http://columbusbase.com/ ColumbusBase en-us Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:41:36 GMT 1440 CPG-Nuke Dragonfly ColumbusBase News http://backend.userland.com/rss http://columbusbase.com/images/logo.gif http://columbusbase.com/ http://columbusbase.com/News/article/sid=63.html It's with a truly heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of our shipmate and World War II Submarine Veteran Dick Estell, who embarked on Eternal Patrol Thursday 25 February 2010. Sailor, Rest Your Oar. Visitation: Saturday March 13, 2010 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Northwest United Methodist Church, 5200 Riverside Drive, Columbus 43221 Service: Saturday March 13, 2010 at 2:00 PM, Northwest United Methodist Church, 5200 Riverside Drive, Columbus 43221. Click "Read More" to view full obituary Richard Edward Estell April 25, 1923 - February 25, 2010 Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:41:36 GMT http://columbusbase.com/News/article/sid=62.html Photos from the February meeting held at the AmVets Post 89, 3535 Westerville Rd Map in Columbus are posted in the Photo Gallery. You can view these either by clicking the thumb-nail photo at left or by selecting Photo Gallery in the menu. Bobbi and Bill Richards, Directors of Honor Flight Columbus, gave a presentation on Honor Flight and volunteer opportunities for Columbus Base members to provide support. Full information is available on the Honor Flight Website or by phone 614-284-4987. The Columbusbase will be conducting a silent auction (must be present to bid) following the upcoming Tolling-of-the-Bells ceremeony. you can view photos of a few of the items by clicking the thumb-nail photo at the right. Check back often as items are being added frequently. Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:31:50 GMT http://columbusbase.com/News/article/sid=60.html Special Blood Drive For Our Troops, Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) Saturday, January 23rd 0900 to 1400 at The U.S. Army Reserve Center, 165 N. Yearling Rd. Whitehall, Ohio 43213 (side entrance). The Global War on Terror continues. With escalated enemy operations in Afghanistan, there is an ongoing critical need for blood to support our Armed Forces. Blood collected will be in-theatre in 3-4 days Click graphic to view full details and map. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:51:51 GMT http://columbusbase.com/News/article/sid=59.html Photos from the January meeting / Officer Swearing in held at the AmVets Post 89, 3535 Westerville Rd Map in Columbus are posted in the Photo Gallery. Sun, 10 Jan 2010 16:48:40 GMT http://columbusbase.com/News/article/sid=58.html Photos from the 28 November Festival of Lights parade and the 5 December Christmas party dinner/meeting can be viewed either by clicking the thumbnails in this article or by clicking Photo Gallery in the main menu at the left side of page. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:32:36 GMT http://columbusbase.com/News/article/sid=57.html It has again been a busy month for the Columbus base members - Final highway clean-up on 31 Oct, Columbus Veterans Day parade on Nov 6, Monthly meeting on Nov 7, and the upcoming Gahanna Festival of Lights parade on Nov 28. Members participating in the Veterans parade were Bill Anderson, Dave Creekmore, Cliff Dodson, Brian Farnsworth, Jim Koogler, Marv Pastor, Joe Testa, Jim Tolson. Pictures from these events can be viewed either by clicking the thumbnails in this article or by clicking Photo Gallery in the main menu at the left side of page. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:23:32 GMT http://columbusbase.com/News/article/sid=56.html Special Blood Drive For Our Troops, Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) Sunday, November 15th 0900 to 1400 at The U.S. Army Reserve Center, 165 N. Yearling Rd. Whitehall, Ohio 43213 (side entrance). The Global War on Terror continues. With escalated enemy operations in Afghanistan, there is an ongoing critical need for blood to support our Armed Forces. Blood collected will be in-theatre in 3-4 days Click graphic to view full details and map. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:11 GMT http://columbusbase.com/News/article/sid=55.html Attention shipmates: Due to the forecast for rain on Saturday morning, Base Commander Joe Testa has cancelled the scheduled highway clean-up. We've re-scheduled it to next Saturday 10/31. We obviously apologize for any inconvenience. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:23:26 GMT http://columbusbase.com/News/article/sid=54.html Photos from the October meeting held at the AmVets Post 89, 3535 Westerville Rd Map in Columbus are posted in the Photo Gallery. Also a reminder that the 4th and final trip this year out to I-270 to perform our Adopt-A-Highway duties, is scheduled for Saturday 24 October. We will meet at the Don Gentile American Legion Post 532, 1571 Demorest Road, Columbus, OH 4322 Map at 0900, then proceed over to miles 1 – 3. If we have a good turnout, we can complete our work in 2 hours. We will then have our October Officer Meeting afterwards, and all are invited to attend. So put this down on your calendar, and come out and join us. It is a flat walk, we have devices to reduce the wear and tear on your back, and you get to give back to the community. Rain date will be the following Saturday, 31 October. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:55:28 GMT http://columbusbase.com/News/article/sid=53.html Photos from the September meeting held at the AmVets Post 89, 3535 Westerville Rd in Columbus are posted in the Photo Gallery. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 16:38:37 GMT