Lincoln Land Chapter
Military Officers Association of America

Sunday, August 30, 2026

 

August 30, 2026 will be Veterans Day and Gold Star Families Day at the DuQuoin State Fair​.

This annual event offered  programs, music, and a resource fair..

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Events during the day:

• Benefits Expo

• Live Entertainment

• Free Veterans Lunch (open to veterans, immediate family, and Gold Star families)

• Official Veterans Day Program​

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Info to go with the pictures

Sunday 30 August was Veterans Day at the Du Quoin State Fair.

MOAA booth:

Council President Bob Tyler, Col USMC (Ret)

Council Treasurer Bob Norman, Col USAF (Ret)

Council Legislation Richard Smith, Col USAF (Ret)

Council Secretary Jim Forman, Lt Col USAF (Ret)

Guest Speaker was Anthony Vaughn, IDVA Assistant Director

Presentation of a yellow rose to Gold Star Families

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irst picture is council members

Second picture is Bob and Crystal Womack IDVA Senior Program Manager

Second picture is Anthony Vaughn IDVA Assistant Director Guest Speaker for the event

Fourth picture is the display

Fifth and Sixth pictures are before and during lunch

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For the Chapter:

First picture is Hugh and the MOH plaques

Second picture is Bob and Crystal Womack IDVA Senior Program Manager

Third picture is Anthony Vaughn IDVA Assistant Director Guest Speaker for the event

Fourth picture is the display