The Latest Reveille (April - May) is now available on-line.

A New Gun Case Donated To The Post

Thanks to Dan Minehane for donating a new gun case to the post.
Also thanks to Dave Powers for making the gun case locks

Special Thanks To Our Knitting Club

Thanks to our knitting club for their work on behalf of the VA and the homeless
2011 -  47 hats 26 other.
2012 - 128 so far. Keep up the good work.

New Podiums For The Post

We would like to thank Jim Montano for building and donating our new podiums.
Jim is the Father in Law of member of Michael Findell

National Commander Fong Attends Fisher House Flag Ceremony

   The Post 1 Color Guard participated in a flag retirement ceremony at the Fisher House on May 4th. National Commander Fong presented the retired flag to a veteran and dedicated the replacement flag. Commander Fong is shown here with Post 1 Commander Glen Stenson.

Iraq And Afghanistan Veterans

   Every Thursday there will be peer to peer counseling for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans from 11:00 am to around Noon. Meet with fellow vets who understand the struggles you are facing in life.
   More Information

Welcome Home Sam Feese

   Welcome home. Your mother organized a great parade for you and Post 1 members were pleased to take part.
The Post 1 Color Guard led the parade and was suburb as usual.

Assistance For Fort Carson Returning Troops

   Many of the troops from Fort Carson that have been forward deployed are returning in the VERY near future. For many that are unaccompanied (living in post barracks) one of the necessities of the move is to restock their basic items of life. We can help this transition by providing NEW twin bed sheets, pillow cases, blankets, towels, etc. To support these needs by your donations, we have set up, in cooperation with the American Legion, locations in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Denver LCW Post #1 to receive your donations of these needed items. In addition, if a finance donation to support these needs is easier, we have a place to receive your donations by check.

To Coordinate donations:
In Denver contact American Legion Post #1
Assistant Adjutant, Michael Findell 303-757-1919

For contributions by check:
Please stop by the office. Purpose is Fort Carson Clothes if you make the check out to LCW Post #1.

Thanks for your help,
Michael Findell
Assistant Adjutant • LCW Post 1

American Legion Birthday Celebration & Dinner

   The American Legion Birthday Celebration & Dinner was highlighted by the POW/MIA ceremony performed by the Post Honor Guard. Awards to members were presented by Sons of the American Legion, the Auxiliary, and Post. James Atkins was given the Post Commander’s award for his many contributions to the Post. Five Past Commanders were in attendance. A Flag Disposal Ceremony was held following an amazing dinner. Legionnaire Dave Powers served as The Master of Ceremony.

   There are many Full Time and Part Time Job opportunities. If you are interested please stop by the office to check the current List of Job Openings! There are so many listings we cant even post them online or on the bulletin board!  So come and check them out!

   Also, you can sign up for the National Career Center e-Newsletter on our Newsletters page.

   We are receiving complaints that local schools have been flying the United States flag either upside down or not at all. This is in direct violation of the United States Federal Flag code. Please contact any school that is not in compliance and also contact our offices to notify us of which schools are in violation.

   7:00 pm Please call Jim Bartusch at (720) 532-6669
   Learn to sketch classes are free.

The Latest Reveille is now available on-line.

   Go to our Downloads page for a copy in pdf format.

We Are Now Taking Donations Of Printer Cartridges

  If you have some Empty Printer Cartridges, bring them to the Post.  We will recycle and turn them into much needed funds. There will be a donation box available soon. In the meantime drop them off in the office.
   Share this message and collect from your neighbors or at work. This is an easy way to help the Post and recycle at the same time!

Post 1 Wins Award In The Department of Colorado Website Contest

   The Post 1 website received the award for excellence in design and functionality. Commander Allan Taylor accepted the award at the Department Convention in June. Since January of 2000 the website has been maintained by Randy Thompson, a member of the American Legion for 42 years having joined Post 1 back in 1969. In addition to the website, Randy also created and maintains our new eMail Bulletin program.

   We are proud of our website and always look forward to your comments and suggestions as to how we could make the site more interesting and useful for our members.

VA Hospital News

   Remodeling of the old UPI building, now called the clinic building South has started. The new hospital construction started in July. Plans are to open the new facility in August of 2014.
   There will be a new clinic built in Colorado Springs at Fonanero Street and Spruce. The new clinic will open in 2013 or 2014.
   The VA recommends getting prescriptions by mail although prescriptions can still be picked up at the pharmacy.
   The VA has an Ambulatory Surgery program with The Air Force Academy: The surgery will provide orthopedic and general surgeries.
   Decreasing minor surgeries at the main VA Hospital allows for major surgeries.
   Cataract surgeries are now being done at the VA

   The clothing room needs warm hats, scarves, boots, and winter clothes. Some other needs include sunscreen, lip balm, baseball caps and water bottles. Volunteers are always needed.

The VA hospital is one of the best and your support is appreciated
Glen Stenson
Commander
 

Requests For Memorial Certificates

   Family and friends of a deceased veteran or someone acting on their behalf may request a Presidential Certificate a request form (va-400-0247) is available on the National Cemetery Administration Website www.cem.va.gov.

   A military Discharge document must be submitted with the request.

By mail to:
   Presidential Memorial Certificate
   5109 Russell Road
   Quantio, Va 32134-3903

By Toll free Fax to:
   1-800-455-7145

Or in person at any VA Regional Office 

Attention eBay Sellers and Buyers - Donate to LCW Post 1

   eBay now allows its customers to donate all or part of their online proceeds to The American Legion Leyden-Chiles-Wickersham Post 1. It's really quite simple. If you are a buyer or a seller on eBay and already have an eBay user name and password, you'll want to take just a minute to check out the Giving Works program. eBay Giving Works is a unique program that enables you to list your items on eBay and donate between 10% and 100% of the final sale price to LCW Post 1. If you've never shopped or sold items on eBay, it takes less than a minute to register and set up your account.
   As a seller or a buyer, this is a way to make a difference and support our post while finding good deals or building your business on eBay. Go to our eBay Donation Information page to find out more.

Post 1 Delegation Attends National Convention in France (1927)
  In our ever expanding Post History section of the website we have pictures from a wonderful old scrapbook that was prepared by Mary Emma Killey who was a member of the Leo Leyden Post 1. She was part of the Colorado delegation that attended the American Legion National Convention in France September 1927 (The Second A.E.F).

Brief Video Featuring J. Hunter Wickersham
   John Hunter Wickersham is featured in a brief video tour of the St. Mihiel American Cemetery in France on the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) web site . St. Mihiel Cemetery Video

Eddy Smith Extraordinary Service Award

   January 24, 2006 Leyden-Chiles-Wickersham Post 1 established the Eddy Smith Extraordinary Service Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize for perpetuity Legionnaires who have served our Post and veterans, not for years, but rather decades.
   The Legionnaires nominated for this award are names easily recognized by all and respected for their almost lifelong service.
       More information

The History Of The American Legion Is Available On DVD

   Click on the graphic below for more information and the Trailer for the film.

Not A Member Yet?    If you have served federal active duty in the armed forces during any of the eligible war eras and have been honorably discharged or are still serving, you are eligible to become a Legionnaire!  Click Join Today for more information and an application form.

The Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO)

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