BLESS THIS NEW YEAR
This is a link to the latest Army Echoes flyer for November 2024.
We have several Toys for Tots boxes that need filling, ASAP, at the Post.
Please bring your generous gift of a NEW toy for Marine Corp Reserve campaign for children. The age group is new born – 2 years old.
Come by any Wednesday morning 0800-1100am OR this Saturday NOV 23rd, 1100am – 100pm.
NOVEMBER 23, 2024
POST 73 MONTHLY MEETING
11:30 – 13:30 [ 1130am – 1:30PM]
THIS MONTH[NOV 2024], THE COMMANDER WISHES TO INVITE ALL POST 73 MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILY TO OUR 2024 THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION.
FIRST, MEMBERS WILL ATTEND THE NOVEMBER MEETING STARTING AT 11:30AM. WE PLAN TO MAKE IT SHORT. MEANWHILE, FAMILY MEMBERS CAN CONGREGATE IN THE KITCHEN AREA, OR OUTSIDE WEATHER PERMITTING, WHILE THE MEETING IS CONDUCTED. OR, FAMILY MEMBERS CAN ARRIVE APPROXIMATELY 12:00PM.
THE COMMANDER IS PROVIDING THE TURKEY AND HAM.
MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO BRING A SIDE-DISH TO COMPLETE THE TURKEY/HAM DINNER.
OF COURSE, DESSERTS ARE WELCOME, TOO. 🙂
THE STAFF LOOKS FORWARD TO THIS CELEBRATION WITH OUR MEMBERS AND FAMILY.
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Post 73 Legionnaires,
This coming Monday, Veterans Day, 11 NOV 2024, Post 73 will be offering a free lunch to all our Members and their family members.
Time: 1130 – 1300
We look forward to this time of commraderie and fellowship with our fellow Veterans and their family.
Today, SAT 12 OCT 2024, the American Legion Auxiliary National President(2024-2025), Trish Ward, visited the newly open Command Sergeant Major Bennie Adkins State Veterans Home. President Ward then enjoyed lunch with District 35 Auxiliary members and Alabama’s Auxiliary President Leslie Ginther, at Post 73.
Tips for preparing a successful CRSC claim
The two most common reasons a Soldier’s claim is ineligible include:
1. Soldier is not in a retired status.
2. Soldier does not have a VA Waiver in place on his/her Electronic Retired Pay Account; the Soldier should wait until he/she can pull up his/her (ERPA) Electronic Retired Pay Account from MyPAY. If the word “Waiver” and a dollar amount next to it is reflected2., the waiver is in place. Number one reason for ineligibility. (No VA Waiver) <–CLICK HERE to Continue Reading –>
Upcoming Conferences and Conventions
Department Conventions
- June 20 – June 23, 2024 – Embassy Suites Hotel, Montgomery, Alabama – Room Rates $139.00 – Reservation Deadline May 29, 2024. Call 334-269-5055 reservation code ALC. For Hospitality Suites call 334-269-5055 and ask for Jo in sales office.
- June 19 – June 22, 2025 – Renaissance Mobile, Alabama – Room Rates $149.00 – Reservation Deadline May 22, 2025. Call 800-468-3571
Mid-Winter Conferences
2024 National Convention
- August 23 – August 29, 2024 – This year’s National Convention will be held in New Orleans. We will be housed at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. You must go through Department Headquarters for your reservations.
Saturday Nigh Banquet there will not be a theme for the banquet this year. We will have a DJ and a dance floor. It will just be a time for everyone to fellowship with each other. Dress code will be casual.
VENDORS: You will find information below for tables.
Check back regularly for up to date information.
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Setup will be on Thursdays. We will not be providing hotel reservations nor parking.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call 334-262-6638 or email convention@legional.org.
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| Vendor Contract – Fillable |
This year’s retreat will be held on August 2-4, 2024 at Camp Trico, Lake Guntersville.
If you are planning on volunteering, please make sure you fill out the bio form and the release form below. Please return to the volunteer head Leslie Looney. Her email is located on the bottom of the form.
If you are wanting to sty the weekend, you will need to let Adjutant Ryan Marshall know a head of time. Please email him at ryan.marshall@legional.org.
We have a wish list of items that can be purchased through Amazon. If you are interested, please send an email to Christy at christy.jones@legional.org and she will send you the link.
Join us for a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on May 27, 2024 at 8 a.m., at the Wall of Freedom, located at the entrance of Johnny Henderson Family Park at 1901 Neil Metcalf Rd, Enterprise, AL for a
special event to remember and honor our nation’s heroes that lost their lives during service to protect our country, our families, and our freedom.
The Enterprise Chamber of Commerce Military & Veterans Affairs Committee, in coordination with the City of Enterprise, local Veterans Service Organizations, and Community Service Organizations will commemorate Memorial Day with a wreath laying ceremony, proclamation and special guests to honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Following the ceremony, at approximately 10 a.m., the Veterans Service Organizations invite you to join them in placing 1500 plus flags at the gravesites of deceased Veterans at the Meadowlawn Memorial Park located at 6121 Highway 27, Enterprise, AL.
For more details about volunteering for flag placement, please contact the John Wiley Brock VFW Post 6683 at 334-475-2010 or email post.6683.vfw@gmail.com.
