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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 attend dinner to honor Post member
On October 25th, West Mifflin Post 914 Intrepid members attended the Hall of Fame dinner at Carnegie Mellon University campus to share in the honor of one of their own being inducted into the 2019 CMU Hall of Fame. One of 18 inductees into the inaugural class, Comrade Birdy was humbled by this honor and thanked his fellow veterans for sharing this special moment with him and his family. On October 26th, members attended the Homecoming with Mr. Birdy and watched the football game between Carnegie Mellon and Thiel College.
Veteran Birdy serves as the Post 914 Trustee and past chairman of the Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen committees. He served with the 1st Division 6th Marines during WWII in Indochina.
Photo caption: Post 914 members (left to right) David Luikart, Past District 29 Commander Bill Roland, Dennis Axelson, Earl Birdy, Jim Brickner and Post 914 Commander Jake Bradich attended the induction of World War II Veteran and Post 914 member Earl Birdy into the Carnegie Mellon University inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame.
On October 25th, West Mifflin Post 914 Intrepid members attended the Hall of Fame dinner at Carnegie Mellon University campus to share in the honor of one of their own being inducted into the 2019 CMU Hall of Fame. One of 18 inductees into the inaugural class, Comrade Birdy was humbled by this honor and thanked his fellow veterans for sharing this special moment with him and his family. On October 26th, members attended the Homecoming with Mr. Birdy and watched the football game between Carnegie Mellon and Thiel College.
Veteran Birdy serves as the Post 914 Trustee and past chairman of the Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen committees. He served with the 1st Division 6th Marines during WWII in Indochina.
Photo caption: Post 914 members (left to right) David Luikart, Past District 29 Commander Bill Roland, Dennis Axelson, Earl Birdy, Jim Brickner and Post 914 Commander Jake Bradich attended the induction of World War II Veteran and Post 914 member Earl Birdy into the Carnegie Mellon University inaugural Athletic Hall of Fame.
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West Mifflin High School ROTC Color Guard on display at 9/11 2019 ceremony . . .
Mitchell Paige Park, West Mifflin. Our guest speaker this year were Tony Zoroya and Rep Bill Kortz.
Mitchell Paige Park, West Mifflin. Our guest speaker this year were Tony Zoroya and Rep Bill Kortz.
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Saturday, May 25, 2019, Mitchell Paige Park, West Mifflin
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Post Rifle Detail . . . l to r Adjutant Ken Curcio Commander Pro-Tem Chuck Krebs 9/11 Chairman Dave Jackel |
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Guest speaker Commander District 29 Bill Roland with State Rep Bill Kortz looking on.
(left) . . . Officer of the day Dennis Axelson holding Post 914 flag during ceremony. |
Saturday, May 26, 2018, Mitchell Paige Park, West Mifflin
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V.F.W. POst 914 and the West Mifflin AFJROTC Color Guard |
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Major Andrew Hornfeck USMC
and West Mifflin graduate guest speaker. |
State Representative Bill Kortz
guest speaker. |
Commander Jake Bradich reads the names of our local veterans who have passed away whileComrade Dave Jackel rings the bell.
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First Responder Memorial at
Mitchell Paige Park. |
VFW Post 914 along with the West Mifflin Air Force Junior ROTC march along during the Pittsburgh Veterans Day parade November 11, 2017.
From left comrades Bernie Zurawski, David Luikart, Rotc instructor Major Scott Harbula, cadet John Axtell, Comrade Jake Bradich, cadet Brooke Munz and Comrade Ken Curcio prepare to march in the Veterans Day parade.
9/11 Ceremony . . .Mitchell Paige Park, West Mifflin
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Memorial Day 2017 
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On Dec 7th, West Mifflin Post 914, performed it's annual Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony. In attendance this year picture from left to right. Guest Speaker Timothy Young LTC (r), past post commander Chuck Krebs, post Chaplain Gene Staudt, state representative Bill Kortz, post Quartermaster Gary Ruston, and post Commander Jake Bradich.
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2016 Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade |
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September 10, 2016 West Mifflin Community Day at the Allegheny County Airport. The VFW Post 914 will have a Chinese Auction with over $3,000 worth of prizes from restaurant gift cards, free hotel stays, free oil changes, free car washes. Gift cards for Walmart, Target, Home Depot and More . . .
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2016 Kennywod Fall Fantasy Parade |
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Memorial Day . . .
May 30, 2016 VFW Post 314 Rifle Team performs present arms during the playing of our National Anthem at Mitchell Page Park, West Mifflin. l ot r: Ken Curcio, David Luikart, Chuck Krebs and Mike Mauer |
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Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars West Mifflin Post 914 Intrepid were on hand April 29 at the Westwood Golf Cub to present awards to outstanding cadets from the West Mifflin Area Senior High School Air Force JROTC program. Pictured are VFW Post 914 Commander Jake Bradich, Chaplain Gene Staudt, Quartermaster Gary Ruston, MSgt Savannah Nazarek and Cadet CMSgt Nathaniel Schmude.
