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(OP) User ID: 55738337 United States 07/24/2019 11:17 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. I am pretty sure that any vet with a DD214 was already eligible to pay the 45 dollar annual fee to belong to an American Legion post. Quoting: eddy Our post Dues are $35 / yr. However: Honorable Discharge: Existing Terms for membership. Eligibility Information If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces during any of the war eras listed below, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving -- you are eligible for membership in The American Legion! WWI April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918 WWII December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946 Korean War June 25, 1950 - January 31, 1955 Vietnam War February 28, 1961 - May 7, 1975 Lebanon/Grenada August 24, 1982 - July 31, 1984 Panama December 20, 1989 - January 31, 1990 Gulf War/War on Terrorism August 2, 1990 - Present *Because eligibility dates remain open, all members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States. U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII). Education is a decision, Not something that can be drilled into a brain. UHFTX Ultra High Frequency Transmission. Mega WATTS of RF Energy. A VETERAN of the Cold WAR. Patriotic, Pride, Integrity, and Guts. |
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(OP) User ID: 55738337 United States 07/24/2019 11:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. You're not a real Veteran unless you are eligible to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars The VFW requires members to have earned a campaign ribbon from serving in a REAL overseas war And this is why the V.F.W. membership is and will historically continue to decline and is headed for extinction. Could you please elaborate on your Phrase "real Veteran" Because your definition, is A complete and serious conflict with all US Code of Conduct, the Veterans administration and anyone who possesses a DD214 the Rules / Laws governing our great country. Are you secular and of the opinion that an individual who enlisted during peace time and had to stay enlisted until war broke out and you received orders overseas are real veterans? You are seriously misguided. I suppose those who served in war time and were not infantry are the only real veterans also. I'm glad I was not part of your unit. Because if I were in the supply chain or responsible for your rations, with the attitude you exhibited here. You would be lacking ammo, rations, fuel, mail and support of any kind. Thank you for your service. I just happen to think your real veteran comment was uncalled for. Enjoy your VFW. Education is a decision, Not something that can be drilled into a brain. UHFTX Ultra High Frequency Transmission. Mega WATTS of RF Energy. A VETERAN of the Cold WAR. Patriotic, Pride, Integrity, and Guts. |
29_Jumps User ID: 77069507 United States 07/24/2019 12:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. You're not a real Veteran unless you are eligible to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars The VFW requires members to have earned a campaign ribbon from serving in a REAL overseas war And this is why the V.F.W. membership is and will historically continue to decline and is headed for extinction. Could you please elaborate on your Phrase "real Veteran" Because your definition, is A complete and serious conflict with all US Code of Conduct, the Veterans administration and any29one who possesses a DD214 the Rules / Laws governing our great country. Are you secular and of the opinion that an individual who enlisted during peace time and had to stay enlisted until war broke out and you received orders overseas are real veterans? You are seriously misguided. I suppose those who served in war time and were not infantry are the only real veterans also. I'm glad I was not part of your unit. Because if I were in the supply chain or responsible for your rations, with the attitude you exhibited here. You would be lacking ammo, rations, fuel, mail and support of any kind. Thank you for your service. I just happen to think your real veteran comment was uncalled for. Enjoy your VFW. I'll bet you're a nasty, dirty leg -- I can smell it from here ... |
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User ID: 77374766 United States 07/24/2019 12:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. Isn't it just a 'bar' you guys can go to to get drunk... and visit the brothers that fought like you??? Or is there more to the VFW than that? We have a couple where I live, they have "Bingo night" and the rest of the week---it's a bar. Just asking....I'm curious... And thank you for your service!!! Very much appreciated! Living has taught me one thing; nothing is certain...except salvation through Jesus Christ! |
29_Jumps User ID: 77069507 United States 07/24/2019 01:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. Isn't it just a 'bar' you guys can go to to get drunk... and visit the brothers that fought like you??? Or is there more to the VFW than that? We have a couple where I live, they have "Bingo night" and the rest of the week---it's a bar. Just asking....I'm curious... And thank you for your service!!! Very much appreciated! The VFW is a LOT more than that ... you are very welcome for my service ! and I appreciate you thanking me for it, I wish more would do so Were it not for those of us who served in this nation's overseas wars this website and freedom of speech would not exist! |
