Enchanted Fredericksburg Ranch Hands-On Glass Blowing Workshop for Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Enchanted Fredericksburg Ranch will offer a Hands-on Glass Blowing Workshop for Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members from 3:30pm to 7pm.  They will open registration in September when they have more information on a discounted rate, and the class will take place on Tuesday, October 14th.  See the attached flyer for more details. 

POW MIA Ceremony on Friday, September 19, 2025

The Community is invited to attend our annual POW MIA CEREMONY on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 6 pm at VFW Post 7105, 710 S Washington St, Fredericksburg.  Special Guest Speaker will be Vietnam POW Col. Tom Norris, USAF.  Shot down in his F-105 Thunderchief on 12 Aug, 1967, and spent 5 years, 7 months and 2 days as a POW in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. He was released on 14 Mar 1973. This is an evening event to allow more to enjoy this great ceremony. It will include light bites and refreshments after the event. For additional information, contact Tami King, Senior Vice Commander, VFW Post 7105 at (830)-992-5097 Sponsored by: VFW Post 7105 and the Veterans Council of Gillespie County.  

"QPR:  Question, Persuade, Refer" Crisis and Suicide Prevention Training

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:30 am-1:30 pm (lunch provided) 

National Museum of the Pacific War Ballroom, located at 340 E Main St.  Event is Free.  For information or dietary restrictions, call 830-992-5603.  

Ex Military Flyers Meeting on Wednesday, September 17

The next Ex-Military Flyers meeting is on Wednesday, September 17. They will be meeting at the Bethany Lutheran Fellowship Hall at 11:00 am for a meet and greet, 11:30 am buffet lunch and program at noon. This month's program will be presented by Tony Lombardi on the "Happenings at Gillespie County Airport T82".  If you have any questions, please let Roger Hansen know, a check or correct amount is always appreciated.  RSVP no later than Wednesday, September 10, so Roger Hansen can give a good number of required meals to the caterer. POC is Roger Hansen Cell: 830-992-9205 or Email: rwhcchansen@twc.com

EDUCATION EXPEDITIONS NAVIGATING THE JOURNEY OF AGING

This event is hosted by AACOG Alamo Senior Advisory Committee in partnership with South Texas APS Community Board on Tuesday, July 15 in Fredericksburg.  This is geared towards older adults and caregivers. Please note this is for ALL and not a veteran event, so please feel free to share and check out the flyer for more information and to register for the event.

Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Time: 10am - 1pm * Lunch Included *

Topics:  How to Make the Best of What’s in Your Pantry--or Your Garden!, Understanding Care Options, Elder Abuse & Fraud Awareness 

Location: Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office, 38 Business Ct, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Fredericksburg Mobile Food Pantry
2nd Saturday of Every Month at Fredericksburg
United Methodist Church

Next Drive-Thru Distribution is Saturday, July 12, 2025

Texas Tech University's Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive seeking Vietnam Veterans to participate in Oral History Project

Oral History Project Information (click here)

The Vietnam Center & Archive Information (click here)

     Since 1999, the Oral History Project at the Vietnam Center and Archive has been conducting interviews with those who experienced the war, and who lived through the era. We believe it is vital that any true understanding of the war must include the input of those who participated in this historic moment. We strive to include all voices, including both military and civilian personnel who were in Southeast Asia and at support facilities world-wide. 

     It is essential that we continue to reach out to war veterans and wartime civilians in both the U.S. and Vietnam to capture their recollections for use by researchers, as well as for anyone who is interested in a more thorough understanding of the Vietnam War.  It is imperative that we record those voices before time takes them away, leaving future generations without that vital personal connection to one of the 20th Century’s most controversial, tragic, heroic, and enduring events. 
      Please help us preserve your history by participating in the Oral History Project at the Vietnam Center and Archive.  Visit:  http://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/oralhistory/ for more information. 

Honor Flight Austin is recruiting Veterans to apply for the Honor Flight trip to Washington DC.  

2025 FLIGHTS
Flight #100: September 19 - 20
Flight #101: October 24 - 25

Dates of Active Duty Service for Honor Flight / Applications 

WWII:  December 1941 – December 1946 

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Korea:  June 1950 – 

January 1955 

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Vietnam:  February 1961 –

May 1975

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Cold War:  December 1941 – May 1975  

Cold War Veterans should use the Vietnam Veteran application till they create a new application. 

* WWII and Korean War Veterans can now live anywhere in the state of Texas.  
* Vietnam Veterans & Cold War Veterans (new category) must live in the surrounding 14 counties  (Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Hays, Lee, Llano, Milam, Travis, and Williamson).  

Applications must have a copy of your DD-214, a military photo (if you have one) and a current photo.  VSO can upload the applications at local office to Honor Flight Austin, but please call before you stop by the office.  

For more information this is the website:  https://honorflightaustin.org/