April 6, 2019
Time: 7:00 a.m. until Noon
Place: 15312 S 2nd St (Bennington Main Street) Bennington, Nebraska 68007
MAP: CLICK HERE
Veterans and families honored with gold stars
This year the American Legion turned 100-years-old and by celebrating the American Legion Bennington Post 266 and its Auxiliary recognized two families with Gold Stars.
The American Legion Bennington Post 266 hosted the celebration by providing meals for veterans and their families.
At the conclusion of the meal, Fredrick Marez and Roger McCord were recognized with Gold Stars.
Photo by Amber McCoy, Douglas County Post-Gazette
Full Story CLICK HERE
American Legion Post 266 Pancake Feed April 6, 2019
Nebraska Veterans Aid Available for Eligible Flood-Related Expenses
Veterans and their dependents may be eligible for Nebraska Veterans Aid for expenses incurred due to the recent flooding in Nebraska. This includes food, clothing, emergency housing such as hotel accommodations, and replacement of eligible flood-damaged items necessary for life safety.
Applications must be completed through your County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO).
You can find your CVSO’s contact information in our online directory.
State Senator, Wendy DeBoer to speak at May 2, 2019 post 266 monthly meeting
American Legion Post #266 invited Wendy DeBoer to come and discuss Veterans’ issues. Ms. DeBoer is Bennington’s State Senator (District 10). She graciously accepted the invitation and is coming to the May 2, 2019 Legion Meeting.
You are invited to come to share your concerns and to hear what the Unicameral is doing in support of veterans. Enclosed is a list of bills before the Unicameral that may affect Veterans. You might want to review the list for bills you would like Senator DeBoer to discuss with our Legion Members. A recent bill on Americanism was introduced at the first session of the Unicameral this year a copy is available from The American Legion Post#266 Website: legion266ne.org. Hopefully Senator De Boer will return in August or September to share her understandings of LB399 – Americanism with the Bennington community.
Plan to attend the May 2 American Legion Meeting at 7:00 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 15312 S 2nd South Second Street, Bennington, NE and discuss veterans concerns with your State Senator, Wendy DeBoer.
Richard Musel – Commander
Related documents below:
Post 266 monthly meetings
2019 Pancake Feed
April 6, 2019
Time: 7:00 a.m. until Noon
Place: 15312 S 2nd St (Bennington Main Street) Bennington, Nebraska 68007
MAP: CLICK HERE
Fireworks Sales June 25, 2019 – July 4, 2019
15312 S 2nd St (Bennington Main Street) Bennington, Nebraska 68007
Times: 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m, each day
MAP CLICK HERE
More information CLICK HERE
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American Legion post 266 volunteers to help set up the room with fireworks and sales of fireworks sign up sheet CLICK HERE
Military and First Responders Event
You are invited to attended Military and First Responders Event at Omaha International Equestrian Event held at CHI Center at 7:30 pm April 5th. The event is free for military and their families. Attached are ticket vouchers you can redeem today at the CHI ticket box office. You can also go online and request ticket vouchers (poster attached).
I need your help in getting the word out to as many veterans and first responders and their families as we can. Please post this on your social media, email it, hang in your meeting locations, hand it out or place it in your newsletters.
Military and First Responder Vouchers
We will feature:
Guitars4Vets
MSG (Ret) Jimmy Weber
Honor the Gold Star Family of Germaine Debro
Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard – Ft Riley
Omaha and Fire Department Pipes and Drums
Tribute to Medal of Honor recipients
Rappelling Demo
Exhibition Drill Team
Gold Star Monument on Display
Echo Taps
and 34 horses will compete for a $100,000 prize
Vietnam War Veterans Day-Proclamation Signing and Lapel Pin Presentation
Vietnam War Veterans Day
Proclamation Signing and Lapel Pin Presentation
March 29th, 10 a.m.
Governor’s Hearing Room – Nebraska State Capitol
1445 K St, Lincoln, Neb.
Please join us for a special proclamation signing and Vietnam War lapel pin presentation ceremony to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
Living United States veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time during the period of November 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, are eligible to receive one lapel pin.
To RSVP or get more information, please contact 402-471-2458 or [email protected].