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Submarine Sailors work with Rickover Academy Cadets
Members of the Tinley Park VFW Post 2791, in conjunction with a group of submariners work with the Rickover Academy
Members of the Tinley Park VFW Post 2791, in conjunction with a group of submariners work with the Rickover Academy in the Voice of Democracy a program to instill in
today's youth the importance of preserving the democracy we enjoy. Shown here
are the cadets presenting colors at the VFW Post.
The submarine group, the Navy's elite fighting group meet at 13:00, the first Saturday of the month, at the VFW on Oak Park Ave. The group is involved in community service with a
strong leaning toward veteran activities. They include visiting veterans at
local Veteran's Hospitals and volunteering at The Abraham Lincoln Veteran's
Cemetery. They assist in tours of the German submarine, U-505 at the Museum of
Science and Industry. The group has a active social program. Anyone who is
qualified in submarines or just has an avid interest in submarines is invited to
join us There is a free lunch for first time submariner guests. Those interested
can call Don at 708 479-5150 or DJSCHLEGS@aol.com
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