This Week at Walter Rhoades Post 111
Announcements, news, events, and other information about your American Legion Post.
From the Commander
The first time I watched the television series The Pacific I was deployed to Logar Province, Afghanistan, supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Pacific is a companion piece to the 2001 miniseries Band of Brothers and focuses on the United States Marine Corps’ actions in the Pacific during World War II. I watched the series on a flat screen television while sitting on a couch in an air conditioned tent, vastly different conditions than those the Marines experienced in The Pacific.
Life on our Forward Operating Base (FOB) had its risks; namely occasional mortar rounds and rockets, known as indirect fire, launched at our small base from the surrounding mountains. Outside the FOB, elusive insurgents and Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) posed an even greater risk. Regardless, my experience was nothing like that of our Marines fighting to secure Iwo Jima, Peleliu, and Okinawa. Needless to say, the dichotomy was not lost on me at the time.
My point here is that every veteran’s service is different. Whether in wartime or peacetime, combat or routine operations, afloat or ashore, it is important that we welcome and value every veteran equally.
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Chuck
Announcements
A hearty congratulations to ALA Unit 111 for running an outstanding Red, White, and Blue Bingo yesterday! Well done!
The ALA has graciously volunteered to take lead on our joint participation in the Louisville Labor Day parade. We will be partnering with the Marine Corps League on a float and also providing our color guard to lead the parade. More information to following in the coming weeks.
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News
Understanding VA Survivors benefits and best practices for avoiding posthumous scams
When a Veteran passes away, it can be a difficult time. VA understands and is here to help with navigating through challenges.
VA honors the sacrifices of service members’ and Veterans’ dependents and survivors through many benefit programs, which may be available to a surviving spouse, dependent children and/or parents. Read more here.
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Upcoming Events
Sons of the American Legion Meeting (August 7, 2024): There will be a Sons of the American Legion Meeting at 6:00 PM at the post.
Auxiliary Unit 111 Meeting (August 10, 2024): There will be an Auxiliary Unit 111 Meeting at 9:30 AM at the post.
General Membership Meeting (August 13, 2024): There will be a General Membership Meeting at 6:00 PM at the post. The lounge will be closed during this meeting. If you'd like to join the meeting via Zoom, please notify the Executive Board by noon, August 12th.
Bingo (Every Monday Night): Join us for bingo, every Monday night starting at 6:30 PM. All proceeds support Veterans and Veterans' Programs.
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Hours
Monday 4-8 PM
Tuesday 4-8 PM
Wednesday 4-8 PM
Thursday 4-8 PM
Friday 1-9 PM
Saturday 1-9 PM
Sunday 12-8 PM
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Walter Rhoades American Legion Post 111
1150 Pine Street
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6314
