New Years Eve Casino Night: Pictured (L-R): ?, Jim Sliffe, Kim Sliffe, Joe Kuntz, Marisa Kuntz, Paul Krueger, Dena Krueger, Kathleen McDermed, Jon McDermed, Javier Collazo, Colleen Collazo, Tom Moore & Lynzie Moore.
SAL Holiday Party December 21,2024
SAL Squadron 365 hosted a great Holiday Party at the Post. The theme was “Aloha”. The food and entertainment were great, but most importantly, the vision was, “No Senior Alone For The Holidays”. It was a group effort and everything was perfect. Thanks to all the membership and especially to SAL Commander Shaun Butler and wife, Kim, who have made it a mission to support all the seniors in the Legion and VFW. Their selfless, untiring work is truly an inspiration to all of us.
Aloha!!!
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San Diego Hula Academy dancers
SAL Commander Shaun Butler and wife Kim surrounded by the dancers. I’m sure Kim could jump right in there and hula, but Shaun, “I don’t think so…..”
Members and guests getting their Hawaiian Bar-B-Que dinner
Great food. Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka!
Christmas Decorations at the Post
Thanks to the Sons of the American Legion for the great decorations outside the post building. Merry Christmas to all…
Shaun and Kim Butler donated their time and resources to make this a happy place to be.
I never knew Santa was a tanker. Gene Berbaum would be proud.
Thanks to Kim Butler for the donation of additional lights and to Bob Braman for installing them on the front of the Post. Merry Christmas to all…..
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day December 7, 2024
American Legion Post 365 and VFW Post 7041 attended the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremonies at the Oceanside Harbor. Norm Linek (in rear) attended the event and provided many of the photos posted here. Thanks to longtime friend and US Army Veteran, Norm a member of Post 365.
Perfect weather, wonderful event
Color Guard – Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) Camp Pendleton, CA. presenting the colors
Joanie Culver opens the ceremonies. Her father was a Marine stationed on Oahu on December 7, 1941
Color Guard – Assault Craft Unit-5 (ACU-5) Camp Pendleton, CA. is the United States Navy’s Pacific operating unit for the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)
Attendees pay respects during the playing of “TAPS”.
A salute to Heroes.
Michael Timson, bugler, has played TAPS at the event for the past 15 years.
Karen Bowman and brother Ray take a moment to Remember…
Thanksgiving Day Dinner at the Post
Grab a plate. Sandee, Lyn, Bronco, Lisa and Philayne are ready to serve you. A great Thanksgiving Dinner was served to more than 100 members and guests on Thanksgiving Day at Post 365.Thank you to all the volunteers who helped. Karen Bowman was the head chef. Along with Monica, Lyn and so many others everything was cooked to perfection. A special thanks to Joe and Marisa Kuntz who deep fried seven turkeys for the big day.
A happy (and stuffed) crowd enjoy a fabulous dinner. And a special “Thank You” to all of you, your generous contributions came to more than $900.00 that will go to our Raise The Flag Campaign.
Leatherneck Club, Las Vegas – remembering Tom Morton
Mark Baca made a trip up to Las Vegas recently and visited the Leatherneck Club.
He met Rick Majoskey, a friend of the Legion for many years, and while there they added a shadow box containing memorabilia from the late Tom Morton.
If you ever met Tom, you will remember the first question he asked you, “Have you ever been to the Leatherneck Club in Las Vegas?” Tom was their biggest fan, and I’m sure their membership increased significantly because of his efforts.
Tom “Moose” Morton plaque at the Leatherneck Club. He got that nickname while serving 2 tours in Vietnam. The nickname “Bull” was a later sobriquet acquired when he served with the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. We miss you “Moose”.
Veterans Day November 11, 2024
American Legion Post 365 and Sons of thhe American Legion Squadron 365 honored those who served on this Veterans Day. SAL Commander Shaun Butler and his “burger crew” spent the afternoon serving burgers to all the troops “Free of Charge” in honor of the day. Thank you to all the SAL members for their contributuion.Kim Butler, wife of SAL Commander Shaun Butler did a little drerssing up of the post in honor of Veterans Day. Thanks to Kim and to all th SAL for their contributions.
Marine Corps Birthday November 10, 2024
Our 249th Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony was held on Sunday November 10th at the Post. An odd day for the ceremony, but a good group of Marines attended. For the first time in more than 40 years, Stanley Buczkowski was not the oldest Marine to get a piece of the cake. Stanley passed away earlier this year. Semper Fi! Stanley.Everyone got a piece of cake. Photo provided by Marine Corps Sergeant Major (Ret.) Jose Flores, our Post Chaplain.
Halloween Party October 26, 2024
The Post held their annual Halloween Party on October 26th. Karen Bowman served a great Spaghetti Dinner along with her famous “Witches Fingers” cookies for dessert. Thanks to Mandy Sakemi and Colleen Collazo for all the photos!
Jahneia, our favorite mushroom.
Kathleen Garcia – great bones…
Ronni, dressed for the occasion, as always.
Javier Collazo, being abducted. The little Green Man will never recover…
A great party. Pictured (L-R) Bob Braman, Daniel, Joe Kuntz, Marissa Kuntz, Brad Sakemi, Mandy Sakemi, Paul Krueger, Dena Krueger, Javier, Colleen Collazo.
Post Painting Project-October 2, 2024
The long awaited outside painting of the post has finally started. Thanks to Rick Batson (with a little help from Art Haeussler) for their time and effort to put a little life into the drab beige exterior with some great signage.
The painting was done by Rick Batson, one of our members.
The American Legion has a mission from the post to the national level to assist veteranswith mental health issues.That mission is “Be the One”. The mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad.
OKTOBERFEST 1974 – 2024
Two beautiful ladies – One timeless dress In 1974, stationed in Vienna, Austria with her Marine husband Mike, Karen Bowman wore this dress to an Oktoberfest Party. Jumping ahead 50 years, our favorite mixologist, Jahneia, wore the same dress to her Oktoberfest Party.
