Post 365 celebrated the 105th Birthday of the American Legion at our General Meeting. The American Legion was founded March 15-17, 1919, by members of the American Expeditionary Forces still stationed in Europe awaiting passage home from World War I.Post 365 members and Auxiliary Unit 365 gathered for the birthday celebration. Happy Birthday American Legion!!!Commander Brad Sakemi reads the history of the founding of the American Legion to the membership as Mike Stevenson keeps track of the proceedings.Service Officer Art Haeussler replaced 4 of the flags on the patio. The flags were faded due to exposure to the sun. The new location will give them a little longer life. Thanks Art for your contribution that makes our post an attractive destination for veterans.
Grrrr. We got tagged. The first time in 12 years. At least the tagger had the color right – GREEN – in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
Commander Brad Sakemi and wife Mandy putting on a fresh coat of paint.
Valentines Day Prime Rib February 14, 2024
VFW Post 7041 had a great Prime Rib Dinner on Valentines Day. That picture of the dinner isn’t just a pic grabbed from the internet – it’s the real deal. A huge 12 oz. prime rib, twice stuffed potato, and it also came with a Caesar salad and Chocolate Mousse for dessert.Past Commander Haywood Bagley, Karen Bowman and “Padre” Bob Goldstein await their dinners.
Nolan Sakemi (minus a tooth) gives a bouquet of flowers to his secret valentine, Kathleen Garcia.
Jeannie Motier, always ready to take your order, for either food or beverage.
D. J. Nason and Mo Motier taking care of business in the galley. Looks like Mo needs a refill…
Mo Motier shows off his smoked Prime Rib, always the best meal in town.
Members and guests enjoying their Valentines Day Dinner.Somebody has to do them…Ernie Perez another of our many volunteers, gets to do the dishes – and ALWAYS with a smile. Ernie is one of our hardest working volunteers in the kitchen. Thanks, buddy!
U S Army – U S Marine Corps – Joining Forces
This is a photo submitted by Norm Linek (U.S. Army Veteran), a member of American Legion Post 365 and member of the Executive Committee. The photo is of his son, James (JP) Linek who enlisted in the Marine Corps and was a Corporal in the Crash Crew (MOS 7051). Norm jokingly says he disowned him when he didn’t join the Army… James resides in Oregon, and spends time at American Legion Post 44 (Ray Johnson Post – a different Ray Johnson) In the photo James is driving an M1126 Stryker Combat Vehicle. A Marine Linek. All’s right with the world.
Haircut Day at the Legion January 27, 2024
Bob “Gremlin” Delgado brought his staff to the American Legion on Saturday, January 27th , and gave free haircuts to all the veterans who signed up. It was a great event and everyone was able to enjoy a great burger after their haircut.
Padre Bob getting ready for spring training with a haircut from Ricardo.
Josh gives Brian a “high an tight”.
Allen looking 10 years younger after Gremlin gets through with him.
Jim gets a trim from Austin.
Bob “Gremlin” Delgado (Center) works on American Legion Post 365 Commander Brad Sakemi.
Ricardo working on Legion Auxiliary President Colleen Collazo.
Veterans Appreciation Dinner January 20, 2024
American Legion General Meeting January 20, 2024
Honor Flight San Diego Board of Directors Member/Team Leader Dee Folse gave the membershipa presentation on the history of Honor Flight: Established in 2006 the Program has flown more than 300,000 veterans to Washington D.C.More than 130 hubs across the United States work with local veterans organizations, a significant increase since its beginnings in 2006 when it consisted of 2 pilots in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information visit honorflightsandiego.orgPost 365 Service Officer Art Haeussler bring us up to date on bills in Congress and VA benefits that are available to women service members.
SAL Commander Shaun Butler presents a check for $1,000.00 to Dee Folse, Board of Directors and Team Member for Honor Flight San Diego.
SAL Commander Shaun Butler giving his report to the American Legion, announcing that the membership in Squadron 365 had gone up to more than 80% in the past month.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 365 donated $1,000.00 to Honor Flight San Diego. (L-R): Monica Camargo, Colleen Collazo, Dee Folse – Board of Directors for Honor Flight San Diego, Karen Bowman, Robyn, Mandy Sakemi, Kim, Martha Baker, and Rae.
Knife Sharpening at the Legion January 18, 2024
Monica Camargo and Micha negotiating…
Get them all done! “A dull knife is more dangerous tthan a sharp one.”
