for all they do.  Items you can donate for shipping could be: Seasonal cards and notes, Candy (heat resistant), CD's, gloves,socks, and hats, Christmas stockings, Christmas cookies, and candy canes. 

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Richard grew up in Phoenix, AZ where he later joined the Army in 1995 and then moved to San Marcos in 1997 to attend TX State graduating in 1999.  After graduation he was hired by the San Marcos Police Dept as a patrol officer.  In Jan. 2003 he was activated for duty as a Platoon leader for the 302nd MP Co.  He was deployed to Kuwait for little over a month prior to the war beginning and sent to Iraq with the first reserve MP Co. for ap

proximately 1 year.  While in Iraq Richard did convoy security operations, police patrols and was an instructor at the Iraq Police Training Academy.  While instructing at the academy he taught the Iraqi officers the use of firearms (pistols, how to drive, arrest techniques, defensive tactic and accident investigation.)  March of 2004 he returned to San Marcos and is continuing his reserve service at the Army Reserve unit here in town. 

Lt. Richard Mizanin—in Iraq

have the VFW hall open with Coffee and Danish ready for all volunteers.

Please bring items to ship that will help make the season better for our soldiers overseas.  Don't forget to write a note to let them know how thankful we are

Please remember this Saturday is our “Holiday” version of our package sendoff for Operation Continued Support.  On November 6th at 8am—noon, we will

Delores & Bob Wellington celebrate the VFW’s 105th Anniversary at the Sr. Citizens Expo on Sept. 29th 2004

District 5 President Irene Henze & Dolly Edwards serve up some good grub for patients.  The Ladies Auxiliary from post 3413 were there in force to help spread some good cheer .