The Legion Riders know how to put on a show! We want More, We want More!!! A special thanks to Shaun Butler, Commander of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 365 for all the great photos.The Post was packed. A great crowd for our first “Band Night”.Norm Linek (center) up way past his bedtime.Marisa Kuntz (center) American Legion Riders Chapter 365 President put on a great event!!The Flipside Burners playing tunes (and taking ‘selfies’).The patio was full with folks there to hear the band.
Javier Collazo riding the BASS. Don’t try this at home….
Jehneia serving up a few. A busy, busy night.
Chili Cookoff September 23, 2023
American Legion Auxiliary held a great Chili Coookoff on Saturday. Mandy Sakemi and her crew made sure everyone had a good time. Mandy also took time to get some pics for the website. Thanks, Mandy!And the Winners are Gold Medal-Bryan Howes, Silver Medal-Mandy Sakemi, Bronze Medal-Elizabeth Walinski. Congratulations to all the winners AND contestants!!Lots of cookers and tasters checking out the chili, some hot, some not, and all good.The Fay Brothers, Paul and Andy, provided the music, along with Paul’s wife, Karen, while the cookers got ready for the judging. Great band, Great tunes.
While the adults did their chili thing, the kids were busy doing theirs.
This guy wants a big bowl of RED.
Jehneia, serves up some Shirley Temples to the kids. Bob Braman (at right) taking a well deserved break after making sure the air conditioners were all working.
Post 365 General Meeting September 16, 2023
Commander Brad Sakemi opens the September 2023 General Meeting.Service Officer Art Haeussler gave the membership an update on the PACT Act and bills that are working their way thru Congress.
Post Historian Ray Johnson gave a presentation on the September 2nd 1945 surrender ceremony that took place on board the USS Missouri (BB-63) in Tokyo Bay. The Japanese delegation signed the surrender document at a small area just yards from where a Kamikaze plane had crashed just weeks before the war ended.
Ray also gave a brief history of the model of the USS Missouri (BB-63) that had been on display at Carl’s Tavern for more that 30 years. When the tavern closed it was relocated to The Greenbriar Tavern in Oceanside and a few years later it was presented to the Post at the Grand Opening on 10 November 2010These photos show the condition of the model when it was undergoing restoration. Removal of the dust and nicotine stains, remanufacturing of lost parts and repainting took more than a year.Dan, a post member and US Army veteran presents a flag from his Special Forces unit to the post. It will be added to other unit flags on display in the patio area.
Post 365 Auxiliary Secretary/Treasurer Karen Bowman announced the Wreaths Across America campaign will begin at the November Meeting. She looks forward to another banner year of donations to place wreaths at the Fort Rosecrans and Mira Mar National Cemeteries.
Texas Hold’em September 9, 2023
A great Texas Hold’em card night on September 9th. The Players had a great time. We will be holding another event in October. Check the Calendar to see when it will be held.
Go Padres!! – Art Haeussler gets and autograph! September 7, 2023
American Legion Post 365 & VFW Post7041 Service Officer Art Haeussler had a pretty good day at the Commissary. He ran into a couple of San Diego Padres. The Friar and San Diego Pitcher Adrian Morejon #50. Art is the one in the middle.
Adrian gave Art and Autograph (above). He has been on the IL recently but has returned to action with the El Paso Chihuahuas. Hope he gets back to the big club soon.
Happy Birthday U.S. Air Force
September 18th 2023 marks the 76th birthday of the United States Air Force. Pictured above – Post Historian Ray Johnson and Post 365 Past Commander Haywood Bagley raise the Air Force Branch of Service flag at the Post to commemorate the occasion. The flag will fly for the month of September. The post wishes all One Hundred and Eleven Air Force members of Post 365 and VFW Post 7041 and their families a Happy Birthday and thanks them for their service.
Karaoke Night *** August 26, 2023
The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 365 held our first Karaoke event of the year. K.J. Paul provided the music and the participation was great. A Spaghetti Dinner was offered and by the end of the night a lot of members and guests had a great time.The Karaoke Event went well. A good crowd for the first event this year. We’ll be doing it again on September 16th. Mark your calendars.Photos provided by American Legion Auxiliary 2nd Vice President Mandy Sakemi. Thank You Mandy!!!
SAL Commander Shaun Butler, Keith Alger and Kim Butler served a fantastic Spaghetti dinner.
Spaghetti and Garlic Bread. 21 Dinners sold. Yum.
