Montgomery-Plant-Dudley Post 10

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Post 10 Updates*

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2025 Veterans Avenue of Honor

Banners to be placed by City of Wausau - May 12 - 16

View the Veteran Banners on Grand Ave, Wausau

Recipients posted below

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MEETING REMINDERS

General Membership Meeting - May 20 - 7:00 PM

Memorial Day Parade - May 24 - 10:00 AM 

Memorial Day Restlawn - May 26 - 11:00 AM

Executive Committee Meeting - Jun 9 - 6:30 PM

General Membership Meeting - Jun 17 - 7:00 PM

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 Post 10 News

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Memorial Day - Events in Wausau

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 1:00 pm, Unknown Solider Ceremony at Pine Grove Cemetery. Presented by the Daughters of American Revolution, American Legion, Am-Vets, Man of Honor and the VFW.

Saturday, May 24, 2025, at10:45 am, Memorial Day Parade starting at Trinty Lutheran Church on Stewart Ave. and ending at Opportunity, Inc. on River Drive where there will be a ceremony. The Master of ceremonies will be Retired Army Lt. Colonel Ralph Sliwicki. Guest speakers will be Wausau Mayor Diny and Wausau American Legion Post 10, Past Commander Robert Weller. Invocation by Don Hildebrandt. The DC Everest, Wausau East and Horace Mann bands, the American Legion, Am-Vets, Man of Honor, VFW, Military Recruiters and the Auxiliary will all perform at the ceremony.

Monday, May 26, 2025, at 11:00 am, Memorial Day Ceremony at Restlawn Cemetery.   The ceremony will honor all Veterans that have served and have passed. The Master of Ceremonies will be Wausau American Legion Post 10 Commander Tony Nardi. The guest speaker will be Aaron Galindo, Marathon County Veterans Service Officer. Invocation by Don Hildebrandt. National Anthem by Sophia Volpe. The Man of Honor Society will explain the Missing Man Table.  The Legion Auxiliary President, Amanda Szalewski will place the wreath. The Post 10 Honor Guard will exercise the Rifle Salute and Echo Taps will be performed by Jon Greenwood and Dale Osterbrink. Bagpiper Travis Niewolny will also perform. The Scouts of BSA Troop 400 will help raise the Colors. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend this ceremony.

Monday, May 26, 2025, at 3:00 pm, Taps Across America at the Wausau Fleet Farm. The Wausau American Legion Post 10 Color Guard will be performing and Echo Taps will be performed by Jon Greenwood and Dale Osterbrink.

Story and file photos courtesy of Mike Heilmann, Post 10 Public Relations

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Northwoods Veterans "Tiny" Homestead Donation

Carla Ruuskanen, Vice President and Sandra Edington, Co-Founder and Board member of the Northwoods Veterans Homestead in Rhinelander attended the Wausau American Legion Post 10 membership meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. They both gave us an update on the project and spoke about the Homestead future plans.

 Tony Nardi, Commander of Post 10 presented a check to Carla and Sandra for the sponsorship of multiple tiny homes. The post is always looking for important ways to help our Veterans. The Northwoods Veterans Homestead is a reputable 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing crucial assistance to Wisconsin’s homeless veteran population.

The Northwoods Veterans Homestead is set to pioneer the first veteran-specific homeless operation in northern Wisconsin, catering to all homeless veterans in the state. The Homestead will encompass a spacious community center, sixteen cozy tiny homes, a veterans’ market/shop, and a vibrant community garden. Their priority is to provide person-centered programming, tailoring services to meet the unique needs of each veteran, empowering them to regain self-sufficiency and make meaningful contributions to their communities. Moreover, they ensure that homeless veterans can focus on their future success without any financial burden.

The Northwoods Veterans Homestead program covers a wide range of essential life skills, including cooking, financial management, job searching, resume writing, and personal hygiene. Additionally, The Homestead collaborates with community partners to facilitate access to professional services in areas such as healthcare, legal aid, and counseling. By offering comprehensive support, they empower our veterans to rebuild their lives and overcome the challenges they face.

https://northwoodsveteranshomestead.org

Left to right, Carla Ruuskanen, Tony Nardi, Sandra Edington

Story and photo courtesy of Mike Heilmann

Post 10 Public Relations/Historian

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Easter Meals Delivered to Veteran Homes

The Wausau American Legion Post 10 delivered over 266 meals to the homes of Veterans and their families on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. To show their support for Veterans, the Man of Honor Society in Wausau provided 42 hams for the meals. The ham was professional sliced and included in the meals. Volunteers packaged the meals for delivery by twenty-five volunteer drivers.

The post has provided over 7,000 “Safe at Home” meals for Veterans and widows in the past four years. The meal deliveries are just one of the ways that the post thanks Veterans for their service.

The post is always looking to help more Veterans with meal deliveries. You can call the post reservation line at 715-298-1606 to be added to the meal delivery list for their 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 thanks all of 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.

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Veterans helping Veterans with a wonderful dinner

Volunteers from The Samual's Group help pack the meals 

Each Veteran received two meals to share

Cookies from the Girl Scouts were given to all Volunteer Drivers 

Story and photos courtesy of Mike Heilmann

Post 10 Public Relations/Historian

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Camp American Legion Donation

Jim Klement, Director of the Camp American Legion in Lake Tomahawk talked at the Wausau American Legion Post 10 meeting at Bunkers Restaurant in Wausau on March 19, 2025. He talked about the camp which is a free resource for Wisconsin Veterans, active duty and reserves, their immediate families and families of the fallen.  Campers stay on-site in one of the cabins near the lake. They are provided three meals a day with various opportunities to relax, rejuvenate and reconnect.

