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NOTE: The City is sharing this information on behalf of Councilman Pickett.
This is from Councilman Pickett's monthly newsletter, which residents can sign up for at: www.cityofpsl.com/newsletter
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Welcome to the Veterans' View | |
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The City and Rolling Thunder Chapter 6 held a ceremony on POW/MIA Day, September 15, to unveil the POW/MIA Memorial Chair at Port Saint Lucie Veterans Memorial Park.
Korean War Veterans Association Director and City Councilman David Pickett was the Master of Ceremonies. The guest Speaker was Lt. Col. Army Retired and KWVA Assistant Secretary, Bobbie Williams. David and Bobbie are Korean Defense Veterans.
A candlelight vigil for Floridians still missing from the Vietnam Veterans War was performed by Mike Kipper, President of the Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter 566.
The POW/MIA Chair of Honor Dedication was performed by Bob Staneruck, Rolling Thunder Chapter 6 President. The Marine Corps League performed the Rifle Salute, Jack Ivey Detachment 666, and the Retiring the Colors was performed by the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 566. There were an estimated 200 people in attendance.
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St. Lucie County Commissioners Expand ART On-Demand Service | |
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St. Lucie County Commissioners will double the size of Area Regional Transit’s (ART) successful “ART On-Demand” service beginning Tuesday, Sept. 26 to provide flexible, app-based transit coverage to more community members than ever before.
The ART On Demand expansion will add a separate “North Zone” to provide coverage in the St. Lucie West / Torino area. The existing “South Zone” will continue to serve riders in the Gatlin/Tradition area. Riders can travel between the North and South Zones if their trip starts or ends at one of these three “connecting points:”
- Port St. Lucie Intermodal, 395 SE Deacon Ave., Port St. Lucie;
- The Bayshore Park & Ride, 1918 SW Bayshore Blvd., Port St. Lucie;
- The Jobs Express Park & Ride, 2198 SW Gatlin Blvd., Port St. Lucie.
The decision to expand ART On-Demand follows the service’s popularity and ridership growth since it launched in December 2019. The service achieved a monthly ride record in August 2023, with more than 2,300 rides served – nearly double the amount served in August 2022.
To book a free ART On-Demand ride, please download the ART On-Demand app from the Apple Store or Google Play. If you do not have access to a smartphone, please call 772-462-1778 to book your rides.
Administered by St. Lucie County’s Transit Department, ART is a fare-free, award-winning public transit system serving the cities of Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie Village, and the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County. To learn more, please visit www.slcart.org or call 772-462-1778.
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October 26 marks the National Day
of the Deployed
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This day honors all service members who have been deployed in service of our country. The day also acknowledges the sacrifices that military families make during deployment.
The first National Day of the Deployed was observed in 2006, when North Dakota announced a proclamation for the day, thanks to Shelle Michaeles Aberle, who petitioned Governor John Hoevento with the idea. October 26 was chosen for the date in honor of Shelle's cousin, LTC David Hosna, who had been deployed to Iraq (the day was Hosna's birthday).
By 2012, every state in the US was observing this day. If you're honoring those who have been deployed, it is recommended to post to social media including the hashtag #DayOfTheDeployed.
If you're looking to support service members on this day of recognition, check with local veteran’s service organizations, or, if you live near a military base, contact the base’s Family Resource Center. For more tips, see Military.com's Easy Ways to Support Our Troops and Their Families.
If you are a deploying service member or military family member, visit Military.com's Deployment Center for additional resources and guides to aid you before, during and after deployment. You can also visit MilitaryOneSource's Deployment Resources for Families page.
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Although Navy Day in the United States has not been officially observed since 1949, October 27 is still widely celebrated as the holiday of the United States Navy.
The first Navy Day was held in 1922 by the Navy League of the United States. They chose the date of October 27 because it was the birthday of Theodore Roosevelt, who had a great interest in naval affairs and even served as an Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
In 1945, Navy Day was celebrated with special pomp and pageantry. In 1949, the U.S. Department of Defense was created, and its secretary Louis A. Johnson directed that the United States Navy’s participation would occur on Armed Forces Day celebrated on the third Saturday of May. However, the Navy League continued to organize events as before because as a civilian organization it was not affected by the directive. In the 1970s, it was suggested that October 13 is defined as the new date of Navy Day as the Continental Navy was formed on October 13, 1775.
The date was officially changed, but October 27 is still generally celebrated.
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Who: Military Veterans w/ Priority to Veterans Experiencing PTSD
What: PGA Approved Veterans Golf Clinic
When: October 4th, 9:00 am until Noon
Where: The Champions at Summerfield, 3400 SE Summerfield Way, Stuart, FL 34997
Why: To provide veterans an escape from everyday worries; teach and improve golf fundamentals in a fun and friendly controlled environment. In addition, provides veterans an opportunity to learn and fellowship through shared experiences!
How: PGA Golf Professional Joe Grohman provides our veterans, with professional hands-on instruction, with fun, comedy, great stories, and storytelling throughout the golf clinic!
Special Note: This Veteran Golf Clinic is limited to 10 people! The first 10 people/veterans that contact the person below will go on the official list. He will keep the names in order of receipt, so every veteran that contacts will go on the list. In the event that one of the first ten cancels, the next name on the list will replace the canceled spot.
Point of Contact: LTC (Retired) Bobbie Williams
contact him at (540)429-2057 or answerthecall4u@gmail.com
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Local Veterans Organizations | |
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To learn more about resources for veterans, please visit any of the following links:
Mailing Address: 5914 N.W. Bayou Court. Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34986
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VA established this registry in 2014 to put data to work for Veterans and help us better understand the potential health effects of exposure to airborne hazards during military service. By joining the registry, you can provide information that will help VA provide better care to all Veterans. To learn more, click the button below. | |
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Health Issues
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File a claim in any of these ways:
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Indian River State College and the Office of U.S. Congressman Brian Mast announced Operation Sacred Legacy, an effort to provide as many local veteran interviews as possible for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. To learn more, click the button below. | |
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Sincerely,
| David Pickett, District 2 Councilman | | | | |
