Veterans Community Group

AVMRA-17 American Veterans Community Support Group hosted an inaugural Flag Raising ceremony in Tipton Indiana. Special Guest,:WWII US Navy Veteran presented the POW,MIA flag; Noblesville VFW presented the American flag; Tipton Mayor recited a proclamation acknowledging our military's past and present.

AVMRA-17 wishes to Thank the communities for their support. And to the Veteran's organizations for their participation in this event:

Tipton American Legion, Noblesville VFW, Noblesville VFW Auxiliary, Kokomo DAV, Kokomo 40&8, Elwood VFW, United States War Dog Association, and the AVMRA-17 Troop Support members.

The AVMRA-17's American Veterans Community Support Group of Noblesville VFW recently held a Community Military Ball to kickoff our 2022 fundraiser for our Veteran's missions. We'd like to extend our Thanks to Commander James Loy and the Noblesville VFW Post 6246 for hosting this event; to Jenn Montgomery for the awesome DJ Music. We greatly appreciate Noblesville POLICE Sgt Dennis Coffey and Noblesville FIRE Deputy Chief Chris Gellinger for escorting the WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA host to the Field Memorial display honoring the Fallen Military, Police and Fire Fighters. Thank YOU to President Linda Behrends and the VFW Auxiliary for covering every details in making this event go smoothly. Thank YOU to Commander John Morris and the Noblesville American Legion for assisting AVMRA-17 and proving extra flag stands.

THANK YOU for your contributions and for making the AVMRA-17 2022 Military Ball fundraiser a success!!

~Vince Blas, AVMRA-17 Commander

Veterans Community Group updated their website address.

AVMRA-17's Military Ball for this Saturday February 12th at Noblesville VFW.

AVMRA-17 Community Military Ball is unique in a way that it is open to the public but with limited tickets available. This event is the group's 2022 fundraiser kickoff to bring awareness to the charity missions of AVMRA-17.

"AVMRA-17, Proudly Serving Those Who Served"

MISSION AWARENESS:
HONOR And REMEMBER: Presentations, Awareness, Respect Etiquette.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA: Teach, Honor, Support.

DESERVING VETERANS: Support, Assist, Acknowledgement.

COMMUNITY SERVICE, Participate, Serve, and Support.

Take care of our own....EVERYONE Counts♡

Happy New Year to all the Families and Veterans serving in the communities!

AVMRA-17 of Noblesville VFW

PLEASE SHARE the Flyer!!
Fundraiser is next Monday November 22, 4-8pm

TOYS For TOTS dinner fundraiser in Tipton Jim Dandy. AVMRA-17 will be present. Noblesville VFW will deliver Unwrapped Toys to this fundraiser.

A simple nod or a smile, is priceless for those who paid. No acknowledgement needed...but most times, it's silently appreciated.

VETERANS DAY

Thank YOU for letting us serve with YOU.
Sincerely, the American Veterans Military Riders of Noblesville VFW Post 6246

Even if you only have a hand-held bell, it can still be rung for a moment...to join along will with BELLS Of PEACE for National Bell Tolling, November 11.

Dentists nationwide are participating in a free service for Veterans. There's no catch for taking advantage of this service.

https://www.facebook.com/1501405488/posts/10219839059595863/

On November 6th, almost 600 Aspen Dental locations will welcome veterans from across the nation to their offices. To honor their service, Aspen Dental will provide much-needed dental care for each veteran at no cost to them. As millions of Americans struggle to access dental care every year, our country’s veterans are no exception. “It’s our small way of giving back to our nation’s veterans, who have given so much to all of us.” — Dr. Lauren McDonough, VP of Practice Owner Development at Aspen Dental Management, Inc.

To find a participating Aspen Dental office in the community and schedule an appointment, veterans can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM). https://url-shortener.newsdirect.com/kgl0J3iS

Because of THIS...AVMRA-17 has met a Veteran who was formerly homeless. We had the fortunate moments to "watch" him grow into a model Veteran who picked himself up and made good things happen for himself. YOU CAN TOO! Thank you Howard County FSA♡

We HONOR, and We REMEMBER

AVMRA-17 of American Veterans Military Riders group "adopts" John Simcox, a Soldier who died in 1901 and served in Co. D, 9th IND INF. AVMRA-17 will be placing a wreath during the annual "Wreaths Across America" program at the Indiana Marion National Cemetery.

The following is how AVMRA-17 decided to adopt 2 Soldiers who may have been forgotten...

