 | AMVETS, It’s a pleasure once again to serve as your Department Commander. I look forward to working with Mary Mahoney, Ladies’ Auxiliary President, and Joe Forrest, Sons Commander, to assist our Veterans’ needs. The Officers in place are here to assist and advise you with any questions or concerns. My project this year will be Project Healing Waters. They guide veterans in need to healing through camaraderie, connectedness, and fly fishing. Project Healing Waters aids in the physical and emotional rehabilitation of active Military Personnel and Veterans with disabilities. (https://projecthealingwaters.org) With your help, we can make AMVETS one of the best organizations supporting our Veterans. Remember, the “AMVETS’ mission is to enhance and safeguard the entitlements for all American Veterans who have served honorably and to improve the quality of life for them, their families, and the communities where they live through leadership, advocacy, and services.” Again, I look forward to another successful year serving our veterans. |  Commander Bruce Rice |