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Town of Leland Volunteer opportunities – Post 68
John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 in Leland has now been added to the Town of Leland website as another opportunity for community volunteer activity. Please visit them at: Volunteering | Town of Leland, NC Post 68 website is: http://NCPost68.org Read more
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Flood Relief – Kentucky
TOO ALL: The Leland VFW Post 12196 has received a “Call to Action” by their National Commander to help residents of Kentucky who have been affected by the recent floods. In his email to Post Commanders, North Carolina VFW Department Commander Tim Woods stated, “As most of you know, Kentucky has been particularly hard… Read more
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Post 68 Supporting Veteran Suicide Awareness
John E. Jacobs American Legion Post #68 in Leland, NC continues to build on it’s Veteran Suicide Awareness program by utilizing grant funds to purchase banners and other supplies to be used to educate the public regarding suicide awareness. Post Commander John Hacker has developed a presentation around this topic to bring AWARENESS to the… Read more
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Once a Hero. Always a hero.
Title: Once a Hero. Always a hero. Author: unknown Impact: Profound Read more
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Post 68 Live on Instagram now!
Welcome! Post 68 continues to grow it’s online presence. We are now live on Instagram and working to tie our Facebook, Website and Instagram accounts together. Check us out on Instagram @ncpost68 Pancake Breakfast for members Saluting the grave of a fallen fellow veteran 2022 Oratorical contest winner Read more
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Commander’s message to members – August 2022
YouTube video of Commander Hacker’s message to John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 membership https://youtu.be/COqiWOKETQc Read more
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988 suicide crisis hotline launches July 16
The American Legion JUL 12, 2022 The Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s new three-digit dialing code will go live nationwide on July 16. People experiencing a mental health crisis will be able to call 988 and connect to counselors with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. Advocates believe that designating a three-digit telephone number will transform access… Read more
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Happy Independence Day from American Legion Post 68
Happy 4th of July Weekend! Remember this as you celebrate! The American flag does not fly because the wind moves past it. The American flag flies from the last breath of each military member who has fought or died protecting it. American Soldiers don’t fight because they hate what’s in front of them…they fight because… Read more
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June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day
JUNE 27 is PTSD Awareness Day, a time to talk about post-traumatic stress disorder, focusing on what it is, and urging people to seek help, for themselves or for someone they feel is suffering from it. A study by the Department of Veterans Affairs illustrates the vulnerability of veterans to developing PTSD. It notes that… Read more
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June is PTSD Awareness Month
Learn what #PTSD is, who it affects, and how it can be treated. Join the national conversation on @VA_PTSD_ Info’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VAPTSD John Hacker Post Commander John E. Jacobs American Legion Post 68 949-275-3247 American Legion American Legion John E. Jacobs Post 68, Leland: HOME (ncpost68.org) Read more