The U.S. Space Force was established Dec. 20, 2019 when the National Defense Authorization Act was signed into law (with bi-partisan support), creating the first new branch of the armed services in 73 years. The establishment of the USSF resulted from widespread recognition that Space was a national security imperative. When combined with the growing […]
We have grown to near 260 members and continue to welcome veterans of all our Armed Forces to join us. We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Mt Juliet Senior Activity Center. 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd - Click for directions This is located next door to the Church of Christ. […]
Employer of Veterans Award. Department of Tennessee may submit a total of three nominations for this category for National consideration. One nomination for a small company with 50 or fewer employees; one nomination for a medium sized company with work forces of 51 to 200 and one nomination for a large company with 201 or more employees. Recognize your […]
Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Award. To recognize a well-rounded Emergency Medical Technician, who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements expected of the position held and who exemplifies the virtues of professionalism and dedication and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service to the community, state, or Nation. Submissions due to the Department by January 14, 2023. […]
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Award. To recognize a well-rounded Law Enforcement Officer, who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements expected of the position held and who exemplifies the virtues of professionalism and dedication and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service to the community, state, or Nation. Applications due to Department Headquarters by January 14, 2023. […]
Firefighter of the Year Award To recognize a well-rounded Firefighter, who has exceeded, above and beyond, the duty requirements expected of the position held and who exemplifies the virtues of professionalism and dedication and has demonstrated a distinct pattern of community service to the community, state, or Nation. Submissions due to the Department by January 14, 2023. Recognize your local Firefighter […]
AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL CONTEST: In August, TN Department mailed Oratorical information to Post Commanders, Adjutants, and High Schools. Please visit your schools as soon as possible. First place state scholarship is $3000. Please have contestants’ applications must reach Department Headquarters byJanuary 10, 2023, no exceptions. Fifth District (includes Post 281) contest January 28th at Providence United Methodist Church, 2293 S […]
On Feb. 3, 1943, four Army chaplains – Father John P. Washington, Rabbi Alexander D. Goode, and the Revs. George L. Fox and Clark V. Poling – gave up their life jackets on a sinking Army transport in the North Atlantic so that others might live. Of the 902 soldiers, Navy armed guard, ship’s crew […]