American Legion Great Bridge Post 280, Inc. Look at what Trace Adkins has done. Look here.
Comrades - Post 280's membership dues will increase by $5.00 (to offset American Legion National's dues increase) effective with the 2011 membership year which begins July 1st. The 2011 dues will be $38.00.
Wes Latchford, Commander, Virginia Beach Post 110, is conducting an on-line survey to capture members of The American Legion's perceptions on membership, means of communication, programs and activities. His intention is to utilize the data gleaned from the survey to develop a white paper for use by District, Region, and Department leadership when considering where we focus our energies in 2010 and beyond. The survey link is:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JFKDZ23. NOTE: The site can only be accessed one time.
* * * * Are you the victum of a shell game being played by congress? Check out the following link Military Retirees, Victims of a Congressional Shell Game:
* * * * Good news: Your Post Adjutant is making progress after suffering a stroke The progress is slow, but it is progress. He was very lucky to have spotted the symptems and called 911.
What are the symptems of a stroke?
Sudden - 1. Severe or unusual headache, 2. Dizziness or loss of balance, 3. Onset of nausea, 4. Blurry, dimming, double vision or no vision, 5. Difficulty swallowing, talking or comprehending others, 6. Confusion, 7. Seizures, 8. Weakness or numbness on one side of the body - including the face. His symptems started with a sudden sharp headache behind his left eye, sudden nausea and a loss of balance when he tried to walk.
What to look for
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Step 1
Look for numbness on a part of the body that doesn't go away after 10 minutes or so. Numbness accompanied with serious weakness of that body part is an even more clear sign.
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Step 2
Ask simple questions and listen for a reasonable answer. A person who has suffered a stroke may be unable to coordinate simple sentences or suddenly forget vital information such as his name or age.
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Step 3
Ask the person to stand still or take a few steps. Loss of balance or the inability to walk properly may also be sign of a stroke.
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Step 4
Ask the person to raise both arms. A stroke victim is often too weak or lacks the coordination to perform this task
Remember - the first hour is critical. Get to a hospital fast.
* * * * The Defense POW/Missing Personnell Office (DPMO) is in need of DNA samples from families of Americans missing in action. The office states that it identifies approximately 75 MIA annually but many more could be identified - and quicker - if reference samples were on file. It ask that families of missing personnel - both uniformed and federally employed civilians - contact the specific service in which the person served: Army: 1-800-982-2490, Navy: 1-800-443-9298, Air Force: 1-800-531-5501, Marine Corps: 1-800-847-1597, State Department: 1-202-647-5470. For more info go here.
* * * * Evelyn Brown of the Allzwell Assisted Living Center on Great Bridge Blvd. asked the members of Post 280 if they could spare some time to visit with her members, some of whom are veterans. Evelyn noted that the men need a man to talk with not her. She asked for the Post help in bringing her members back to life emotionally.
* * * * The Defense POW/Missing Personnell Office (DPMO) is in need of DNA samples from families of Americans missing in action. The office states that it identifies approximately 75 MIA annually but many more could be identified - and quicker - if reference samples were on file. It ask that families of missing personnel - both uniformed and federally employed civilians - contact the specific service in which the person served: Army: 1-800-982-2490, Navy: 1-800-443-9298, Air Force: 1-800-531-5501, Marine Corps: 1-800-847-1597, State Department: 1-202-647-5470. For more info go here.
* * * * Evelyn Brown of the Allzwell Assisted Living Center on Great Bridge Blvd. asked the members of Post 280 if they could spare some time to visit with her members, some of whom are veterans. Evelyn noted that the men need a man to talk with not her. She asked for the Post help in bringing her members back to life emotionally.
* * * * Have you heard of the word/phrase "Curahee"?
Watch the following video clip - Curahee - No tears.....
* * * * Definition of a Veteran
A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life."
That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it.
-- Author Unknown
* * * * DO YOU KNOW WHO PAUL Ray Smith is? If not, don't feel bad. Most Americans aren't familiar with Paul Ray Smith. He is the first soldier awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary courage in the war in Iraq.
The war in Iraq is a war without heroes. There are no household names like Audie Murphy or Sgt. York or Arthur MacArthur. When President Bush held a White House ceremony to award the Medal of Honor to Smith, posthumously, the TV networks and big newspapers reported the story, the coverage lasted one day. Instead of heroes, the news media claims we have victims.
It gets worse. In a study of over 1,300 reports broadcast on network news programs from January to September of 2009, Rich Noyes of the Media Research Center found only eight stories of heroism or valor by American troops and nine of soldiers helping the Iraqi people. But there were 79 stories, Noyes said, "focused on allegations of combat mistakes or outright misconduct on the part of U.S. military personnel."
Who is responsible for the lack of heroes? The Pentagon bears some of the blame. "We could do a better job," says Larry Di Rita, deputy assistant secretary of defense for public affairs. But the fault lies mostly with the media. With the striking exception of CBS News, the media aren't interested in stories of heroism by Americans in Iraq.
"Why are we over there?"
12 Myths of 21st Century War
Ever hear of Kaziah Hancock, most people havent?
She paints portraits of those American servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice. She will paint, for the immediate family, an original oil on canvas portrait (free of charge*) of your fallen loved one
The links below, Project compassion #1 and #2, explain this better than me.
Think of what the world would be like "if" more people were like her.
Project Compassion #1
Project Compassion #2
Please donate to this worthy project if you can.
Post 280 has made a contribution, we hope that you will too.
Why You Should Belong To The American Legion
American Legion Policy on Illegal Immigration
Vote America
Video by Singer and Song writer, Sandy Fraizer Riggers an Idaho Native. Thank you Sandy for all you do!
Club 280 operating hours are subject to change, but as of now are:
Closed Sunday and Monday, Open Tuesday thru Saturday 4:00 - 9:00 P.M., Friday hours beyond 9P.M. will be at the discretion of the duty bar manager.
Club 280 phone number: 757-547-2120
Hall Rental Phone Number: 757-609-3439. Rates are cheap (Post 280 member rates even cheaper but you must have been a Legionaire for at least 6 months), a full kitchen is available. NOTE: Sub-leaseing of the Hall is not allowed - period. Hall Rental link
The Virginia House of Delegates voted to adopt the Honor and Remember Flag as an official state symbol recognizing the commonwealth's fallen heroes. Delegate John Cosgrove passionately introduced HJR137 and it passed with a vote of 97-0.
In the next few weeks, the Virginia Senate will vote on the bill.