On Saturday, November 7, the West Mifflin Air Force Junior ROTC under the direction of Major Scott Harbula and Senior Master Sargeant Otis DiCerbo along with VFW Post 914 and comrades.
From left to right: Bernie Zurawski, David Luikart, Gary Ruston, David Beaupre, Jake Bradich and Ken Curio marched in the Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade.
From left to right: Bernie Zurawski, David Luikart, Gary Ruston, David Beaupre, Jake Bradich and Ken Curio marched in the Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade.
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Memorial Day May 25, 2015 |
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Kennywood Park employees along with VFW Post 914 help in collecting donations for the Buddy Poppy Program to help local veterans and their programs.
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On April 18, 2015, Veterans from Post 914 West Mifflin, help in celebrating West Mifflin Baseball Little League opening day ceremony. Pictured l to r: Comrades Rich Fleischer, Gary Ruston, Ken Curcio, Dave Luikart, Kenny Kangaroo, Gene Staudt and Jake Bradich.
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West Mifflin Area Future Junior ROTC Awards |
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Pictured l to r: Sr. Vice Commander David Luikart, Cadet TSgt Brianna Poindexter, Cadet SSgt Starr Yoculan, Cadet SrA Jacob Diego, Cadet SrA Nathan Meneely, Past Commander Jake Brandich and Quartermaster Gary Ruston.
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Pittsburgh
Veterans Day Parade November 8, 2014 Left to right: Gary Ruston - Quartermaster Dave Luikart - Junior Vice Commander Ken Curcio - Adjudant Bernie Zurawski - Acting Sargent Major Scott Harbula - WMAF ROTC Officer/Instructor Jake Bradich - Commander |
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VFW Post 914 Color Guard members attend Memorial Day service at Lebanon Presbyterian Cemetery. Featuring their color guard and fire team. |
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Commander Pro Tem Chuck Krebs leads the formation, or the WM Air Force ROTC, VFW Post 914 and West mifflin Boy Scout Troop 1111 during the Memorial Day Service. 
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VFW Post 914 Intrepid West Mifflin members attended Memorial Service at Mitchell Paige Park on Saturday, May 24, 2014. |
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"On May 25th, 2014 at the JROTC Banquet and Awards ceremony at Westwood Golf Club in West Mifflin PA, VFW Post 914 Commander Jake Bradich, left, and Quartermaster Gary Ruston presented VFW Certificates and VFW JROTC medals to 4
outstanding Cadets: MSgt Abigail Popa, MSgt Dylan Tuttle, SMSgt Owen Provident & TSgt Lauren Maize (not pictured)." |
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2013 City of Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade |
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2012 City of Pittsburgh Veterans Day Parade
Members of the Honor Guard from West Mifflin Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 314 Intrepid pose on Grant Street in Pittsburgh prior to participating in the annual Veterans Day Parade on November 10, 2012. Pictured (L to R) Mike Mauer, Jay Jabbour, Gene Staudt, Ken Curcio, Charles Krebs, David Lukart and Jake Bradich.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 ‘Intrepid’ and the Thompson Run Athletic Association of West Mifflin received a United States and a POW/MIA Flag from the office of 38th Pennsylvania Legislative District Representative Bill Kortz during the Post’s monthly meeting July 26. Presenting the donation, right, is Jennifer Halaszynski, 38th Pennsylvania Legislative Office Chief Of Staff. Those accepting are Thomson Run Athletic Association Officers and VFW Post 914 ‘Intrepid’ Commander Jake Bradich.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 ‘Intrepid’ West Mifflin Senior Vice Commander Jake Bradich, right, and Post 914 Adjutant Ken Curcio, left, meet VFW Pennsylvania Commander Benjamin A. Mastridge. Commander Mastridge and the local veterans were on hand to honor VFW Post 1810 Man of the Year Judge Michael E. McCarthy at a banquet in Brentwood Feb. 19. |
HELPING THOSE WHO SERVED – Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 ‘Intrepid’ on Memorial Day May 28 prepare to sell Buddy Poppies to support disabled veterans in front of America’s Finest Traditional Amusement Park – Kennywood Park in West Mifflin. Pictured from left to right are Mike Mauer, Ken Curcio, Jeff Filicko, Kennywood public relations, Bernard Zurawski and Jake Bradich.
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PROUDLY HONORING THOSE WHO’VE SERVED– Members of the color and rifle detail from Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 ‘Intrepid’ pose with their unit flag following the May 28 Memorial Day Service at Lebanon Church Cemetery in West Mifflin. Uniformed personnel pictured are Bernard Zurawski, Mike Mauer, Ken Curcio, Gene Staudt, Jake Bradich, Charles Krebs, Gary Ruston and Jay Jabbour.
(Photo by Lisa Curcio) |
