Thanks Jim!

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/28/opinion/the-vas-shameful-betrayal.html?_r=2

General Patton's granddaughter, Helen, is the president and founder of Patton Publishing.

http://www.pattonpublishing.com/index.htm

Here's text taken from the home page:

GREETINGS FROM HELEN PATTON

 

Hi, I'm Helen Patton, in Hamm Luxemburg, at the American Cemetery where my Grandfather, General George S. Patton, is buried alongside his troops. These graves contain the remains of the men and women who suffered the terrible, bitter winter of 1944 and 1945. About a mile from here is the German cemetery, that contains their war dead. Young men pulled from their own classrooms and wooed into participating in a cause that was hopeless - leading to unthinkable consequences.

 

The Patton Sustainable Trust of Europe and The Patton Foundation of America both strive to honor the veterans. I'd like to introduce you to Patton Publishing, aiming to bring you books that reflect the war experience from all angles and give the individual soldiers a voice.

 

Received this email from Robert this week. Congrats Robert on a job well done!

Hello Everyone,

 

Here is the video segment that ran on Memorial Day 2012 about Portraits of Service

Now everybody can see it!

 

Fox 2 Link - Portraits of Service

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/new-book-showcases-100-veterans-20120528-km

 

Officially the book was released on Memorial Day. For ordering the book please go to this link. Delivery in about 3 weeks or less to your door. By the end of the week it will also be available in all eBook formats available everywhere.

 

http://www.pattonpublishing.com/Portraits_of_Service.htm

 

Thanks for your continuing support!

Robert Miller

(734) 255-0300

 

Ah, once again many of our regular "posters" have left the premises. You are missed. We look forward to hearing from you in the very near future.

I know several are a bit preoccupied at the time, like Major Todd, who is in the process of moving to Okinawa. Yup, that's a pretty good excuse. ha-ha!

Let's here from you!

UNIT REUNIONS:

AEA will post unit reunion info in Army Engineer, and also on the web at: http://www.armyengineer.com/reunions.htm

Here is the current listing on unit reunions:
697th Engineer Company (Pipeline)
All are welcome.
June 20–24, 2012
Colorado Springs, CO
For further info/details, please contact Tom Petty at 515.981.3066

Society of the 1st Infantry Division
Veterans of the "Big Red One"
94th Annual Reunion
August 1–5, 2012
Marriot Memphis Downtown
Memphis, TN
For information, contact 215.661.1969 or Soc1ID@aol.com
www.1stID.org

10th Combat Engineer Battalion / 3rd Infantry Division
Officers and NCOs from the 1970s (all are welcome)
August 5–8, 2012
The Clarion Hotel
Branson, MO
Check out our website for complete information: www.reunionproregistration.com/10thengineers.htm
POCs: Phil Hoge at 314.606.5606 or prhogg@aol.com
Jim Harmon at 360.923.0690 or jimcarolynh@earthlink.net

14th Combat Engineer Battalion Association
September 5–9, 2012
Radisson Hotel Branson
120 S. Wildwood Drive
Branson, MO
417.335.5767 or 800.333.3333
Make your reservtions by August 7. Room rate is $89 per night plus tax.
For further info, go to rugged.14thcombatengineers.org and click on "reunion information."

46th Combat Engineer Battalion
All veterans who served with the 46th Engineers are invited.
September 6–9, 2012
Branson, MO
Contact Vern Nelson at 715.886.3290 or jvnels2@solarus.net

19th Combat Engineer Battalion Association Vietnam and Attached Units Reunion
September 7–8, 2012
Waynesville City Park
Waynesville, MO
Check out our website for complete information: www.19engrvn.org
Contact Tom Ebrite at 765.286.4906 or s2snoopy@comcast.net OR
John Hack at 219.947.2363 or silverjon3@yahoo.com

Veterans of the First Engineer Combat Battalion
September 9–11, 2012
Holiday Inn Riverwalkk
217 N. St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX
To reserve a room, call 210.224.2500 and advise First Engineer Combat Battalion Reunion.
Contact Ron Labinski at 913.362.6468 or ron.labinski@gmail.com.
More info at www.diehardengineer.com.

36th/540th Combat Engineers Reunion
September 13–16, 2012
Quality Inn
625 Quentin Road
Lebanon, PA
800.626.8242 (toll free) or 717.273.6771
717.273.4882 (fax)
Make your reservations by September 1 to make sure you get a room. Note that you are part of the 36th/540th Reunion to get discounted rate of $62 per night. Price includes breakfast.
The Colony Room (our hospitality suite) is available to us for all four days. Snacks, beer, and wine will be provided. Proposed activities: dinner out at a local restaurant on Friday, semi-formal banquet on Saturday night. Bring your photos, books, documents, etc. We have a LOT of fun reminiscing!
Check out our website for updated information: www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/engforum/index.php?showtopic=7307
Contact Marion Chard at mjchard@6thcorpscombatengineers.com

589th Engineer Battalion Association (Vietnam) Reunion
September 13–16, 2012
Stone Castle Hotel & Convention Center
Branson, MO
Check out our website for complete information: www.site.589thengrbn.com
Contact 589th@589thengrbn.com OR Perry Blanchfield at 770.366.4411.

585th Engineer Company (Vietnam) Reunion
8th Reunion
All Vietnam Engineer veterans are welcome at 585th Reunions.
September 14–17, 2012
Hilton Hotel
333 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA
Call 504.524.8890 for reservations. Mention you are with the 585th for a special rate.
Contact Breland Clement @ 985.817.9597 OR Tom Garney @ 480.982.7114.

U.S. Army 44th Engineer Battalion (Brokenheart) Association
Reunion is open to all 44th alumni of Iraq, Vietnam, Korea, and WWII.
September 19–21, 2012
Eisenhower Hotel & Conference Center
2634 Emmitsburg Road
Gettysburg, PA
717.334.8121 | www.eisenhower.com
Make your room reservations with the hotel using file code 44TH ENGINEE.
For other details, contact Ken Jobe at kejo425@aol.com or 757.428.0328 OR
Dave Clasby at dnclasby@att.net or 314.837.0996

547th Engineer Battalion (Combat)
26th Annual Reunion
September 27–30, 2012
Comfort Inn at the Park
Hershey, PA
For further information, contact LTC (Ret) Charles P. "Pat" McDowell at cmcdowellp@aol.com or 717.249.7752

864th Engineer Battalion Alumni Association
September 27–30, 2012
Washington, DC
For further information, contact Paul Lantz at 978.922.8552 or Lantzbuilt@gmail.com

13th Engineer Battalion Association
October 11–13, 2012
Choo Choo Hotel
Chattanooga, TN
For further information, contact Levi Haire, VP, at 706.635.2528 or Rabbit713e@ellijay.com

39th Engineer Battalion (CBT) Alumni Association
November 9–12, 2012
Crowne Plaza Crystal City
Arlington, VA
To make hotel reservations, call 703.416.1600; refer to "39th Engineer Battalion reunion."
To register for the reunion, contact Bill Ray, 6205 Big Springs Drive, Arlington, TX 76001 at 817.572.5725 or bill39th@sbcglobal.net OR Jim Shamblen, 10 Jacklyn Circle, Hampton, VA 23666 at slick77@cox.net or 757.344.7371.
Everyone who served with, or was attached to, the 39th Engineer Battalion (CBT), and their spouses are welcomed to this Veterans' Day reunion.
Check out our website at http://www.39thengrbn.com/

ESSAYONS!
Jack
Jack O'Neill
Colonel, US Army Corps of Engineers (Retired)
Executive Director, AEA
703-428-6049
www.armyengineer.com