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What war was this famous

photo taken? Extra credit for

naming the tank, location, and

date of photo. Answer at end

of flyer.

“All gave Some… Some gave All”

WELCOME to the JULY 2020

Four Seasons Veterans’ Club Flyer

Through the overwhelming support of our friends and neighbors in the Four Seasons community, the Veterans’ Club extends our sincerest thanks to those who value the contribution of Vets who have defended our Nation. Vets & Residents of the Four Seasons community, we plan to have our first post COVID-19 meeting on August 10th. We hope to see you there. More to follow. Papercopy FLYERS will be hand distributed to all Veteran Club members beginning immediately. If you don’t receive a copy, let us know.

Notes from our Editorial Staff: Residents of Four Seasons

will see that our Vets’ Club has been active during the

pandemic shutdown. For example, we discuss our upcoming

4th

of July Motorcade on the next page … hope to see you

there. Good news, our Planning Committee is looking to re-

start meetings at the Clubhouse in August - pending approval

from our Board of Trustees. We are also working hard to help

veterans in need.

Korean War Veterans Recognized: The month of July is

Korean War Veterans’ Month; internationally recognized by

many countries that participated in this United Nations action. An armistice

was signed on July 27, 1953 after three bloody years that claimed the lives of

33,739 Americans in combat.

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Upcoming Veterans’ Club Meetings (tentative): Our Vet Club meetings restart in August 2020, subject to the Four Seasons Board of

Trustees. We continue to work ensuring all future gathering are conducted with your

health and safety in mind.

Below is our tentative speaker schedule over the next few months:

August Meeting: The guest speaker will be Pat Montori, retired Chief of Police

from Morris County. He founded the “Police Unity Tour.”

September Meeting: The guest speaker is Jessica Weismann, FBI, no specific topic

at this time.

October Meeting: Our very own veteran Earl Cain will speak about the Revolutionary

War – America’s First Christmas.

November Veterans’ Luncheon: Lou Cannizzaro announced the rescheduling of our

annual Luncheon to November 11th

at the Mays Landing Country Club. Please call

Lou Cannizzaro at 609-652-5202 or Dee Wells at 609-652-1492 for more information.

Do you Need a Ride to Monthly Meetings? Due to the COVID-19 and for the protection

of our members, we are temporarily suspending rides to upcoming meetings.

Vet Club Greeters: Please arrive by 6:30pm. Thank you.

July 4

th Motorcade: The Veterans’ Club Motorcade

to celebrate Independence Day is still a “GO.” We

plan to gather our Veterans in the Clubhouse parking

lot and depart by 10 am. We will then drive through

all 10 Four Seasons’ villages. If you would like to

see us, a schedule and route will be published shortly.

Please come out and wave your American flag and

dress in Red, White, and Blue to celebrate the birth

date of our Nation. More information will be on the Four Seasons website under

the Veterans’ Club link.

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Korean War Memorial, Atlantic City, NJ

Photo courtesy of the Korean War

Veterans Association, Inc.

Shoebox Coordinator: Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night nor

threat of COVID-19 stays this courier from snail-like completion of my

appointed duties. Even though I was never in the military, I’m proud to say that

with military-like precision, our Shoebox deliveries continue and our military

services thank us for not forgetting them so far from home. With masks on, the

Four Seasons Veterans’ Club has continued sending 4 to 5 boxes a month and

will continue doing so until every American serviceman and woman is home and

safe. Due to the continuing lockdown, please call me, Nancy Schweiker, at 609-

241-8289 or email to nschweik14@yahoo.com and I will come to you to pickup

any donations. Donations currently needed are: cookies, tuna, 3-in-1 men’s

shampoo, Slim Jim’s, beef jerky, toothpaste, baby wipes (non-alcoholic), socks,

T-shirts, men’s underwear, and any donations towards postage. Thank you.

Curbside Flag Requests: Frank Hackbarth

reports that so far this year, we have installed over

170 curbside flags including those requested by

Nancy Schweiker. Other residents have installed

flags on their own; thank you. Donations have been

generous. Earl Cain and Frank picked up over 500

flags from the Atlantic County Park Service and are available for new

installments or replacements. We will be able to install them in place of older,

worn-out flags. All donations go to Operation Shoebox for our troops overseas.

https://4seasonssmithville.com/wp-content/uploads/formidable/70/2020-

curbside-flag-request.pdf

Korean War Monument, Atlantic City,

NJ: The NJ Korean War Memorial was

created to ensure future generations

remember and honor those who served in the

war, their legacy of honor, and the freedoms

they preserved. Originally dedicated in

November 2000, it honors 191,000 New

Jerseyans who served in the conflict. The

memorial is rated as one of the top 10 sites to

see in Atlantic County. The Korean War is

often referred to as the “forgotten war.”

