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Tuesday, 08 May 2012 08:51
Hiring Our Heroes Convention Career Fair
Written by The American Legion Dept of Florida and The US Chamber of Commerce
Date Event: June 07, 2012 | CLICK HERE for Event Flyer Join us June 7, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, for a job fair catered to veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, as well as military spouses, in the Atrium of the Renaissance SeaWorld Orlando, 6677 Sea Harbor Drive. This event will be held in conjunction with the 94th Annual American Legion Department of Florida Convention and will be a one-of-a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job seekers. This Hero2Hired (H2H), GE, and Fedex-sponsored hiring event is being conducted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and…
To my fellow Legionnaires, SAL, Auxiliary and Riders, you have all been such an important part of my recovery and I cannot thank you enough for all the support you have shown to Ruth and I during this difficult time. I have cherished every letter, card, phone call and visit through these times of sickness and strength. It was in your words and in your prayers that I found strength and my family found comfort.Thank you to all the Legionnaires that have stepped up to assist me with the duties and responsibilities of my position throughout this time. I look…
Thursday, 03 May 2012 14:20
Presentation of appreciation to the 4th District American Legion Family
Written by Story & Photo By: Jerry Montgomery
At the 4th District Constitutional Conference held at American Legion Post 284, on Saturday April 28 2012. Dennis Boland (President of the National Child Welfare Foundation) Presented to the 4th District American Legion Family, Certificates for their participation in the CENTS FOR KIDS. The 4th District raised close to $4000.00. Pictured from left to right:Alice Brumitt 4th District President—Dennis Boland Dept of Florida Alternate NECA& President of the National Child Welfare Foundation—Larry Deal Commander Post 284—Joann Deal President Auxiliary Unit 284—John Rose Commander 4th District, Sons of American Legion —Commander Squadron 284-- Jay Conti, 4th District Commander.Story & Photo By:…
Thursday, 03 May 2012 14:05
Scott Sends Vets to Head of the Line
Written by Citrus County Chronicle, Nancy Kennedy, May 1 2012
Bill provides priority course registration Beginning July 1, veterans and their dependents who want to attend a Florida college or university will get to go to the head of the line when it comes to registering for classes.On Friday, April 27, Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 45 Relating to Postsecondary Course Registration for Veterans into law.The bill offers priority course registration for veterans and their dependents who use the GI Bill at Florida colleges and universities that offer priority course registration for other students such as athletes or honor students.“Realizing that those veterans and their dependents who receive the GI…
Monday, 30 April 2012 07:45
Legion supports end to student-veteran victimization
Written by Ryan Gonzales
WASHINGTON (April 27, 2012) -- A longstanding campaign by The American Legion to end the victimization of military veterans and families by some for-profit schools has culminated in an order by President Obama to halt the questionable practices. On April 27, President Barack Obama signed an executive order to help protect students and prospective students using their Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits from aggressive and deceptive targeting by educational institutions, particularly for-profit career colleges. The American Legion was instrumental in the execution of the presidential order. “This is an important victory on behalf of our young servicemembers and veterans who,…
Thursday, 26 April 2012 10:32
Post 284 Law Officer & Firefighter Awards Banquet
Written by Vanesa Anderson-Rosa
On April 13, 2012 Belleview American Legion Post 284 hosted their 13th Law Officer & Firefighter Awards Banquet. Chaired by the Marion County Veterans Council. Pictured from left to right: Officer Jody Backlund, from the Belleview Police Department—Dectective William Gary Jarvis from Ocala Police Department—Larry Deal Commander American Legion Post 284—F.E.O./E.M.T. Michael Driggers Ocala Fire Rescue—Corporal Joseph R Tussey Marion County Sheriffs Office. Not Pictured Officer Joseph Simpson Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission—Trooper Anthony N Dobosiewicz Florida Highway Patrol Photo By: Jerry Montgomery
Our very own Mark Seavey, the blog-master of “Burn Pit,” is embedded with US troops in Afghanistan, and reporting live from the front. His dispatches are in Burn Pit. You can find them by going to http://burnpit.us/ So far, two dispatches have been received. In keeping with what should be US policy, we cannot tell you when he will withdraw or stand down. By the way, Burn Pit has been nominated for best blog on the web. Enjoy. Daniel S. WheelerNational Adjutant
Information Concerning the Veteran Honorflight Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor veterans for all their sacrifices. We transport our heroes to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill. Honor Flight Network is committed to doing whatever it takes to fulfill our veterans dreams and help our senior heroes travel absolutely free.