PINE ISLAND AMERICAN LEGION POST 136

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NEWSLETTER-DECEMBER 2024

Post taps for Maurice A Deschesne, twenty-three-year American Legion member Korea veteran.

PLEASE PLEASE AND PLEASE---renew your membership BEFORE year end. Dues will increase beginning the 1^st of January 2025. American Legion three-year membership must be done online at www.floridalegion.org or you can pay for a yearly membership online or at the Post.

Card checks will be done at the front door and the bartenders will be asking for your 2025 membership card.

The Legion is looking for a male candidate for the Boys State 2025 in Tallahassee in June. If you know of a student who is a junior in high school this year, let us know and either Marty Haskins or I will give him a call. I will be putting an article in the Eagle sometime soon with more information.

A new menu is beginning on the 1^st of December. Some nice changes are coming.

HAPPENINGS IN DECEMBER:

December 7^th (Saturday) Pearl Harbor ceremony at the VFW beginning at 11:00.

December 10^th (Tuesday) Celebration of Life at the Post for Maurice Deschesne beginning at 11: 00.

December 14^th (Saturday) Wreaths Across America ceremony a Coral Ridge. More details to follow.

December 14^th (Saturday) Santa and his elf will be here for free pancake breakfast with children. Please call the Post to register your child for a free gift given by Santa. Anyone from infanst to adults can meet Santa and his elf and ALL can take pictures (including members). I will be a GREAT time for everyone.

On Dec. 20, 2019, the U.S. Space Force – the newest branch of the U.S. Armed Forces – was officially instituted with the signing of legislation by President Trump. It previously existed within the Air Force since 1982, as the Air Force Space Command.

QUESTION AND ANSWER:

What is NATO and who was President of the United States when it was formed?

Formed in April 1949 during President Harry Truman’s administration, NATO (North Atlantic Trade Organization) is an alliance of 32 countries from North America and Europe. NATO's goal is to safeguard the Allies' freedom and security by political and military means. It began with 12 countries and has grown to 32 at present.

Patricia LaCour, Adjutant

AMERICAN LEGION POST 136

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

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From the Service Officer

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Among the main topic pages are:

• Check your claim, decision review, or appeal status
• Review your payment history
• File for disability compensation
• Schedule or manage health appointments
• Refill or track a prescription
• Compare GI Bill benefits
• Get mental health care
• Review or update your dependents
• Get reimbursed for travel pay
• Get your VA medical records
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On this site you can Create an account to manage your VA benefits and care in one place — any time, from anywhere.

Bruce Miller - Service Officer Post 136

For God and Country

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A SINCERE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS

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"Best All-Around Post in Florida"

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4106 Stringfellow Rd Saint James City Fl 33956

Phone Number  239-283-4434

Email Post Commander - copy commander@post136fl.org and paste in the mail : field

Since our charter on July 1, 1980, American Legion Post 136 of Florida has been welcoming Veterans from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country, and Community.