In 2004, SSG Alejandro, a soldier with the Army's First Cavalry Division stationed in Baghdad, Iraq, requested donations of traditional archery equipment for his unit.  The MLA answered the call, spearheaded by MLA President John Vasos, and was proud to assist SSG Alejandro with his efforts in the creation of the Camp Cuervo Archery Club.  The MLA, with generous donations from countless individuals, businesses, and other organizations, sent bows, arrows, targets, and assorted archery tackle to Camp Cuervo for the troops stationed there to enjoy.  SSG Alejandro's unit is now back home, but the spirit of the Camp Cuervo Archery Club lives on.

John Vasos is in contact with troops from other units on a daily basis, and it has become his personal mission to promote traditional archery at military locations in Iraq and Afghanistan.  He has also spent a lot of time getting other Michigan sportsmen's organizations involved with supporting these units.  With the close assistance of Jon Stewart, Pat Brown and Ken Scollick, John continues to collect and ship traditional archery equipment donations to units in need.

If any of you have bows, arrows, or other traditional archery tackle you would like to donate to help the men and women of our armed services pass their off-duty time, please help.  Contact John Vasos at: jdvasos@yahoo.com or Ken Scollick at: Kens48@comcast.net for information on where, and how to ship packages.