BEAVERTON POST 124

Veterans Crisis Line ..... DIAL 988, THEN PRESS 1

VeteransCrisisLine Website (click here)

USS Albacore has been confirmed FOUND

https://www.foxnews.com/us/wwii-submarine-lost-for-decades-found-off-the-coast-of-japan

(click link)

FoxNews Article 2/17/2023

March Issue of the Oregon Legionnaire (plus)

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Renew your membership

and keep the American Legion strong for all Veterans.

"Veterans Strengthening America"

American Legion Mission Statement:

The American Legion strengthens our communities,

states and nation with programs and services for

our veterans, the military and their families.

MEMBERSHIP

Keep The American Legion Strong

With Your 2023 Membership Renewal.

PLEASE continue to serve!

The 2023 Membership Renewal period

is upon us with no increase in dues.

To renew submit your $45 dues check with your statement

renew on-line by clicking here.

2023 Membership Renewals

as of March 1, 2023 = 69 (Goal = 115)

Upcoming Meetings

To Be Announced

Please Check back

Elsie Stuhr Center

(Face masks optional facility)

5550 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton

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THPRD Elsie Stuhr Center (POST #124 Meeting Facility)

opened Mid-September 2021 but not the evening meeting rooms.

There may be additional information so please check back.

(posted 06/22/22)

Meeting location:

Elsie Stuhr Center

5550 SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton OR 97005

Mailing Address:

Beaverton Post #124

P.O. Box 37

Beaverton, OR 97075

AFGHANISTAN ** NEVER FORGET THE 13 NAMES

Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, 25

Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, 23

Staff Sgt. Darin Hoover, 31

Cpl. Hunter Lopez, 22

Cpl. Daegan W. Page, 23

Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22

Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza, 20

Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz, 20

Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum, 20

Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola, 20

Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui, 20

Navy Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak, 22

Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss, 23

The Legion Act

On July 30, 2019 the President signed into law The Legion Act.

The Legion Act has simplified the eligibility requirements

for membership into The American Legion.

NEW ELIGIBILITY

Requirements are now any and all veterans who served

at least one(1) day active military duty since December 7, 1941

and were honorably discharged or are still serving honorably.

The American Legion was founded on four pillars:

Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation

National Security

Americanism

and

Children and Youth.

These pillars guide The American Legion's mission today.

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VETERANS

NEED HELP WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

?? PSTD or TBI ??

VA EMERGENCY SUPPORT SERVICE

Suicide Prevention Hotline

800-273-8255, press 1

Texting service: 838255

Online chat service: www.VeteransCrisisLine.net

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Beaverton Veterans Memorial Monument

8th and Watson Streets, Beaverton Oregon

Our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.

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To the wonderful patriotic citizens of the Beaverton Oregon community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects.

RETIRE YOUR U.S. FLAGS WITH RESPECT

POST #124 FLAG BOX

Retire your old worn U.S. Flags in a respectful manner. Deposit those Flags, which have served you well, in the red, white and blue American Legion Flag Box and Post #124 will see to it being properly retired.

The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs encourages all veterans to contact their local Service Officer to discuss any and all benefits due you.

If you reside in Washington County...

http://www.oregon.gov/ODVA/VSODIRECT/pages/washington.aspx

If you reside in Multnomah County...

http://www.oregon.gov/ODVA/VSODIRECT/pages/multnomah.aspx

Click on the Oregon DVA tab on the left for more information and informative links.

WASHINGTON COUNTY VETERAN TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM

Free Veteran transportation provided by volunteers to those in need.

For more information call 503-528-1738

Need official American Legion materials or apparel?

Visit American Legion Flag & Emblem Online

Click here.