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MESOTHELIOMA - Learn more about it - Veterans are at risk!
Veterans comprise approximately 30 percent of all mesothelioma diagnoses due to asbestos-contaminated products that were used by the military, primarily by the Navy, from the 1930s through the 1970s. Pleural mesothelioma can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation.
ANOTHER POST 797 MEMBER HAS BOOK PUBLISHED
Carl R. Russell, Sr., a member of American Legion Post 797 in Gahanna, Ohio, has recently had his memoirs of World War II published by Publish America publishing company. The book covers Carl's life from induction into the Army thru World War II to his discharge in March 1946. The title of the book is "Civilian to Soldier Through Combat WWII, and the ISBN is: 978-1-4489-7640-9. It can be ordered directly thru Publish America, or purchased in any online or local book store.
GAHANNA LEGION POST 797 wins Best Web Site
During the Department of Ohio Mid-Winter Conference, the Department made several awards , and among them was the best Newsletter and Best Web Site for the State. While we had hoped to win both, Post 797 was called to the podium to receive the first place award for Best Web Site for the State Department of the American Legion. This would not have been possible without the input from those members who attend all or most of the meetings and offer their opinions and input for the web site.
WORLD WAR II HONOR ROLL EVENT
Radio station WMNI/AM920 in Columbus, Ohio is working with Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services to honor veterans who sacrificed in service to their country during World War II. 2010 will be the 65th anniversary of the end of the war, and WMNI will pay special tribute to those men and women who served with the WMNI World War II Honor Roll.
GENERAL ABRAHAM'S Book
To contact General Abraham email genjima@juno.com. He will have all the details on price and availability of his book.
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GIFTS FOR YANKS ( 2010)
The Gifts for Yanks fund drive has officially started. The "goal" this year is.30 cents per quota member. The Chairman for this event is Diane McDaniel. The District 12 Chairman for this program is Jerry Laird, 2323 Zollinger Road, Columbus, OH 43221-2665. During the previous year donations were down from prior years, and we are looking for this year to regain some of the lost ground of the past year by meeting or exceeding the goal set by District.
PAID UP FOR LIFE Fees to Rise - SEE CHART BELOW
Effective October 1st, 2009, the fee for Paid UP For Life will rise. If you intended to pay for a PUFL Card, you must do it before October 1st, or you will have to pay the new fees. The last week of September the old chart will be removed and the new one put in it's place, so hurry.
Veteran Medals Unit
Any veteran, spouse, mother, father or child can procure the medals earned by the veteran while on active duty by applying to the US Army Clothing and Heraldry, Veteran Medals Unit, Building 6B, North Room 328, 700 Robbins Avenue, PO ox 57997, Philadelphia, PA 19111-9026, or email usarmytheraldry@dla.mil.
