By Moneth G. Deposa
Variety News Staff

A VETERANS group whose members saw action here during World War II has invited the CNMI government to join their annual reunion in Cincinnati next month.
Lt. Gov. Timothy P. Villagomez, on behalf of the government, has accepted the invitation to be the featured speaker of the 73rd Bomb Wing Association during its banquet on May 4.
According to the group’s newsletter Saipan Superfort, “the opportunity to learn more about Saipan and revisit some of our experiences will be very meaningful to all of us.”
In a statement, Villagomez said: “We are humbled that these veterans would think to honor the CNMI with this invitation, when we owe them a tremendous debt of gratitude for their service.”
He said he hopes to convey the islands’ gratitude and to generate more interest among veterans and family members to visit the CNMI.
Villagomez will honor each of the 73rd Bomb Wing veterans who served on Saipan during the war with medallions minted by the CNMI and donated by VFW Post 3457.
“This conveys the CNMI’s appreciation more eloquently than words,” the Saipan Superfort stated. “We proudly accept and will wear them with pride.”