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MEETING & EVENT REMINDERS

Exective Board Meeting - April 13th @ 6:30 PM

April Meal Delivery - April 15th @ 3:00 PM

Membership Meeting - April 21st @ 6:30 PM

Note the winter scheduled time change

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Post 10 Updates

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2026 Gun Raffle Tickets Are Available

IT'S SOOOO EASY...

Just Click on This Link

Connect immediately to:

wausaupost10-raffle.com

FILL IN THE # OF TICKETS

FILL IN NAME, ETC

HIT SUBMIT!!

Thanks for your participation!

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March 25 Meals Delivered to Veteran Homes

The Wausau American Legion Post 10 delivered 250 meals to the homes of Veterans and their families on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Volunteers packaged the meals for delivery by twenty-five volunteer drivers. Root beer was provided by Stevens Point Brewery. Easter cards were created for the Veterans by the American Legion Auxiliary Post from Marathon City. The deserts were provided by In The Lite Electric. Zastrow the Beer Man provided the refrigerated truck to transfer the meals from the Chatterbox to Thrive Church on Grand Avenue for the drivers.

Post 10 has provided over 8,000 “Safe at Home” meals for Veterans and widows in the past six years. Meal deliveries are just one of the ways that Post 10 cares for Veterans who have served America and are now in need of assistance.

Our Post is always looking to help more Veterans with meal deliveries. You can call the Post 10 reservation line at 715-298-1606 to be added to the meal delivery list for the next delivery. Please call and leave a name and phone number. Families and caregivers are also encouraged to call for their veteran. The meals are free for Wausau area Veterans and widows.

Post 10 extends a thank you to all the volunteers, members and non-members, who make it possible to provide this valuable Veteran service. The Post also appreciates the support from our local businesses and community members.

A hearty meal served to area Veterans and Widows

Volunteers pack 125 bags with two meals

25 Drivers support the program delivering meals

Commander Tony (right) assists a driver carrying meals

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Texas Roadhouse Donates Gift Cards for Veterans

The Texas Roadhouse in Rib Mountain presented $1540. worth of gift cards to the Wausau American Legion Post 10 on Thursday, February 5, 2026. This was the tenth consecutive year that they have provided Post 10 with gift cards. These cards are made possible through a Texas Roadhouse program including their amazing staff and the generosity of their guests. With this gift card program the Post is able to expand its assistance to Veterans in need.

Throughout 2025, previous cards have enabled the Post to provide many Veterans and their families meals. The Post 10 Service Officer oversees the distribution of the cards to those in need. With uncertainty of travel and health concerns, these gift cards and the Texas Roadhouse “Meals to Go” program provide an opportunity for Veterans to call ahead to pick up their meals.

The Post also provides their Honor Guard members with gift cards after they have presided at more than one military funeral rite on the same day.

Texas RoadHouse... On behalf of the Post 10 members and all Veterans, we salute you!

Pictured from left to right: Don Hildebrandt, Post 10 Chaplain; Tony Nardi, Post 10 Commander; Dennis Borchardt, Post 10 Adjutant; George Mosher, Post 10 Finance Officer; Paige Trevino, Store Marketer; Joe Campbell, Post 10 2^nd Vice Commander; Brian Fox, Post 10, 1^st Vice Commander and Adam Daniek, store Managing Partner.

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Patriot Avenue of Honor Expanding

Honoring Military, Fire, Police, Sheriff, EMS Personnel... and on Schofield Ave Too!

Recent changes in the Wausau area have prompted The Wausau American Legion Post 10 to reevaluate their Veteran Avenue of Honor banner program. These changes include a request from the Village of Weston to expand the banners to Schofield Avenue and the extension of the program to all eligible Protective Services personnel. Consequently, Post 10 renamed the initiative to “Patriot Avenue of Honor” to reflect its broader scope and all participants involved. These three advancements exemplify ongoing efforts to distribute both the recognition and the duty of safeguarding our nation and its people.

The Village of Weston has offered space for 48 banners located on Schofield Avenue from the Log Cabin Restaurant to the east. They also offered to place and remove the banners. The new banner locations are in addition to the 50 banners located on Grand Avenue in Wausau.

With the release of these updates, the American Legion Wausau Post 10 is now offering banners at a discounted rate of $395.00 through the month of March. Registration forms, banner history, and sample documents were distributed to Marathon County fire, police, sheriff, and EMT units to inform them of these opportunities.

For additional information regarding the banner program, contact Bob Weller at 715-571-3476 or email pastcmdrbob@wausaupost10.com. Registration forms can be downloaded using our website wausaupost10.com and clicking on the Banner button

Story courtesy of Bob Weller, Past Commander and Mike Heilmann, Public Relations, Wausau American Legion Post 10.

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Wausau American Legion Family annual Christmas party we held at Oliva's Restaurant in Rib Mt. The party was hosted by the Auxiliary Unit for the Legion, SAL and Auxiliary members and guests. Linda Tryczak was the Chairperson for the event. Congratulation on a fantastic job!

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2025

Larry, Ray and Mike and his wife enjoying the social hour

Roger and Mary Shanley enjoying the refreshments

The prize table had door prizes for almost everyone!

Bob and Mary Weller meeting other guests

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Veteran and Widow Meal Delivery Info

The Wausau American Legion Post 10 in Wausau offers free meal delivery in the greater Wausau area for Veterans. Two meals are delivered in each container for you to share with others or extend your food budget.

To arrange a delivery, just call 715-298-1606. You will need to have your name, address, and phone number. These details will aid us to call you about upcoming meals, and provide infomation for our delivery drivers.

Next meal delivery of 250 meals is Wednesday, March 25 around 3:30-4:00 PM. Give is a call!!!

