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SNAP SHOT: Operation Green Light, an initiative started by the New York State Service Officers in 2021, to encourage State buildings/Structures, County Buildings and residences to be lit green to honor veterans and Active Duty service members transitioning from the military.

Operation Green Light will commence from November 7, 2022 to November 13, 2022. Our office has engaged with a number of businesses/organizations, for their support for Operation Green Light, by lighting their buildings/structures green. In addition, we will place green flameless candles in our office windows during Operation Green Light week.  

Operation Green Light video (link): Operation Green Light Video

Amazon Business Green Flameless Candle (link): Multicolor Flameless Candle

Glenn turner, VFW post 1582 Adjutant and Quartermaster, presented a $150 check to the Humane Society for helping one of the members (Patricia Whitebear ) of the Post. The Humane Society will use the money to help other Veterans.

The American Legion post 266 Honor Guard Event was held 8-5-22 at the Belleview NE Cemetery.

6-9-22 the American Legion post 266 had an installation of officers at the hall.

There were several speakers including National, State and district representatives from the American Legion.

American Legion post 266 Commander below.

 

American Legion post 266 participated in the 2022 Bennington Dayz Parade on 6-4-22.

American Legion Post 266 Honor Guard conducted Memorial Day Services at three area cemeteries.

American Legion post 266 member, Larry Arp, (holding the award) was awarded Admiral of the Nebraska Navy from Governor Pete Ricketts.

American Legion post 266 had a speaker “Benson T. Elmore”, Director, County Veterans Service Officer during our 5-5-22 monthly post meeting.