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Beulah Baptist Institutional Church Salutes Veterans
Register for this event as soon as possible.
In honor and appreciation of mil- itary veterans of the United States Armed Forces, Beulah Baptist Insti- tutional Church (BBIC) is hosting a Veterans Day program on Saturday, November 12, beginning at 9:00 a. m. The church is located at 1006 W. Cypress Street in Tampa, FL.
The Honorable B. J. Penn, Sec- retary of the Navy (Acting) Retired, will deliver the keynote address. Penn’s journey began as a seaman recruit when he enlisted in the Navy in 1961. He went on to earn his wings as a naval aviator, served as both the executive officer and com- manding officer of VAQ-33, a Tacti- cal Electronic Warfare Squadron of the U. S. Navy.
Penn also served as air boss on the USS America before becoming
assistant secretary of the Navy for installations and environment (ASN I&E).
BBIC invites veterans throughout Tampa Bay to attend this patriotic event. Following the program, breakfast will be served within the Rev. Dr. A. Leon Lowry Family Cen- ter – Fellowship Hall. This event is free and open to the public. How- ever, veterans and their guests are strongly encouraged to pre-register.
To register for this important event, visit bbictampa.com. All in- terested parties can call (813) 251- 3382 for more information.
Veterans Day is a federal holiday in the United States, observed annu- ally on November 11, for honoring military veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
Beulah Baptist Institutional Church is a family of believers who honors the universal truths of
of service to the community. It is a forward-looking congregation that stands on Psalms 127:1 – “We’re a movement, not a monument.”
HONORABLE B. J. PENN (Navy, retired)
Christ’s love for humankind. The church acts as a cornerstone for the people of Tampa with over 150 years
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