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2025 Wausau City Christmas Parade

The Wausau American Legion Post 10 float in the Wausau Christmas Parade

on Friday, December 5, 2025.

Thanks to our team that created it and those who participated in the parade!!

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Post 10 Military Museum Updated

The American Legion Post 10 has re-opened the expanded Military Museum at Bunkers Restaurant and Tribute Golf in Wausau. Past Commander Bob Weller and Honor Guard Commander John Pellegrino were responsible for creating the expanded educational museum.

The museum features an extensive display of military equipment, uniforms, flags, and photos from World War I to the present day, each with a connection to central Wisconsin, and with a central Wisconsin story. Several key museum features include large displays from John “Doc” Bradley, the original flag raiser on Iwo Jima; Richard “Dick” Dudley’s memorabilia and a large hand carved eagle carved and painted by James F. McCain, founder of Eagles for Veterans from Portland, Maine.

The museum is available for viewing during Bunker’s Restaurant hours when the room is not in use for other functions. You can visit the museum at the south end of the building past the Legion’s Post 10 office area. Questions about the displays can be directed to Commander Tony Nardi at commander@wausaupost10.com or Honor Guard Commander John Pellegrino at 715-581-5210.

The focal point of the museum is located in the Purple Heart Room at Bunkers

Maps of areas Wausau area military members have served

John "Doc" Bradley, one of the original Navy flag raiser on Iwo Jima shadowbox display

Photos and documents of wars since 1919

Dick Dudley Shadowbox of his military career

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2025 Banners Returned to Sponsors

The 2025 Banners are down, and the 2026 program officially kicks off Jan 1, '26

Registration forms can already be downloaded from our website – wwwlwausaupost10.com. Click on “Banners” to access the information and files you need to submit your application or a family member's information. Any questions, please contact Bob Weller, Past Commander, at 715-571-3476 or email at pastcmdrbob@wausaupost10.com.

All Recipients names listed on button

to the left "Banner Recipients"

Wausau City Electrical Dept installed 50 Banners

The Never Forgotten Honor Flight Banner

The Dudley Family Honored their four members who served during WWII

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Sons of American Leion (SAL)

The SAL members of Post 10 are important contributors to our community events as well as participants in our military tribute ceremonies. Sons and grandsons of veterans are eligible to join the SAL. For specific membership information and for your membership application forms please visit www.wisal.org.

We look forward to you being a part of the American Legion!!

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Post 10 Vehicle Is Used for Honor Guard & General Use

Our post purchased a Ram 1500 SLT Club Cab vehicle from Brickner's Wausau to transport the rifles and flags to each Military Honors ceremony performed by our Honor Guard. It will be used to pull a trailer in parades as well as transport items to various event we host.

Detailing of logos and lettering was done by FlipSide Graphics. Additional updates and photo shots will be done with the Honor Guard in the near future. Additional details will be in the February Monthly Update, listing the donors, plus more about the details how the truck bed will be outfitted. All ideas are welcome.

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Help is Available to All Veterans

This can be a hard time of year in normal times. The Veterans Crisis Line is a good number to have close by. To reach either of the sites listed below, simply click on either one of these sites to be directly connected for assistance or information.

https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/index.asp

The American Legion has a great Buddy Check program.

https://www.legion.org/membership/buddycheck

Please have safe holidays and let us look out for each other.

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Gift Ideas - The Legion Can Help

Give Kwik Trip Gas Cards

An easy way to get practical gifts for those that are on the move, need their car refueled, or pick up a quick bite or drink at the local Kwik Trip. The Wausau American Legion Post 10 purchases the cards at 10% off actual cost. The Post sells them to anyone, netting the difference for fundraising or operational support.

Many of us, or those you know, already shop at Kwik Trip for gas, food, coffee and other products inside the store. You can purchase the cards and use them yourself or for gifts. Cards are $25.00 each. Your checks are made out to American Legion Post 10 and marked as gas cards. The 10% we receive from the sale of each card adds up fast.

It’s easy to get cards, just call Adjutant Dennis, at 715-574-1882 or email at adjutant@wausaupost10.com to request your cards. Pick up arrangements are done in a safe enviroment.

It’s easy, it’s convenient, and it helps us to fulfill our motto… “Veterans still serving Veterans”

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New Law Creates 988 Suicide Hotline

Press “1” after dialing "988" to be routed to the Veterans Crisis Line

Legislation designating a three-digit phone number for a national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline has been signed into law.

The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act directs the FCC to designate 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Line and allows veterans to press “1” after dialing 988 to be routed automatically to the Veterans Crisis Line for veteran-specific mental health support.

“The whole message is ‘Be there for a veteran,’” said Dr. Bert Berger, manager of the Mental Health Division at the Milwaukee VA Medical Center. “It’s really about making that connection, about being able to talk and provide support.”

BeThereWis.com provides quick and easy access to online resources and contact information. The task force is the coalition behind the website and ongoing initiatives, bringing together organizations that serve Veterans and nonprofits focused on suicide prevention.

Just click on the link below to learn more about the VA's efforts

https://www.milwaukee.va.gov/features/VA_leads_initiative_to_address_Veterans_suicide.asp

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Your Guide To Local VA Assistance

To find out how to apply for VA assistance, or

to obtain local help with your application, click

on the tab to the left to be routed to knowledgeable

support personnel right here in Marathon County

"Link to Marathon Co. VA Benefits Info"

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The Marathon County Veteran's killed during combat operations throughout the world are listed on this memorial. The location of the memorial is on Tribute Golf Course, Hole #1 tee box, at 1001 Golf Club Road, Wausau, WI 54403.

There are 433 names on this wall, emblematic of the fact that ...

All Gave Some, But Some Gave All... Freedom is not Free!!

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