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CAMP NEWS

LIGHT HORSE HARRY LEE CAMP, Old Dominion Chapter #364 (Les Albers, Adjutant).
On 31 January 2024, thirteen Heroes of ‘76 gathered at American Legion Post 176 in Springfield, Virginia to
conduct the Heroes ceremony for US Army veteran, Recruit Steven Wasko. Camp Commander Daniel
Clark,organized a superb staff and everyone had a role to play. Significant contributions were made by Area
Representative Brother William Sanner (Past president, Committee of 33). Ritual passages done from memory
included: Toast to the Flag, Sixth Canto, Bennington Flag Lecture. This was a wonderful ceremony that
welcomed a genuine Hero into our ranks.

New Hero, Steve Wasko (in BDUs) with Heroes from Light Horse Harry Lee Camp

COL GEORGE F. UNMACHT CAMP, Seminole Chapter #373 (Jim Judovits, Adjutant).
Commander Chet King conducted the
Bennington Banquet Program on Thursday,
February 8, 2024, at the Elks Lodge in
Orlando, Florida. PNC Martin D. Schwebel
delivered “The Bennington Flag Lectures”.
Commander King delivered Proudly Salute
Past Commanders of Col. George F.
Unmacht Camp and their Ladies.
Commander King also delivered “He
Who Serves”. Secretary Jim Judovits
delivered “Don’t Grieve For Us”. Bro.
John B. Lucyk delivered “History on Silk”.
Commander Chet King discussed changing
the lunch meeting to a dinner meeting to
improve attendance. Commander called on
all Heroes of ’76 to perform two patriotic
programs, “Building of The Flag” and
“History of The Flags” for two Lodges
within the next two months. A delicious
lunch was served of beef or chicken.
Everyone had an exciting and enjoyable
afternoon.