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Monday, April 15, 2024

DETACHMENT 1270 PICNIC – SATURDAY, MAY 4, 2024

MATHIS PARK, 1820 WEST MATHIS PARK PLACE (OFF DIXIE DRIVE & ACROSS FROM SUNBROOK), ST. GEORGE, 84770.

TIME:  NOON TIL 4 PM

We need RSPVs so we know how much food to prepare.  You can respond to Michelle G by email.  Let her know what you plan to bring, if anything, but we'll have plenty of food, so please plan to attend and join us even if you don't bring anything.

The League will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and buns, condiments, paper plates, cups, plastic utensils and napkins.  Bryan Butus is bringing brats too.  Bring your own drink so we don't have to deal with huge coolers.

We will be meeting in the ramada to the right of the end of the parking lot.  Bring your own chair or use the tables and bench seats available in the ramada.  




Thursday, April 11, 2024

2024 Military Appreciation Night

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The Washington County Fair will host its annual Military Appreciation Night April 16 at 6 p.m. at the Outdoor Arena of the Fairgrounds (5500 W 700 S Hurricane). This year’s event honors “Modern Warriors” — those who served post Vietnam. All are invited to attend.

“As a country, we owe it to these selfless men and women to support and honor them, recognizing the bravery and dedication that comes with choosing to serve in the armed forces,” said Fair Director Susi Lafaele. “Each year we set aside a spot in the Washington County Fair to acknowledge and recognize their service and sacrifice. We invite all military veterans who have served since 1975 to attend, including active-duty military members as well as their family members and citizens who want to show their appreciation.

This is the fifth consecutive year the Fair has hosted such an event, beginning in 2020 with our remaining World War II veterans.

Lt. Col. Coy Bryant, who retired in 2016 following more than 27 years of active duty will be the keynote speaker. Bryant served all over the globe during his career, including as Chief Executive Officer for the Homeland Response Force, and was Chief of Staff for 566 personnel in support of NATO Kosovo Forces.

Sponsored in part by the Daughters of the American Revolution Color Country Chapter, other participants in the event include: Washington County Commissioner Victor Iverson, who will read a proclamation; Ed Tracey President and CEO of the Washington Area Chamber of Commerce, who will be the master of ceremonies and perform a musical number; David Cordero, Chairman of the Veterans Coalition of Southern Utah, who will deliver a speech highlighting the military’s all-volunteer force.

Inside the Grafton building, there will be a display honoring those who have served in our military. All veterans planning to attend are urged to sign up here, so they can receive a proclamation.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

April 2024 Monthly Meeting

This coming Saturday the Detachment will hold its April meeting.  There is a full schedule: Marine Sakston Tesch, who is a Junior at Utah Tech University, will be presented with a $1000 scholarship, courtesy of Detachment 1270.  

Next, our guest speaker Tracy Williams from OsteoStrong will talk to us about skeletal strength and healthy bone aging, a topic near and dear to all of us! Mobility is dependent on healthy bones, strong muscles, high tendon integrity, ligaments and cartilage. Tracy, owner of OsteoStrong St. George, will share how the body's natural ability can be triggered when we build and maintain a robust skeletal system.  Tracey's clinic is set up to help. This subject is equally important to men and women as we age, so bring your spouse to this presentation!

We will also be discussing the annual detachment picnic on May 4 starting at noon, at Mathis Park.  This is the same park we've held it the last two years.  What we need to settle at this meeting is what to grill, side dishes, and desserts.  We also need to get an idea of how many are coming to the picnic.

April is also officer nomination month so if you are interested in nominating or being nominated for an officer staff position be sure to attend this meeting.  The four elected positions are Commandant, Senior and Junior Commandants, and Judge Advocate. 


Doors open at 0815 for meet and greet and the meeting will start at 0900.

See you there - Semper Fi