Veterans’ Corner – June 2019

Reminder to all: Eureka Elks Lodge Veterans Committee has partnered with the Eureka VA Clinic again this year to bring you our 3rd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show with guest Judge Joe Paschall. This event will be held June 27, 2019 from 11-3 pm. Come check out our awesome Veteran cars and motorcycles and have some ice cream or popcorn on us. We hope to see you all there.

The Collings Foundation’s “Wings of Freedom Tour 2019” will be at the Arcata Airport on Mon., June 10th from 1-5 pm, Tues., June 11th 9 am – 5 pm, Wed., June 12th 9 am – 12 pm. The “Wings of Freedom Tour 2019” brings in WWII aircraft such as the B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell, P-51 Mustang, and the P-40 Warhawk. Viewing the planes and historic exhibits is free. Walking through these planes is free to WWII veterans, $15.00 for adults, and $5.00 for children 12 and younger. Flights on these planes are also available and the cost is tax-deductible. This event is supported by Humboldt Board of Supervisors and Airport Director. Bill Tuttle. USMC support group will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and drinks for this event on Tues., June 11th. We look forward to seeing you there.

Respectfully,
Casey Stephens, US Army, Retired
Veterans’ Committee Chairman