11th District American Legion Dept of GA

Annual VA Hospital Visit Schedule
Arrangements for only 75 people to make the tour.
Protocol. Please do not enter the facility before the VIPs have arrived and taken into facility. (If you are assisting with an event, get instructions from the committee chairperson.)
Dec 7, Thursday, 5-6 PM Meet and Greet at Post 63. Post 505 will be hosting.
Dec 8, Friday,
DoubleTree Hotel. ALR P192 will es**rt VIPs to VA Hospital. Please carpool as much as possible. Parking is limited. Please meet at the rally point and wait for VIPs arrival. Protocol no one goes in VA before National candidate.
8:30 AM Breakfast at uptown VA Hospital Room 3125, 3rd floor.
9:00 AM Begin VA Visit tour. Expecting 6 Dept Officers, 7 Aux Dept, 2 SAL Dept
The tour will leave VA at 11:30 AM traveling to Post 63 for Lunch.
The tour will leave Post 63 at 12:30, traveling to Downtown VA Hospital visit.
5 PM Tour will be at Post 192 for meal.

Dec 9, Saturday,
GA War Home Tentative. May only make it to lobby. COVID cases.
11:30 AM Lunch at Post 178. Afternoon is TBD.
Saturday evening 5-6 PM Casual Meet and Greet Meal at Post 63.

Dec 10, Sunday 11th District Joint and General Meetings
The dress is the 11th District Grey Polo shirt, slacks(no jeans) and no T-shoes.
SAL meeting at 9:30 AM, ALR meeting 9:45 AM
Sign in for the Joint meeting and pay for meal starts at 10 – 11AM.
The joint meeting starts at 11AM. Resolutions will be read so candidates can travel home.
Lunch will be 12 to 1PM when the separate meetings will be held.

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Army/Navy Football Game Ceremony, PGR Member
Army- Navy
Grovetown, Georgia – December 9, 2023
About the Mission:
Fort Eisenhower and NAVIOCOM GA have requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line with the JROTC during the opening ceremony. We will also have a Navy and an Army veteran place the wreath at mid-field during the ceremony.

Primary Staging Details:
December 9, 2023 — 9:50 AM
Circle K Convenience Store
3011 Gordon Highway at Robinson Ave
Grovetown, Georgia 30813
Ride Captain:

Marcus Crawford
[email protected]
(706) 414-0208

Instructions:

We will proceed from the staging location to Ft. Eisenhower for the opening ceremony which routinely lasts about 30 minutes. Be prepared to go on Ft. Eisenhower. Have your driver’s license and proof of insurance available in case they are asked for by MP/Security. The following gear is required to enter the post with PGR: eye protection, over-the-ankle footwear, long sleeves, full-finger gloves, and no weapons (it is advised to also have a hi-vis or reflective vest in case of limited visibility).
Any non-DOD ID Cardholder must request a visitor pass at https://visit.gvt.us/ (please request at least 3 business days ahead of time to allow processing time). Once riders fill out the form, they’ll be notified of Installation Access and can use the QR code provided to access Fort Eisenhower, through Gate 6. Other veteran groups are invited to ride in with us as long as they conform to all requirements established by the ride captain and Ft Gordon personnel for the ride and entering the installation.
We need one Army and one Navy veteran to assist in the wreath laying. If you would like to volunteer please coordinate with the RCIC, there will likely be a walk-through on 9 Dec at 9 am for the wreath layers and RCIC.
You are invited to stay and watch the game. Food will be served after the JROTC game.

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.

Pre-Registration | Gvt.US

As of 1 December 2023 Commander Pinkney has been cleared to return to duty. Welcome back. This coming week will be a busy week. Please RSVP if you plan to attend any of the meals during the Annual VA Hospital Visit. The Leading Candidate for the future National Commander is schedule to attend. Commander Weaver would like to see your support.

This is a reason to join the Veterans Service Organizations. The American Legion has constant monitors of what our congress is doing (or Not). In addition to the Legion Magazine, you can get free notification of actions that will impact YOUR benefits.

We oppose the PLUS Act because we stand for veterans
By Daniel J. Seehafer, National Commander
NOV 27, 2023
Dear American Legion Family and Friends,

Let me say this in the clearest terms possible: Veterans should feel safe and confident when filing for claims, knowing that no matter who they choose for representation, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reviewed, approved and accredited that party.

That is why The American Legion opposes the PLUS (Preserving Lawful Utilization of Services for Veterans) Act. If enacted, the PLUS Act would transition our system of securing benefits for disabled veterans to an unregulated profit-driven industry.

