VCA History Book soon to be released

24 February, 2013 by 3 Comments

“History of the Veteran Corps of Artillery constituting the Military Society of the War of 1812” by Captain Kelly Loyd Stewart and Brigadier General John Lawrence Beglan, Jr.

The book is approximately 800 pages profusely illustrated with photographs, drawings and paintings. The hardcover will be cloth bound in field artillery red and gold embossed with the Corps and Society emblems. The book contains a history of the Corps and Society from 1790/1826 to present and biographies of everyone who was ever a member of each organization from its beginning through November 2012.

The standard copy will be $95.00 (postage included). This edition can be enhanced with a special dedication page at the front for an additional $30.00 (tax deductible contribution to the Society).

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Old Guard Ball Invitation

14 January, 2013 by Leave a comment

Here is an invitation to the Old Guard Ball coming up.  Click for more information.

Old Guard Ball

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Centennial Legion of Historic Military Commands

10 September, 2012 by Leave a comment

Here is some detailed information on the 77th annual meeting of the Centennial Legion. Please review and follow instructions if you plan to attend. Also, as mentioned in the invitation, the new Centennial Legion leadership will include some of our very own, including LTC. Whalen and COL Cohen.

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Filed under History, Military News, Militia, New York, VCA

VCASNY fires in support of 353rd Civil Affairs Command General Officer Change of Command

25 June, 2012 by Leave a comment

The VCA made history yesterday 24 June, as they fired inside Battery Weed, Fort Wadsworth, New York yesterday in support of the 353rd Civil Affairs Command. In appreciation for the VCASNY support, BG Van Roosen presented the VCASNY battery personnel with his challenge coin (pictured)

The 353rd Civil Affairs Command conducted a General officer change of Command at Battery Weed, located at Ft.
Wadsworth , Staten Island on Sunday June 24th at 1000hrs.

The Veteran Corps of Artillery fired eleven blank rounds from three 75mm Pack Howitzers, in support of the Change of Command.

BG Van Roosen relinquished command over to BG Ammerman and the ceremony was presided by the USACAPOC CG , MG Jacobs.

Both military personnel and civilians approached the VCA to offer many words of thanks for our support, and to pose for photos, including the General officers. One spectator (currently US Army :) even said that the VCASNY salute reminded him of his Marine Corps days :)

Photos to be posted at the VCASNY flickr site soon.

Filed under History, Military News, Militia, New York, Press Release, VCA

Fleet Week 2012

2 April, 2012 by Leave a comment

Fleet WeekThe VCASNY has been tasked with providing cannon crews to USAG Fort Hamilton for the annual “Salute to the Ships” ceremony on the Bluff signaling the start of New York City’s Fleet Week. We will be rendering appropriate Military salutes to passing Naval vessels.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Fleet Week; when New York celebrates the sea services. Several Ships will sail up the Hudson River to their mooring at the Manhattan and Staten Island Stapleton Piers.  Fort Hamilton Military Community will host the annual Salute to the Ships ceremony on the Bluff by rendering appropriate Military salutes to passing Naval vessels.

The  symbolic event will highlight the traditions of our Armed Forces to Fort Hamilton’s Military Community.This year also marks the beginning of the  bicentennial of the War of 1812.  More detail to be published later.

Filed under Artillery, History, Military News, Militia, New York, Press Release, VCA, Veteran

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