LEGION’S NETWORK OF SERVICE OFFICERS
The American Legion maintains a network of approximately 1,700 professional, accredited representatives – known as “service officers” or “department service officers” – who are officially recognized by the VA to provide representation and assistance to veterans and their dependents. The service is provided free of charge, regardless of membership. We are very fortunate at Post 121 for two reasons. First, our post service officer is Bill Mahon, who recently retired as the McLennan County Veterans service officer and is still helping veterans. Second, the VA regional office is located in Waco and a Department service officer (Don Bridschge) is available to answer your inquiries and assist you. Don is a member of our Post and regularly attends our monthly meetings.

At this time: We are unable to send monthly care packages to the troops. Please "DO NOT" bring items for the troops to the monthly meeting any longer. However, if a member of Post/Unit/SAL 121 has an immediate family member serving in harms way, we will send a package to them upon request.

Pocket Flag Project A flag for your pocket so you can always carry a little piece of home. We are praying for you and we are proud of you. Thank you for defending our country and our freedom!!

Items needed:

• Small note cards with the verse above on it.
• Snack baggies
• Small 4X5 Flags
• American Legion application
• Business card with Post information

Fold Flag and place in baggie with business card, verse and application. Ship to deployed Units.

SUPPORT THE TROOPS

#1

TOP REQUESTED ITEMS FOR "CARE PACKAGES" FOR THE TROOPS IN IRAQ:

small indiviual pop top canned fruit FROM THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE: ONLY ONE OF THESE ITEMS PER SNACK PACK

• hard candy (2 or 3 pieces)
• gum (1 pack)
• snack bars 1
• boxed drink 1 (no canned or bottled drinks)
• handy wipes 1 (individual package)
• plastic spoon 1

ITEMS ABOVE ARE PACKAGED IN INDIVIDUAL ZIP LOCK BAGS

AND INSTEAD OF THE FRUIT THERE IS ALSO JELLO WITH FRUIT THAT COULD BE PLACED IN A PACK.

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#3

A US Army field medical unit in Afghanistan has requested the help of the American Legion Auxiliary in supplying toiletry items for wounded soldiers admitted to their field hospital.

REQUESTED: Soap bars - Shaving Cream - Adult toothbrushes - Toothpaste - Deodorant (stick) - Wash Clothes (white, blue, green or brown in color) - Shampoo 3 oz - Disposable razors

NICE TO HAVE EXTRAS: Cotton Swabs (24, 30 or 36 pack) - Foot or Body Powder (2 oz) - Plastic Combs 6" Black or White - Plastic Holders for Soap Bar and Toothbrush - Tube Socks (mens size 6-12) - Mouthwash 2oz or smaller - Facial/Pocket Tissues - Hand Sanitizer (3 oz or smaller) - Nail Clippers

*Soaps & Shampoo from you Hotel/Motel stays are the perfect size!!!