Author: Adjutant Post68
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US House passes new Veteran Bills
House Passes Four Veterans Bills: The House passed four VFW-supported veterans bills –– H.R. 5914 , Veterans Education Transparency and Training Act; H.R. 3738 , Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration Act; H.R. 1767 , Student Veteran Benefit Restoration Act; and H.R. 4016 , Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act. This legislation would provide veterans protection against education or fiduciary fraud, reduce… Read more
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VIETNAM VETERANS DAY 2024
The Leland VFW Post 12196 will be hosting a National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, 2024 at 10 AM. The event will be held at the Blossoms Restaurant (Magnolia Greens), 1800 Tommy Jacobs Drive, Leland, NC 28451. The commemoration recognizes all who served on active duty in the U. S. Armed Forces at… Read more
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Let’s take the subject of suicide Stigma out of the shadows
Article by John Hacker, 1st Vice Commander, John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68, Leland, NC Read more
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Post 68 2024 Planning Calendar OnLine!
Attention Post members and Town of Leland: Our American Legion Post 68 2024 planning calendar is now online and available! We have a month-at-a-glance version and a new more detailed, Day-by-Day calendar with an events key. Please note: These dates are not hard dates and things will change but we are proud to announce our… Read more
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North Carolina Post 68 is taking a lead on Be the One
Members of John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 in Leland, N.C., are taking the lead in their community with Be the One – The American Legion’s suicide prevention awareness initiative to end veteran suicide and destigmatize the need to ask for help. John Hacker, Post 68 vice commander, is giving a 20-minute PowerPoint presentation… Read more
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Post 68 wins 2024 Dept of NC American Legion CARDINAL Award
John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 wins another Cardinal Award for renewing 50% of their membership for 2024. Post 68 has won the Cardinal Award from the American Legion Department of North Carolina for multiple years in a row. This award is important as it shows that Post members want to renew and want… Read more
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Veterans Day 2023 Discounts and information
Please click on following link for info from the VA on Veterans Day discounts for 2023 2023 Veterans Day retail discounts, free meals and other offers – VA News Read more
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Coldwell Banker partnering with Post 68 – video
Coldwell Banker real estate board of Realtors via Chris Royal is partnering with John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 in Honoring All Who Served with a flag folding ceremony talking about all 13 flag folds. Post 68 1st Vice and Past Commander John Hacker will be leading the event for the American Legion. Please… Read more
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Can you BE THE ONE?
Link: Be the One | The American Legion Read more
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2023 VEAC – Oct 19th thru 21st
Be sure to attend OR volunteer at this year’s VEAC – Veterans Experience Action Center at the National Guard Armory in Wilmington (next to airport) The following is an article from WECT News in Wilmington: https://www.wect.com/2023/10/13/community-invited-veteran-experience-action-center-event/ Read more