Betttina Roth, a Marine Corps veteran & Post 134 member was awarded first place for her needlework tapestry “Grace Through the Night” in the Original Design in Needlework category during the 2021 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition. As described in a VA press release earlier this year the competition is, “Co-presented by the U.S. … Continue reading Post 134 Member Bettina Roth Wins National Veterans Creative Arts First Place Award
Team Ravin Welcomes New Post Service Officer
Penny Dex has joined Team Ravin as the Post 134 Service Officer! Penny is a GWOT Army Veteran, who served from 2004-2008 as a 68Q, pharmacy technician, in the warrior transition units of BAMC, Fort Sam Houston and RACH, Fort Sill. In 2020 Penny founded Rogue Permaculture and Resilient Veterans where she continues to serve … Continue reading Team Ravin Welcomes New Post Service Officer
DEPARTMENT OF OREGON ORATORICAL CONTEST
On Saturday, February 20th, American Legion Post 51 in Lebanon, OR hosted the annual American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest also known as 'A Constitutional Speech Contest'. Three contestants participated, and several members of posts throughout Oregon volunteered their time to support the event. ‘A Constitutional Speech Contest’ was founded over eighty years ago … Continue reading DEPARTMENT OF OREGON ORATORICAL CONTEST
Giving Tuesday Fund Raising Update
Just a quick update on the progress of charitable giving to the Post 134 Building Fund. Since Giving Tuesday we have raised $26,800.00 towards the restoration of the Hall, which will allow us to re-open the building and further the Post Mission of, "Helping Veterans & Serving Our Community." Post 134 is almost half way … Continue reading Giving Tuesday Fund Raising Update
Giving Tuesday
Dear Friends & Supporters of American Legion F&J Ravin Post 134; Tuesday, December 1st, is Giving Tuesday, the global generosity movement, which seeks to unleash the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. It is with this in mind that F&J Ravin Post 134 is reaching out to our friends, … Continue reading Giving Tuesday
Tricare Enrollment Fees To Rise
With Tricare fees increasing, senator pushes for yearlong grace period for veterans amid pandemic ABBIE BENNETTOCTOBER 27, 2020 - 12:06 PM CATEGORIES: Coronavirus Special FeaturesLatest NewsNewsPolitics As Tricare Select enrollment fees are set to increase, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, is urging the Pentagon to provide a 12-month grace period for veterans to ensure they don't lose … Continue reading Tricare Enrollment Fees To Rise
Blue Water Navy Veterans
VA approves claims for more than 22,500 Blue Water Navy veterans The American LegionOCT 08, 2020 Nine months after the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) began processing Agent Orange disability claims for Blue Water Navy veterans, more than 22,500 have been finalized, resulting in more than $640 million in payments to veterans or their surviving … Continue reading Blue Water Navy Veterans
Soldier Songs & Voices
Soldier Songs & Voices is a service organization that provides free guitar instruction and song writing assistance to all military veterans at no cost. For those who do not own a guitar one may be provided. Due to Covid 19 we have changed our format. Now thanks to video conferencing technology and dedicated volunteers, Soldier Songs … Continue reading Soldier Songs & Voices