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NEWS from East Valley Chapter 8
January 13, 2024
Chapter Awards
Paul Etnire - Golf Volunteer
Carol Ellis - Golf Volunteer
Jim Ellis - Golf Volunteer
John Lord - Golf Volunteer
Jim Ellis - Golden Corral Volunteer
Barbara Jeter - Golden Corral Leader
Grace UMC - Benefactor
Paul Soderquist - Golf Volunteer
Michael Crowe - Golf Volunteer
Debbie Roberts - Golf Volunteer
George Colbert - Golf Director
Carol Ellis - Golden Corral Volunteer
George Colbert - Benefactor
Jim & Carol Ellis - Benefactors
May 28, 2025
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June 11, 2025
Past Commander publishes article on PTSD and Moral Injury in Veterans in national publication.
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Past Commander recognized with international healthcare award.
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September 11, 2025
Past Commander interviewed by Craig McKee from ABC-15 on his 9/11 experience.
October 24, 2025
Past Commander Carl Forkner inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame by Governor Katie Hobbs and Arizona Department of Veterans Services Director John Scott II at the 25th annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
October 25, 2025
Chapter 8 OOD/Sergeant-at-Arms Jerry Buza, retired US Army Master Sergeant and Vietnam Veteran, was honored at the 10th annual SWVCC Patriots Ball.
November 9, 2025
Chapter 8 Commander Lynn Burnett and his wife Diane promoted DAV East Valley Chapter 8 at their church today. Nice outreach!
November 19, 2025
On Wednesday, November 19, Carl Forkner and Debbie Roberts traveled to Globe--a town near the very edge of their area about 60 miles away from the Chapter--to provide information and claims services to local Veterans and their families. A new chapter in Globe/Miami in the coming year will be a huge advantage for the Veterans in those towns, surrounding towns, and especially our rural Veterans!
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