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(OP) User ID: 75119554 United States 07/24/2019 08:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. I am pretty sure that any vet with a DD214 was already eligible to pay the 45 dollar annual fee to belong to an American Legion post. Quoting: eddy and the American Legion doesn't have any U.S. Government Statutes governing it's charter. they are a private soldiers club, like all the rest. This is where you are wrong. The American Legion (do your research before opening mouth) Is a congressional sanctioned for membership. Our rules and regulations are congressionally mandated. Which is why this legislation was so important. IT literally takes an act of congress to change our laws, rules, and membership. Did you not read; the opening statement at the beginning of this post? This had to be passed by the House of Representatives! The US Senate and finally: via the title of this post the President of the United States of America. So what do you have to say now that makes sense. Sincerely from a USA veteran from the Cold War era. Last Edited by uhftx on 07/24/2019 08:19 PM Education is a decision, Not something that can be drilled into a brain. UHFTX Ultra High Frequency Transmission. Mega WATTS of RF Energy. A VETERAN of the Cold WAR. Patriotic, Pride, Integrity, and Guts. |
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(OP) User ID: 75119554 United States 07/24/2019 08:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. You're not a real Veteran unless you are eligible to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars The VFW requires members to have earned a campaign ribbon from serving in a REAL overseas war Oh here we go. You are so correct in your statement "Oh here we go" Do you know how many US Navy Vets I have talked to. They were in the combat zone. However the did not have boots on the ground. Therefore they were not eligible for the combat ribbon nor award. They served our country during combat, were fired upon and returned fire and were part of the war element. But the technicality existed they were not in country and therefore not eligible. What a crock of crap. Our veterans service officer and I as Sr Vice Commander have had many conversations. I can seriously sympathize with their predicament. Therefore they come to the American Legion for unity and good comradery amongst other Vets who served. No Discrimination a Vet is a Vet. Nothing more nothing Less. We still raise money for local scholarships and continue to provide care packages to those overseas in combat zones. In addition to out reach and care / meals to local veteran homes as well as community service for honorable events. Which includes parades / celebrations and memorials for our fallen. 100 Years of the US Congressional Charter of the American Legion. The Centennial anniversary. The mission of the American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans. [link to www.legion.org (secure)] Education is a decision, Not something that can be drilled into a brain. UHFTX Ultra High Frequency Transmission. Mega WATTS of RF Energy. A VETERAN of the Cold WAR. Patriotic, Pride, Integrity, and Guts. |
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(OP) User ID: 75119554 United States 07/24/2019 09:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. “When’s the last time you saw 67 senators agree on anything? Or 290 members of the House? That really tells you something about how highly regarded the Legion is on Capitol Hill.” U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Ind., Marine Corps veteran and American Legion member, after passage of the American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act in October 2017 Legion-backed bills become law The 2017-2018 American Legion legislative agenda was largely met with support from Congress and the White House to address multiple concerns faced by veterans and their families. The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, named for the past national commander who drafted the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, and the VA Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act, signed into law by President Trump on stage at the 99th American Legion National Convention, lit the fuse on a year of legislative progress to address needs ranging from VA health-care reform to caregiver assistance, and landslide approval of a U.S. Mint coin to commemorate The American Legion’s 100th anniversary. Trump signed the omnibus VA MISSION ACT into law in June. It improves access to community care while ensuring that VA quality standards are met for veterans who live in areas where facilities are not readily available, due to distance or appointment demand. The omnibus bill addresses one of the key issues of the Choice Act of 2014, which allowed VA patients to use nonVA providers if they could not get timely appointments within 40 miles of their homes; that issue is prompt payment to non-VA providers and greater fl exibility for VA to reimburse those providers when care is necessary. The act also tackles employee competency standards, expansion of support for family caregivers and infrastructure. The Harry W. Colmery Act, known as the “Forever GI Bill,” lifts time limits on use of education benefi ts for veterans, and the VA Appeals Modernization Act is built to expedite and streamline the appeals process when benefi ts decisions are disputed. The Legion continued throughout the year, in Washington and congressional districts across the country, to fi ght for similar progress against a number of other issues of importance to veterans, including improved care for women veterans, rescheduling of cannabis so it can be researched as a potential therapy for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury, fair contracting opportunities for veteran-owned businesses, changes in the government’s life insurance programs for those who serve in the armed forces, and more. Education is a decision, Not something that can be drilled into a brain. UHFTX Ultra High Frequency Transmission. Mega WATTS of RF Energy. A VETERAN of the Cold WAR. Patriotic, Pride, Integrity, and Guts. |
