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Matthew

Ancil W. Jones — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:02:49 +0000

Matthew 6:34
34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. Bible http://j.mp/tW35w1

Spa For Sale

Ancil W. Jones — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:09:06 +0000

$200.00. Spa /Hot Tub for sale. Does not turn on but is in very good condition.

252.349.0006
DvlDoc@gmail.com

Havelock

USNS CESAR CHAVEZ – Naming Navy Ships Sparks Controversy

Ancil W. Jones — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:08:39 +0000

The Senate has asked the Navy to explain how and why it selects the names of new ships. A provision inserted into the 2010 National Defense Authorization Act calls for a review of the ship-naming process. Ship names are chosen by the secretary of the Navy.

Sen Roy Blunt (R-Mo) introduced the provision in the Senate. Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif) is leading the charge in the House. Both legislators believe ships should be named after genuine sea service heroes, if a person is selected.

Several recent selectees prompted the move, especially the naming of a dry cargo ship after Cesar Chavez, co-founder of the United Farms Workers union. Chavez served for two years in the peacetime Navy (1946 – 48), describing them as “the worst two years of my life.”

Hunter feels designating such selectees is “more about making a political statement than upholding the Navy’s history.” He has recommended that the Navy name the next ship after Marine Sgt Rafael Peralta, KIA in Iraq and nominated for the Medal of Honor.

Information provided by ‘Now Hear This’, VFW Magazine, February 2012

Ancil Jones
HMC(AW/FMF/IDC), USN(ret)
Sr. Vice Commander/Service Officer
DAV Ch 26 Havelock
Chaplain
VFW Post 7315 Havelock
dvldoc@gmail.com
252.349.0006
DAV membership is not required for Service Officer assistance.

Stolen Valor Acvt – Supreme Court to Hear VFW Case

Ancil W. Jones — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:22:29 +0000

A VFW-led effort to protect the sanctity of military medals will be heard in the U.S. Supreme Court this spring. VFW and 24 other organizations want the nation;’s highest court to uphold the Stolen Valor Act – A 2006 law that makes it a crime to falsely claim receipt of a medal for valor.

Two federal courts – the Ninth Circuit Cort of Appeals in San Francisco and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Denver – each ruled in seperate cawes over the last two years that the Stolen Valor Act is unconstitutional. The courts stated that the First Amendment’s free speach protection applies even to lies.

VFW and the other organizations believe those who falsely claim to have earned the Medal of Honor and other prestigious decorations “are taking advantage pof the goodwill associated with those awards,” according to a frief filed in the cawe.

“Lies about military honors take advantage of the public’s trust,” the brief noted. “They alow con men to benefit in innumerable tangible and intangible ways from the virtually inexhaustible reservoir of goodwill, admiratino and honor that military heroes have earned over the past 235 years.”

Since the Stolen Valor Act was enacted in December 2006, an estimated 60 phony veterans have been convicted.

Information provided by ‘Stolen Valor’, VFW Magazine, February 2012

Timothy

Ancil W. Jones — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:09:34 +0000

2 Timothy 1:7 ()
7 For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. #Bible http://j.mp/rNAfr8

Christian Comedian Dr. Dennis Swanberg at The Morehead Center

Ancil W. Jones — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:58:25 +0000

The Morehead Center, 1311 Arendell St, Morehead City is pleased to present Christian comedian DR DENNIS SWANBERG in “AN EVENING WITH THE SWAN” on February 18 at 8pm. Share a delightful evening of delightful entertainment with this nationally acclaimed Christian humorist. www.dennisswanberg.com Tickets are $25 each. Group discounts are available for 20 or more. For tickets or information call the theater at 252-726-1501 or Barbara Johnson at 252-241-1152. www.themoreheadcenter.com The Morehead Center is located on the corner of 14th and Arendell St in downtown Morehead City. We have off-street free parking, a snack bar and are handicap accessible. Our mission is to provide the best live family friendly entertainment at a reasonable price. If you have visited with us for other shows we welcome you back and encourage you to bring your church family and friends. If you have not visited us or would like more information about the theater or Dr. Swanberg’s show please call or email Barbara Johnson anytime. The Morehead Center looks forward to having you and your church members join us for a most enjoyable evening of Christian fellowship with Dr. Swanberg.

God Bless.