10/8/21 Community Assistance, Gravestones Found in backyard of home in Sharpsville, Indiana.

On Oct 7, 2021, AVMRA-17 was contacted by a family in Sharpsville, Indiana about finding 2 official looking military gravestones that has been on their property for years and was left alone in it's resting place and was eventually forgotten about. Now, the family is putting the house up for sale and wanted to do something about the gravestones. Locally, the family was aware that AVMRA-17 is affiliated with the VFW and American Legions, so they reached out to AVMRA-17 for assistance.

AVMRA-17 contacted the Tipton Historical Society about the names on the gravestones. The Historical Society informed AVMRA-17 that there were no records of the names on the stones and there were no families related to them in connection to Tipton County.

AVMRA-17 then contacted the Director of Indiana Marion VA National Cemetery about the gravestones that were found in Sharpsville. The VA National Cemetery archives were checked and noted that the 2 names do have an existing gravestone at their respected grave sites located in Indiana Marion National Cemetery. The VA Cemetery Director concluded that the reason for the 2 gravestones making its way to Sharpsville was unfounded. However, AVMRA-17 was informed that the gravestones are government properties and belonged in the care of the National Cemetery. AVMRA-17 has made arrangements with the homeowners for the removal of the gravestones by the staff of the VA National Cemetery.

A positive ending about the 2 names on the National Cemetery's gravestones: AVMRA-17 is "adopting" the 2 Troops so that a wreath may be placed on their Gravestones during the annual "Wreaths Across America" program.

To make a donation for a wreath or to sponsor a wreath for the Wreaths Across America program, please contact AVMRA-17. Or please go to Marion Indiana WAA AVMRA-17 FB site.

"Saving Our Sisters" support for WOMEN VETERANS. Oct 2nd 5-10pm
Event by hosted by Noblesville American Legion Post 45.

https://www.facebook.com/1417363423/posts/10227685925079795/

Carmel Indiana, Nationwide Free Dental program - Veteran's Appreciation Oct 7th only.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10219632960684720&id=1537431444

We still have a few spots available for our 4th annual Freedom Day, taking place on Thursday, October 7th. We will be doing FREE dental work for our veterans and active duty military, as well as giving away electric toothbrushes and plenty of goodies. Please share this post, as we would really like a packed house next week!

Peru, Indiana
Military Order of Purple Heart fundraiser for USMC KELSEE LAINHART.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=173611348253291&id=100068132809363

Tipton Indiana, fundraiser at Jim Dandy

Community activity Art project:

High School 9th through 12th Grade Scholarship by VFW AUXILIARY

https://www.facebook.com/1613680778942956/posts/3185388631772155/

Attention all 9-12 grade students with a passion for and ! Enter the 2021-2022 VFW Auxiliary Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest and compete with other student artists from across the nation for your chance at winning one of twelve national scholarships, with the first-place winner receiving a $15,000 ! Local entries are due to Auxiliaries March 31, 2022. Find out how you can enter and view the 2020-2021 national and state winners here: https://vfwauxiliary.org/.../2021-young-american.../

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10219562656925969&id=1501405488

Thank you to the American Veterans Military Riders Group for donating of food items for our Veteran food pantry at the Marion campus. If you or your organization would like to donate to the Veterans food pantry, please contact the Center for Development and Civic Engagement (formerly known as Voluntary Services) at 800-360-8387, ext. 73114, to obtain a list of needed food items.

Tipton Indiana ROLL-CALL for VETERANS of WWII, Korean War and Vietnam Era Veterans: AVMRA-17 of the American Veterans Military Riders Group is looking for Veterans who may be interested in participating in the TIPTON PORK FEST PARADE on SATURDAY Sept 11th. Ride in the "Troop-Seat" FLOAT if you like! ...or have someone drive you in a golf cart!!

Families and Friends of Veterans, please share this request.

Point of Contact: Vince Blas, Senior Officer of AVMRA-17 for details and information.

VA Job Fair... Where YOU can proudly serve those who served.

Please Note: This fb site will soon merge into one site, the AVMRA-17. The information about local Veteran's Events and Activities will still be provided or shared in AVMRA-17 fb site. Thank You for your community support and interest in our Veteran's activities. We, the American Veterans Military Riders group of AVMRA-17 Salute You! ~ Vince Blas, Senior officer of AVMRA-17, North Central Indiana group.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2585236611724329&id=100007140459155

Getting the word out in the Veteran's Community:

Topic: VA or Veteran Concerns:

If you or a loved one is having or has had a negative experience with any Veteran's Service, please know that there are groups that want to know about it and address the issues.

