Sign Up For Suicide Prevention Training
Dear American Legion Family members and friends, The American Legion saves lives and changes lives. You may have heard me say that during a visit to a post or department, during an interview with media or elsewhere. Nothing — absolutely nothing — is more important to The American Legion, or…
‘Civil War’: How Military Veterans Brought Real-Life Combat to the Big Screen
By Sarah Sicard You would be forgiven for thinking that “Civil War” was a movie about the bloodiest U.S. conflict dating back to the late 19th century. Instead, it’s a prescient look at a fictional, fractured, near-future America. Directed by Alex Garland (“Ex Machina”) and produced by independent entertainment company…
PBS’ ‘After Action’ Takes a Personal Look at the Lives of Veterans Forever Changed by Military Service
By Blake Stilwell Stacy Pearsall is one of the most decorated military combat photographers in history, a recipient of the Bronze Star, an Air Medal and an Air Force Commendation Medal with Valor. She’s also the recipient of a slew of civilian awards and accolades — including an honorary doctorate…
Post 304 Election of Officer for 2024-2025
Greetings from your 2024-25 Officer Nominations Committee (Chuck Polk, Chair & John Finch, Member). Yes, nominations for your Post 304 Officer slate are underway and will continue, both self-noms & noms from others, through to our next Membership Mtg, Thu, May 16th. Only “members in good standing’ are eligible to…
ALR PTSD Service Dog Poker Run A Huge Success
This past Saturday, the ALR held a poker run that raised over $5,100 toward the purchase and training of a PTSD service dog for a local recipient. With over 50 bikes and 55 registrants participating in the event, the ALR membership should be proud of putting together an event that…
Lou Conter, Last Survivor of USS Arizona from Pearl Harbor Attack, Dies at 102
By Blake Stilwell Of the U.S. Navy warships lost or damaged during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, the hardest hit was by far the USS Arizona, which was struck by four armor-piercing bombs. One of those bombs blew up the ship’s magazine, causing an explosion which sank the…
Sponsors For The 2024 Casino Night Receive Appreciation Certificates
As with any big event for our Post, we rely on sponsorships from the community to make everything work and raise the funds we need for our programs. Casino Night was no different, and we had a wide range of companies and individuals who stepped up to help out. Below…
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