Holly Springs FWB Church

Ancil Jones
HMC(AW/FMF/IDC), USN(ret)
Sr. Vice Commander/Service Officer
DAV Ch 26 Havelock
Chaplain
VFW Post 7315 Havelock
dvldoc@gmail.com
252.349.0006

DAV membership is not required for Service Officer assistance.

Veterans Need Employment, Jobvite’s Apps For Heroes Helps Them Find It

Ancil W. Jones — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:13:06 +0000

When military veterans complete their service, they shouldn’t have to struggle to find jobs. That’s why Jobvite and The White House’s Joining Forces initiative are teaming up to release “Apps For Heroes”. The new feature set allows Jobvite’s recruiting platform clients to check a box and flag the job openings they post to be automatically included in Veterans Job Bank. Clients can also easily add a Veterans Affairs Blue Button to their job application submission forms to allow vets to upload their military service history.

Apps For Heroes was unveiled on January 18, 2012 at a San Francisco event promoting First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s Joining Forces initiative to support veterans. Held at the Code For America office, Biden and US CTO Aneesh Chopra will be on hand to discuss how technology can help reduce unemployment, especially for those who’ve served their country.

Jobvite will now give its clients the option to include Apps For Heroes features on their job openings. If they check the box indicating an opportunity is targeted towards veterans, metadata will be added to the job listing so it can be scraped and syndicated on the Veterans Job Bank. Employers are incentivized to participate in Apps For Heroes, as they can receive up to $9,600 per veteran hired thanks to the Returning Heroes and Wounded Warriors Tax Credits.

Information provided by TechCrunch by Josh Constine, January 18, 2012

Ancil Jones
HMC(AW/FMF/IDC), USN(ret)
Sr. Vice Commander/Service Officer
DAV Ch 26 Havelock

Chaplain
VFW Post 7315 Havelock

dvldoc@gmail.com
252.349.0006

DAV membership is not required for Service Officer assistance.

Build My Church Sunday

Ancil W. Jones — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:06:44 +0000

Sunday, January 29, 2012 has been declared by the Harvest Connection Disaster Relief Ministry of Original Free Will Baptists as “Build My Church Sunday.” This has been declared due to the destruction of three of our churches during Hurricane Irene. Because of the loss of these churches, we are asking each Original Free Will Baptist Church to help these congregations as they strive to replace their worship facilities. The destroyed Churches are: Belhaven OFWB Church, Dublin Grove OWFB Church and Warden’ Grove OFWB Church. Next Sunday we will take up a love offering.

You may also choose to donate securely online via PayPal by clicking the donate button below. You may donate to Holly Springs FWB as well. Simply specify what you would like the donation used for, ie; Build My Church, Holly Springs FWB Facilities Fund, Upward Youth Sports, Missionary Fund, general offering, tithe, etc.

Spa For Sale

Ancil W. Jones — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:02:14 +0000

Spa for sale. Needs work but in very sound structurally.
$200.00 call me and take a look. Great deal for do – it – yourselfer

252-349-0006 or dvldoc @gmail.com

Thank you and God bless

Ancil Jones

Hiring Veterans is Good Business

Ancil W. Jones — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:19:37 +0000

As many as one in eight post 9/11 veterans cannot find a job. This is significantly higher than the national unemployment rate that has hovered around nine percent. Historically, veterans, and especially disabled veterans, have fared worse than the non-veteran population in the job market, even during good economic times.

Many employers don’t realize that these men and women bring a unique set of skills that would benefit their companies and help them grow and become more competitive. Veterans are creative problem solvers and expert team-builders, and we have excellent work ethics, attributes any business enterprise would want on board.

Monster.com’s quarterly survey of employers, Veteran Talent Index, found that those companies who hired veterans are very satisfied with their experience. In fact, 69 percent of employers who responded to the survey reported that veteran workers perform their jobs “much better” than non-veterans. The survey also indicated that 65 percent of veterans would relocate for the right job, while fewer than half of all job seekers were willing to relocate.

Employers must understand that the men and women who have served and sacrificed to keep our nation safe and strong aren’t asking for any kind of special consideration. All we ask is for a chance to prove our worth and succeed, just like anyone else. So, it will be well worthwile for companies to take advantage of this well trained, highly skilled and motivated talent pool. Hiring veterans is the right thing to do.

Information provided by DAV magazine, January-February 2010, DAV National Adjutant, Arthur Willson