ANSO - Association of Naval Services Officers
A 501c3 nonprofit supporting Latinos/Hispanics of all ranks in the U.S. Sea Services!
Greetings all,
We are aware that some people are having problems registering and renewing membership. We are currently working to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience!
very respectfully,
Blanca Rosas, CDR, USCG
La Presidenta de ANSO
AHORA ES, ANSO!!!
Sunday, 4 August 2019, marks the Coast Guard’s 229th birthday.
Reference – https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/bulletins/255be28
Retired Navy Commander and WWII veteran Curtis McGaha turns 100 years old today (August 3rd).
Curtis D. McGaha was born in Roosevelt County, New Mexico on August 3, 1919. He graduated from Portales High School in 1938, then attended Eastern New Mexico University and New Mexico State University before entering the Navy in 1941.
Curtis was a flight instructor until 1943 when he joined a Pacific Fleet Fighter Squadron, flying F4F Wildcats from the Escort Carrier USS White Plains. He flew over 50 combat missions in the battles of Saipan, Tinian, Palau, Leyte, and the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Air Medals, two Presidential Unit Citations and numerous campaign and service medals.
Curtis served in the Navy for 28 years, retiring as a Commander. He then worked as an Employment Officer with the Colorado Division of Employment and retired from there after ten years.
Curtis lived in Colorado Spring from 1963 to 2012, where he is a life member of Centennial Sertoma Club and was recognized as Sertoman of the Year in 1982, 84, 90, and 92. As a Sertoma volunteer, he constructed over 300 wheelchair ramps and over 100 other handy man projects for the disabled.
He currently lives in Fort Collins, Colorado.
For more information, contact Gale McGaha Miller at galemcgahamiller@msn.com
Curtis McGaha, circa 1942
Curtis McGaha and daughter Gale McGaha Miller, 2019
Celebrate American Independence Day!
Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who died in the line of duty serving our Country! This is a day of national awareness and reverence. Join us in observing the National Moment of Remembrance, pausing for one minute at 3:00 p.m. (local time) on Memorial Day, to remember and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many to provide freedom for all.
Thank you for your service!
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Saludos, ANSO Familia!
Looking for leadership opportunities? We are looking for a few good men and women to lead from the front and fill vacancies within the National Board of Directors (BOD) and Chapters. If you are interested in any of the following positions, please send me an e-mail.
Positions within the BOD
Chapters
I will gladly answer any questions about these openings.
very respectfully,
Blanca Rosas, CDR, USCG
La Presidenta de ANSO
anso.president@gmail.com
AHORA ES, ANSO!
