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 P.O. Box 311
Worthington, OH  43085

 










The 2010 Central Ohio Armed Forces Day Observance
Luncheon, Friday May 14, 2010
 

MilVets sponsors an annual Armed Forces Day Luncheon to honor service men and women currently serving, as well as those who have served in the military.  During the event, members of the military are honored for their outstanding service and MilVets presents scholarships to students for their future education. We welcome the attendance of all those who share our respect and admiration for the Armed Forces.


Dedicated To: U.S. Army

Villa Milano Restaurant
1630 Schrock Road
Columbus, Ohio 

Doors Open At 11:00 am Luncheon Begins At 11:45 am
Featured Speaker  LT. General Benjamin Freakley,
Commanding Gen US Army Accessions Command

General Freakley is from Woodstock, Virginia. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1975 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant, Infantry, Regular Army. He has a Masters of Military Art and Science Degree in Operations. His military schooling includes the Infantry Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, British Long Armor/Infantry Course, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, School of Advanced Military Studies, and the Army War College. From 1988-1992, General Freakley served in the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) as the G3 War Plans Officer and during Operation DESERT SHIELD as the Battalion Executive Officer of the 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry.

General Freakley’s military awards and decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal (with OLC), Defense Superior Service Medal (with OLC), Legion of Merit (with two OLCs), Bronze Star (with “V” device), Bronze Star (with OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (with nine OLCs), Army Commendation Medal (with “V” device), Army Achievement Medal, State Department Meritorious Honor Award, NATO Meritorious Service Medal, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Action Badge, Ranger Tab, Parachutist Badge, and Air Assault Badge.
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AWARDS

2010 Service Persons of the Year

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Distinguished Service Award - Armed Forces Community Relations Council:

  • Joe Wells, USA (Ret)

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“MILVETS” Trustees & Heritage Awards

Registration:
Tickets: $20 Prepaid, $25 At the Door
Corporate Tables are $350.00! All Corporate Tables receive special
recognition

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Make Checks Payable To: “MILVETS” 

And Send with Attached Application (click here!) Form To:
MILVETS
PO Box 311,
Worthington Ohio 43085

Hosts and Sponsors are Needed for junior-ROTC and college-ROTC cadets.  For More Information, Please Call: Bob Thurman 855-5456

Music Provided by the Greater Columbus Concert Band

The Armed Forces Day Luncheon is sponsored in part by the
USO of Central Ohio, Dan Meeks (614) 692-3929
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Show your support by Supporting the USO  at    www.USOosCentralOhio.org

For General Information Call:  Robert Thurman, President, (614) 325-4745.

Mil/Vets is a non-profit, 501(c) 3 Organization..