Author: Adjutant Post68
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President Signs Veterans Legislation into Law:
President Biden signed into law three Veteran. The Dr. Kate Hendricks Thomas SERVICE Act will expand eligibility for VA mammography screenings to veterans who served in certain areas during specific time periods. The Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act will address provisions of mammograms and breast cancer treatment within VA. Lastly, Strengthening Oversight for Veterans Act… Read more
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How to HONOR the United States of American on Flag Day
How to HONOR the United States of America on flag day: § 8. Respect for flag No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institutional flags are to be dipped as a mark… Read more
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Flag Day – June 14th
Our traditions are proudly displayed when we rise for the national anthem before a sporting event, celebrate Independence Day and cheer for marchers at a Veterans Day parade. Read more
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78th Anniversary of D-Day
Slow Salute to those men and women that gave it all and lived through it….. Read more
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Veteran Suicide, A tragedy – Part 1 – Women Veterans
Veteran Suicide, A tragedy Part 1….. Women Veterans make up a growing segment of our Veteran community. Women Veterans have a significantly higher suicide risk than their non-Veteran civilian counterparts (adjusting for differences in age). Their risk for suicide is 2.4 times higher among female Veterans when compared with U.S. civilian adult females (Suicide Among… Read more
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Post 68 member pancake breakfast
Post 68 held a member appreciation pancake breakfast. Great food and great participation! Many thanks to Alan Simmons and Jim Zelenski for setting up this event.More thanks to Debbie Zelenski for her great decorations. Thank you thank you to Kobe and Patty Kelley and John Marone for their cooking skills! Read more
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Memorial Day 2022 – Honoring graves of local veterans
Members of John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 in Leland joined forces with VFW Post 12196 of Leland to honor the grave sites of local veterans. The team was joined by Town of Leland Mayor Brenda Bozeman and Town Councilman Bill McHugh along with several member spouses. Flags were placed on graves at several… Read more
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WWAY Covers Post 68 events – Poppy Day and Flag Rasing @ Battleship NC
WWAY TV in Leland has covered events with Post 68 members this Memorial Day weekend. On Friday, Post members participated in National Poppy Day to remember the fallen. Members setup tables at Piggly Wiggly, ACE Hardware and Mt Misery Food Lion. All funds collected and donations received are earmarked for direct veteran support Click the… Read more
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Post 68 Poppy Day – 2022 – WWAY Report
Friday, May 27th 2022 – John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 Commemorates National Poppy Day in Leland, NC. Tables manned by Post members were setup at Piggly Wiggly, ACE Hardware and Food Lion (Mt Misery). A 4th location at Shores Car Wash was cancelled due to rain. Poppies are never sold – only given… Read more
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Commander Hacker video message for May 2022
Please click on following YouTube link for Commander Hacker’s message https://youtu.be/WK1nAZpDzBo Read more