OHIO VETERANS UNITED ENDORSES - FRED DAILEY FOR US CONGRESS
April 20, 2010
MOUNT VERNON, OH – April, 2010 – Ohio Veterans United today announced the endorsement of Fred Dailey for U. S. Congress 18th Congressional District of Ohio. The announcement was made by Col. Thomas Moe, honorary chair and founding member of Ohio Veterans United. “Following a thorough review of the candidates’ backgrounds, experiences, and positions on issues, especially concerning Veteran’s issues, we believe that Fred Dailey shares our core values, including being a staunch and effective supporter of veterans,” says Moe.
"Dailey, from Mount Vernon, Ohio, honorably served America as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. As a combat veteran, Fred is committed to work to protect veterans and to ensure they receive the benefits and services they have earned and deserve. He will be a true advocate and will ensure that veterans' services are a top priority for him and his office,” said Moe.
After returning from Vietnam, Dailey earned a bachelor degree from Anderson College where he served as captain of the wrestling team and president of the senior class. He received a master’s degree from Ball State University. In addition, Dailey’s experience as a family farmer and serving as executive secretary of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association led to his appointment as director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. When terrorists decided to target commercial airline flights, he was chosen by the United States Treasury to serve as one of the first federal Air Marshals.
Making the announcement was Col. Moe, a retired United States Air Force pilot who fought in Vietnam and spent five years in captivity as a POW. Some of that time was spent at the Hanoi Hilton, where Col. Moe got to know U.S. Senator John McCain. In 2008, Col. Moe campaigned for Sen. McCain during his run for U.S. President.
“Our mission is to educate citizens on the need to maintain a strong military and to help elect qualified veterans and like-minded non-veterans to office,” says Harry Prestanski, executive director and founding member of Ohio Veterans United. “We are strong advocates of legislation that fully supports our troops, military families and Veterans and we work to ensure that every military absentee ballot is counted in every election.”
Ohio Veterans United is a voluntary unincorporated, non-profit organization, which is registered as a Political Action Committee with the state of Ohio Election Law Enforcement Commission. It is operated as a federal non-connected, multi-candidate political committee, as defined by the publication "Campaign Guide for Non-connected Committees" of the Federal Election Commission.
For more information go to http://www.ohioveteransunited.org or contact: Ohio Veterans United, 6896 Windwood Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241 or call 513-207-5101.
MOUNT VERNON, OH – April, 2010 – Ohio Veterans United today announced the endorsement of Fred Dailey for U. S. Congress 18th Congressional District of Ohio. The announcement was made by Col. Thomas Moe, honorary chair and founding member of Ohio Veterans United. “Following a thorough review of the candidates’ backgrounds, experiences, and positions on issues, especially concerning Veteran’s issues, we believe that Fred Dailey shares our core values, including being a staunch and effective supporter of veterans,” says Moe. "Dailey, from Mount Vernon, Ohio, honorably served America as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. As a combat veteran, Fred is committed to work to protect veterans and to ensure they receive the benefits and services they have earned and deserve. He will be a true advocate and will ensure that veterans' services are a top priority for him and his office,” said Moe.
After returning from Vietnam, Dailey earned a bachelor degree from Anderson College where he served as captain of the wrestling team and president of the senior class. He received a master’s degree from Ball State University. In addition, Dailey’s experience as a family farmer and serving as executive secretary of the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association led to his appointment as director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture. When terrorists decided to target commercial airline flights, he was chosen by the United States Treasury to serve as one of the first federal Air Marshals.
Making the announcement was Col. Moe, a retired United States Air Force pilot who fought in Vietnam and spent five years in captivity as a POW. Some of that time was spent at the Hanoi Hilton, where Col. Moe got to know U.S. Senator John McCain. In 2008, Col. Moe campaigned for Sen. McCain during his run for U.S. President.
“Our mission is to educate citizens on the need to maintain a strong military and to help elect qualified veterans and like-minded non-veterans to office,” says Harry Prestanski, executive director and founding member of Ohio Veterans United. “We are strong advocates of legislation that fully supports our troops, military families and Veterans and we work to ensure that every military absentee ballot is counted in every election.”
Ohio Veterans United is a voluntary unincorporated, non-profit organization, which is registered as a Political Action Committee with the state of Ohio Election Law Enforcement Commission. It is operated as a federal non-connected, multi-candidate political committee, as defined by the publication "Campaign Guide for Non-connected Committees" of the Federal Election Commission.
For more information go to http://www.ohioveteransunited.org or contact: Ohio Veterans United, 6896 Windwood Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241 or call 513-207-5101.