Currently, there are unaccredited third parties that present themselves to veterans as legitimate claims service companies to assist veterans in obtaining their earned benefits. The PLUS Act aims to legalize these companies by allowing automatic accreditation after 90 days regardless of whether VA has completed its verification process. The VA-accreditation program exists to ensure that veterans and their family members receive appropriate representation on their VA benefits claims. The American Legion wants to hold bad actors accountable, not give them a free pass to prey on veterans.

Our team is working hard to protect all veterans from the PLUS Act. In September 2023, The American Legion sent a letter of opposition to the congressional representatives sponsoring the Plus Act and I personally voiced our opposition during my congressional visits just last month.

However, there is legislation that would help veterans elude the clutches of bad actors. In an effort to protect our nation’s veterans, The American Legion supports the Governing Unaccredited Representatives Defrauding (GUARD) VA Benefits Act. The legislation would reinstate criminal penalties for unaccredited claim representatives who charge unauthorized fees while assisting veterans with filing a claim for VA disability compensation benefits.

The American Legion continues to muster support to protect all veterans and their families from claims sharks. Join us in telling Congress to support the GUARD Act.

Daniel J. Seehafer

National Commander

The American Legion

AUSA, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU! This morning The Christmas House was presented with a $10,000.00 donation from AUSA. 🎄🎁

ALR Post 178 supports the Burke County Sheriff's Christmas Ride.

Have you been making those lists and checking them twice? Check out the line up of all the vendors in the Kris Kringle Vendor Village at this year's Christmas Festival! They will be there, starting at 4 pm, when the all the fun begins!

A big THANK YOU to American Legion 192 for the toy donation yesterday! Thank you for your support!

American Legion Post 96 member of 22 years, Thomas E Brady died on November 15, 2023. Legionaire Brady was 94 years of age. Did service time in Korea.

December Events at American Legion Post 178

Honor Mission
John Welton Adcox, Retired
US Air Force
Augusta, Georgia – November 20, 2023
About the Mission:
TSgt John Welton Adcox served in the Air Force for 20 Years as a Flight Engineer Tech. He was one of the first to fly on a C5A as a flight engineer to its duty station. He received numerous awards and decorations including the Air Force Commendation Medal.

Primary Staging Details:
November 20, 2023 — 9:15 AM
Poteet Funeral Home back parking lot
214 Davis Rd
Augusta, Georgia 30907
Ride Captain:

Marcus R Crawford
[email protected]
(706) 414-0208

Instructions:

After a short briefing, we will stand a silent flag line as friends and family arrive for the viewing and 10:00 am service. Once the service starts we will stand down and prepare to move to Westover Cemetery where the Air Force will provide the military honors.

Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.

From Acting Cmdr. Sanderlin,
Gm my dear these are pics of Post 235 annual membership breakfast which took place today

Wreaths Across America Announces the Mobile Education Exhibit 2024 National Tour Schedule This unique museum on wheels could be coming to your hometown to help honor local veterans and teach the community!

Getting a job or staying competitive in today’s workplace involves showing employers you have the skills and experience to get the job done. In many cases, returning to college is a must.

The American Legion Auxiliary’s goal is to do all we can to make that happen, and that’s what the Non-Traditional Student Scholarship is all about. This scholarship helps people pursue a college degree later in life or allows them to pick up where they left off when their studies were interrupted.

Latisha Wagner learned about the scholarship through a good friend who is also a fellow American Legion Auxiliary member.

Read her story on the blog. 🔗https://www.legion-aux.org/Blog/Non-traditional-student-scholarship-works-with-Arm

Thanksgiving is almost here! Please note that many MWR facilities will be closed on the 23rd and 24th.

Check out the list of vendors that will be at this year's Christmas Fest! They'll be in our special Kris Kringle Vendor Village!

The fun starts at 4 pm on the 30th! Find out more details by visiting Eisenhower.ArmyMWR.com.

Don't forget that Trees for Troops is a part of this year's Christmas Festival on November 30th!

Saluting our Heroes: SFC. Melissa Hernandez You could call this soldier ‘Wonder Woman.’ She comes from a family of strong women, now raising some herself, while also being a leader in the US Army.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend this years’ Christmas House Open House event. Please note this function is to provide a way for our Donors, Military Leaders and Volunteers to get a sneak peak at our facilities as we prepare for distribution in the upcoming weeks. Our board members can’t wait to see all of you.
**Important** Please remember to obtain a visitors pass at gate 6 if you do not already have base access.

'In 2016, I lost my brother to su***de' 22 and You Su***de Awareness hike John Preston started the '22 and You' hike in honor of his brother, Michael. He plans to walk 22 miles per day carrying a 50-pound backpack, until reaching the city where they grew up.