gregory, daughter Amanda Rose, and many other family and friends. Retired National Service Officer Alfred Luberski n Retired National Service Officer Alfred “Al” Luberski died July 15. Luberski was 98. The World War II veteran enlisted Luberski in the Army Air Corps in 1942 as an aircraft mechanic and served honorably until 1945. In 1962, Luberski joined DAV’s professional staff and served until his retirement in 1986. “As a member of the Greatest Generation, Mr. Luberski was tenacious as a training officer, mentor and colleague to a countless number of service officers,” said Marszalek. “He worked tirelessly to make sure every veteran got a square deal, and he made sure every other benefits counselor worked just as hard on behalf of the men and women who served. He will be truly missed.” Luberski is survived by his wife, Ellen, and a host of family and friends. REUNIONS ARMY 335TH RRC (RADIO RESEARCH COMPANY/VIETNAM) Oct. 10–13, Washington, D.C., Contact: Jim Mossman, Ph: 513-779-7145, Email: Jmossman@fuse.net 728TH MILITARY POLICE BATTALION, US ARMY Oct. 3–6, Branson, MO, Contact: David Shafer, Ph: 573-528-9170, Email: shaferde@windstream.net 3D ARMORED DIVISION REUNION Nov. 7–10, New Orleans, LA, Contact: Larry Klauser, Ph: 847-421-9585, Email: larrymgdlite@gmail.com MACV TEAMS 60 & 65 (SADEC PROVINCE & 9TH ARVN DIVISION) Oct. 21–25, Charleston, SC, Contact: Mike Burke, Email: Burke6766@gmail.com MCB 1/9/10 (ALL SEABEES WELCOME) Oct. 3–5, Virginia Beach, VA, Contact: Wally Johnson, Ph: 757-570-5864, Email: wallyjohnson1711@gmail.com USMC VMGR/VMR MARINE CORPS AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION (MCATA) Oct. 3–6, San Diego, CA, Contact: Rich Driscoll, Ph: 817-657-7768, Email: president@mcata.com, Web: mcata.com NAVY ESCORT CARRIER SAILORS & AIRMEN ASSOCIATION (ECSAA) Sept. 22–25, New Orleans, LA, Contact: Sue Foley, Ph: 855-505-2469, Email: memberservice@ecsaa.org, Web: ecsaa.org/2019-Convention-Registration RENDOVA CVE 114 ASSOCIATION Sept. 22–25, New Orleans, LA, Contact: Sue Foley, Ph: 855-505-2469, Email: memberservice@ecsaa.org, Web: ecsaa.org/2019-Convention-Registration US NAVY ATTACK SQUADRON VA-106/VF-62 Oct. 13–16, Jacksonville, FL, Contact: Bud Huuki, Ph: 906-353-6465, Email: gunnerh@up.net USS ALTAIR AKS32 Oct. 1–5, Branson, MO, Contact: Bruce Davis, Ph: 407-380-1700, Email: bandedavis@bellsouth.net USS CANBERRA CA-70/CAG-2 (ALL FORMER SHIPS COMPANY, OFFICERS & MARINE DETACHMENT 1943-1971) Oct. 9–13, Deerfield, IL, Contact: Ken Minick, Ph: 740-423-8976, Email: usscanberra@gmail.com USS CLAMAGORE SS-343 Oct. 7–10, Charleston, SC, Contact: Jim Griffin, Ph: 850-865-2766, Email: relbiggem@cox.net USS FORRESTAL CVA/CV/AVT-59 ASSOCIATION INC. Oct. 1–5, Jacksonville, FL, Ph: 937-295-2863, Email: cva59@roadrunner.com USS MONTRAIL (APA-213) Sept. 26–29, Myrtle Beach, SC, Contact: Don DiCoio, Ph: 973-725-1974, Email: dicoio44@aol.com USS OAK HILL LSD-7, USS CARTER HALL LSD-3 & USS CATAMOUNT Oct. 3–6, Valley Forge, PA, Contact: Raylah Holm, Ph: 509-607-9021, Email: raylah@aol.com, Web: ussoakhilllsd7.myevent.com USS PERRY DD-844 Nov. 7–11, Mobile, AL, Contact: Bob Barker, Ph: 931-484-6605, Email: eacsusnret@frontiernet.net USS SPERRY AS-12 Oct. 1–4, Contact: David Jackson, Ph: 360-435-6919, Email: djpanda34@cs.com, Web: USSSPerryAS12.org USS WALLER DD/DDE-466 Oct. 16–20, Contact: John McCabe, Ph: 215-280-5111, or 215-637-8452, Email: johnmccabe@hotmail.com USS WARRINGTON DD-843 Oct. 9–13, Holiday Inn, Mobile, AL, Contact: Stan Prager, Ph: 916-791-6700, Email: stashuman843@msn.com VP6 CLUE SHARKS ASSOCIATION (ALL HANDS) Oct. 2–6, Holiday Inn Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX, Contact: Jim Lamers, Ph: 703-727-7944, Email: JimlVP6@comcast.net, Web: vp-6.org AIR FORCE 86TH FIGHTER-BOMBER GROUP (WWII) ASSOCIATION REUNION Oct. 9–13, Fort Walton Beach, FL, Contact: Dallas E. Lowe, Ph: 850-319-3047, Shalimar, FL 32579, Email: fighterbomberpilot@yahoo.com MAXWELL-GUNTER AIR FORCE BASE FAMILY REUNION (1975-1985) Nov. 14–17, Contact: Laura Wilson-Leonard, Email: lewileonard@yahoo.com, Elnora Seabrooks-Fluellen, Email: elnorafluellen@gmail.com, or Janet “JJ” Hawkins, Email: jdjhawk60@gmail.com, Web: facebook.com/groups/266554150412710 RED HORSE & PRIME BEEF MEMBERS (ALL USAF, USAFR & ANG ACTIVE & RETIRED) Oct. 8–12, Las Vegas, NV, Contact: Dick Aldinger, Ph: 407-859-7436, Email: famdinger@aol.com, Web: rhpba.com MARINES 1ST BATTALION, 1ST MAR (VIETNAM 1965–1971) Oct. 23–26, Contact: Sam Verdeja, Ph: 952-303-1534, Email: samuelverdeja@yahoo.com, Web: 1stbn1stmarinesvietnamreunion.com 2ND BATTALION, 9TH MAR (ALL ERAS) Nov. 8–12, Arlington, VA, Contact: Danny Schuster, Ph: 978-667-4762, Email: twotwoninencoic@aol.com, Web: 2ndbattalion9thmarines.org 38TH OCC/TBS 3/66 & 39TH OCC/TBS 4/66 (INCLUDES 38TH & 39TH CLASSES) Oct. 7–11, Newport, RI, Contact: Jack Sheehan, Ph: 401-255-0387, Email: jacksheehanjtown@me.com MARINE AIR GROUPS (WWII–PRESENT) Oct. 2–5, Branson, MO, Contact: Jerry Gipe, Email: jgipe@hotmail.com or Joseph Mowry, Email: josephmowry@att.net MARINE COMPANY MIKE 3/7 (VIETNAM 1965-1970) Oct. 9–13, Contact: Vern Wright, Ph: 816-294-0459. MARINE & CORPSMEN COMBINED ACTION PROGRAM (VIETNAM 1965-1971) Nov. 7–11, Washington, D.C., Contact: Larry Gruttemeyer, Email: larrygruto311@gmail.com or Charles McMahon, Email: cmcma48831@aol.com PLANNING A REUNION? Send the details to feedback@dav.org. Submissions must be received at least four months prior to the event date. DAV | @DAVHQ | DAVHQ | COMPANY/DAVHQ | DAVETERANS | DISABLEDVETERANS 39
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