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Inducting a new member was the highlight of events during the All-American Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid West Mifflin’s monthly meeting on June 29 at the Thompson Run Athletic Association.

Joseph Decaria (second from left) accepted in the VFW

Joseph Decaria, who served in the United States Navy both on active duty and in the reserves for 37 years, was sworn in as a new member while his son, Daniel, looked on.

“We are fortunate here in West Mifflin to have veterans who are eager to serve their community after their military obligations are completed,” said Bradich. “Our success and commitment is measured with each dedicated member who is willing to volunteer their time, and live the VFW’s motto of honoring the dead by helping the living.”

Decaria’s lengthy service record included tours to support military operations in Lebanon, Grenada and the Persian Gulf. Accompanying Decaria at the meeting was his son and 2017 West Mifflin Area High School graduate Daniel, who recently enlisted in the United States Army as an infantryman. A former West Mifflin Air Force JROTC cadet, the younger Decaria will be attending basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, within the next few weeks.

The elder Decaria was sponsored for post membership by World War II Marine veteran and life member Earl Birdy.

For more information about VFW Post 914 and its activities, visit the group’s website at: http://traa.weebly.com/vfw-post-914.html.

In the photo: All-American Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 914 Intrepid Commander Jake Bradich, left, stands with the unit’s newest member, Joseph Decaria, his son, Daniel Decaria, and World War II veteran and Post Trustee Earl Birdy. (Photo Credit: Michael P. Mauer).

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