Montgomery-Plant-Dudley Post 10

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Updates on Several Articles Below

Next Executive Meeting - Monday April 10

Next Membership Meeting -Tuesday - March 21

6:00 pm Social - 7:00 pm Meeting

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GIRLS SOFTBALL SPONSORED BY POST 10

The Wisconsin American Legion has sanctioned Girls Softball and will have its first season starting this summer. Post 10 will be sponsoring a Wausau Team. Please help us get the word out to our Wausau High School softball players!

Girls OR parents interested in  the American Legion Softball program contact Tony Nardi at 715-432-6157. See flyer below for more details.

NO FEES TO PLAY LEGION BALL!!!

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Flag Dedication Ceremony at Community Partners Campus

The Wausau American Legion Post 10 Color Guard and Honor Guard held a flag dedication ceremony at the Community Partners Campus open house in Wausau on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. The Post is proud to have donated the flag pole, flag, lighting and plaque to the Campus. The funds for this flag project came from our communities’ generous donations to the post.

The open house at the Campus also included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours of the non-profit’s new location. The campus provides a single shared space for a wide range of human services with seven non-profit organizations like the Neighbors Place, Wausau Area Mobile Meals and the Wausau Free Clinic.

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Texas Roadhouse Donates Gift Cards for Veterans

The Texas Roadhouse of Rib Mountain presented gift cards to the Wausau American Legion Post 10 on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the local store. This was the seventh consecutive year that they have provided the Post with gift cards. These cards are made possible through a Texas Roadhouse program and the generosity of their patrons. With this gift card program the Post is able to expand its assistance to Veterans in need.

Throughout 2022, previous cards have enabled the Post to provide needy service members and their families a meal.  The Post 10 Service Officer oversees the distribution 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 for meals.

Additionally, on special occasions the Post has provided 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!

Thanks Texas Roadhouse!!!

Pictured from left to right: Front row Bob Weller, Post 10 Commander; George Mosher, Post 10 Finance Officer;

Lora Daniek, Local Store Marketer and Adam Daniek, Managing Partner.

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Veterans Avenue of Honor

Registration Open Now

 "Class of 2023" 

Wausau American Legion Post 10 is registering the Banner recipients for the third Veterans Avenue of Honor Class -2023.  Registration is open until April to place your banner, or someone you are honoring on Grand Avenue.

Banners honoring 50 Veterans, each one of the Honoree’s story weaves into the fabric of America’s military history, encompassing their courage, sacrifice, pride and commitment to our country.

The banners will be on display from mid-May through Veterans Day – Nov 11^th.  We appreciate the efforts the City of Wausau made to make the Wausau “Veterans Avenue of Honor” possible.

Now is the time to take advantage of the openings.  To get all the information needed for you to get registered, call Thom Passow at 715-571-7368 or use the link below.

Special recognition goes to The Dudley Foundation for their primary sponsorship of this project.

Register now... down load an application 

To obtain a Class of 2022 Registration form, click on this link to download your copy.  Then close "Word" to return to this website

/files/Veterans_Avenue_of_Honor_-_2023_Registration.docx

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Wausau Post 10 Donates To

King Veterans Home

George Mosher, Finance Officer, at the Wausau American Legion Post 10 delivered new clothing and mouthwash to the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. on December 30, 2022. The Post donation for the veteran residents was accepted by Theresa Heschke at the Veterans Home. Pictured are Theresa and George.

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Boy Scout Troop 400

The American Legion Montgomery Plant Post 10 charters the Boy Scout Troop 400 and the Tiger Cubs Pack 400 in Wausau.  Bob Weller Commander of The Wausau American Legion Post 10 presented checks for the Troop and Pack at the Post meeting on January 17, 2023 at Bunkers Restaurant in Wausau.

Tim Wooldridge, Committee Chair, Scott Nest, Scout Master and Conner Matche (pictured left to right)

accepted the checks to  cover the cost of re-chartering. 

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Lani Rethaber Executive Director of Patriot K9's in Wausau and a United States Marine and National Guard Veteran spoke at the Wausau American Legion Post 10 meeting on January 17, 2023 at Bunker 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 22-week training program.  

The Wausau American Legion Post 10 is a proud sponsor of the new “Paws for Patriots” partnership between Patriot K9's in Wausau and Redgranite Correctional Institution in Waushara County. This program helps train service dogs for Veterans. ………..puppies have already been placed with inmates who are raising the puppies. The puppies will stay with the inmates 24/7 for a year as they train them to eventually be placed with Veterans.

The inmates are happy to be part of the puppy training program. Patriot K9's is also happy with the program because of the results achieved and their need for puppy raisers. If you're interested in learning more about Patriot K9's, or would like to raise a puppy yourself, you can find more info at https://patriotk9s.org/ or contact them at 715-298-1373 or PK9ofWI@gmail.com.

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Marathon County Sheriff’s Office

K9 Demonstration

Deputy Darrell Coleman from the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office showed off his partner K9 “Thor” at the Wausau American legion Post 10 ‘s meeting on January 17, 2023 at Bunkers Restaurant in Wausau.

Thor gave a drug search demonstration and Deputy Coleman talked to the Veterans members about where they get the K9’s, the cost, training, commands, how long they work and who they get donations from to cover the cost of dog food and veterinarian services. Commander Weller presented Sheriff Billeb with a check from the Post to help with some of the cost for their K9 partners.

Photo left to right:

Deputy Darrell Coleman, Thor, Commander Bob Weller, Sheriff Chad Billeb

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Sons of American Legion (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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Register Now For Your 

"2023 Veterans Avenue of Honor" Banner

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Visit "What Post 10 Does for Veterans" - 2nd Button down on left

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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. Link to Our Facebook Page

    https://www.facebook.com/WALPost10/    

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