Those who served should never be forgotten.

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Flying Cadet Magazine: In late 1944, Four Seasons’ veteran Myron “Moe”

Pukowsky of Chatham Village walked into a local store to buy his favorite

magazine. He was 15 years old at the time and was interested in learning to fly.

A little military humor: My neighbor didn’t

“get” the humor in this cartoon by Mark V. Baker.

Baker (an Army retiree) started working on his

drawing skills while still in the military. His

drawings were published regularly in the Army

Times. This is one of my favorites. It shows two

Soldiers, one holding a helmet over a brick wall

(with the intent of drawing enemy fire). The

helmet has two bars in front indicating that it

belongs to a Captain, presumably their

commander. Thus, the question, “Where did you

get that helmet?” But I’m sure you “get” it.

Cover of Flying Cadet, September 1944

Edition

Cost 10¢

Back page of the Sept 44 Edition: a flight of

Ryan PT-21s (a military trainer used

by the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII)

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Easy Company, 506th

Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division

John Morsa performing locally

WHAT VETERANS ARE DOING DURING THE

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC?

As the Coronavirus Pandemic persists to keep us under lockdown, we

continue to live our lives. Our Veterans, spouses, significant others, family,

and friends are doing those things that continue to help others and keep

ourselves busy. If you would like to make a suggestion, please call Harry

Wolverton at 609-404-4649. Some of our “snowbirds” have come back from

their stay down south. Welcome home. Here are a few stories:

John Morsa happens to be an accomplished

doo-wop singer (that is really “cool”). He is

recording several songs and putting them on

Facebook for those he knows. He is also

checking in on his neighbors to make sure

they’re okay during the COVID-19

pandemic. Thank you, John for supporting

our community.

Robert Johnson is having a three-seasons room added to the back of his

house and a landscaper working to beautify his home.

Nancy and Doug Satterfield discovered several great historical shows on

Prime and cable. They really enjoyed “A Company of Heroes.” In the show,

the veterans themselves of Easy Company, along with their families recount

the horrors and the victories, the tears and blood, and the friends they lost.

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Older Photos of Our Vets:

We’re looking for photos from our Vets to include in future electronic flyers.

If you would like to send one, contact Doug Satterfield at 570-449-4997.

Ed Sperling

Photo taken onboard the

USS Fred T. Berry

East Caribbean Sea

1958

Frank Hackbarth

Photo taken at Navy

Boot Camp

Great Lakes, IL

1961

Patti Tinnelly (Left)

Photo taken at

Lai Khê Base Camp

South Vietnam

1969

Jim Schaffer (Left)

Photo taken onboard the

USS McCaffery

Mediterranean Sea

1955 or 1956

Phil Abbott (Center)

Photo taken at

Engineer School

Fort Leonard Wood, MO

1953

Paul Molnar

Photo taken at

Basic Training

Fort Dix, NJ

1965

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Photo from Front Page: With her brother on her back, a war-weary Korean

girl trudges by a stalled American M-26 Pershing tank at Haengju, Korea on

June 9, 1951.

June Edition Graphic: Last month we asked “Can you identify this object?”

It was a M18A1 Claymore anti-personnel mine, first used in the Vietnam War.

It famously has the words “FRONT TOWARD ENEMY” embossed on the

front of the mine.

Who is our area’s Veteran Service Office? Call Bob Frolow at 609-677-

5700. Tell him you are a member of the Four Seasons Veterans’ Club.

Veterans Benefits Administration: Stay tuned into the Veterans Administration

efforts to help get the word out on benefits. Watch their YouTube channel to see

video overviews of how benefit programs, such as Transition Assistance (TAP) or

GI Bill are being handled. A link to their informative website is here:

https://www.youtube.com/user/vavetbenefits

IMPORTANT: Veterans being Targeted by Scammers: Veterans are twice

as likely to fall victim to scammers. Several Vets in Four Seasons have been

scammed, so be aware! There are many reasons for this; one is that we are more

trusting and share a special bond and they exploit this trust. Don’t give out

personal information except to a known source.

https://www.armytimes.com/opinion/2019/08/04/opinion-scammers-are-

targeting-veterans-operation-protect-veterans-helps-fight-them/

IMPORTANT: VA’s Pre-Need Eligibility for Free Burial in a National

Cemetery: The VA National Cemetery Administration gives Pre-Need

approval for free burial in a VA National Cemetery. Complete VA Form 40-

10007 and mail or fax. Details can be found here:

https://www.cem.va.gov/pre-need.