Jim also talked about the Camps 100^th Year Celebration on Saturday June 14, 2025. The celebration starts with the opening ceremony at 11:00 am and will include tours, live entertainment, food and beverages.

Tony Nardi, Commander of the Wausau American Legion Post 10 presented Jim with Kwik Trip gift cards. The cards will be used for milk and other things that the camp may need to purchase.

Camp details are available on their website http://www.campamericanlegion.org/ or contact the camp at caloffice@wilegion.org  Office 715-277-2510

 Tony Nardi presents donation to Jim Klement, Director of the Camp American Legion

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Patriot K9’s Donation

Lani Rethaber, Executive Director of Patriot K9's of Wisconsin in Wausau and a United States Marine and National Guard Veteran accompanied by Scarlett, one of the organizations ambassadors, spoke at the Wausau American Legion Post 10 meeting on March 18, 2025 at Bunkers Restaurant in Wausau. 

Lani talked about the Service Dog Training Program for Veterans and active-duty military. The canine, training and equipment are supplied free of charge to qualified Veterans.  The certified service dogs accompany the Veterans in their daily life after graduation from the 24-week training program. 

Tony Nardi, Commander of Post 10 presented Lani with a check to cover the cost of the training program. Post 10 is proud to be a sponsor of training a service dog.

The mission of the Patriot K9s of Wisconsin is:  At no cost to qualified Veterans, we educate and train Psychiatric Service Dog Teams to have a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community of their choice.  Their goal is: Helping veterans win the war against suicide, depression and anxiety by empowering them with the use of a service dog. Patriot K9s is a 501c3 serving all qualified Veterans. They are a member of ASDPMV and they are working on our accreditation with them. 

For more information is available on their website www.patriotk9s.org

Lani Rethaber, Executive Director of Patriot K9's of Wisconsin receives donation from Tony Nardi

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Texas Roadhouse Donates Gift Cards for Veterans

The Texas Roadhouse in Rib Mountain presented $2,490 worth of gift cards to the Wausau American Legion Post 10 on Thursday, February 6, 2025. This was the ninth 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 2024, 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.  

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

Pictured from left to right: Tony Nardi, Post 10 Commander; Lora Daniek, Store Marketer;  
Adam Daniek, Managing Partner; Paige Trevino, Store Marketer and George Mosher, Post 10 Finance Officer. 

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Legion Post 10 Military Museum

The American Legion Wausau Post 10 has opened an expanded Military Museum at Bunkers Restaurant in Wausau, home of the Post 10. 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, ME.

The museum is available for viewing according to Bunker’s Restaurant hours, other than when the room is 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 or Honor Guard Commander John Pellegrino at 715-581-5210.

The Purple Heart Room is Home to the Legion's Museum - Carved Golden Eagle

Numerous military artifacts from WWI to today

Collection of photos from 20th century era of military operations

Memorabilia from Navy Medic John Bradley - Original Flag Raiser on Iwo Jima

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2026 Veterans Avenue Of Honor Banners 

 To Get You or Your Veteran Banner,

CLICK ON FORM BELOW!!

Banners on Display Memorial Day to Veterans Day

The Wausau American Legion Montgomery-Plant-Dudley Post 10 will be honoring Veterans again in 2025 by flying up to fifty banners on Grand Avenue in Wausau from Memorial Day to Veterans Day.  

Businesses are encouraged to honor and sponsor their Veteran employees for their past military service to our country. Families, friends and groups can also honor their Veterans to thank them for their service. It doesn’t matter if the Veteran has deceased or is among us today. Every honorably discharged Veteran is eligible to be honored with a banner.

The banner investment - on Sale now -  is $450 that includes detailed booklets for the Veteran and family, marketing and the actual banner for the Veteran or family after Veterans Day.

For more information or to reserve a banner call Bob Weller at 715-571-3476.

 Click on this link to download your 2026 Registration form

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For additional Banner Program Information Call:

Bob Weller at 715-571-3476

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2025 Business Expo 

Post 10 participated in the 2024 Business Expo sponsored by the Wausau Area Chamber of Commerce.  The attendance was marked with interesting mascots as well as Patriot K9's, an organization supported by Post 10

Mike Heilmann, Post PR and Historian - Tony Nardi, Commander

Mascots of Wausau West and Wausau East

Patriot K9"s booth with dedicated volunteers

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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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Veterans Avenue of Honor

Join the Class of 2026 Honorees

Your Name Should be Right Here!!!

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Class of 2025 Honorees

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Class of 2024 Honorees

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Veterans Avenue of Honor

Class of 2023 Honorees

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Past Veterans Avenue of Honor

Class of 2022 Honorees

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Past Veterans Avenue of Honor

Class of 2021 Honorees

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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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Contact Us

It's Your Choice. You Can Either:

1.  Mail your questions to:

      American Legion Post 10, Attn: Adjutant, 1001 Golf Club Road, Wausau, WI 54403

2.  E-mail us at: adjutant@wausaupost10.com

3.  Phone Us with your inquiries: 715-581-5210

4. Call our Post Reservation Hot Line: 715-298-1606

5. Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WALPost10/    

6: Visit Post Website: www.wausaupost10.com

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