Bozho (Hello),

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation Veterans Organization has hit the ground running with more activities and events scheduled for this year with our Color Guard. We have had more requests for folding and retirement ceremonies with the U.S. Flag demonstrations. Any organization or function requiring our services can contact Daniel Castaneda at 209-207-2317. Daniel is our vice commander, Color Guard and Honor Guard contact person.

With this report, I am introducing a new addition to my monthly reports. I have been contacted by a CPN veteran who is interested in being active in the organization but lives in North Carolina, which is too distant to participate physically. So, I suggested she could report about veteran activities in her area that may be of interest to our veterans who would enjoy reading about what is being done with and for veterans in other locations. It could be a way of linking our brother and sister CPN veterans internationally. She can send her report to me, and I will include it in my monthly reports. Other CPN veterans may have information from their area that they would like to share.

Master Sargeant (E-8) Beverly McCoy of the Bergeron Family served in the U.S. Army from November 1995 to February 2025. She attended basic at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina, and advanced individual training at Ft. Lee, Virginia, and Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, as a fuel operations specialist. Her rst duty assignment was with 2/B/214Avn Reg at Ft. Lewis, Washington, where she did a humanitarian tour in Honduras. After her three-year hitch ended, she joined the North Carolina National Guard. Upon completing an Automated Logistics Specialist School, she participated in various state active-duty missions for snowstorms and hurricanes. After transitioning to the Active Guard Reserves, she was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, attended various schools, and earned a B.S. degree in sports and health science from American Military University. She ended her career with the rank of master sergeant (E-8) and numerous awards:

  • Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award)
  • Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award)
  • Joint Service Achievement Medal
  • Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award)
  • Army Good Conduct Medal (7th Award)
  • National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star
  • Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Humanitarian Service Medal
  • Non-Commission Ofcer Professional Development Ribbon (4th Award)
  • Army Service Ribbon
  • Overseas Service Ribbon (2nd Award)

Remember, the Citizen Potawatomi Veterans Organization meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. (or as soon as you can get there) in the North Reunion Hall at the CPN Powwow Grounds. This month’s meeting will be on Tuesday, March 25. We will have pizza, socializing and a fun time. Remember, you don’t have to be a member of the organization to attend our meetings, and you can bring your family. Hope to see you there.

Daryl Talbot, Commander
405-275-1054

Daniel Castaneda, Vice Commander/Event Contact
209-207-2317