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(OP) User ID: 75119554 United States 07/24/2019 09:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. The Forever GI Bill was signed into law by President Trump on Aug. 16, 2017. Offi cially named the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017, the bill improves and extends benefi ts granted to veterans, their surviving spouses and dependents. It was named for the American Legion past national commander who drafted the original GI Bill of Rights in 1944. Among other provisions, the Forever GI Bill: • Removes time restrictions, enabling eligible recipients to use their education benefi ts for their entire lives; • Simplifi es the benefi t for future servicemembers by consolidating the GI Bill into a single program, which reduces VA’s administrative costs; • Provides signifi cant increases in GI Bill funding for reservists and National Guard members, surviving spouses and dependents; • Provides 100 percent GI Bill eligibility to post-9/11 Purple Heart recipients; • Restores eligibility for servicemembers whose schools close in the middle of a semester; and • Creates a pilot program for veterans to take certain high-technology courses. The GI Bill is often characterized as the most signifi cant social legislation of the 20th century. It is credited for preventing an economic catastrophe after World War II, making homeownership a reasonable expectation for average Americans, educating millions of veterans, and creating an incentive to serve in the military so valuable that the United States has operated as an all-volunteer force since 1973. In conjunction with the Legion’s centennial celebration, a multimedia GI Bill exhibit is traveling the country this year. The exhibit features illustrated panels, touch-screen video kiosks and rare artifacts that depict the crisis, drama, solution, effects and ongoing success of the GI Bill. The traveling exhibit debuted at the National WWII Museum in New Orleans and has since been on display at the Student Veterans of America national convention in San Antonio, Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles, the Montana Military Museum at Fort William Henry Harrison in Helena, the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge in Johnston and the George H.W. Bush Museum and Library in College Station, Texas. Education is a decision, Not something that can be drilled into a brain. UHFTX Ultra High Frequency Transmission. Mega WATTS of RF Energy. A VETERAN of the Cold WAR. Patriotic, Pride, Integrity, and Guts. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 68136762 United States 07/24/2019 09:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. You're not a real Veteran unless you are eligible to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars The VFW requires members to have earned a campaign ribbon from serving in a REAL overseas war Dont be an ass, Im VFW. Im no better than any other vet based on that. The real heroes were killed. Its a fraternal organization not a hero club. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 68136762 United States 07/24/2019 10:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. You're not a real Veteran unless you are eligible to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars The VFW requires members to have earned a campaign ribbon from serving in a REAL overseas war Oh here we go. You are so correct in your statement "Oh here we go" Do you know how many US Navy Vets I have talked to. They were in the combat zone. However the did not have boots on the ground. Therefore they were not eligible for the combat ribbon nor award. They served our country during combat, were fired upon and returned fire and were part of the war element. But the technicality existed they were not in country and therefore not eligible. What a crock of crap. Our veterans service officer and I as Sr Vice Commander have had many conversations. I can seriously sympathize with their predicament. Therefore they come to the American Legion for unity and good comradery amongst other Vets who served. No Discrimination a Vet is a Vet. Nothing more nothing Less. We still raise money for local scholarships and continue to provide care packages to those overseas in combat zones. In addition to out reach and care / meals to local veteran homes as well as community service for honorable events. Which includes parades / celebrations and memorials for our fallen. 100 Years of the US Congressional Charter of the American Legion. The Centennial anniversary. The mission of the American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans. [link to www.legion.org (secure)] |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 68136762 United States 07/24/2019 10:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. Then u were prolly already eligible. VFW requires service in theater during conflicts. Legion required service anywhere during conflict times. So service stateside for example during nam=eligible. Didnt need to be in nam. Now Legion been expanded to include non war time vets. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 5771511 United States 07/24/2019 10:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. What would that mean for national guard that served during the gulf war but never got activated? VA Benefits? I was approved to get gi benefits for school but never did finish the paper work. We almost shipped out(vaccines and prepped equipment), but the ground war was over very quickly |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 68136762 United States 07/24/2019 10:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. You're not a real Veteran unless you are eligible to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars The VFW requires members to have earned a campaign ribbon from serving in a REAL overseas war They have those away during the Gulf war. As long as you didnt steal it...thats cool. Its not a hero designation...just a club membership rule. A Korea Defense Service Medal works. Or Berlin service too until wall came down. U dont need a silver star. VFW would be pretty small club if it did. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 63928440 United States 07/24/2019 10:17 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. That means everyone in that organization has seen combat, not just rear support units that never saw a bullet zing by them on the front or burnt body from vehicle fire. I am pretty sure that any vet with a DD214 was already eligible to pay the 45 dollar annual fee to belong to an American Legion post. Quoting: eddy and the American Legion doesn't have any U.S. Government Statutes governing it's charter. they are a private soldiers club, like all the rest. This is where you are wrong. The American Legion (do your research before opening mouth) Is a congressional sanctioned for membership. Our rules and regulations are congressionally mandated. Which is why this legislation was so important. IT literally takes an act of congress to change our laws, rules, and membership. Did you not read; the opening statement at the beginning of this post? This had to be passed by the House of Representatives! The US Senate and finally: via the title of this post the President of the United States of America. So what do you have to say now that makes sense. Sincerely from a USA veteran from the Cold War era. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 5771511 United States 07/24/2019 10:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. What would that mean for national guard that served during the gulf war but never got activated? VA Benefits? Quoting: mechaniac We almost shipped out(vaccines and prepped equipment), but the ground war was over very quickly Perhaps a minimum number of days on active duty. 6 months i think. Just wondering if that changed. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 68136762 United States 07/24/2019 10:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. Where have politicians historically gone to for hard hitting veteran support? The VFW. It is a group of FOREIGN WARS Veterans. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 63928440 That means everyone in that organization has seen combat, not just rear support units that never saw a bullet zing by them on the front or burnt body from vehicle fire. I am pretty sure that any vet with a DD214 was already eligible to pay the 45 dollar annual fee to belong to an American Legion post. Quoting: eddy and the American Legion doesn't have any U.S. Government Statutes governing it's charter. they are a private soldiers club, like all the rest. This is where you are wrong. The American Legion (do your research before opening mouth) Is a congressional sanctioned for membership. Our rules and regulations are congressionally mandated. Which is why this legislation was so important. IT literally takes an act of congress to change our laws, rules, and membership. Did you not read; the opening statement at the beginning of this post? This had to be passed by the House of Representatives! The US Senate and finally: via the title of this post the President of the United States of America. So what do you have to say now that makes sense. Sincerely from a USA veteran from the Cold War era. Go to bed Mueller... nobody wants to hear you babble any more today. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 68136762 United States 07/24/2019 10:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. Where have politicians historically gone to for hard hitting veteran support? The VFW. It is a group of FOREIGN WARS Veterans. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 63928440 That means everyone in that organization has seen combat, not just rear support units that never saw a bullet zing by them on the front or burnt body from vehicle fire. ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76809044 and the American Legion doesn't have any U.S. Government Statutes governing it's charter. they are a private soldiers club, like all the rest. This is where you are wrong. The American Legion (do your research before opening mouth) Is a congressional sanctioned for membership. Our rules and regulations are congressionally mandated. Which is why this legislation was so important. IT literally takes an act of congress to change our laws, rules, and membership. Did you not read; the opening statement at the beginning of this post? This had to be passed by the House of Representatives! The US Senate and finally: via the title of this post the President of the United States of America. So what do you have to say now that makes sense. Sincerely from a USA veteran from the Cold War era. Go to bed Mueller... nobody wants to hear you babble any more today. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 68136762 United States 07/24/2019 10:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: ALL USA VETERANS are now Eligible; American Legion Membership: President Trumps signature this week.. What would that mean for national guard that served during the gulf war but never got activated? VA Benefits? Quoting: mechaniac We almost shipped out(vaccines and prepped equipment), but the ground war was over very quickly Perhaps a minimum number of days on active duty. 6 months i think. Just wondering if that changed. I imagine thats plenty... |