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SPRING 2014

The SAR MAGAZINE is the official quarterly publication of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution published quarterly.

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SPRING 2014 17 called on Barry to oversee the construction of new ships and lead the newly constituted United States Navy as a Commodore. Commodore Barry holds Commission No. 1 in the United States Navy; he is the first commissioned officer and the first flag officer in the Navy. Barry ended his active-duty career in 1801 as commander of the United States Naval Station in the West Indies at Guadaloupe, but he remained head of the Navy until his death on Sept. 12, 1803. PG Dooley was accompanied during his visit to the Irish Embassy by aides- de-camp Michael J. Elston, vice chairman of the NSSAR Government Relations Committee, and E.B. Coggins Jr. of the George Washington Chapter. While there, PG Dooley also presented SAR certificates of appreciation to members of the embassy staff who had assisted in arranging the meeting with Ambassador Anderson. The SAR trip to Ireland took place from May 1 to May 11. T hink about the hardships at Valley Forge. Rags for foot protection. Agonizing winter cold. Lack of supplies. Those were tough times for our first veterans. Today, it's a different story. To make a difference in the lives of modern- day warriors, President General Joseph W. Dooley created an initiative for compatriots to provide support through the USO. We have met the challenge, and we made a difference for service members and their families. Modern-day warriors have found support through donations of food and personal items, while USO Centers have received financial support through the generous offerings of SAR compatriots. Mention the USO and Bob Hope probably comes to mind. But USO programs are so much more than singing and dancing. The organization— with centers across the nation and spanning the globe, including "down range" combat areas in Afghanistan—provides many programs for men and women in the service, plus their families. A USO Center is a home away from home, with meals, a hot cup of coffee or tea, entertainment (today's soldier plays a lot of computer games), phone banks, access to computers and books. The Center at Fort Riley, Kan., is a great example. That USO operation serves more than 50,000 soldiers and family members, many with the infamous Big Red One. Jill Iwen, Center director, said recently, "Soldiers are told to check out the USO to cure homesickness by making a call home or to make new friends." More than 60 percent of troops are married, and that means there are plenty of family members on post during a large deployment to Afghanistan. And the SAR has helped: A recent donation by the Kansas Society's Monticello Chapter funded a "No Dough" (free) dinner that will feed 500 family members. Protecting our freedoms is a job just as tough as gaining our freedoms at places like Valley Forge, Kings Mountain and Bunker Hill. If only briefly, the USO offers the modern warrior a place to go to escape the daunting challenges of war. Be proud! The Sons of the American Revolution has made a difference in the lives of thousands of soldiers, sailors and Marines by supporting the USO! USO Supporting Modern-Day Warriors J. Parker Roberts, 1st Infantry Division Public Affairs Te Georgia Society Proudly Endorses JOHN MICHAEL "Mike" TOMME SR. for the Ofce of Treasurer General 2014-2015 Endorsed by: GASSAR, CASSAR, FLSSAR, VASSAR, Empire State, MDSSAR, MISSAR, MSSSAR, TNSSAR, TXSSAR, OHSSAR, SCSSAR, NCSSAR, KSSSAR, KYSSAR, MOSSAR, OKSSAR and Cincinnati Chapter, OK City Chap., Atlantic Middle States, So. Atlantic District, Central District, Western District, Great Lakes District and many personal endorsements. George Washington Fellow Financial Supporter of the CAAH. National Service (NSSAR): Registrar General, 2012-14 Elected to Geo. Washington Endowment Fund Bd. 2009-13 Vice Chairman of GWEF Bd., 2012-13 Alternate National Trustee, 2012-13 National Trustee, 2011-12 Color Guard Comm., Commander, 2011-13 Color Guard Comm., Vice- Commander-2009-11 National Color Guard Adjutant, 2007-09 Finance Committee, 2011-16 (voting member) Retention/Reinstatement Committee Americanism Committee, Chairman 3 years Medals and Awards Committee Membership Committee Council of State Presidents CAAH Advisory Task Force Veterans Committee CAR Committee Congress Planning Committee First Line Signers-27 Attended last 22 Trustee/Leadership Meetings Attended last 7 National Congresses Attended numerous South Atlantic District Meetings and (3) Middle Atlantic States; (2) South Central District, (2) Central District; Western District; Southern District; Great Lakes District. Experience: 34-year career with the State of Georgia, Risk Mgt. Department had a $30 million annual budget. Served as Treasurer for (RIMS) Risk Insurance & Management Society. Served as an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, highly involved with fnancials and budget process. SAR Medals & Certifcates: Minute Man Class 2013 Patriot Medal Silver Distinguished Service Meritorious Service Medal-National (2), District, State & Chapter Level Silver Roger Sherman Medal Silver Good Citizenship Medal Bronze C.A.R. Medal Liberty Medal & Oak Leaf Cluster Bronze Good Citizenship Medal Service to Veterans Medal & Oak Leaf Cluster Gold, Silver & Bronze Color Guard Medals Silver & Bronze Samuel Adams Congress Medals Silver Council of State Presidents Medal Distinguished Service Award-Chapter Level. Dual SAR memberships: Col. Fielding Lewis & George Washington Chapters (VA), Old North State Chapter (NC), WVSSAR, DESSAR, Kansas Society, Norman Chapter (OK), OHSSAR, Athens Chapter (GA) Plano Chapter (TX), Mother Lode & Orange Co. Chapters (CA). Personal: Married to Cilla Leed Three children; son is a member of the SAR. SPRING_14_sar5-21.indd 17 5/7/14 4:13 PM

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