American Legion Post 473
7400 Q street
Ralston, NE
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Flyer CLICK HERE
Navy veteran Sailor rewrote the lyrics to the song “Hallelujah” then sings them.
Navy veteran Sailor Jerri rewrote the lyrics to the song “Hallelujah” then sings them.
Hallelujah Veterans Version
The support and love for Hallelujah Veterans Version has been awesome and overwhelming. I couldn’t have hoped or imagined what its become.
To hear the song CLICK HERE
For more information CLICK HERE
AMVETS Nebraska post Commanders and Financial Officers 990N form
AMVETS Nebraska post Commanders and Financial Officers need to fill out a 990N form for the IRS yearly. The post can elect to have the AMVETS Nebraska Department will file this form for you with the IRS.
To authorize the AMVETS Nebraska Department to file this form for you with the IRS CLICK HERE
911 – Remember
The last of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders from World War II turns 102 years old
Of the 80 Doolittle Tokyo Raiders, retired Lt. Col. Richard E. “Dick” Cole is the only one alive today. On Thursday, Cole turned 102.
Earlier this year in April, Cole took part in a 75th anniversary ceremony at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. He commemorated the anniversary of the raid by continuing a tradition of raising a silver goblet with 1896 cognac and toasting to his fallen comrades.
Full Story CLICK HERE
AMVETS Department of Nebraska newsletter will be located on the AMVETS Nebraska website
AMVETS Department of Nebraska newsletter will be located on the AMVETS Nebraska website. Go to website, in the navigation select “blog-news:, select “newsletters” in the drop down.
State Executive Committee (SEC)
The State Executive Committee (SEC) is on 21 October, beginning at 1000, at the Lincoln, VFW Headquarters. I would like to have a Commander’s Meeting after the SEC Meeting and would encourage ALL Post Commanders to attend. We have a lot of work to do that requires a total team effort. If a Commander cannot attend the meeting please send someone from your Post that can represent you.
Career Fair open to all Active Military, Veterans, Spouses, and their working age dependents
Help spread the word: Career Fair open to all Active Military, Veterans, Spouses, and their working age dependents.
September 21, 2017 at 4:00 pm — To Register CLICK HERE
There will be 40 employers present who have confirmed that they have vacant positions and that they are open to and welcome Veteran employees.
Hiring Workshops – Resume Prep – Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM – and – Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM.
Brochure CLICK HERE
New Navy working uniform rollout starts this fall
The Navy announced a two-year rollout plan for putting the new Navy Working Uniform Type IIIs in every sailor’s seabag.
The transition goes into effect Oct. 1 and ends on the same date in 2019, when everyone in the service will be required to have the green uniform in their seabags — and the current “blueberries” will be no more.
Full Story CLICK HERE
NEBRASKA GOLD STAR FAMILIES MEMORIAL MONUMENT DEDICATION
The Nebraska Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Committee
and the
Hershel “Woody” Williams Medal of Honor Foundation
cordially invite you to attend the
NEBRASKA
GOLD STAR FAMILIES
MEMORIAL MONUMENT DEDICATION
Sunday, September 24
1:00 pm
Antelope Park
1650 Memorial Dr
Lincoln, Nebraska
This monument is a gift to the State of Nebraska in its Sesquicentennial year, honoring all those families who, through the entire 150 years of the State’s history, have lost loved ones in the service of our country.
Learn more
**Seating is limited. Lawn chairs are suggested.**
