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VA Phone Disruptions

Thanks for passing this along Max.

The Alvin C. York VA Medical Center is currently experiencing outages and disruptions to its phone systems.
TVHS white background logoThe Alvin C. York VA Medical Center is currently facing disruptions with its phone lines.Family members and visitors are welcome to see their loved ones during regular visiting hours. For non-urgent requests, such as prescription refills or appointment scheduling, please use the secure messaging feature on My HealtheVet.If you require urgent care, our urgent care center is available daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For any emergencies or life-threatening situations, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve this as quickly as possible.

American Legion Auxiliary GALA

American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Tennessee, GALA

Friday, September 19, 2025. Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, 5:30pm-11:00pm

$60.00 per person,   Dinner, Music, Silent and Live Auction.

Some auction items have already been donated: Various Venues in Pigeon Forge a very nice motorcycle backpack and home decor items.

This is just a sample!

More donations are coming in every day..

Please contact Gwynne Queener for tickets:

gwynnequeener@gmail.com

615-218-9452

As more information becomes available and the date gets closer we’ll send out updates. Please check the Events Calendar (9/19/25) to easily add this to your personal calendar.

Post Meeting agenda for tonight, 10 June,

Agenda for 10 Jun, Regular AL Post 281 meeting

CDP, Community Center, Conference room Bravo, at 6:00 pm

5:30 PM Pizza and Soft Drink social time    

6:00 PM  Opening protocol.

Recognize former CDRs and guest

Introduce Ethan Scoby, Boy State

Introduce Commissioner Rober Fields, standing in for County Mayor Hutto

Reading of the minutes

CDR comments:

 Recognition plaques for last year’s officers that are present.

AAR on Honoring America’s Flag (HAF) discussion/ recognize those who stepped up and helped with set up and manning the post table and with take down. 

Discus the Dept/State conference that will be held on 14 June.

Planning for other boys that attended Boys State with  4 Boys State guys coming to talk with post at 8 July meeting and  5 Boys State guys for 12 August.

Wilson County Fair , 14 through 23 Aug.   How do we get better exposure?  

9 Sep meeting /  Mt. Juliet HS JROTC D&C expedition in parking lot and the Ladies that attended Girls State will address the post and the Auxiliary too.      

1st vice/ comments

2nd vice / comment

Adjutant is attending a wedding out of state

FO/ Review the 2026 budget as submitted by the FO and the finance committee/ comments.   

SO/  comments

Chaplin / comments and report on members with health concerns

SGT @  Arms /  out of state, but former SGT @ Arms Barnes is a trooper and willing to do anything we ask of him.   

Closing Protocol

Military Appreciation Cookout

This was put out by the City of Lebanon. This is all the information I have on it. I did look up the address. It is for “employbridge” which apparently consists of ProLogistix, ResourceMFG, and Hire Dynamics.

Might be a good place to be if you’re looking for a new job/career.

Uber has a new senior mode

The new tool offers a simplified app layout and support from family members to help seniors maintain independence and mobility.

The ride-hailing company is introducing senior accounts, which allow family members to help set up, track, and pay for rides, and “simple mode,” a senior-friendly version of the app for older adults who use it on their own.

To set up a senior account, existing Uber users can add a senior adult to their family profile in the app. The head of the family profile can book rides for a senior rider, handle payments, and set monthly spending limits.

Here’s a link to an article announcing the new changes and new app: https://www.fastcompany.com/91346140/ubers-new-senior-mode-aims-to-remove-barriers-for-aging-riders

News Flash

Our Meeting Time has Changed!

We’ll start at 1730 with pizza and cold drinks and we’ll begin the regular meeting at 1800.

This change is necessary to allow enough time to cover everything and still have time to pack up and be out before 2000.

This may not be a News Flash at all. You may have been informed at our last meeting, which I missed. Since I don’t remember seeing the news I wanted to try to at lease remind everyone.

Looking forward to seeing everyone Tuesday, 5:30 pm. We have Wilson County Mayor Hutto as our guest speaker, Boys State attendee Eathan Scoby, and lots to talk about.

It’s good to be back,

VA’s removal of DS Logon


US Department of Veterans Affairs


Prepare for VA's removal of DS Logon

On September 30, 2025, we’ll remove the DS Logon username and password option from VA online services. After this date, you can only use a Login.gov or ID.me account to sign in to VA.gov, VA mobile apps, and other VA online services to manage your VA benefits and care.

If you don’t have a Login.gov or ID.me account, we encourage you to create one soon to make sure you’re ready for the change. Thank you for helping us reduce sign-in options and continue to protect your—and all Veterans’—information and benefits from scammers.


Create your secure account now

You can create your secure Login.gov or ID.me account and verify your identity online now. Our step-by-step and video instructions will guide you. If you have trouble with the online process, both Login.gov and ID.me offer the option to complete the process in person.

Create your sign-in account now

Remember: Never give your information to anyone who says they can help you get a new account—unless you’re sure they’re a VA employee or an accredited representative of VA. And always make sure a link is taking you to the official www.va.gov website before selecting it from an email, text message, social media post, or online ad. You can always go to www.va.gov/sign-in-changes for trusted information.

Need help?
Get support for common issues or submit a support ticket directly with Login.gov or ID.me.

Get support for common Login.gov or ID.me issues
Go to the Login.gov help center
Contact Login.gov for support
Go to the ID.me help center
Submit a support ticket with ID.me

Thanks to Max Wix (Former Commander) for passing this along. Sorry for the lack luster formatting. It’s somewhat difficult to translate email notices to website posts. I’ll keep looking for a better way to do it. Please send any advice you may have!