Blog focused on GWOT, OEF, OIF, Post-9/11 veterans and veteran service organizations including the American Legion New Haven Post 210.
And Why a Bunch of Post-9/11 Veterans Organized a “New Century” Legion Post By Charles M. Pickett (updated: 10 December 2019) As a direct consequence of the end of military conscription in 1973, more of America’s bellicose burden is concentrated in a shrinking segment of our population. While the end of the draft is considered … Continue reading Why the American Legion and VFW Matter More, Now
As we continue to get ready to market our new American Legion post, it is important to have consistent branding; specifically, using the same or similar typefaces. It lends a degree of professionalism to all marketing materials with uniform use. I ran “The American Legion” through What the Font and it came up with: Trajan Pro, La Gioconda … Continue reading What the Font: The American Legion Emblem Letterhead
The American Legion will celebrate its 100th anniversary on March 15, 2019. The brand new American Legion New Haven Post 210 wants to celebrate this event with a six-month Centennial Member Campaign–with the goal of signing up 100 wartime veterans as founding members.
As a direct consequence of the end of military conscription in 1973, more of America’s bellicose burden is concentrated in a shrinking segment of our population. While the end of the draft is considered highly successful and widely embraced, it has lead to a growing military/civilian divide in our country. The American people are increasingly … Continue reading Why We are Organizing a “New Century” Legion Post
—-The American Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary between August 2018 and November 2019. Thousands of state and local activities are planned to honor the organization’s first century of service. The motto of the centennial program is “Legacy & Vision” to concentrate both on the organization’s many accomplishments of the past and its mission of the … Continue reading Notes from Legion College
