Winter blues
Needless to say, everyone gets a bit anxious in the winter. But there are some things we can do to help get through winter reasonably active and mentally healthy. Safety and Health: Winter can be a scary time for anyone especially the elderly, who fear slipping on ice or wonder whether they'll be able to pay the heating bills. There are a few things that we can do for ourselves or for our friends and family to help alleviate these sources of anxiety. Keep driveways and walkways shoveled and free of ice. You can hire someone to clear driveways and walkways; though, ...
Gently used furniture is in need
Calling out to our Legion family --- One of our Homeless Housing Units in Coraopolis is in need of furniture. We are painting, cleaning carpets and getting it ready for occupancy, but we need some furniture. We have one bedroom suite that has been donated. We need living room furniture and another bedroom set. No large bulky furniture because the rooms are small. If you have anything that is "gently" used, please contact me. bj Barbara "BJ" Lysic Department Vice President American Legion Auxiliary Department of Pennsylvania VA&R Chairman bjlysic@comcast.net
It’s better to give then to receive
Looking for ways to support and honor U.S. military servicemembers and veterans who protect our security and freedom? You may have a Legion member who is currently serving overseas that you can send care packages to but, if you don't have a specific name of someone to send to then please use the following information. In years past, you could wrap up a care package and mail it to "Any Service Member" for the holidays, but with increased mail restrictions, the Pentagon is asking people to help through financial contributions, letter-writing and e-mail, purchasing authorized pre-made care packages, or volunteering time ...
Employment Outreach
The PA State Civil Service Commission will be offering a veterans employment outreach day on December 15th. Following is a brief notice and attached is a promotional flyer. Thank you very much for your assistance! ATTENTION VETERANS! The State Civil Service Commission is holding a Veterans' Employment Outreach day on December 15, 2011 in Harrisburg at the PA Fish and Boat Commission offices. Presentations at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. will include information on civil service employment opportunities; veterans' preference; and the application, testing, and hiring processes. Recruiters will be available for individual meetings with interested veterans. Please see the attached ...
Spouse Telephone Support Program Demonstrates Improved Quality of Life
WASHINGTON (Nov. 18, 2011) - The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a telephone support program to help the spouses of returning Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, after a pilot telephone support program showed significant reduction in stress for spouses. "Returning to civilian life after living in constant combat readiness can be a shocking transition, and it is the immediate family, the spouses and children, who bear that brunt of that transition with those who served," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "The more support we can provide to the family, the better the outcome will be for our ...
Current News
December 2011 Raffle Winners
Congratulations to all that won! The Rehab Raffle Winners were picked at a live drawing at Department Headquarters on December 17, 2011. And the winners are …
Jemes McMillen, Pittsburgh PA — $200
Herman G Siever Jr., Pottstown PA — $200
George R Winkler, Gettysburg PA — $200
Fred D. Hormel, Oakdale PA — $200
David A Priebe, West Grove PA — $200
Willard W Phoenix,...
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GLSHS History class receives grant from American Legion, 31st District of Pennsylvania for Vietnam Memorial educational extension in DC
Recently, The American Legion, 31st District of Pennsylvania presented Senior High School History teacher Brad Wetzel and his students of the Vietnam: Tour of Duty class with a $500 check in support of their educational excursion to Washington, DC to visit the Vietnam Memorial planned for March 29, 2012.
During the Vietnam: Tour of Duty class, students have the opportunity to meet Vietnam War...
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Department news
Legion family members,
Past Department President Virginia Holden (1967-1968 Unit 472) has passed away.
Service for Virginia Holden will be Tuesday November 29 at 11:30 AM at the:
John M Dobrinick Funeral Home
702 7th St
Trafford, PA 15085
(412) 372-3111
Our prayers go out to Virginia’s family and friends.
SAL Alternate NECman, Ken Warner has been admitted to York Hospital. Ken will...
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No laughing at the tomb of the unknown soldier
Not a sound was heard after the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier requested respect. You will notice part of the discipline of the Old Guard in the clip: before he speaks, he does two things: He steps off the path and brings his weapon to the Port Arms position…a position of readiness. Even in the desire to return the visitors to the respectful attitude, it is given as a request,...
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