WHAT WE DO
1010 Wins-FM News Radio 4/6/25
Air Time with Bob Schlageter of Band of Veterans & Friends
On March 29, 2025, BOV & Friends performed at the 50th Celebration Marking the End of the Vietnam War. On this date members of our board presented a check to Rena of “Cooking For Long Island Veterans”, in the amount of $1,000.00. This organization mission is to ensure that homebound veterans with mobility or health limitations receive healthy meals and groceries to their home.
JVC Broadcasting Long Island News Radio 103.9 & 96.1-FM 3/11/25
Back to Business Networking Event. Interview with Fred Caravousanos of Band of Veterans & Friends
Come see “Band of Veterans and Friends” perform at the Salute to Heros event at Malcahy’s of Wantaugh. Musical sets by Americas Vets.
Pre-sale Donation Tickets are $80, which gets you Open bar and Buffet.
On 09/19/24 Band of Veterans AND Friends participates and donates in the Long Island Amputee Golf Classic
On 8/29/24 at the Oconee diner of Islip, Robert Schlagater speaks at the Weekly Islip Rotary Club meeting. The topic of discussion was how the "Band of Veterans & Friends" supports Veterans through the healing power of music, guitar, singing and performing.
We offer free guitar lessons to veterans. After 5 lessons each student will receive a free guitar. Below is our first veteran to receive his free guitar. Adam Jankowski, USAF and USAR 1960-1988.