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Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association continues support of the 162nd ANG Fighter Wing’s families

Charlie Shultheis As one of its missions, the Quail Creek Veterans Golf Association (QCVGA) provides recurring, charitable support to a number of military-related activities in the Tucson area. Among those are the 162nd ANG Fighter Wing Family Readiness Program, the Fisher House at Tucson VA Health Center, United Way for Women Warriors, Military Officers Association…

Veterans Appreciation Week happenings

Peggy McGee November is the month to pay tribute to all our veterans for their service to our country and often times to their communities after they have left the military. There will be a series of events in the Green Valley/Sahuarita area culminating on November 11. Unless indicated otherwise, all events are free. November…

All about the homeless veterans

Left to right: Jodi Frederick is all smiles as Peggy McGee and Jim Knox present her a check to support the special programs for the homeless veterans; photo by Betty Atwater.

Peggy McGee Jodi Frederick, clinical director of homeless programs at the Southern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System, was the guest speaker at the Green Valley Chapter Military Officers Association dinner meeting on September 20. She was delighted to see the generosity of the members who brought cases of bottled water, snacks and other items…

A veteran tells her story

Cadets prepare to post the Colors; photo by Eileen Sykora

Peggy McGee May is traditionally the month when we honor our nation’s veterans. To help TWOQC have a more meaningful May meeting, the Sahuarita JROTC posted the Colors at the beginning of the meeting. The speaker, Jan Haeger, joined the Navy at age 18 to see the world, but alas, Navy policy said she could…

Tribute to Veterans also benefits scholars

The Gatekeepers at a recent concert; photo by Eileen Sykora

Diane Quinn How often do you get a chance to thank our service men and women, listen to inspiring music, enjoy a sporting event and raise money for student scholarships? Not often. But, beginning November 5 you can do just that. The Women of Quail Creek and the Sahuarita Educational Enrichment Foundation have teamed together…

Veterans Appreciation Week Happenings

Peggy McGee The local area is so appreciative of the many contributions that veterans have made to our country that they will be hosting a series of events from November 5 through 11. Unless indicated otherwise, all events are free of charge. November 5: The Women of Quail Creek and the Sahuarita Educational Enrichment Foundation will…

Tribute to all veterans and first responders

Peggy McGee The Santa Cruz Valley Military Order of the World Wars Chapter will be hosting an event to pay tribute to veterans on Saturday, January 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sahuarita High School Auditorium. This signature event honors all those who serve the nation – whether in active military service, retired, the reserve…

Quail Creek veterans honor one of our own

QC resident Jack Moberg shares the inspirational story of grandson, Matthew J. Determan, at the Veterans Day luncheon.

Tom Haberer Marine Lance Corporal Matt Determan, grandson of QC residents Jack and Susan Moberg, died May 19, 2015 in an Osprey helicopter training accident in Waimanalo, Hawaii. Matt, son of Mike and Charlesa Determan of Tucson, was stationed at Camp Pendleton near San Diego. He was on a training mission enroute to the Gulf…

A tribute to WWII vets

Kay Robinson and Peggy McGee From October 17 to 19, WWII veterans from the Tucson area will be heading to Washington, DC to see their memorial. Residents are asked to write letters to the veterans traveling on this flight. We may get names later but the Honor Flight team has also requested Dear Vet letters…