Can I get an official Federal Veteran ID Card? Yes, go to the VA website

here to get started. https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/

How Do I Request Copies of Military Records? There are several methods

to do this. We recommend that you speak with a Vet who understands the

process before attempting it yourself. Call Doug Satterfield at 570-449-4997

for more information. This link can get you started.

https://www.archives.gov/personnel-records-center/ompf-access

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The United States Armed Forces’ Seals:

Newest branch of the Armed Forces, the U.S. Space Force (USSF):

The USSF was established on December 20, 2019 with enactment of

the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act and will be

stood up over the next 12 months.

Habits from the military that stay with you:

1. Being 15 minutes early to everything.

2. Close attention to the weather.

3. Walking too fast.

4. Eating too fast.

5. Keeping your appearance clean and neat.

6. Using the f-word … as a noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, subject, etc.

7. Waking up early.

8. Ability to sleep anywhere, anytime.

9. Popping smoke.

10. Carrying everything in your left hand.

11. Killing your taste buds with “Tabasco on everything.”

12. Feeling patriotic.

13. Absurd politeness … overuse of “sir” and “ma’am.”

14. No hands in your pockets.

15. Short haircuts.

16. Not walking on the grass unless you’re mowing it.

17. A bug-out bag in your car trunk.

18. Making your bed every morning.

19. Whistling on the toilet.

20. Using acronyms … FUBAR, BOHICA, and SNAFU.

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(L to R) Tom and Tyler Sost

Photo taken May 18, 2020

Father and Son: Coast Guard CWO4

(Retired) Tom Sost recently had this picture

taken with his son. Tyler Sost attended

Pennsylvania State University on a NROTC

scholarship and commissioned a U.S. Navy

Ensign in May of 2020. Tom is the newest

member of our club and is in the process of

moving to Four Seasons. He is spending

most of his time packing, cleaning, and

landscaping his old residence. We are

proud to have more veterans joining us.

Pictures from the Past: We’re told that Galloway’s parade is the largest in

the county. Anyone attending past Galloway Parades knows that it has a long

tradition of entertaining participants, fire vehicles and ambulances, marching

bands, beauty contestants, patriotic floats, and your very own Four Seasons

Veterans’ Club members. Here are a few pictures from the past given to us by

Harry Wolverton. Thanks Harry.

CORONAVISRUS HELPFUL LINKS!!! Federal guidelines can be found here: Coronavirus Guidelines for Americans

and is based on the advice of public health officials. The NJDOH also

maintains a COVID-19 homepage to address the impact of the disease on

New Jersey. Just click on the links in RED.

Harry Wolverton (Left) and Dave Martin

(in the Eagle suit)

Photo taken on July 4, 2005

Carrying the Four Seasons Vet Club

banner is an honor.

Photo taken on July 4, 2005

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WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS

IMPORTANT U.S. MILITARY-RELATED DATES in JULY:

2 July: U.S. Army Air Corps established

4 July: Independence Day

27 July: Korean War Veterans Armistice Day (1953)

29 July: Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps

WANT TO DONATE TO VETERAN CAUSES? Wounded Warrior Project: https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

Disabled American Veterans (DAV): https://www.dav.org/

Purple Heart Foundation: https://purpleheartfoundation.org/

AMVETS National Service Foundation: https://amvets.org/

Blinded Veterans Association: https://www.bva.org/

Disclaimer: We are not making any official recommendations but if you want to

assist a Vet in need, these charities are just a few that can use your help.

Purpose of the Four Seasons Veterans’ Club The purpose of the Vets’

Club is to provide veterans living in Four Seasons @ Smithville an

opportunity to: 1. Socialize and interact with other veterans, 2. Attend

presentations and discussions regarding veteran benefits, responsibilities, and

various other appropriate subjects, 3. Serve selected member and community

needs, and 4. Promote goodwill within our Community. This information is

taken directly from our Charter originally created 31 March 2003.

Non-Profit Organization: The Four Seasons Veterans’ Club is a federally

recognized 501(c)(7) non-profit organization under U.S. law. As such, the

club meets all federal requirements, including annual filings with the IRS.

We welcome ALL veterans from Active Duty, Reserve,

National Guard, & all military services, including

Merchant Marines to join our Veterans Club. We also

highly encourage spouses of deceased members to join.

An application can be found at the Four Season’s Website

under the Veterans’ Club. Here is a direct link:

https://4seasonssmithville.com/wp-

content/uploads/formidable/70/Vets-Membership-

Application.pdf