Norm Linek and Post 365 Commander Brad Sakemi enjoying the singing.
Lyn Leahy doing her Tina Turner song. Who Else????
Jahneia serving some interesting drinks, ordered when people heard that Norm Linek was going to sing.
American Legion Baseball Update August 13, 2023
At the VFW Post 7041 General Meeting on Saturday, August 12, Judy Leonardi speaks to the membership about the American Legion State Baseball Championship Tournament that was held recently. VFW Post 7041, Auxiliary 7041 and MOC Pup Tent 40 were the 2nd largest contributors in the state, donating more than $6,800.00 for the players and families transportation and lodging during the tournament. (L-R) Adjutant Mark Storsteen, Commander Terry Moxley, Judy Leonardi, Chaplain Jose Flores.
Celebrating Tom Morton’s Birthday August 8, 2023
Tom Morton, Senior E-5 of the U.S. Armed Forces Rest in Peace, Tom On August 8th, a group of the Carl’s Taven Refugees gathered at American Legion Post 365 in Carl’s Corner and raised their glasses (and bottles), at 3:00 PM in honor of Tom Morton. The two photos below were taken to document the event. Why two? Well, the second photo shows a latecomer, Steve Nicas, who was forgiven his tardiness after he explained why he couldn’t be there on time. He was celebrating another birthday, his Mom shares the same birthdate with Tom, although she is a few years senior. Steve’s Mom is 102 years young! We also received a phone call from Russ Stevenson who toasted Tom from his local watering hole in Texas.Pictured (L-R) are Post 365 Commander Brad Sakemi, Paul Williams, Spike Harvey, Leon Guerra,Jay Santa Cruz, Kevin Gascon, Ray JohnsonPictured (L-R) Paul Williams, Spike Harvey, Steve Nicas, Leon Guerra, Jay Santa Cruz, Kevin Gascon, Ray Johnson.
Post 365 General Meeting and Post Commander History July 15, 2023
Post 365 Commander Brad Sakemi opens the General Meeting.
Service Officer Art Haeussler gives a report covering, among other things, the importance of making sure your DD-214 is available to your family – and they know where it is.
Additionally, Art spoke of the Be The One program, a program that destigmatizes asking for mental health support, provide peer-to-peer support and resources, and educate everyone on how they can Be the One. Why is this a priority right now? Today, the No. 1 issue facing the veteran community is suicide, according to the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. It is estimated that between 17 and 22 veterans or servicemembers take their lives each day. That’s more than 6,000 annually. The rate of suicide for veterans is more than 50% higher than that of non-veteran adults.
This meeting marked the return of Ray Johnson as Post Historian. His first presentation told members about the installation of our new Commander, a US Army Veteran, the first one in the past 21 years. The last US Army Commander was Fernando Gallardo, who was Post 365 Commander in 2002-2003.
Historian Ray Johnson introduces Esther Davis, daughter of 2002-03 Commander Fernando Gallardo to Post 365 CommanderBrad Sakemi
Esther Davis thanks the post and tells the audience about her Dad and how much he loved being the Commander and how he devoted so much of his time to make the Post a place to come visit and be with friends.
Friends and Family – From left to right. Kristi Thomas, Ken Dewoody, Trish Dewoody, Samantha Garibay, Esther Gallardo Davis, Sally Garibay, April Gallardo, David Gallardo, Laura Chavarin, Mike Davis.Fernando Gallardo telling a story as his daughter, Esther Davis, wife, Yolanda Gallardo and Post 365 member J. D. Ernst listen. Photo was taken in February 2018
Post 365 Commander (2002-3) Fernando Gallardo. I never saw him without a smile on his face.
Commander Brad Sakemi, Past Commander Bret Olson and Esther Davis
Independence Day Bar-B-Que July 3, 2023
“Finger Lickin’ Good” and music by The Fay Brothers Independence Day Bar-B-Que at the Post
Jeannie Motier keeps everyone happy with her cool, cool drinks.
The Fay Brothers entertained the members and guests of American Legion Post 365 and VFW Post 7041 on the Annual Independence Day event.
Jim Rutan, Jeannie Motier and Mo Motier took care of all the cool drinks and hot Bar-B- Que.
A hungry crowd awaits their Bar-B-Que.Thanks to Jeannie Motier and Karen Bowman for the photos, and especially to Karen Bowman for getting the cute little aprons for the cooks!!!
