Trish and Biff Hadden and Barry and Vickie Gardner were the Georgia MOAA Representatives at the Military Tax Exemption  - Signed by Governor Brian Kemp at The National Infantry Museum at Ft Benning GA

MOAA Members

Our February Lunch Meeting will be on Veteran Homeless in Columbus.

MOAA Has 3 Primary Focus Areas:  Advocacy in Action; Camaraderie; and Community Service, this is part of the third area

We have two speakers who worked with Chaplain Roy Plummer, who was one of our members, who are working to expand the Plummer Home.  One of our mail Objectives is Community Service, and this fits perfectly.

We assisted with coordinating with the Georgia Coalition of One, a military veteran state wide 501.c.3, to bring backpacks to the Plummer Home during Christmas.

We can learn more and possibly support Homeless Veterans and pursue small MOAA grants to help those who need assistance.

Come and learn more about how MOAA is supporting all Veterans.

Tuesday, Feb 21

Time: 11:30 am

Where:  St Luke Methodist Church Community Center, 3rd Ave & 11st Street, Columbus GA

Lunch Menu will be a Special Mardi Gras style menu.

RSVP:  bhadden@mindspring.com

Biff

Mayo A “Biff” Hadden III

President, Fort Benning Chapter
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Wreaths Across America Support and Sponsorship

We are asking for individuals and businesses to become a partner for Ft Benning  Cemetery  Wreaths Across America is a 501.c.3 program.  Any amount helps us toward our goal.   The majority of these veterans served in WW II, Korea, and Vietnam, and many served in all three conflicts.

We are trying to HONOR as many of the 9,000 graves in the Fort Benning Cemetery, as possible.  For individual sponsors of over $100, or business who sponsor $1,000 or more they will be listed on the event program.  Please share with other individuals or businesses you know.

For questions they can ask TrishHadden1@gmail.com

Thank you for your support.

Biff

Mayo A “Biff” Hadden III

Wreaths Across America Team
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Columbus, an extraordinary city, with a vibrant, artsy energy, phenomenal food and ample outdoor recreation. Even our past comes alive with living history events and lifelike museum exhibits. Columbus blends old and new, wild and mild, entertainment and experiences make it both under the radar and over the top. Stroll along Columbus’ iconic Chattahoochee RiverWalk. Watch people in rafts plunge through the spray of the water in the longest urban whitewater course in the world while others enjoy a leisurely paddle in the river’s flat-water areas. A few streets over along the RiverWalk, locally owned stores and boutiques welcome shoppers who enjoy the easily walkable shopping districts. Fashionistas and antique pickers alike can go from shop to shop before sitting under a table umbrella, and dine al fresco.

Columbus is home to many renowned attractions, here are a few:

The Springer Opera House, named the State Theatre of Georgia

The Ma Raney Home, a historical landmark honoring the legendary “Mother of Blues”

The Columbus Museum American art & regional history, second largest art museum in Georgia,

The National Infantry Museum & Soldier Center, named the Best Free Museum in America by USA Today for a second time, locally called “NIM”, this world-class museum chronicles history of the US Infantry from its formation to the present with eight galleries, authentic WWll Company Street, outdoor monuments and memorials, combat simulators, restaurant and theater.

The Naval Civil War Museum overlooks the Chattahoochee River, and houses artifacts of wreckage of CSS Chattahoochee, full scale replica of USS Monitor’s famous turret, and offer living history events, cannon firings, weapon demonstrations and more.

Home Col John Pemberton, inventor of Coca-Cola

Botanical Gardens A natural retreat in the heart of north Columbus

Westville: re-creation of a historic village with authentically restored antebellum buildings

Coca Cola Space Science Center:Challenger Center, Omnisphere Theater Mead Observatory

ZIP LINE: The only dual-state zipline: cross the river from Georgia to Alabama and back.

AFLAC World Headquarters with Duck Mascot Ads recognized worldwide

Wynn House : 1839 Greek Revival mansion listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

FT BENNING : Ft Benning supports more than 120,000 active-duty military, reserve component soldiers, retirees and civilian employees on a daily basis. It is a power projection platform, and possesses the capability to deploy combat-ready forces by air, rail, and highway. Ft Benning, the home of the United States Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, the United States Army Armor School, United States Army Infantry School, the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, elements of the 75th Ranger Regiment, the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade, and other tenant units..

No wonder President Franklin Roosevelt and President Jimmy Carter traveled to Ga, to enjoy nature, serene peace, and relax from the stress of that office. This city is the perfect place to enjoy the outdoors, listen to music or taste fine brewed beer. In short, we’ve got world- class experience, no matter what you’re into; you can go all out in Columbus!

Columbus River Walk

Columbus Art Museum

The Wynn House

National Civil War Naval Museum

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              MANEUVER EXCELLENCE!