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Commandant Maj. General Randal D. Fullhart

December 1, 2022

Commandant Maj. General Randal D. Fullhart

Virginia Tech-Corps of Cadets

Dear General Fullhart,

It gives me great pride to inform you of an act of extreme kindness and empathy expressed by members of the cadets in the form of a fundraising event held, on campus, with the objective of providing a Christmas Holiday Turkey for every “at risk and often overlooked” veteran enrolled in the Vittles for Vets food assistance program.

Spearheaded by cadet Samuel Swift, “OSCAR” Co, 4th Battalion, with the assistance of several of his mates, after obtaining all required

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Eastern Divide Brewing Co. held a VETERANS DAY fundraiser

Eastern Divide Brewing Co. held a VETERANS DAY fundraiser for Vittles for Vets on November 29, 2022, providing for our less fortunate veterans, raised $2000.00, enabling us to continue our mission of providing nutritious food choices to our at-risk veterans.

This is their second year holding this event honoring our veterans.  Eastern Divide also invited us to install a “Vittles Littles Christmas Angel Tree” to raise funds to provide a memorable and happy Christmas to the young ones of the veterans enrolled in our Vittles program through the gifts of toys,

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Compassion Church – Radford

On behalf of Vittles for Vets, Bill and the many veterans we serve, a heartfelt THANK YOU to Compassion Church – Radford for your most generous gift. Your donation is a Godsend for our program as we continue our mission of caring for our at-risk veteran community. You certainly “live up” to the name chosen for your church.

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​Vittles for Vets held a motorcycle fund raising event

Vittles for Vets held a motorcycle fund raising event on Saturday, October 8, 2022, raising funds for the underprivileged children of our impoverished veterans enrolled in the Vittles program.  Although the day was sunny it was a bit chilly.  Alas the cold weather did not deter these wonderful bikers from coming out in support of our veteran’s children raising $1250.00 to insure them an unforgettable Christmas.

A large debt of gratitude is due Alex Barker for putting this great event together.  A great job from a man who has done much

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VfV-Hot Rod Calendar August: Jimmy Sims

The month of August featured Vietnam Veteran Jimmy Sims with his 1970 Chevelle SS with a 396 Big Block and Turbo 400 transmission. The month of August was sponsored by Old Town Printing who also printed our calendars this year.

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VfV-Hot Rod Calendar July:Larry Humphrey

The featured Veteran for the month of July is Larry Humphrey with his ’64 Mercury Comet Caliente. Larry is a Navy Veteran and served in Vietnam Veteran. This month’s calendar is sponsored by Paul Kuzma’s Grand Ole Garage. If you’d like to donate money to help feed Veterans in need in our area, text “feedavet” to 44321 today!

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VfV-Vets N Rods Calendar:May

Navy Veteran, Pat Patrick is the featured Veteran for the month of May in the VfV Hot Rod Calendar. He has a 1941 Ford F100 he calls “Spuds”. Spuds has a built 351 Cleveland with a 5 speed. Pat served from 1966-70 as an E-4. Coldwell Banker Realtors Bill Linkenhoker and Rob Jones are this month’s sponsors.

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VfV-Hot Rod Calendar April:Butch Buford

Vietnam Veteran, Butch Buford is the featured Veteran in the VfV Hot Rod Calendar for April. He has a 1939 Ford Convertible Coupe with a 351 Windsor and Tremec 5 speed transmission. Butch served in the Army (E5) from 1962-65 . Joel Humphreys with NextHome New River Valley is this month’s sponsor.

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