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This Is Not Your Grandfathers American Legion Post
The Greater Cincinnati Women's Post 644 of The American Legion was founded in 1946 and chartered in 1948 by women veterans for women veterans. We remain the only American Legion Post in the Tri-State primarily dedicated to serving the needs of women veterans. Mission Statement To advocate for the needs, issues, and benefits of women veterans. |
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Mark Your Calendars Membership Meeting Our September meeting will take place at the Post, 1500 Galbraith Rd, at 11AM on the 24th. Our guest speaker will be Laverne Sutton who will talk to us about Talbot House. Let's start the new fall season out right with some good attendance. It will be a great time to catch up on your 2016-2017 dues. Looking forward to seeing you all there. |
General Membership Meeting Saturday 24 September, 2016 Time: 11:00am Location: 1500 W. Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 Guest Speaker: Laverne Sutton to talk about Talbot House |
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Of Interest DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is excited to announce that the 4th annual DAV 5K is returning to Cincinnati on Saturday, November 5. The DAV 5K Run to Honor Veterans is a a run, walk, roll, and motorcycle ride that thanks those who served and raises awareness of the issues our ill and injured veterans face every day. When you participate in the DAV 5K and encourage others to support this event, you are investing in the lives of our wounded American heroes who have sacrificed for our freedoms. DAV assists veterans by helping them gain access to the medical, financial and educational benefits they've earned along with connecting them to meaningful employment opportunities. Funds raised through the DAV 5K ensure that DAV can continue to provide these services to veterans free of charge. Race day will be an experience you'll never forget! Learn more about the event at this link Read More. If you have any questions, please contact the DAV 5K team by emailing us at dav5k@dav.org . The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) will now offer the Women Veterans license plate to any women who served or retired in any of the branches of the military: Marine; Navy; Army; Air Force and Coast Guard. License plates went on sale to the public Monday April 25, 2016. See the video: "This is Real Life", which highlights the new license plate dedicated to women veterans. 2017 Membership Renewals are now Due Please help us meet our membership goals by sending in your check or money-order for $40 payable to Post 644. If you have any questions please contact Shirley May Are you interested in developing and improving your shooting skills, for pleasure or personal protection? Would you be interested in working as a group from the post? All*Vet States is a web site hosted by the U.S. Chamber with employment, education and business start-up information for participating states. The site’s goal is to goal is to showcase states that are working hard to create economic opportunities for veterans and military spouses and to highlight the resources available to those transitioning military families. “I’m very happy that Ohio has joined this effort,” Ohio Department of Veteran Services Director Tim Gorrell said. “Increasing the visibility of our state through the All*Vet States site is another way we’re elevating Ohio’s status as a veteran-friendly state, one that all veterans can be proud to call home. Ohio has worked aggressively to be a top destination for our nation’s veterans and military spouses. |
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Articles of Interest Lt. General Wolfenbarger DoD to Open 14,000 Army Jobs to Women Ohio Department of Veterans Services Newsletters |
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22nd September 2016
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