Veterans and their families are not restricted to one service entity. Search for a veteran's group that you are comfortable with. And continue to search if you are not pleased with what you find.

AVMRA-17 is not a Veterans Service Office, BUT we do follow up on veteran's issue and try to help redirect for a positive result.

AVMRA-17 is a Non-profit Veteran's Community Group of American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association. AVMRA-17 participates in Table-Talks with the Marion Indiana VA Hospital Customer Service, Indiana Dept of Veterans Affairs, the VFW, American Legion and Veterans Service Offices.

Short-notice CALL-OUT to the veteran communities to render the FINAL SALUTE for U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran Ernie Toigo. It is Ernie's wife's request to have the American Veterans 'Military' Motorcycle Riders Association present. It will be an honor for AVMRA-17 to stand amongst other veterans asl for USAF Ernie Toigo.

Funeral Service with Military Honors: Flanner Buchanan- Hamilton Memorial Park
Friday January 31, 2020 11:00am.

MOTORCYCLE Riders NEEDED! Tuesday December 24th at 10:15 am, meet at Tipton Fire Department located on East Jefferson Street, next to Pizza Shack. Please SHARE asap!

American Veterans Motorcycle Motorcycle Riders Association is inviting ALL motorcycle riders to be part of Tipton's "REINDEER RIDERS" to lead Santa on his Firetruck-Sleigh through the neighborhood. Join in and dress festively and comfortably! This Reindeer Riders event is Free-Will donation and goes to Santa's Food-Pantry round-up. No registration needed, just show up and help bring Christmas cheers to the community. Reindeer Riders event coordinator, Vince Blas 765-415-2787, AVMRA-17 Veteran's Community Group. Kickstands up at 10:45 am.

CALL OUT NOTICE to present a final salute for an Unaccompanied Veteran: We are asking for anyone who may be available to attend George Green's funeral. His funeral will be at Indiana Marion National Cemetery promptly at 1:00 pm Thursday December 19, 2019.

To date, no surviving family members have been located for George Green.

George R. Green, age 89 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on December 5, 2019 at his home in Elwood. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in Indianapolis and served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Wounded in combat, he was held in a Korean hospital for shrapnel wounds.
George returned to the war effort in his next rotation of service. He was awarded 4 Bronze Star Medals, a Korean Service Medal, and a United Nations Service Medal. George completed active duty in 1953 at Ft. Carson Colorado and then returned home to live his life in the Elwood community.

Burial at 1:00 pm at the Marion National Cemetery in Marion with full military honors.

You Are Not Forgotten... A photo I took recently at the Marion Indiana VA Hospital Veteran's Parade matched with someone else's photo of WWII. This...affected me somehow..some wounds are not visible. ~ Vince Blas, Commander of AVMRA-17, "Proudly Serving Those Who Served." 11/11/19

Thank YOU to the community for your support during the Tipton Jim Dandy 'Dine for Donations' event supporting the American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association. This fundraiser will benefit a veteran in need through our Mission Support program and to sponsor an Honor and Remember flag for a Gold Star family. 10-20-19

AVMRA-17 salutes Patriot Guard Riders!
Central Indiana's American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association Chapter 17 is pleased to be adding Patriot Guard Riders/PGR to our list of veterans support groups. Like our American Legion and VFW counterparts, the PGR serves the veteran's communities and are in AVMRA-17's list of "Like-Minded" community groups.

Interested in joining American Veterans Military Riders Association? Contact Vince Blas on Facebook, call 765-416-2787, or email [email protected] *AVMRA-17, Central Indiana's American Veterans Motorcycle Riders Association Chapter 17. Founded in Kokomo 2016, members come from surrounding Central Indiana counties to "Serve in the Veteran's Communities."

JEEPS and TRUCKS are welcomed to line up with the Military group!! We will have an Initial staging point for all who are participating with the Military Group prior to going the parade line-up.

Attention ALL RIDERS, We Want YOU!! Come be a part of the First-ever Military Community Ride at the Tipton Pork Fest Parade on September 7th. **This is the first time we are doing this type of event!

We want to show our communities, veterans, Active Duty, Guard and Reserves our support. Details are being worked on to have disabled Veterans be in this unique Ride too, so be alert for more details as they come in. Please chime in if you and/or your group could be a part of this inaugural ride!

Tipton Pork Fest Parade updates and information for interested participants and/or volunteers. Thank YOU for Serving with US!