MAY 2024’s MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING FACILITATED BY COMMANDER BUDDY KEEN.
HISTORIAN CLAIRE CARROLL READING THE POW/MIA CEREMONY.
All veterans exposed to toxins and other hazards during military service eligible for VA health care beginning March 5 2024
Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that all veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military — at home or abroad — will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care beginning March 5, 2024. This means that all veterans who served in the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Iraq, Afghanistan, the Global War on Terror, or any other combat zone after 9/11 will be eligible to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for VA benefits. Additionally, veterans who never deployed but were exposed to toxins or hazards while training or on active duty in the United States will also be eligible to enroll.
As directed by President Biden, this expansion of VA health care eliminates the phased-in approach called for by the PACT Act — meaning —- CLICK HERE–>
Soldier for Life Family,
Your Army recruiting team continues to make progress in our
communities, connecting with schools, leaders, families, and
veterans. With your support, we’ve made great strides and
continue to build momentum while filling the ranks of our all-
volunteer force.
A few recent “wins” for recruiting include:
The Soldier Referral Program, introduced last year, has been
extended for another 12 months. Soldier referrals have the
highest enlistment rate compared to all other leads we receive,
and we expect continued success. Our wonderful Soldiers are sharing their Army stories
with their friends and helping recruit quality Soldiers, with more than 2,000 contracts to
date!
Last quarter, the Army …click here to continue…
13 MARCH 2024
Post 73 now has a AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
Thanks to Willy G, it is mounted on the wall near the ladies restroom.
The Enterprise Rescue has offered to train our Post on this device. Training dates TBD.
A special thank you goes out to the Fort Novosel Thrift Shop; http://www.fortruckerthriftshop.org/. Due their generous support to the military and veterans, we now have an AED and other support equipment such as a new computer&monitor and two new fire extinguishers.
Veterans, let’s support the Thrift Shop with your donations. Plus they have some great buys, as well. Please visit the Thrift Shop.
19 MARCH 2024
American Legion Basic Training
CLICK anywhere on the graphic to the left. By clicking on the graphic, it will take to American Legion Training page.
Register if haven’t already OR sign in. Then click on the red button to start your Basic Training.
Current – 18 MAY 2024
Post 73 Auxiliary is sponsoring their annual handgun(x2) drawing. Contact a Post 73 Auxiliarian or Legionnaire for your potential opportunities to capture one of the fine weapons.
Please note: Funds raised will be presented on Day 1 of the 2024 Legacy Run in the name of “American Legion Family Nation Wide“. NO State, Post or even myself will be identified as the donor.
Post 73 held its annual Christmas Party on Saturday 9 DEC 2023. Despite the weather, it was a full house. The turkey and ham(smoked by Choppers BBQ of Daleville AL) was most tasteful. Numerous, delicious side dishes filled the pleasures of all. Even a special guest popped in – Santa. The “DirtySanta/WhiteElephant” gift exchange was a blast. Pictures and videos posted on our web site and facebook.
TriCare Costs Are Going Up Again in 2024
Military service members, families and retirees will pay more for Tricare in 2024, with modest increases generally amounting to about 3%.
Costs also went up moderately this year.The 2024 increases for many using Tricare Prime and Tricare Select will mainly be to their annual enrollment fees and deductibles, with smaller increases in co-payments for medical services…..READ MORE>>>
All WWII Veterans are now eligible for VA health care
November 10, 2023
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced that all World War II Veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA inpatient and outpatient health care.
Under this expansion, all WWII Veterans who served between Dec. 7, 1941, and Dec. 31, 1946, are now eligible for VA health care,….READ MORE
$68,000 Legion grant supports veterans in Alabama
The American Legion
Dec 05, 2023
Over the years, the American Legion Department of Alabama has supported the needs of the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHCS) with several American Legion Operation Comfort Warriors (OCW) grants. These grants have provided veterans ….READ MORE
Military retirees, disabled vets will get 3.2% raise in 2024
By
Doug G. Ware
Stars and Stripes • October 13, 2023
WASHINGTON – Retired military service members and disabled veterans will see a smaller cost-of-living increase in their benefits payments in January due to slowing inflation across the United States, federal officials said.
The Social Security Administration said its annual benefits increase, which occurs at the start of each year and is formally known as the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will be 3.2% for 2024. The federal retirement and disability systems that pay benefits to veterans are required by law…READ MORE
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……READ MORE
VA disability rates increase in January
The American Legion
Dec 05, 2023
Veterans will see new VA disability pay rates, based on Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increases on the first business day of the new year.
The COLA year-over-year increase is 3.2%, the Social Security Administration announced on Oct. 12. It was finalized on Dec. 1….READ MORE
Left, is the latest process for a Veteran to utilize the VA Community Care program. Should you have further questions, contact your local Certified Service Officer at the American Legion or DAV.
Post 73 sincerely apologizes for the cancellation of the 2024 Valentines Dinner. Due to multiple unforeseen circumstances that developed several dues prior, the decision to cancel was published.
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We have several Toys for Tots boxes that need filling, ASAP, at Post 73. Please, bring your generous new, not used, toys to Post any Wednesday morning; 0800am-1100am OR this Saturday NOV 23rd from 1100am-100pm.